All year I've been saying "I'll have to pop a bottle of bubbly if I make 20 years post injury", so what do I do, I forget it!
It was 20 years on the 2nd of Jan since I had my accident.
Oh well, guess it's not that important anymore, which I guess is kind of good really.
Karen said I'll have to pop a bottle when I'm 21!
Simon.
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Oops, Just Remembered My 20Th Cripaversary!
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Posted 04 January 2012 - 06:25 PM
Two decades of very successful gimpdom and no end in sight, well done Simon in all respects, you da man 
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Posted 04 January 2012 - 07:05 PM
For my 30th I splurged, bought a 24yr old bottle of my favorite Tequila; it was $100+ USD; I'm still sipping it, it's as smooth as good brandy. Simon...get what best tickles/satisfies your palate, it's your milestone, celebrate it 
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Posted 04 January 2012 - 07:18 PM
You're not the only one Simon, I did the same thing....forgot all about my "gimpaversary". 
But like you said...spose it's a "good thing" that G-DAY (Gimped-Day) doesn't seem to be AS important as the years & decades ROLL on. 
But like you said...spose it's a "good thing" that G-DAY (Gimped-Day) doesn't seem to be AS important as the years & decades ROLL on.
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Posted 04 January 2012 - 11:48 PM
Congratulations, Simon. You have certainly taken a rough situation and made the best of it. Thanks for all you do--and I say a nice vintage Cabernet would be good.
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Posted 05 January 2012 - 12:19 AM
Apparelyzed, on 04 January 2012 - 06:09 PM, said:
All year I've been saying "I'll have to pop a bottle of bubbly if I make 20 years post injury", so what do I do, I forget it!
It was 20 years on the 2nd of Jan since I had my accident.
Oh well, guess it's not that important anymore, which I guess is kind of good really.
Karen said I'll have to pop a bottle when I'm 21!
Simon.
It was 20 years on the 2nd of Jan since I had my accident.
Oh well, guess it's not that important anymore, which I guess is kind of good really.
Karen said I'll have to pop a bottle when I'm 21!
Simon.
One would think your friends who elevated you would be by ones side... especially during the time in rehab or after @ home. None of them ever came to a party or called. thus i figured i'm in this alone with family. So, I guess my injry day is for me to remember what i have gone through & cameout of. Perhaps it became unnecessary
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Posted 05 January 2012 - 12:29 AM
I think that being able to forget it is another step in recovery......acceptance! Congratulations on another milestone and best wishes for future health and achievement!!
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Posted 05 January 2012 - 01:40 AM
Congratulations!! January 2nd was on Monday and SINCE it wasn't on the weekend and you really don't want to celebrate early ... I say open that bottle anyway! 20 yrs. is definitely something to be proud of and a celebration very much deserved so GO FOR IT!
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Posted 05 January 2012 - 02:43 AM
Save the bottle for something more important like . . . . . Friday!!!!
Happy Belated.
Happy Belated.
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Posted 05 January 2012 - 03:08 AM
richo, on 04 January 2012 - 10:17 PM, said:
not a day for being a gimp i wouuld celebrate.......but i dont think ill ever be abbel to forget being an aussie,because 26 january is australia day 
Ditto to being an Aussie ...
Edited by Jacey, 05 January 2012 - 03:09 AM.
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Posted 05 January 2012 - 08:07 AM
At first glance I saw crapaversary instead of crip...., I think my first glance sums SCI up for me....crappy!!
Don't want to rain on your parade so enjoy your anniversary!! After 20 years, you deserve the best.
Don't want to rain on your parade so enjoy your anniversary!! After 20 years, you deserve the best.
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Posted 08 January 2012 - 07:35 PM
Count the votes Simon! I'm with those who say celebrate anyway. Actually the whole year makes 20 years, so you could have a drink every night.
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Posted 08 January 2012 - 08:56 PM
oh man, that just reminded me, i turned 21 in '11, darn missed it, somehow i think i probably popped a few brewskies, it was april 29th, so it was start of summer..........time for a cold one 
congrats on the 20 there Simon, hope you get 20 more !!
congrats on the 20 there Simon, hope you get 20 more !!
Edited by airart1, 08 January 2012 - 08:58 PM.
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