Wednesday, 10 March 2010

Happy Birthday To Me!


Yes, today is the day that .... pause for dramatic effect ... I turn 50 - O.M.G.!!!!!!!!!!! How did this happen?


How am I spending my birthday? By the time you read this, I will be in Chesterfield, telling stories at Hasland Infant School. Okay, work rather than birthday revelling, but I'm not sure it counts as work if you are having fun, and I'm sure I will have a very nice time (hi kids!).

I'm saving the BIG PARTY until later in the year: I'm doing a combined effort with a friend, who's 40 this year (making me feel even more ancient). More immediate celebrations are going to involve chilling out all day Saturday with close friends, getting lots of nice food brought in and quaffing at least one bottle of champers I hope...

30 comments:

  1. Lauren Tobia10 March 2010 at 10:17

    happy birthday ...see you at that milestone soon!

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  2. Claire Dean10 March 2010 at 10:20

    Happy Birthday Lynne, hope you have a great day! xxx

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  3. Helen Pickup10 March 2010 at 10:43

    Happy Birthday, 50 isn't old so don't worry! 50 and Funky!!!!

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  4. theroofcat10 March 2010 at 10:58

    Fabulous 50! Happy Birthday! The fun is just starting!
    Sx

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  5. Alejandra Acosta10 March 2010 at 11:57

    Happy, very happy birthday Lynne! :-)

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  6. Alicia Padrón10 March 2010 at 13:24

    Happy Birthday Lynne!!!!! Have a great day today :o)

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  7. Candace Trew Camling10 March 2010 at 13:58

    Happy Birthday Lynn... blogging just wouldn't be the same if I couldn't check in on you and your wacky world!!

    Also, I am doing my first school visit as a visiting illustrator and I just keep thinking about all your blogs about visiting kids. It helps make me a little less nervous!!

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  8. Grace Lane10 March 2010 at 16:45

    Thank you for signing my book today. Mum has just read it to me and it was great! Happy Birthday.

    From Grace Lane x x x

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  9. schibi10 March 2010 at 16:59

    Happy Birthday from Austin...

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  10. Ben10 March 2010 at 17:19

    Happy Birthday from Madrid

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  11. Jill10 March 2010 at 17:25

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you - 50! I am 60 today - what a great day for a birthday!

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  12. Nina Khashchina aka Apple-Pine10 March 2010 at 17:46

    Happy Birthday! Have a blast! :)

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  13. Lynne the Pencil10 March 2010 at 17:54

    Thank you everyone for your lovely birthday wishes! 'Fifty and Funky' suits me fine!

    Fancy that Jill: us sharing the same date, and exactly a decade apart. Astonishing!

    And hello Grace!!! I'm so pleased that you enjoyed your book!

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  14. Tomás Serrano10 March 2010 at 22:59

    Happy happy birthday!

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  15. wordjunkie11 March 2010 at 03:57

    Delurking to wish you a very happy birthday!

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  16. MrBibleHead11 March 2010 at 04:47

    Happy birthday Lynne! We did the same thing. We celebrated a 50, a 40, a30 and a 20 th birthday when I turned 50. What a party!!! 50 is not so bad Lynne.... 51 is the bad one :o)

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  17. Karien Barnes Art11 March 2010 at 05:42

    Happy birthday! Oh and you dont look 50.

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  18. Lynne the Pencil11 March 2010 at 08:26

    You're a sweetie Karien - thank you! Fortunately I don't feel 50 either (maybe it's all a dream...)

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  19. Kinga11 March 2010 at 09:02

    Hi Lynne!
    I am so sorry I am late with this.
    Happy Birthday!

    And remember - age is a state of mind. I think you are about 25-27. :)

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  20. Karien Barnes Art11 March 2010 at 09:15

    Yes it must be a dream hehe. I always say that if you feel 30 or younger you are younger lol. have a nice day and send some cake lol

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  21. Deborah11 March 2010 at 12:18

    Hey Lynne, Deborah Bonner here. Looking at your blog at school as we are looking at your books during book week. Saw it was your birthday.....I've already got there!!! i have to keep reminding myself it's just a number and not a state of mind. Birthday greetings! Celebrate!

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  22. Lynne the Pencil11 March 2010 at 12:24

    Hello Deborah! And please pass on a HUGE hello to all the children at Eastfield Primary School!

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  23. ale balanzario11 March 2010 at 13:21

    Happy Birthday!!! yes, you dont look like 50, have a very Happy Birthday.

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  24. Mary Lou Rosato-Caine11 March 2010 at 14:38

    HaPpY BiRtHdAy LyNnE, to a wonderful PISCES! I love your blog! I just turned 50 in Dec. :) It's all good!

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  25. Liz11 March 2010 at 20:01

    Hi Lynne
    Belated Happy Birthday - and I'd never have guessed you were 50. Hope you have a really chilled Saturday. Glad to see your long trek to Bedford was so productive - great sketches - and thanks for mentioning our boys.

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  26. Ira R13 March 2010 at 02:11

    Happy Birthday Lynne! Heres to at least 50 more jiving and diving and drawing years etc...

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  27. Nikira13 March 2010 at 22:07

    Happy Birthday, you look so young and energetic, I thought you around 36-38. Loving your blog. :)

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  28. What was done20 March 2010 at 16:46

    Cheer up!
    The age of 50 can be great:

    http://www.whatwasdone.com/Age.php?&Age=50
    We are getting old only in our head.

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  29. Serena Lewis24 March 2010 at 20:02

    Belated 50th Birthday Wishes to you, Lynne!!

    My 50th was March last year and I had an absolute ball! I certainly don't feel like I'm over 50 now (just turned 51) and, thankfully, I get told I don't look 50 either. Of course, a few body aches and pains may disagree.

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  30. Lynne the Pencil25 March 2010 at 08:50

    Happy belated 51st birthday Serena!

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