Reminds me a scene from I Love Lucy where Ricky gives Lucy a box of candy which he keeps with an assortment of cards for every occasion. When Lucy tells him it’s not her birthday he takes back the candy and then she says it’s no longer a surprise Ricky replys “It will be this candy is 5 years old.”
While out shopping about a week before our birthdays my wife and I pick out our birthday cards. We then hand our selected cards to each other and read them, and then we put them back on the rack at the store…..
After years of exchanging cards, we found we tended to buy the same ones over and over. So now we either do as Grumpy Old Guy says, or we just acknowledge we skipped the card this year.
If a generic piece of folded paper outweighs your relationship, it’s time for some reflection.
I have a family calendar on my refrig and check it daily to avoid missing birthdays and anniversaries. No problem with the wife but I just have to remember to get the card in the mail soon enough for timely delivery.
Prescott_Philosopher over 3 years ago
Boy, this one describes me to s ‘T’.
Templo S.U.D. over 3 years ago
some time ago, I got a coupon from my employed grocery store for three coupons: I bought a birthday card each for my nephew, father, and sister-in-law
Zykoic over 3 years ago
As my wife’s memory and my memory fades, I recycle. Plus on each occasion I save at least $5 and 45 minutes searching for a card.
sergioandrade Premium Member over 3 years ago
Reminds me a scene from I Love Lucy where Ricky gives Lucy a box of candy which he keeps with an assortment of cards for every occasion. When Lucy tells him it’s not her birthday he takes back the candy and then she says it’s no longer a surprise Ricky replys “It will be this candy is 5 years old.”
unca jim over 3 years ago
My BroInLaw and I have exchanged the same Birthday Card for the past 27 years. I forget who started it…
Grumpy Old Guy over 3 years ago
Our birthdays are 3 days apart….
While out shopping about a week before our birthdays my wife and I pick out our birthday cards. We then hand our selected cards to each other and read them, and then we put them back on the rack at the store…..
zerotvus over 3 years ago
after age 21 joke birthday cards are a must…….
Breadboard over 3 years ago
Not a bad idea to be prepared ….. and thus save face ;-)
Barnabus Blackoak over 3 years ago
I just noticed your email address…. I didn’t know AOL was still a thing.
david_42 over 3 years ago
My anniversary is on the photo I use as one of my backgrounds.
Nighthawks Premium Member over 3 years ago
plugger ex-boy scouts are always prepared
tcayer over 3 years ago
So it has to be pre-signed? Does he keep it in his pocket?
I Go Pogo over 3 years ago
After years of exchanging cards, we found we tended to buy the same ones over and over. So now we either do as Grumpy Old Guy says, or we just acknowledge we skipped the card this year.
If a generic piece of folded paper outweighs your relationship, it’s time for some reflection.
UrsaNC over 3 years ago
My mom kept very generic birthday cards in her bottom dresser drawer.
ctolson over 3 years ago
I have a family calendar on my refrig and check it daily to avoid missing birthdays and anniversaries. No problem with the wife but I just have to remember to get the card in the mail soon enough for timely delivery.
corpcasselbury over 3 years ago
I have never forgotten my wife’s birthday, or our wedding anniversary. We’ve been married for 25 years now.
mistercatworks over 3 years ago
Well, I do keep unsigned ones (and a pen.)