Wishing you a very very belated happy birthday Louise.
I really hope you had a wonderful day, and enjoyed the celebrations.
You are a fantastic support to each and everyone of us. Thankyou for always being there. It just shows you have a heart of gold, not mentioning your own Big day, because others were having problems. You're ACE.
x
Thank you both so much. I feel overwhelmed now 
(that's me having a hot flush)
You asked on the other thread about the party. Well, 50 was a major milestone for me so I decided some time ago to have a big party. I hired a local hall and had a buffet and disco.
I had asked for "no presents" as I thought people coming along to the party (and presumably buying drinks at the bar) would be enough for them to fork out for. However, as well as various gifts, I was very touched because a group of friends clubbed together to send me the biggest bouquet of flowers I have ever seen and the neighbours joined forces and sent a donation to the Oxfam Overseas Education programme, who then sent me a card. I had planned a little speech for the night (am not scared of public speaking) but in the end, I went up, took the microphone, said "thank you all for coming" and realised that I was about to cry, bigstyle, so just rushed off again. My boys really teased me about that. The evening went by in a whirl and I wish I could relive it again, it was so nice to have so many friends there. 
I hardly slept for excitement that night!
I am sooooooo pleased that you were able to celebrate with all your friends, neighbours and loved ones, to receive lovely gifts etc. Also that the neighbours did such a marvellous thing by sending a donation. I'm sure it was all extremely emotional, hence the lack of words for the speech. By looking at photos, you'll be able to relive it all i'm sure 
I'm glad it was such a special and wonderful night for you.
Belated happy birthday from me too Louise - glad that you had a great party - sounds amazing, shows how much everyone cares about you.
Thanks for all your support and sensible words!!
Bec xx
happy belated louise sounds like a great bash!!!!!!!!!!!
Awww...
That sounds such a wonderful party Louise.
xxx
Thanks guys Bubblegum, I loved the video!!!!!
Happy Birthday to you,
And Really Sorry too.
We missed Your Big Day Again.
What is the actual date Louise? Before your sons or after? For all that you do for us here at One Space, it doesn't feel right that we didn't get to say Happy Birthday, find out what you did on the day etc. You are so naughty not to say anything. Go to timeout immediately hehe. I hope you had a fantastic day Louise. Thankyou again for your ongoing support, you're great
Well said Hazeleyes.
Belated happy birthday from me too. And I hope you have chosen your perfume with your vouchers.
H - it's now in my reminder on my mobile 
I'm lost if things aren't in my mobile...
Aw thanks guys, it was Aug 6th, I think it was pretty quiet on the boards and you were away Hazleyes.
On the day, eldest came over and we went out together, then in the evening the neighbour made me a meal. The next day I went out for a Chinese with a group of friends.
I bought some Davidoff "Coolwater"
I didn't realise it was so close to mine!
It is now in my reminder with the correct date (and year!! ).
That sounds lovely.
Awwwh Louise, and from me too xxx
Very happy to hear you had a good day and treated yourself, good for you
I am rubbish at remembering birthdays even of people here, will have to have an online diary I think xxx
Thank you, lovely people.
Sparkling: the year.......??
Hehe, I wondered about that too. I think Sparkling means putting your date on for next year.
I'm so clever 
Phew! thought it was how old I was.....
It is for how old you are... 
Well, the reminder asks...
Oh no........ I'm not clever after all
Hazeleyes, you're perfect...
It's a way of preparing for our 21st birthdays...
HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY FROM ME ASWELL LOUISE X
Thanks, elle81
And from me!!! Although it's very late!!!!
xxxx
Happy Birthday Louise! (5 weeks late, sorry!)
You are all so lovely, thank you
Only just read this...so 'Happy Birthday' for next year!;)
Tee hee, you are definitely the FIRST for that one, Mich
Three more days to go Louise.
This year I definately was not going to forget the actual day!!!
Of course it will have a different heading for the thread!
Eeek, I keep wondering whether I am going to develop extra "rings", like a tree trunk
Such a lovely post Alison.
Louise, I hope you had a smashing birthday.
xxxxxxx