It's my birthday. Whatdja get me?

[eyesroll]

John Kerry got me a home-equity-loan approval.
NPR got me some "sk8tr boi" earworms, since they told me it was Avril Lavigne's birthday as well.
An irate reader got me a nastygram about the slowness of our Web site.

[Misunderestimator]

1. I got you this:

Happy Birthday!

[eyesroll]

14. Ooh! Just the right color!

Thanks!

[Richardo]

2. I'd like to present you with a laurel....

...and hearty handshake on your birthday.

Prosit!:toast: :party: :bounce:

[eyesroll]

15. Thank you, Richardo.

:hi:

[commander bunnypants]

3. advice

never pull into a loop at 2000 feet going 145 mph. scared the bejeebus out of me.

happy birthday

DDQM

[eyesroll]

16. Fair enough. I won't.

Thanks!

[underpants]

4. Somethin' special

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

[eyesroll]

17. I could use some new underpants, thanks.

:D

[Wat_Tyler]

5. Why, Mexican Independence of course.

Not sure how I can box it up for you, mind.

[eyesroll]

18. It's just the thought that counts, thanks.

[Magrittes Pipe]

6. Just what you've always wanted.

A girlfriend! :D

[Wat_Tyler]

9. Feh. One good song does not a career make, Matthew.

[eyesroll]

19. Eh...she's a little too...earwormy for me.

Thanks, though. I appreciate the effort.

[Bronco69]

7. Just for you

I have scheduled a debate between Kerry and bush*. Unfortunately they weren't able to have the debate on your birthday, but they cleared their schedules and they are having it this Thursday just for you. :-)

[eyesroll]

20. Woo hoo!

Think Bush'll show?

[Beer Snob-50]

8. a drink....

:toast:

happy birthday.

[eyesroll]

21. Could use one, thanks.

:beer:

[Beware the Beast Man]

10. Happy Birthday!

:party: :bounce: :party:
Sorry about your earworm; here's your new pet hamster

[eyesroll]

22. My mother told me never to speak ill of a gift.

[LincolnMcGrath]

11. Happy Birthday

[eyesroll]

23. That is some cake.

Thanks.

[ChavezSpeakstheTruth]

12. You're as old as me now!!!!!

:party:

[eyesroll]

24. Dude, yer like, so old.

;-)

[ChavezSpeakstheTruth]

26. we are running out of precious time. Wanna go for a little drive?

:evilgrin:

[eyesroll]

31. I'll get my cane.

[ChavezSpeakstheTruth]

34. just make sure no whipper snappers veer into our lane

else we'll be in deep doo doo

[Magrittes Pipe]

33. Woo-hoo!

This means I get to go for a drive with Jose! :bounce:

[ChavezSpeakstheTruth]

36. done - I am from Utah, after all

[Redbear]

13. A stress ball that looks like a stalk of broccoli.

Perfect for throwing at the TV when Dubya is attempting to speak at the debate.

[eyesroll]

25. Thanks, Redbear.

I do have a sign that says, "I am a gigantic liar" or some such that I can tape to my TV during speeches.

[XNASA]

27. That's groovy. My BD was yesterday.

I got a Man U t-shirt.

What would you like?

[eyesroll]

29. Happy belated, XNASA.

I got all I need, except for someone to take Beast Man's hamsters off my hands. Thanks.

[Wat_Tyler]

32. Happy (belated) birthday, XNASA.

But come on, real Mancunians support Man City. Man United are way too successful.

[JimmyJazz]

28. breakfast in bed

[eyesroll]

30. Awww....

Thanks 101er!

[Robb]

35. I got you a sack filled with tepid approval

...as well as lukewarm praise and left-handed compliments. ;)

I'll bring the sack itself by later, but for now, happy birthday! :bounce:

[eyesroll]

37. Thank you for not bringing me more hamsters.

:bounce:

[MissMillie]

38. a smile

:-) and

a hug :hug:

Happy Birthday

[eyesroll]

39. Thanks, MissMillie.

:-D and :hug: back at you!