I Missed My Own Birthday!
July 3rd 2008 22:19
I missed my own birthday.
(altogether now . . . oooohhhhhhh)
Well - my Orble birthday at least!
After 225 posts - and wondering if I would ever as much as have a single person who was vageuly interested in what I had to say - I completely missed celebrating my first year as
From the Brady Bunch through to One Hit Wonders, TV, movies, vinyl and pop icons through to more serious and compelling issues I've felt the need to share with you all (including the tragic loss just a few months ago of a friend) - I've come to know many of you 'virtually' via the blogosphere and some of you personally (which I feel richer for).
Like all of us - work, health and family matters sometimes take precedence (as they should) - but its reassuring that friends (real or virtual) are there when you return.
I've made some close acquaintances over the past 12 months (which someone reminded me was almost three weeks ago now) - and quite frankly I've been so pleasantly surprised at the close-knit - almost family type warmth and banter that I've shared over the past 12 months - for which I thank every one of you.
I may not be controversial. I may not be a protagonist. I may not be everyone's cup of tea - but over the past year - each of you have offered something of yourselves - and for that I'm forever grateful.
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Comment by Damo
For the Sake of Argument
My Apologetics
Being controversial is not the be all and end all.
Who the hell listens to bloggers anyway?
I always enjoy posts written by people who are genuine.
Yours are thus.
Comment by Mr Nice Guy
Pop Culturist
Thanks buddy. Quality bloggers (and people) are thin on the ground these days - I've been fortunate enough to have experienced both through Orble.
Stay well.
Comment by DuskDevi
Rucks and Rolls
Rugby World Cup 2007
Controversial be damned. I'll take genuine, witty, warm any day...you're my kind of cup of coffee...full of flavour.
Happy Birthday!
Dusk
Comment by Mr Nice Guy
Pop Culturist
Look for me tomorrow night . . . I'll be the one wearing the Wallabies jersey and a berret
I feel a little humbled - thankyou for your kind words.
Comment by Aimzster
Health and Beauty
Reality TV
The Jeepney Stop
Comment by Mr Nice Guy
Pop Culturist
Always good to have great travelling companions I say.
Cheers
Comment by Damo
For the Sake of Argument
My Apologetics
Quality Bloggers?
We will do a count on your next birthday.
And
Good to see you again Dusk.
Comment by Cibbuano
20/20 Filmsight
Science News
Hunt Famous
Orble Post of the Day
Fat Cult
Techbreak
Comment by Mr Nice Guy
Pop Culturist
It was such a shame that I was unable to catch up with a few of you guys the other week . . .
Reminiscing is fundamentally harmless - which is why it's so much fun - just so long as we continue to live in the today and think about tomorrow.
Cheers buddy
Comment by Cheryl J
Funny Videos
Rhythmatism
Zentertainment
CJ
Comment by What's Your Story?
What's Your Story?
So You're Getting Married
Happy birthday MNG!
Comment by Mountain Fog
Infognito
we nearly joined at the same time... you have done really, really well!!
This which says a lot about your ability to choose the right format/topic and your consistency.
Good on you!!
And know this, anyone who brings a moments joy into anyone's life, deserves plaudits and adulation!!
And you always manage to bring a smile to many an old sour puss on orble, especially this old sour puss typing to you!!!
CUE Special FX:
HUGE CROWD OF THOUSANDS BURST INTO RAPTUOUS APPLAUSE...
CHEERING...
STREAMERS...
UNDERPANTS!!!???!!!
Whoopsies! wrong show.. that was Tom Jones... sorry..
Hey, there is always next year!!!
and I will now check out your links so you get some REAL CASH!!! ( umm.. eventually.. if you live to be 150 years old.. oh no, that is only on my blog...sorry!!)
and how do do you make those clever little moving pitcharrrs???
cheers
fog
Comment by Mr Nice Guy
Pop Culturist
. . . but ain't the fervourishly passionate sooooo much fun.
Thankyou for your lovely sentiments.
LYW
Comment by Mr Nice Guy
Pop Culturist
Thanks - you're too kind!
Stay well.
Comment by Cheryl J
Funny Videos
Rhythmatism
Zentertainment
Comment by Mr Nice Guy
Pop Culturist
You break me up!
Plaudits to you champion. The passion you show through your musings, the diversity of your knowledge and the rapier like wit is to not only be admired but certainly appreciated by all I'm sure.
"Underpants . . . "
Stop it - you're killing me - someone get me the ventolin
Moving Piitcharrs - now weren't they an iconic Aussie band . . .
Cheers champion
Comment by Mr Nice Guy
Pop Culturist
Got me . . . .
Comment by JohnDoe
Film & TV on DVD
Welcome to the one year club!
A cavalcade of fanfare from retro grade Tv stars roars its appreciation. Thanks for the chuckles!
Comment by Mr Nice Guy
Pop Culturist
Catch up again real soon I hope.
Hope all is going according to the script.
Cheers
Comment by Mrs M
Mum's Word
For me you are a pleasant distraction to the banality of hanging up clothes and emptying dishwashers.
And your thought provoking questions into pop culture are fantastic ice breakers at dinner parties.
Love & stuff
Mrs M
Comment by Michaelie
Flick Wit
Always fun to stop by here for a lighthearted diversion!
Mich
Comment by Mr Nice Guy
Pop Culturist
Nice to know that I rank right up there
Comment by Mr Nice Guy
Pop Culturist
I may not be a Sex And The City fan - but you've come as close as anyone to converting me. Love your posts, your outlook and your infectious nature.
Stay well and thanks
Comment by Morgan Bell
Deep Pencil
Current Business News
Movie Train
Artist Quirk
(im still impressed from you putting JLo and Manson in the same list!)
Comment by Mr Nice Guy
Pop Culturist
You are too generous in your praise of course . . . but I think that's because you're a genuinely nice person.
As for Manson - well I seem to recall it was one of your posts which turned my thinking around about this man - for which I'm indebted.
Keep smilin'
Comment by James Rickard
unlucky_ fishermen.com
Angling Fish
Comment by Jason King
Salty Popcorn
Will be stoked when I make a year!!
Comment by Mr Nice Guy
Pop Culturist
Just between you, me and The Chief - I thought the same.
. . . would you believe . . .
Cheers buddy
Stay well
Comment by Jason King
Salty Popcorn
Will be stoked when I make a year!!
Comment by Mr Nice Guy
Pop Culturist
Don't be like me and totally miss the moment . . . do'h.
Stay sane
Comment by Jason King
Salty Popcorn
Oh BTW - here's your cake!
And sanity is only a figment of the imagination!
Comment by Mr Nice Guy
Pop Culturist
A daily countdown on your site - outstanding concept . . . you're on a winner there champion.
MNG
Comment by Tracy
Movies and Life
Happy belated birthday. Can I have some of that cake that Jason gave you?
It’s definitely something to celebrate, each time I get a notification saying you’ve created a new post and I read it, I wonder where you get your creative inspiration from. You seem to have a never-ending well of vital questions that need to be answered. And often they need multiple answers, I can be driving along somewhere (or stuck in traffic, I live in Sydney) or at work and I think of something that I must add to my answer when I get home.
I enjoy having a laugh, MNG and your blog gives me that.
I seem to have burbled on, but I just want to say thanks for the laughs, warmth and cyber-friendship.
Tracy
Comment by Lilla
Enviro Warrior
An Extra Ordinary Life
Dream Herald
In a shrinking world of air, land, odds and morality; amidst the disollusionment of 'modern times' and dying species ... you are a ray of sunshine at its purest.
CHEERS!
Lilla ...
Comment by Lara M
Love Speaks
Those zany questions you put forth are always fun and enjoyable...looking forward to more
p/s...sorry a bit late...somehow I missed this...
Comment by Miswanderlust
Killer Beats
Ramble On
Hipnotherapy
Sorry I am soooooooooo behind.
I would thank you from the bottom of my heart, but for you my heart has no bottom.
Mis
Comment by Mr Nice Guy
Pop Culturist
You are a gem!
Where can I buy one of you?
Comment by Mr Nice Guy
Pop Culturist
. . . do you do a line in greeting cards too.
Sorry - thank you - it's undeserved - but I'm horribly grateful in its receipt.
MNG
Comment by Mr Nice Guy
Pop Culturist
No apologies needed - besided - I was the one who forgot my own anniversary - what a shocker!
Comment by Mr Nice Guy
Pop Culturist
It's official. That last comment of yours is a melting moment.
Comment by Tracy
Movies and Life
Apparently, 'I'm one of a kind'.
I'm just not sure what kind
Tracy
Comment by Mr Nice Guy
Pop Culturist