What day is your Birthday?

[pokerchick66]

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[pokerchick66]

lol, mine is National Sugar Cookie Day. My least favorite cookie!

/adds chocolate chips and macademia nuts to cookies.

[NeenAtlanta]

lol, mine is National Sugar Cookie Day. My least favorite cookie!
/adds chocolate chips and macademia nuts to cookies.

Picesgirl, MardisGras Baby and I were all born on.

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(takes off glasses)

International Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day!

[ohio]

Punch the Clock Day and Thomas Crapper Day
I never punch a clock, but have thrown my watch away....and I do give a crap!

[grisgris]

National Cheesecake Day

[pokerchick66]

National Cheesecake Day

You lucky son of a gun. :)

[stlbarb]

National Step in a Puddle and Splash Your Friend Day

which really matches my evil sense of fun.

[Corona]

National Eggnog day for me....better be with Rum! :)

[mightyradgumbo]

Mine is....

Hot and Spicy Food International Day and National Nothing Day.....

Great day for Gumbo-Hot and Spicy

National Nothing Day-hmmmm not sure how to take that one hehehe

[mightyradgumbo]

And Ironically today, as I post, is National Tortilla day-goes great with hot and spicy day

[Carolina Beadhead]

ha ha

Mine is International Tuba Day.

Kinda appropriate for a NOLa devotee, innit?

[Orleansnj]

I was apparently born on peculiar people day.......ROFLMAO:D

[Orleansnj]

ha ha

Mine is International Tuba Day.

Kinda appropriate for a NOLa devotee, innit?

OOOH!!! Your birthday is during the 'Fest !!!!!!!!!!! (sort of) Very excellent.

[Carolina Beadhead]

OOOH!!! Your birthday is during the 'Fest !!!!!!!!!!! (sort of) Very excellent.

Absolutely! Spent Last Sunday last year blowing it out at Rock n Bowl with John Blanchard (his is the 8th)! This year it falls on Monday After so Birthday @ LMF it is! :D

[ibjamn]

My special day is Make Up Your Own Holiday Day and Spinach Festival Day, therefore I proclaim the first day of Fest as National Jama Jama Day! :)

[breambob]

LOL, mine is Be Nasty Day. OK, I'll try harder this year, maybe nasty enough for a good spanking !

[stlbarb]

LOL, mine is Be Nasty Day. OK, I'll try harder this year, maybe nasty enough for a good spanking !

i'll need the cash up front.

[breambob]

i'll need the cash up front.

Yes, well you obviously haven't evaluated my butt and its high spankability factor. It will be YOUR pleasure, but I may throw in a beer or two if you do a really good job.

[mangoon]

International Museum Day and Visit Your Relatives Day. UGH !!!!!

[pokerchick66]

LOL, mine is Be Nasty Day. OK, I'll try harder this year, maybe nasty enough for a good spanking !

I am so not surprised. ;)

[rosetree]

National Apple Dumpling Day....now I have to find someone who is Vanilla Ice Cream Day !!! LOL;)

[saturn]

I was born on National Pecan Pie Day. How great is that!!:D
http://www.tamarackwv.com/images/pecan%20pie.jpg

[ozzie]

National Storytelling Festival

Once upon a time....

[pokerchick66]

I was born on National Pecan Pie Day. How great is that!!:D
http://www.tamarackwv.com/images/pecan%20pie.jpg

Oh Sat, I hate you right about now. Drool . . .

[Corona]

Absolutely! Spent Last Sunday last year blowing it out at Rock n Bowl with John Blanchard (his is the 8th)! This year it falls on Monday After so Birthday @ LMF it is! :D
ooh, we can make all the bands say Happy Birthday :)

[Priestboy]

Mine is National Peach Ice Cream Day. I love peaches, and love ice cream, but together....hmmmmn! :confused:

[luvdancin]

Well, doesn't that figure...mine is National Fruitcake Day. :eek:

[socaleric]

Smile Power Day!

[ScoopJohnD]

National Parfait Day! Sounds good to me!

[Amyloves...]

Mine is...
National Pig Day and Peanut Butter Lover's Day

Are they calling me fat?

[pokerchick66]

Mine is...
National Pig Day and Peanut Butter Lover's Day

Are they calling me fat?

ROFLMAO!

Run, Forrest. ;)

[ozzie]

National Parfait Day! Sounds good to me!

I'll let Kenny know... he'll be thrilled!

[dumbtourist]

Mine is National Lab Animal Day...can I get mine broiled???

[festivalgirl]

Mine is National Peach Ice Cream Day. I love peaches, and love ice cream, but together....hmmmmn! :confused:

Mmmmmmmmmmmmm....one of my favorites!! The best is good vanilla ice cream with fresh peaches blended in.

[festivalgirl]

I'm Gum Drop Day and Festivalboy is Lemon Cupcake Day.

Anyone on May 14th?? National Dance Like A Chicken Day

[stynger]

National Ding-A-Ling Day. Glad I have no self esteem issues.

[ScoopJohnD]

I'll let Kenny know... he'll be thrilled!

I am so friggin brain dead sometimes it amazes me I make it through life every day. I read your comment and was saying to myself, why would Kenny be thrilled that my birthday is National Parfait Day?

Then the small particle of brain that's lodged in my skull flickered to life and I remembered that Kenny has the same birthday!!

If I'm like this now I don't want to imagine what I'll be ten years down the road!

[ozzie]

Think I'm a little ahead of you in years Scoop... just watch closely for the signs!

[Priestboy]

Mmmmmmmmmmmmm....one of my favorites!! The best is good vanilla ice cream with fresh peaches blended in.

since ya put it that way, that doesn't sound too bad!:)

[Priestboy]

Mine is...
National Pig Day and Peanut Butter Lover's Day

Are they calling me fat?

nah, they just knew you'd need that protein for your big run!;)

[mariena]

National clean your room day for me and it could'nt be more appropriate.
Mariena

[ohio]

Mine is National Lab Animal Day...can I get mine broiled???copious amounts of <fill in the blank> for you, sir!

[mwgirlonherown]

Old Maids Day! That explains a lot of things. I can't wait to call my mother and share this with her!

[NeenAtlanta]

Mine is National Peach Ice Cream Day. I love peaches, and love ice cream, but together....hmmmmn! :confused:

You are missing out on a little bit of heaven PB! Nothing in the world like good homemade peach ice cream. Yummmmmmmmmmmmmm!

[stlbarb]

You are missing out on a little bit of heaven PB! Nothing in the world like good homemade peach ice cream. Yummmmmmmmmmmmmm!

great idea - lets make ice cream for the TH patry. but let's do the electric kind - those hand cranks are nostalgic but a lot of work.
it fits in, because you use 'rock' salt.

[mauibreeze]

National Petroleum Day.....it's a real GAS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Priestboy]

You are missing out on a little bit of heaven PB! Nothing in the world like good homemade peach ice cream. Yummmmmmmmmmmmmm!

I have a couple of places near my house that do good homemade ice cream, so I'll have to check out to see if they have it there ('cause I do love me some peaches, and LOOOOOOOOVE ice cream!):D

[stlbarb]

National Petroleum Day.....it's a real GAS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

i can make gas! without evening trying. no electric rquired.

[bluesmama]

Australia Day! Never been there, but always wanted to visit!
Hey, Ozzie, I see you're from there. How do you celebrate?

[t.o..fester]

Alfred Hitchcock Day?? What's that about! I want to switch with Saturn.

[Festvet]

March 21 is ....... Fragrance Day

[BigDag]

February 8... Kite Flying Day... That doesn't sound appropriate at all. I've had less luck with kites than Charlie Brown.

[saturn]

Alfred Hitchcock Day?? What's that about! I want to switch with Saturn.

http://www.mysterynet.com/images/mn/hitchcock.birds.gif VS http://www.tamarackwv.com/images/pecan%20pie.jpg

Nope --- no deal.

Hubby gets National Milk Chocolate Day and our anniversary is National Peach Ice Cream Day. We got good food going in our lives.
http://www.gourmetsleuth.com/images/milkchocolate.jpg http://www.kitchenproject.com/romantic/images/peach%20ice%20cream.jpg

[NYMAMA]

Mine is Virus Appreaction day.What the?

[ohio]

Mine is Virus Appreaction day.What the?
back away from from the pc...... ;)

[NOLA]

National Petroleum Day.....it's a real GAS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Talk about gas...National Bean Day for me.

(Also King's Day/Twelfth Night/The Epiphany/Start of Carnival)

[NOLA]

March 21 is ....... Fragrance Day

Talk about Fragrance...oh well, you get the idea!

[NYMAMA]

back away from from the pc...... ;)I want to change my birthday to a fun happy day like national Mango Freeze Day instead of Virus Appreaction day

[Amy Winette]

Today is national pistachio day. I don't even like pistachios!

[ohio]

Today is national pistachio day. I don't even like pistachios!
I love 'em, can I have yours? ;)

[Zydekitten]

Punch the Clock Day and Thomas Crapper Day
I never punch a clock, but have thrown my watch away....and I do give a crap!

Well . . . Thomas Crapper *did* popularise the indoor plumbing toilet after all!

[Zydekitten]

Okay, mine has to be one of the most odd and random (fitting, I suppose) . . .

National Ice Cream and Violins Day (wha???)

Now, I used to play the violin and I do occasionally eat ice cream - however, I've never done both at the same time . . . although I do think Bach and Chunky Monkey or Vermonty Python would go well together.

It's almost as odd as the Swedish holiday celebrated on my birthday - St. Lucia's day, where the oldest daughter of the house wears a wreath of lit candles on her head and serves buns to the other members of the family.

[Chicago Fest Fan]

National Mudpack Day. Who would of thunk!

[pokerchick66]

Okay, mine has to be one of the most odd and random (fitting, I suppose) . . .

National Ice Cream and Violins Day (wha???)

Now, I used to play the violin and I do occasionally eat ice cream - however, I've never done both at the same time . . . although I do think Bach and Chunky Monkey or Vermonty Python would go well together.

It's almost as odd as the Swedish holiday celebrated on my birthday - St. Lucia's day, where the oldest daughter of the house wears a wreath of lit candles on her head and serves buns to the other members of the family.

lmao, that's freaking hysterical! :D

[pokerchick66]

Today is national pistachio day. I don't even like pistachios!
I'll give you my sugar cookies! I added chocolate chips and macademia nuts to them but don't tell.

[Zydekitten]

lmao, that's freaking hysterical! :D

I KNOW!!! It might as well be called, "National Random Stuff That Doesn't Go Together Day" [singing, One of These Things is Not Like the Others] . . .

[Festngator]

Today

[KYfunkfan]

happy b-day brah...i'm thinking i owe you gift for the springsteen cd last year...

make today a great day...

[Zbonnie]

Mine is "Supreme Sacrifice Day". I so do not know what to make of that. Anyone?

[frangooch]

same day as charles neville

[steffie]

National Honesty Day
No wonder I suffer so much guilt if I tell a fib..........and being a recovering Catholic tooooooooooooo

[Blainn]

Felt hat day? I wish it was Sept. 2nd..........

[ozzie]

Mine is "Supreme Sacrifice Day". I so do not know what to make of that. Anyone?

First you take a watermelon....

[tangledupinblue]

"One Cent Day" is mine. WHAT IS THAT? I have heard of "giving your two cents" but what is this to mean?
I guess this means I am a "cheapo." Strange.....
I throw more money around at JF than a person can handle. Beers for ALL! :D

[Lester_leaps_in]

National Coming Out Day. Mother said that was the day I came out. (hehe)

[mamaroux]

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ROFL...
January 11 is ..... National Step in a Puddle and Splash Your Friend Day

guess that's what I'll do from now on!

[Jacquesimomo]

Who'd a thunk it, mine is...

Blessing of the Animals at the Cathedral Day...


...huh? Animals? In a cathedral? being blessed? Huh?

[festivalgirl]

Who'd a thunk it, mine is...

Blessing of the Animals at the Cathedral Day...


...huh? Animals? In a cathedral? being blessed? Huh?

Before being BBQ'd?

[Priestboy]

Mine is "Supreme Sacrifice Day". I so do not know what to make of that. Anyone?

"No greater love hath one than to lay down one's life for a fellow Fester" (or something like that!). Takin' one fo' the team, as it were!

[bluedog]

Fool's Paradise Day :confused:

[pokerchick66]

Fool's Paradise Day :confused:

That's a typo. It meant to say Food's Paradise Day. They were talking about JF. ;)

[bluedog]

sweet! Food is my favorite!:D

[Priestboy]

Who'd a thunk it, mine is...

Blessing of the Animals at the Cathedral Day...


...huh? Animals? In a cathedral? being blessed? Huh?

well, I have a blessing of the animals every Oct. 4th (Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals (the non-human kind, that is!;) ). Same day?

[bluesmama]

well, I have a blessing of the animals every Oct. 4th (Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals (the non-human kind, that is!;) ). Same day?

Not long ago there was a lengthy discussion going on (on another forum) about animals going to heaven. Some people said "no way" because they don't have souls. Others claimed that they do have souls. My personal opinion is that even though the don't have souls, they do go to heaven.
It is such a perfect place - I can't imagine my beloved dogs not being there.

just wanted your 'professional' opinion

[Priestboy]

Not long ago there was a lengthy discussion going on (on another forum) about animals going to heaven. Some people said "no way" because they don't have souls. Others claimed that they do have souls. My personal opinion is that even though the don't have souls, they do go to heaven.
It is such a perfect place - I can't imagine my beloved dogs not being there.

just wanted your 'professional' opinion

i sense a drift developing (another thread, perhaps?:) )...in any event, this is my "take" - It's been my experience that the animal companions I've had over the course of my life have been more loving, loyal and good-hearted than most people I've met. Couple this with the fact that they are beings created by the same Maker so with/without a soul they have a chance to return to that Maker because of the love they give us. It may not be the "same" heaven (because of the soul/no soul difference), but I hope and pray that I see these loyal and noble creatures in the next life!

[Priestboy]

Well, today (2/28) is National Public Sleeping Day, so I'm gonna find a nice warm bench in the park and catch some zzzzzzz's!!

[bluesmama]

i sense a drift developing (another thread, perhaps?:) )...in any event, this is my "take" - It's been my experience that the animal companions I've had over the course of my life have been more loving, loyal and good-hearted than most people I've met. Couple this with the fact that they are beings created by the same Maker so with/without a soul they have a chance to return to that Maker because of the love they give us. It may not be the "same" heaven (because of the soul/no soul difference), but I hope and pray that I see these loyal and noble creatures in the next life!

Amen Priestboy! AMEN

ya'll excuse the drift - my mind has a tendency to do that - carry on

[ScoopJohnD]

Amen Priestboy! AMEN

ya'll excuse the drift - my mind has a tendency to do that - carry on

Let me add to the drift.

All Creatures Great And Small
Elizabeth Hess

EVERY YEAR IN NEW YORK CITY AN ARKLOAD TURNS UP FOR THE ANNUAL BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS AT ST. JOHN THE DIVINE, AND THERE'S AWE IN THE AISLES

Each year on the first Sunday in October, thousands of critters--and their humans--fill New York City's Cathedral of St. John the Divine for the Blessing of the Animals. Elephants could and do fit inside this Gothic Episcopal palace, leading a garden variety of creatures in a procession complete with music and flowers. This modern-day religious spectacle began fifteen years ago as an homage to the humble St. Francis of Assisi, the Dr. Doolittle of saints, who, legend has it, dressed in rags and talked to the animals. The blessing has been a tradition since St. Francis' death in 1226, albeit not with the pageantry associated with St. John. Today, there are blessings in churches, humane societies, and cornfields across the country. At St. John's, you get a seat at an elaborate performance as well as the opportunity to take communion. At the climax, the great brass doors at the rear of the cathedral open, and a surprising number of large animals, including cows, elephants, camels and horses--hardly the usual apa rtment dwellers--leads the parade to the altar for a general blessing. (An attendant with a scooper brings up the rear.) The church is strangely quiet, until the music by Paul Winter swells with recordings of coyotes howling, and the dogs sing along. The festivities continue outdoors into the afternoon, where animals, which have included a llama, a turkey vulture, a skunk, and a tarantula, are individually touched and blessed, environmental groups distribute literature, and animals are available for adoption. For the past three years, the Very Rev. Harry H. Pritchett, Jr., cathedral dean, has been presiding over this ceremony. Born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, where he grew up surrounded by farmland, Dean Pritchett is impressed by this very New York show of devotion to animals. "We get every shape, size, ethnicity, color, age, and socioeconomic group of people. And every year," he notes bemusedly, "someone walks some algae down the aisle."

ELIZABETH HESS: Legend has it that when St. Francis preached, the animals gathered around him to hear his sermons.

DEAN PRITCHETT: There are many famous stories about St Francis speaking with birds and other animals. He was known to be very compassionate about the whole of creation and very much involved in ministering to the poor, outcasts, and lepers. The Blessing of the Animals grew out of the celebration of St. Francis Day, around the same time that environmental concerns were beginning to be viewed as ethical issues that people of faith needed to address.

EH: Do you think there's a natural connection between outcasts and animals?

DP: The natural connection is simply that we may, in our arrogance, need to be reminded that human beings, no matter what socioeconomic state or state of health, as well as all animals, are part of the created order.

EH: Is there a special sermon for the animals?

DP: To some degree you might say that the animals preach their own sermon, because of their presence.

EH: True, just their presence in the cathedral speaks volumes. Do you believe that animals have souls? There's been some debate around this question.

DP: I don't know. I think we have to treat them as if they do. I think human beings are created to collaborate and cooperate with all of creation and not use it to the detriment of the whole, as we have done sometimes with animals. When animals are mistreated, that destroys us all. Whether animals individually have souls or not, I don't know. But when you look into the eyes of your dog, you just cannot imagine there not being some spirit, somewhere.

EH: Have you had any sad moments or encounters?

DP: I spoke with a man last year who had brought his dog to the blessing for five years. It had recently died, so this year he came with its picture.

EH: Do people bring animals who have been sick or injured?

DP: Isabella Rossellini was here one year with a wounded animal found in Central Park. The animal had been nursed back to health and was going to be rereleased into the park. I remember her holding it close.

EH: Where do the large animals come from?

DP: Well, mostly they're brought by their owners. It's not absolutely necessary to have the large animals, but the range from the elephant to the algae gets across the idea of all creation.

EH: What personally do you take away from the Blessing of the Animals? How has it affected you?

DP: This is an incredible spectacle: the liturgy, the animal presence, the color, the dance, the music, the pulpits covered in a million sunflowers. The surprise for me is that there are moments of what I can only describe as a holy silence--the quiet of the animals in this incredible space during the closing procession. My children would call these moments "awesome." One becomes aware, at least I become aware, of my part in the total created order. That's such a humbling experience.

[Zydekitten]

To enhance the drift:

I think it depends on how one defines "soul" - I would have to vote on the side of "yes," animals do have a soul.

When watching penguins, polar bears and otters playing and sliding on the snow and/or water - I know they have a soul, but maybe it's a different type of soul than human animals have.

Discuss . . .

[Priestboy]

To enhance the drift:

I think it depends on how one defines "soul" - I would have to vote on the side of "yes," animals do have a soul.

When watching penguins, polar bears and otters playing and sliding on the snow and/or water - I know they have a soul, but maybe it's a different type of soul than human animals have.

Discuss . . .

I hear ya, zkitty! different type, but there's somethin' there, fer shure!

[Zydekitten]

I hear ya, zkitty! different type, but there's somethin' there, fer shure!

Yeah, you right, Padre!! Having lived with animal siblings my whole life - I just cannot believe that animals don't think, don't feel and don't love. However, it would be nutty to anthropomorphise them - they're not humans, they have a different way of being.

[Priestboy]

Yeah, you right, Padre!! Having lived with animal siblings my whole life - I just cannot believe that animals don't think, don't feel and don't love. However, it would be nutty to anthropomorphise them - they're not humans, they have a different way of being.

although the way my oscar looks at me sometimes i wonder "i think he GETS what i'm saying!" :D

[Zydekitten]

although the way my oscar looks at me sometimes i wonder "i think he GETS what i'm saying!" :D
Oh, I'm convinced that our fur family members definitely get what we're saying (as long as what we saying suits them . . .)

[Priestboy]

Oh, I'm convinced that our fur family members definitely get what we're saying (as long as what we saying suits them . . .)

YYR, zkitty...words like "walk" and "treat" are well received, whereas words like "vet" and "bath"....not so much!:D

[csoul]

i sense a drift developing (another thread, perhaps?:) )...in any event, this is my "take" - It's been my experience that the animal companions I've had over the course of my life have been more loving, loyal and good-hearted than most people I've met. Couple this with the fact that they are beings created by the same Maker so with/without a soul they have a chance to return to that Maker because of the love they give us. It may not be the "same" heaven (because of the soul/no soul difference), but I hope and pray that I see these loyal and noble creatures in the next life!

Can I add my 2 cents????

My son was having a bad day earlier this week and was feeling particularly blue. When I tucked him in, our dog, Patrick, stayed on the bed with him, which is unusual. Patrick usually likes to be with the adults. He layed upstairs with my son for a good 30 minutes before he came downstairs. My son walked out to the top of the steps and said "I think he knew I was sad, Mom." Out of the mouths of babes......

I have always said that I like my dog better than 90% of the people I know. I can't believe the Creator wouldn't want to be surrounded by the innocent creatures that he/she created if he/she can tolerate the rest of us clowns.
Just my opinion, for what it's worth.

[Priestboy]

Can I add my 2 cents????

My son was having a bad day earlier this week and was feeling particularly blue. When I tucked him in, our dog, Patrick, stayed on the bed with him, which is unusual. Patrick usually likes to be with the adults. He layed upstairs with my son for a good 30 minutes before he came downstairs. My son walked out to the top of the steps and said "I think he knew I was sad, Mom." Out of the mouths of babes......

I have always said that I like my dog better than 90% of the people I know. I can't believe the Creator wouldn't want to be surrounded by the innocent creatures that he/she created if he/she can tolerate the rest of us clowns.
Just my opinion, for what it's worth.

As the bumper sticker says, "I hope one day to be half the person my dog thinks I am!". And keep in mind that GOD spelled backwards....:D

[Priestboy]

Today is National Peanut Butter Day...can I have this one as well (Priestboy...PB...Peanut Butter) as my actual day? After all, it is also National Pig Day!;)

[Jacquesimomo]

well, I have a blessing of the animals every Oct. 4th (Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals (the non-human kind, that is!;) ). Same day?

January 17th...

[Zydekitten]

Oink!

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o67/Zydekitten/flying_pig.jpg

[jazzfestchic]

June 19th...