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Offline OzPaul

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personal milestone
« on: July 14, 2008, 10:51:23 am »
Hi Everyone

I just wanted to share with our global family a personal milestone. On Wednesday, the 16th, I turn 50 years old  ;D

I feel so blessed to have made it this far ! When I tested positive in 1985, I could have only dreamed to be able to reach this day. As we are all too aware, the prognosis back then was very bleak. I lost many dear friends to AIDS along this journey and to them I dedicate my victory over the odds and cherish their memory. I carry their spirit with me as reminder of the blessings I've received of good health and longevity.



Happy Birthday also to all the other July babies  :D

in Peace and Love
Paul
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Offline Iggy

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Re: personal milestone
« Reply #1 on: July 14, 2008, 11:04:31 am »
Happy Birthday, Paul.

May you enjoy many more milestones to come!
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Offline ANGEL42

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Re: personal milestone
« Reply #2 on: July 14, 2008, 11:04:51 am »
Happy Birthday Paul! Here`s to many more!
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Offline David_CA

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Re: personal milestone
« Reply #3 on: July 14, 2008, 11:35:19 am »
Happy birthday, old man!   ;)  Actually, 50 doesn't sound so old.  Like my hubby always says, we're now closer to 50 than 30 (yikes!).  Like the others have posted, here's to many more.

David
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Offline komnaes

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Re: personal milestone
« Reply #4 on: July 14, 2008, 12:49:27 pm »
Happy birthday half-century man!  ;D
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Offline BT65

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Re: personal milestone
« Reply #5 on: July 14, 2008, 01:40:43 pm »
HAPPY BIRTHDAY PAUL!
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Offline OzPaul

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Re: personal milestone
« Reply #6 on: July 14, 2008, 02:04:08 pm »
Thanks everyone for the birthday wishes  :D

It's going to be a fun week. I'm seeing three operas this week at the Santa Fe Opera. I'll have a quiet celebration with my partner and friends on Wednesday.

(((((hugs))))) to all
Paul
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Offline fearless

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Re: personal milestone
« Reply #7 on: July 14, 2008, 07:06:12 pm »
Happy birthday Paul.

Have a grand celebration.
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Offline Longislander

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Re: personal milestone
« Reply #8 on: July 14, 2008, 08:13:28 pm »
Happy 50th Paul!!

 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D  ( x 10)
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Offline Jeffreyj

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Re: personal milestone
« Reply #9 on: July 17, 2008, 08:17:26 am »
Happy Birthday Paul. I turned 50 last year! So congrats. I will let you know how
 60 feels when the time arrives.
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Offline J.R.E.

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Re: personal milestone
« Reply #10 on: July 17, 2008, 07:34:34 pm »
Hello Paul,

Must have missed this.  Wishing you a belated happy "50th"  Hope you had a great day !!

Ray 8)
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Offline OzPaul

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Re: personal milestone
« Reply #11 on: July 18, 2008, 05:16:31 pm »
Thanks gang for the birthday wishes  ;D

I went out with my partner and friends for dinner then off to see the Santa Fe Opera production of Billy Budd.

I highly recommend anyone google the lead singer named Teddy Tahu Rhodes. He stands 6'3" slim and totally buffed with a highly defined torso. He has a habit of appearing shirtless in Operas such as Streetcar Named Desire, Dead Man Walking and now Billy Budd.

Also, I am beginning to feel my age  :D but in a good way !

Thanks again everyone.

Cheers
Paul
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Offline poz1970

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Re: personal milestone
« Reply #12 on: July 18, 2008, 09:47:44 pm »
Happy Birthday!!! :-D

J
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Offline aztecan

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Re: personal milestone
« Reply #13 on: July 18, 2008, 11:23:03 pm »
Hey Paul,

A belated but heartfelt HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

I haven't been to the Santa Fe Opera in years, but I used to love to go.

A toast to many, many more good times, youngun.

HUGS,

Mark

(Who is older but no wiser! :D)
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Offline redhotmuslbear

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Re: personal milestone
« Reply #14 on: July 19, 2008, 08:36:07 am »
Quote from: OzPaul on July 18, 2008, 05:16:31 pm
I highly recommend anyone google the lead singer named Teddy Tahu Rhodes. He stands 6'3" slim and totally buffed with a highly defined torso. He has a habit of appearing shirtless in Operas such as Streetcar Named Desire, Dead Man Walking and now Billy Budd.

Also, I am beginning to feel my age  :D but in a good way !


No birthday spankings from the stud, or just not telling?  ;D

If 40 vs 30 vs 20 was any indicator, I'm eager to hit 50 in under 7 years;  and I totally agree on carrying the memory of friends.  Yet, I prefer to look at milestones and achievements in life, rather than age.   

28 February 2010 will mark thirty years since being diagnosed with hydrocephalus.   
8 November 2009 marks twenty-five years as an Out Queerman---9 June 2004 marked over half my life Out.
4 September 2007 marked twenty-five years with the hivvies, while 10 Feb 2014 will mark living with Dx longer than living with them unaware. 
Today is Day 8677 as a survivor of rape.

Measuring my life in those terms empowers me, while the common yardstick of time since birth does not.

Namaste,
David
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