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Dem2theMax

(9,651 posts)
Sat Aug 1, 2020, 08:10 PM Aug 2020

It's my Beatles birthday! 64!

Probably worst birthday ever. Then again, everyone is having that kind of birthday this year. Thank goodness there is one good thing I can say about it. The Beatles wrote a song many years ago, and today I get to claim it as mine!



Please enjoy this song. I've been waiting to do this for many a year.

(I broke one, possibly more than one, teeth a few days ago, and I'm in considerable pain. Will probably not reply if there are any responses in here. Mostly, I just wanted everybody to enjoy a Beatles song!)
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It's my Beatles birthday! 64! (Original Post) Dem2theMax Aug 2020 OP
Will you still need me? Will you still feed me? The Velveteen Ocelot Aug 2020 #1
I definitely need my DU family! Dem2theMax Aug 2020 #23
Happy Birthday ! dweller Aug 2020 #2
Thank you so much for posting this! Dem2theMax Aug 2020 #24
Happy Birthday!! handmade34 Aug 2020 #3
Thank you so much! Dem2theMax Aug 2020 #25
Happy Birthday! Frustratedlady Aug 2020 #4
You just had to remind me! Lol. Dem2theMax Aug 2020 #26
Birthday central scrutinizer Aug 2020 #5
If only you could have seen me rocking out to this. Dem2theMax Aug 2020 #27
Many happy returns of the day! lapucelle Aug 2020 #6
Thank you so very much! Dem2theMax Aug 2020 #28
Birthday Greetings, Ohiogal Aug 2020 #7
Take care of your teeth so you can celebrate more than I did. LOL! Dem2theMax Aug 2020 #29
Had my 64th last Sunday nt jojog Aug 2020 #8
A belated Happy Beatles Birthdsy to you, as well. Hope it was a good one, despite the insanity. niyad Aug 2020 #14
Happy belated 64th birthday! Dem2theMax Aug 2020 #30
Happy Birthday whistler162 Aug 2020 #9
Oh boy, do I ever want to celebrate that birthday with you! Dem2theMax Aug 2020 #32
Have you skrimped and saved? rurallib Aug 2020 #10
I've scrimped, but somehow I still haven't saved. LOL? Dem2theMax Aug 2020 #33
Happy birthday! LiberalLoner Aug 2020 #11
Thank you so much. Dem2theMax Aug 2020 #34
Hey Happy Birthday! Canoe52 Aug 2020 #12
Thank you! Dem2theMax Aug 2020 #35
I also cracked a tooth last April, right at the start of COVID, was hurting like crazy before Canoe52 Aug 2020 #50
I know it is rather difficult, but hoping your Bestles birthday manages to be a happy one. niyad Aug 2020 #13
I'm so glad someone ate cake and had champagne! Dem2theMax Aug 2020 #37
Sorry about the teeth Mickju Aug 2020 #15
It turned out to be a good day. Dem2theMax Aug 2020 #38
You say it's your birthday? I'm glad it's your birthday! Happy Birthday to you! skylucy Aug 2020 #16
That's what I needed! A band! Dem2theMax Aug 2020 #40
Happy Birthday! csziggy Aug 2020 #17
64? keithbvadu2 Aug 2020 #18
Well, good thing I am an old woman! csziggy Aug 2020 #19
Thank you so much! Dem2theMax Aug 2020 #41
I want to be 14 again keithbvadu2 Aug 2020 #20
Nope, can't be 14. Dem2theMax Aug 2020 #42
thanks for the song orleans Aug 2020 #21
I'm glad you wandered in here to enjoy the song! Dem2theMax Aug 2020 #43
Happy Birthday...Best Wishes for today, and every day... Stuart G Aug 2020 #22
Thank you so very much. Dem2theMax Aug 2020 #44
Are you going to the Isle of Wight? Wolf Frankula Aug 2020 #31
I wish! Dem2theMax Aug 2020 #45
Have a wonderful birthday. In_The_Wind Aug 2020 #36
Thank you! It's now official. I was born a little after 9 p.m. Dem2theMax Aug 2020 #46
Interesting. I was born a little before 11 p.m. but I've always enjoyed early to bed, early to rise. In_The_Wind Aug 2020 #48
I don't understand people like you. LOL! Dem2theMax Aug 2020 #49
Happy Birthday! Aristus Aug 2020 #39
That made me smile! Dem2theMax Aug 2020 #47
Hey, I'm 80 going on 81 and I have a dentist bill you wouldn't believe...I told hubby I might CTyankee Aug 2020 #51
I don't blame you one bit! Dem2theMax Aug 2020 #52
NICE!!!! Happy Birthday. progressive nobody Aug 2020 #53
Thank you! Dem2theMax Aug 2020 #54
Happy Belated Birthday, Dem2theMax! Niagara Aug 2020 #55
Niagara! Dem2theMax Aug 2020 #56
It certainly does. Niagara Aug 2020 #58
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Mines at the end of the month, and... AmyStrange Aug 2020 #57
Make sure you announce it on your birthday so we can give you birthday wishes! Dem2theMax Aug 2020 #60
What! No sympathy at all, huh? AmyStrange Aug 2020 #61
Because you posted such a fun video, Dem2theMax Aug 2020 #63
Happy Birthday! kentuck Aug 2020 #59
I'm taking that to mean it's your birthday today? Dem2theMax Aug 2020 #62
Thanks! kentuck Aug 2020 #64
Beat Me By About 7 Weeks ProfessorGAC Aug 2020 #65
Thank you! Dem2theMax Aug 2020 #66

The Velveteen Ocelot

(115,683 posts)
1. Will you still need me? Will you still feed me?
Sat Aug 1, 2020, 08:16 PM
Aug 2020

Sorry your birthday sucks; we have to hope next year will be better. It's my dad's birthday too; he'd have been 101.

Dem2theMax

(9,651 posts)
23. I definitely need my DU family!
Sun Aug 2, 2020, 12:21 AM
Aug 2020

As for the feeding part, I have to laugh at the irony. Of all days to not be able to eat something yummy, it's today. Was really looking forward to something hot and spicy this evening. Instead, I ate peanut butter! The sore teeth will only tolerate so much.

My dad would have celebrated his 101st birthday this year as well! I wish he could have been here to celebrate that day, but I'm glad he's not here to see what's been going on in the country.

Thank you for the birthday wishes!

Dem2theMax

(9,651 posts)
26. You just had to remind me! Lol.
Sun Aug 2, 2020, 12:27 AM
Aug 2020

When I woke up this morning, it hit me that next year I will be 65. And all I could think was, 'how in the heck did THAT happen?' I want to be 16 again. Way back when, when all the body parts still worked.

Instead I get to look forward to Medicare!

Thank you so much for the birthday wishes.

Dem2theMax

(9,651 posts)
27. If only you could have seen me rocking out to this.
Sun Aug 2, 2020, 12:29 AM
Aug 2020

Then again, it's probably good that you didn't.
I think it was a bit embarrassing!

But it's the Beatles, so it's all good!

Thank you for putting another great song into my special day!

Dem2theMax

(9,651 posts)
29. Take care of your teeth so you can celebrate more than I did. LOL!
Sun Aug 2, 2020, 12:31 AM
Aug 2020

I sat here all day thinking about how I would love to have some wine. I didn't think it would go very well with the pain meds.

I'll be looking forward to giving you birthday wishes next month!

niyad

(113,284 posts)
14. A belated Happy Beatles Birthdsy to you, as well. Hope it was a good one, despite the insanity.
Sat Aug 1, 2020, 09:43 PM
Aug 2020
 

whistler162

(11,155 posts)
9. Happy Birthday
Sat Aug 1, 2020, 08:48 PM
Aug 2020

I am hoping to get a really good present on or just before, 10 PM that Tuesday would be nice. Want a similar present to the one I got in 2008. Though will have to wait until January 20th at Noon to fully appreciate it. WooHoo 94 days until my birthday!

And get off my lawn you rapscallions!

Dem2theMax

(9,651 posts)
32. Oh boy, do I ever want to celebrate that birthday with you!
Sun Aug 2, 2020, 12:35 AM
Aug 2020

I promise that if you get your birthday wish, I am really going to party!



Dem2theMax

(9,651 posts)
33. I've scrimped, but somehow I still haven't saved. LOL?
Sun Aug 2, 2020, 12:37 AM
Aug 2020

Not nearly as much as I should have. I guess I should have listened to the lyrics a little more closely.

But I'll get by, with a Little Help from My Friends.

Thank you for the birthday wishes.

Dem2theMax

(9,651 posts)
35. Thank you!
Sun Aug 2, 2020, 12:39 AM
Aug 2020

I had to celebrate with my DU family. I think I spend more time on here than I do with the humans actually walking around in my life.

Canoe52

(2,948 posts)
50. I also cracked a tooth last April, right at the start of COVID, was hurting like crazy before
Sun Aug 2, 2020, 10:14 AM
Aug 2020

the dentist could see me 5 days later! Good luck!

niyad

(113,284 posts)
13. I know it is rather difficult, but hoping your Bestles birthday manages to be a happy one.
Sat Aug 1, 2020, 09:41 PM
Aug 2020

Having a slice of cake and some champagne in your honour

Be safe, but enjoy.

Dem2theMax

(9,651 posts)
37. I'm so glad someone ate cake and had champagne!
Sun Aug 2, 2020, 12:41 AM
Aug 2020

The second I can chew properly, and I'm not on pain meds, I'll be doing that too. I don't care if it's belated.
I think I'll enjoy it even more!

Dem2theMax

(9,651 posts)
38. It turned out to be a good day.
Sun Aug 2, 2020, 12:43 AM
Aug 2020

I heard from so many people, received some surprise gifts, and basically had a lazy day. And of course I listened to some Beatles music!

csziggy

(34,136 posts)
17. Happy Birthday!
Sat Aug 1, 2020, 10:22 PM
Aug 2020

Take care of those teeth as soon as possible - cloves can help with the pain.

I'm past 64 but still think I am 25 so here is a song for that:

Dem2theMax

(9,651 posts)
41. Thank you so much!
Sun Aug 2, 2020, 12:49 AM
Aug 2020

I think that song covered every birthday. Lol.

Most days my brain thinks I'm about 17. Most days I act like I'm 12. But my body definitely knows it's 64. And then some! Seeing the dentist on Tuesday. For once I'm actually looking forward to going to the dentist.

keithbvadu2

(36,788 posts)
20. I want to be 14 again
Sat Aug 1, 2020, 10:57 PM
Aug 2020

I want to be 14 again
when I knew it all.

I want to be 16 again
when I was immortal.

Dem2theMax

(9,651 posts)
42. Nope, can't be 14.
Sun Aug 2, 2020, 12:51 AM
Aug 2020

Must be 16. Have to have the driver's license.

We sure did think we were Immortal at that age. Where did the time go?

orleans

(34,051 posts)
21. thanks for the song
Sat Aug 1, 2020, 11:03 PM
Aug 2020


this year birthdays SUCK for a lot of people

and it just feels all the worse when you're hurting

hope you have something to help you ease the pain

(and remember mashed potatoes, warm soup and soggy crackers, pudding, yogart, and instant oatmeal, are your friends when it comes to fucked up teeth)

happy birthday (in spite of it all) from one duer to another


Dem2theMax

(9,651 posts)
43. I'm glad you wandered in here to enjoy the song!
Sun Aug 2, 2020, 12:54 AM
Aug 2020

And I'm glad you reminded me about oatmeal. I have a ton of it in the house and for some reason I didn't think to start eating it! That will definitely help me get through the next few days.

And thankfully, I do have pain meds. Just took one a little while ago.

Dem2theMax

(9,651 posts)
44. Thank you so very much.
Sun Aug 2, 2020, 12:55 AM
Aug 2020

I'm definitely looking forward to a brighter future.
Cannot wait to say the words 'President Biden.'
That will be the best birthday gift for all of us!

Dem2theMax

(9,651 posts)
46. Thank you! It's now official. I was born a little after 9 p.m.
Sun Aug 2, 2020, 01:00 AM
Aug 2020

Been a night owl since the day I was born.

In_The_Wind

(72,300 posts)
48. Interesting. I was born a little before 11 p.m. but I've always enjoyed early to bed, early to rise.
Sun Aug 2, 2020, 01:10 AM
Aug 2020
go figure out for the count by 10 and up before 5.

Dem2theMax

(9,651 posts)
49. I don't understand people like you. LOL!
Sun Aug 2, 2020, 02:22 AM
Aug 2020

My dad was like you. My mom was like me. We could stay up half the night and sleep half the day.

My dad, on the other hand, he never got out of his Army days schedule! And he was only in during World War II.

He never went to bed late. But we knew if he slept in, he wasn't feeling well.

To the early birds and the night owls!

CTyankee

(63,912 posts)
51. Hey, I'm 80 going on 81 and I have a dentist bill you wouldn't believe...I told hubby I might
Sun Aug 2, 2020, 11:03 AM
Aug 2020

up and die before it's paid off! He said "why bother with your teeth at this age?" and I said "Why not? It's my money and I want to look good til I die."

Dem2theMax

(9,651 posts)
52. I don't blame you one bit!
Sun Aug 2, 2020, 02:16 PM
Aug 2020

I've always had this weird thing about wanting to die with all of my own teeth. I think it had something to do with watching my dad deal with dentures over the years.

Looks like I'll be going under the grass with at least one fake tooth. Oh well, that's life. At least I'm still on this side of the grass at this point in time.

Dem2theMax

(9,651 posts)
54. Thank you!
Sun Aug 2, 2020, 02:28 PM
Aug 2020

It was. Late last night I finally opened up all my birthday cards and found some more surprises. Let's just say I get to go on a shopping spree at Amazon.

Niagara

(7,605 posts)
55. Happy Belated Birthday, Dem2theMax!
Sun Aug 2, 2020, 04:13 PM
Aug 2020

I'm sorry that you're enduring dental pain on your birthday. I hope that you can see a dental professional soon to get that taken care of.





Dem2theMax

(9,651 posts)
56. Niagara!
Sun Aug 2, 2020, 04:24 PM
Aug 2020

It works even when it's belated!

Going to the dentist on Tuesday. In the meantime, it's liquids and soft foods for me. And you know the second you can't eat anything solid is the second you are dying for something like a burger, or a yummy burrito filled with all kinds of goodies.

Someone gave me a box of See's Candy for my birthday. She had someone else pick it up so she didn't know what was inside of it. I had my fingers crossed that it was cream centers. So of course I open it up and it's all full of nuts. I can't even eat it! At least it won't go bad while it's waiting for me to recover. Lol!

Niagara

(7,605 posts)
58. It certainly does.
Sun Aug 2, 2020, 04:41 PM
Aug 2020

I'm happy to hear that you have a dental appointment made. It's no fun being in pain and not being able to eat solid food.


Once you get on the mend and healed, then you can dig into your birthday candy. Yum!




 

AmyStrange

(7,989 posts)
57. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Mines at the end of the month, and...
Sun Aug 2, 2020, 04:38 PM
Aug 2020

-

now I have get my speakers out, plug everything in, put it on full blast, and then dance the night away!

As Stewie would say, "Damn you, woman!!"
========

Dem2theMax

(9,651 posts)
60. Make sure you announce it on your birthday so we can give you birthday wishes!
Sun Aug 2, 2020, 05:34 PM
Aug 2020

And I don't feel guilty at all for forcing you to get out all that equipment to listen to Beatles music! LOL!

Any other music, I might feel a twinge of guilt.
But when it's the Beatles? No way!

Dem2theMax

(9,651 posts)
63. Because you posted such a fun video,
Sun Aug 2, 2020, 05:52 PM
Aug 2020

Yes! You get sympathy from me for having to drag out a bunch of equipment.

Now keep dancing!

ProfessorGAC

(65,010 posts)
65. Beat Me By About 7 Weeks
Sun Aug 2, 2020, 06:09 PM
Aug 2020

I'm turning 64 in 52 days.
Same bday as Augustus Caesar. (Maybe not, since he added a day to August.)
Happy birthday!

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