Birthday Atop A Mountain

Granite Rants: "So we moved back up the ridge and after a brief bit of investigation, found an area offtrail that provided enough flat open space on which we could pitch our tent. Indeed, at this elevation finding a suitable ground for placing a tent is not simple. Stunted spruce trees are often space about 2 feet from each other. The forest is incredibly dense in this environment and to find an area that has broadly spaced trees and flat open ground free of rocks, stumps and roots is not an easy task. However, we did find an area that was not perfect, but would suit us and allow us to set up the tent - then we could cook dinner and eat! I brought with us a backcountry stove and firing it up was easy. Dinner wasn't haute but it was hot and that's what mattered. Also, my wife was a sweetheart and packed in a special treat for me - M&M brownies with a candle on top (it was my birthday). It was truly a fantastic moment and she made it better.

The sun was setting and we were very close to one of the best vantage points in all the Whites - the airy perch known as West Bond."


West Bond is what we see in the picture. What an unusual and gorgeous setting for celebrating a birthday!

Karen

Serving Alcohol At A Birthday Party?

Party Ideas For you: " Wine and spirits can set your party off or create great problems

Wine and spirits can definitely make you the host with the most but can also be your biggest headache. First rule at least with the current laws in the US, is to watch your guests consumption or make arrangements for housing them (my preferrence) or to set up some type of designated driver for them.
The other problem can be that nice people on occasion become 'not so nice' after a few alcoholic beverages. Just a word to the wise."


Perhaps your local friendly bartender could give advice on how much alcohol per person to plan for.

Karen

Birthday Slide Show

dinnerware center: "A Night of Nostalgia
A great idea for any anniversary party, big or small, is a slide show. Start the show of with pictures of the couple when they first met and progress through the years of children and grandchildren. Don�t be surprised to see a few eyes get misty during the show. Add some memorable quotes throughout the show, and play some touching music that reminds them of certain times in their lives."


I see this great suggestion for an anniversary party could work for a birthday, especially when the celebrant hits a milestone birthday or has had an especially life-changing year.

Karen

A TV Fight Night Birthday

Bailey G AZ: HAPPY BIRTHDAY TRUMAN ! ! ! ! !: "Truman came over, having some friends over for the big fight on HBO - wanted to know if I wanted to come over for beer. Lots of people there - average age though - 24. Lots of boxers from Truman's gym, including some of the ones that I saw fight at the only fight I've ever been to... "


Here's an idea for the sports fans with birthdays. Of course, it's just a matter of luck if a fight or sporting event falls on the special day!


Karen

A Birthday Outing To Park And Zoo

Just A Picture: "Yesterday Patrick and I took our nephew to Irvine Park for his birthday. It was fun-filled day full of bike riding, lizard hunting and exploring what the park had to offer."


Here's another great way to spend a birthday besides party and cake. Would someone you know love this?


Karen

Moorish Birthday Cake How-To

Sarah Discovers How to Eat: My Mother’s Birthday Cake: "A Moorish Cake


Last night, after the difficult day of looking for supplies, I started on Mum’s birthday cake. The Moorish Cake is in the Basics Etc. chapter, and is bascially an orange-flavoured almond sponge with an orange syrup poured over after baking."


A different kind of birthday cake, from Nigella Lawson's How To Eat. Check out the photos of the process!

Karen

A Simple Birthday Gift--Love

Not Just Another Pretty Face: 28 March- My 24th Birthday: "28 March- My 24th Birthday


I'm so happy, my 24th Birthday was one of the best and most memorable ones ever. It was filled with people that I care about and things that I enjoy doing. Many unexpected people remembered my birthday and I have never felt so loved in my life. So popular, so accepted."


Here's a young woman who knows it's all about love.

This makes me feel remiss for every time I didn't call a friend on his/her birthday! A simple, "Hi, I'm thinking about you on your birthday" warms their not only their heart, but also yours.

So, who ya gonna call? Leave a comment. Inquiring minds want to know.

Karen

Mother's Birthday Gift: Recipe Book of Memories & More

musings: For Mom: "For Mom
My sisters and I are getting together to celebrate my parent's milestone birthdays this year. My mom is quite an extraordinary cook. For her birthday present, we've put together a recipe book of memories, quotations, pictures, menus, and other memorabilia to help commemorate her passion and her love."


What a great gift for a mother with a passion for cooking!

Karen