SKL Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 Mine is coming up, and I'm thinking about what I want to do. It will be on a Tuesday, which is a work day, but maybe I will be able to take time off for such a momentous occasion? So here is what comes to mind right now: Moratorium on work stress. Chiropractor adjustment. Massage. Yoga class if I can find one. Hike in the national park. TaeKwonDo class. Dinner at some nice place. No sass from the kids! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regentrude Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 For my 50th, I will have a big party and a very special outdoor outing, not on the same day. DH's 50th was celebrated with a backpacking trip in the Grand Canyon. Thinking of something similarly cool and special. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catz Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 I like the idea of ... Massage Then hike Then dinner of my choosing! Sounds like the perfect day to me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PinkTulip Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 One of my good friends went to Hawaii for her 50th. Ya know, Hawaii 5-0. 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 Hike plus dinner! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 I had a big party. I invited 50 people, and hired a PianoMan for music. I think I had it semi-catered. It was just a blast. That was in my old house which had GREAT entertaining layout. I couldn''t do that now....but I'm glad I did it then. :0) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Florida. Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 (edited) I went out to dinner with dh, ds, and dss. I'm not a big party person though (and definitely not a surprise party person, as I said in that thread lol). I vote hike then massage. If you can only choose one, choose massage. :) Edited August 25, 2016 by Lady Florida. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HRAAB Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 On my 50th I went out for dinner with dh and dc then went for a long walk along the river. Afterwards, dh and I took a blanket out to the field to eat ice cream, star gaze, and talk. A couple of weeks later dh took me out of town for a couple of nights. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alte Veste Academy Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 Go to Disney World and get a magical pass that lets me ride Splash Mountain over and over and over again with no waiting. Splash Mountain is my happy place. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjeepa Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 For my 50th, I went out to eat with my dh, ds, and dd. The next day, my dh and I went to a wonderful inn in upstate New York for 3 glorious, low stress, eat out for each meal and don't have to clean up, wonderful days. We lounged, we hiked, we shopped in the little town, and just relaxed. I found a great little bookstore there - it was heaven! If I hadn't gone away, I was planning on a hike, a massage, and dinner out at my favorite restaurant with my family. That would have been wonderful too! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bettyandbob Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 I went to work all day, two different jobs. The weekend before we celebrated our 25 anniversary with a trip to NYC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKL Posted August 25, 2016 Author Share Posted August 25, 2016 One of my good friends went to Hawaii for her 50th. Ya know, Hawaii 5-0. That's an interesting idea, since I haven't been to Hawaii. Too bad it's during the school year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 My 50th was last year. I got two nights out. First, out to eat with Dh and to see Phantom of the Opera. Kids overnight at my mom's. Second, out to eat with another couple, longtime friends, and back to their house for dessert. We just sat on their screened porch and talked for hours. Lovely. Not a big deal compared to some things on this thread, but we are super-tight on money and dh is not much of a date or party planner. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QueenCat Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 We went out for a super nice meal and to a concert with a few friends. There were a few special lunches with different groups of friends (but we do that for all of our birthdays). Then a week later, dh and friends gave me a huge surprise party. They said if they hadn't done the dinner, I'd have guessed they were doing the party. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lolly Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 I/we did...nothing. I'm not big on celebrations though. I probably should put more effort into that sort of thing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa R. Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 After many years of homeschooling and not having the balance in my life I needed, I've worked hard in recent years to nurture my female friendships. For my 50th birthday, I asked all my girlfriends to meet me at an Italian restaurant that serves family style at a circular table. I chose the menu ahead of time. As different courses were served, I started out the luncheon going around the circle introducing each friend and telling the group how our friendship started and what I admired about them. I'm not a particular demonstrative or gushy person. It was important to me to do this for them to let them each know how I valued each friendship. It was very meaningful to me and worth the splurge. I'd planned it for months ahead of time. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 After many years of homeschooling and not having the balance in my life I needed, I've worked hard in recent years to nurture my female friendships. For my 50th birthday, I asked all my girlfriends to meet me at an Italian restaurant that serves family style at a circular table. I chose the menu ahead of time. As different courses were served, I started out the luncheon going around the circle introducing each friend and telling the group how our friendship started and what I admired about them. I'm not a particular demonstrative or gushy person. It was important to me to do this for them to let them each know how I valued each friendship. It was very meaningful to me and worth the splurge. I'd planned it for months ahead of time. I did something similar at about age 42. Not going into details of differences because that's a matter of preference and creativity but it is one of the happiest memories of my life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catalytic Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 I'm still a few years from 50, but DH's 50th was a few months ago. Of course, he was TDY, so we couldn't do anything special on that day (I did have balloons delivered to his hotel room), but the kids and I had a table set up with gifts for him when he walked in the door at home. We aren't real big on going out, but I bought him a bottle of Johnny Walker Blue and took him out to an all you can eat seafood place. (Since our son is allergic, we don't ever have seafood anymore and DH misses it quite a bit) For my 50th, I went out to eat with my dh, ds, and dd. The next day, my dh and I went to a wonderful inn in upstate New York for 3 glorious, low stress, eat out for each meal and don't have to clean up, wonderful days. We lounged, we hiked, we shopped in the little town, and just relaxed. I found a great little bookstore there - it was heaven! If I hadn't gone away, I was planning on a hike, a massage, and dinner out at my favorite restaurant with my family. That would have been wonderful too! I would love to know where this bookstore is, please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ottakee Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 Ireland sounds fun but not within our budget. What might be more realistic is 2 nights on Mackinaw island with just my dh. I would love a hotel with a balcony overlooking town and the water. I would enjoy the horses, take nice walks, sit by the water, eat some good food, sleep, read, etc 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 I don't even remember what we did. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamiof5 Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 No idea. Our 40th is coming up (dh and mine), and I am not sure what we are doing. Would love a big trip, but can't afford it. We might have a small get together with close friends? Not sure. Happy 50th bday planning ðŸ‘ðŸ‘👠Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsquirrel Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 Knowing me, probably I'll forget it's my birthday. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 I vote for all of the above, everything in the OP. Maybe spread out over a few days. And maybe plan 50 nice things to do for yourself through the year. Plus, Hawaii. Because 5-0. That is pretty cool. :) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxbridgeacademy Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 When I turn 50 my youngest will be (fingers crossed) done with College.... so I'm thinking trip to Europe? But a Chiro appt sound really nice too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie in Ma Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 My twin always wants a party and always insists we be together. I hate parties. So for our 50th I preempted her craziness by telling her we were going to get take out Chinese and have a Firefly marathon. We had a blast. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joules Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 Disney World! I'm still trying to sell that. I've got a little over a year. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 I just went to dinner with the family and had a few friends take me out as well, different times. Then DH asked what I wanted. I told him I wanted a deck around our pool. We have lived here 10 years and I have always wanted one. He is still building it, but we have started using it. I love it! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faithr Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 I can't remember what I did on my 50th birthday! LOL. We probably went out to dinner. But I did get a beautiful grandfather clock, something I had always daydreamed about. For my dh's birthday we planned a huge surprise party for him, but unless your family has already taken that on (you never know!) that is not something you'd be thinking about! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stratford Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 I was just talking to a co-worker about birthdays. She spends the entire year celebrating decade birthdays (40, 50, 60.) She picks one thing to do each month and then she chooses a location/itinerary for their yearly vacation. When she turned 50 they went to Hawaii, because it's the fiftieth state (also, because it's Hawaii and who wouldn't want to do that?) Next year she turns 60 and she already has tickets to a show, a camping trip, a party with friends, and a few other things planned. I love the idea of celebrating the entire year. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhanaBee Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 My plan is to go to Disney World. I have a good friend with a birthday 2 days away and we're talking about both of us going. I've told the family they are all invited and they have a few years to plan it. But I WILL be at the Mouse House when I turn 50. By hook or by crook. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommyoffive Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 Um I love the Hawaii idea. Saving that for the future. Um trip for sure. Even if you can only do the weekend before or something. That is what we have been doing for everyone in the family for the last 4 years, trips for birthdays instead of parties Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKL Posted August 26, 2016 Author Share Posted August 26, 2016 I was just talking to a co-worker about birthdays. She spends the entire year celebrating decade birthdays (40, 50, 60.) She picks one thing to do each month and then she chooses a location/itinerary for their yearly vacation. When she turned 50 they went to Hawaii, because it's the fiftieth state (also, because it's Hawaii and who wouldn't want to do that?) Next year she turns 60 and she already has tickets to a show, a camping trip, a party with friends, and a few other things planned. I love the idea of celebrating the entire year. My hope is that I get my black belt while still 50. I am not sure it will happen though. That would round out the year nicely. :) I also like the idea of planning a trip to Hawaii at some point during the year. Some time the kids are off school. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 I don't remember doing anything special. We probably had a nice dinner with whichever kids were home at the time. We do do a lot of fun things, but not necessarily on birthdays. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 Probably not your style, but I had a blast just acting like it was a normal day and seeing who remembered and who didn't. A number of friends from my past resurfaced completely unexpectedly to welcome me to the club. I also joined AARP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekland Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 I had to think for a bit with what we did for hubby's 50th (last year). We were on a trip with my mom - cabin camping on the shore of Lake Ontario. That essentially means we didn't do anything special just because it was his 50th (other than a dinner out at CiCi's if I recall correctly). This means I won't be expecting anything special for my 50th either - next year. We'll probably get a similar small trip in due to it being my birthday, but nothing special because it's my 50th. I'm ok with that TBH. Heck, the way things are today I don't even care if I make it to my 50th (sigh). I'd be content calling it a "good life" and being done, but that's getting way off topic. Of all the things I've read on here, going to HI would be the most special - esp if one hasn't been there yet. The connection with 5-0 is super cute and HI is very worth it for the gorgeousness of the islands. When the timing is off for our special dates and times we want to go somewhere, we "celebrate" on the half year or close to it. Since we got married in Aug, but enjoy escaping winter for a bit, we often try to be somewhere south for Feb (or Mar) on that date instead and celebrate the "half year," then just go somewhere short and easy on our actual Anniversary. You could possibly do the same with your birthday. HI is actually best (IMO) in the winter months due to the whales being there, the potential for larger waves, and the nicer temps (vs the frozen north). Of course, I also like the idea of celebrating once per month... but then why stop with 50? :coolgleamA: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimseycat Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 Totally unrealistic choices but I would: Go to the Agatha Christie Festival they hold every year in Torquay Go on a Viking River Cruise (you know the ones they always advertise during PBS Masterpiece) Go back to Universal Studios and ride the Forbidden Journey over and over again. They prob would not let me sleep in Hogwarts though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjeepa Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 I would love to know where this bookstore is, please! We stayed in Bedford, but I think the little town we shopped in was call Katonah...? There was a coffee shop with an upstairs bookstore. They had children's books up through YA. An adult section would have been nice, but I like a good YA every now and then. It was so cute and cozy too. I have no idea what the name was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G5052 Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 Yes, I wish that I had done something monumental, but DH was extremely ill then. We managed take-out and cards. My beloved aunt sent me a generous check and told me to go buy myself some art. I bought a print of a painting that utterly enthralled me some years back, and that's my memorial to turning 50. It hangs in my home office where I see it every day. A friend of mine's family did a surprise Mexican food pot luck that was a blast. She had no idea what was coming, and the house was packed. She still talks about that as the best birthday she ever had. I'd love something like that, but it's not practical for my family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G5052 Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 After many years of homeschooling and not having the balance in my life I needed, I've worked hard in recent years to nurture my female friendships. For my 50th birthday, I asked all my girlfriends to meet me at an Italian restaurant that serves family style at a circular table. I chose the menu ahead of time. As different courses were served, I started out the luncheon going around the circle introducing each friend and telling the group how our friendship started and what I admired about them. I'm not a particular demonstrative or gushy person. It was important to me to do this for them to let them each know how I valued each friendship. It was very meaningful to me and worth the splurge. I'd planned it for months ahead of time. What a great idea! Female friendships are so important. I'm taking steps towards being more balanced that way too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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