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I didnt get the memo that birthdays are cancelled this year. year?

126 replies

mammato5 · 08/10/2020 19:38

Obviously as its now almost 8oclock at night and not one person in my household has wished me Happy Birthday. Seems another thing covid can be blamed for i guess.

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Bargebill19 · 08/10/2020 19:41

Oh bum.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! 🎊💐🎂🥂

Leaannb · 08/10/2020 19:44

Why are you blaming g a virus for your inconsiderate family?

OhMsBeliever · 08/10/2020 19:44

That's shit. Sad

Happy Birthday 🎁🎂🍾

sapnupuas · 08/10/2020 19:45

Your family are shit.

Happy birthday.

Nottherealslimshady · 08/10/2020 19:45

Wtf?! How have you not said anything? Are you going to say anything?

MadeForThis · 08/10/2020 19:45

Happy Birthday. Sorry your family are a disaster.

ProperVexed · 08/10/2020 19:45

The fuckers. Happy Birthday to you. I hope next year is better.

OhCobblers · 08/10/2020 19:46

Happy birthday BUT don't let them get away with it!

Bollock your partner - I bet you go all out for him and dc?

We've had 4 birthdays here during covid - everyone made a fuss of and apart from parties still had big celebrations even in the middle of lockdown - it's called making an effort!!

LemonBarley1234 · 08/10/2020 19:47

Happy birthday.

Who lives in your household?

FizzyPink · 08/10/2020 19:49

That’s shit. Unless you’re in a lockdown area why did you not organise anything to celebrate like a dinner with friends or family?

It’s my friends big birthday today and had many many plans cancelled including lots of family coming from overseas so instead she’s organised 3 separate celebrations over the next few nights with different friends (due to the rule of 6)

Could you plan something nice for the weekend?

BigFart · 08/10/2020 19:50

Ah that’s terrible OP.

Happy Birthday 🥳 🥂🎂🎉

Run yourself a nice bubble bath, pour a very large glass of wine and break out the chocolate.

ulanbatorismynextstop · 08/10/2020 19:50

Happy birthday 🥳

Lougle · 08/10/2020 19:50

Happy birthday Flowers

LagunaBubbles · 08/10/2020 19:50

Whats the virus got to do with your inconsiderate family?

BeingATwatItsABingThing · 08/10/2020 19:51

During lockdown (proper lockdown), both my sister and I had our birthdays. We had zoom calls with our parents and ordered takeaway to eat together virtually and opened presents that we posted. Not our usual birthday but still acknowledging it.

My Dad and BIL has birthdays after it was allowed to meet in gardens. We celebrated their birthdays in the garden with a BBQ and presents.

Covid has changed how birthdays can be celebrated but your family have no excuse for not even wishing you a happy birthday!

HyggeHeart · 08/10/2020 19:51

I'm sorry, that's rubbish. Happy birthday! X Cake Flowers

wewillmeetagain · 08/10/2020 19:52

Oh that's terrible ☹️

Happy birthday xxx

mommybear1 · 08/10/2020 19:53

Happy Birthday 🥳 🎂

Happy Birthday to you, squashed tomatoes 🍅 and glue, Happy Birthday dear @mammato5 , happy birrrrrrrtttthhhhhdaaaaaayyyy toooooo yoooooooouuuuuuu

My best singing voice 🎶

Yish that's appalling - how old are your children?

MoiraNotRuby · 08/10/2020 19:54

Happy Birthday 🎂 🥳
Please tell your family how hurt you are and how they can put it right.

TwoLeftSocksWithHoles · 08/10/2020 19:56

Are you sure? I thought it was tomorrow.

peachypetite · 08/10/2020 19:56

Not sure what COVID has to do with your shit family.

sapnupuas · 08/10/2020 19:56

@BeingATwatItsABingThing

During lockdown (proper lockdown), both my sister and I had our birthdays. We had zoom calls with our parents and ordered takeaway to eat together virtually and opened presents that we posted. Not our usual birthday but still acknowledging it.

My Dad and BIL has birthdays after it was allowed to meet in gardens. We celebrated their birthdays in the garden with a BBQ and presents.

Covid has changed how birthdays can be celebrated but your family have no excuse for not even wishing you a happy birthday!

I don't think going into details about how you spent your birthday is really helping.
MysweetAudrina · 08/10/2020 19:56

It was my dh's birthday on Sunday, I got him, jeans, over shirt, aftershave and boxers from me and smaller kids. Ordered home delivery meal from our favourite restaurant. Eldest dd bought some lovely brown dms and dd in Canada sent him a big box of chocolates. Eldest ds had alcohol poisoning on Saturday so didn't get him a present but did call over to wish him happy birthday. Your family are self absorbed assholes. Happy birthday x

mammato5 · 08/10/2020 19:58

Thankyou all for the Birthday wishes. Laguna and Leannb guess that was a failed attempt at humour i guess.

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CastleCrasher · 08/10/2020 19:58

Don't think op is blaming covid, I read it as sarcasm, she's annoyed that they forgot/didn't bother, and rightly so!
Flowers happy birthday op!