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Across the Fence:  80th birthday  |
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
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kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
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 Posted - Jan 21 2012 : 07:04:33 AM
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My mother will be 80 March 9th. We have been hearing about people doing crazy cool things for their big milestone birthdays latley. Like the lady who just turned 100 and got her ears pierced. Or the lady that bungee jumped off a bridge or jumped out of an airplane.
So I called her this morning and said she needs to think of something to do on her 80th. She's thinking about it and told us all to think of some things too. She will NOT jump out of a plane. She did say the lady she's working with knows someone who teaches hang gliding. She's considering that.
I would love to hear of some really fun exciting things for her to think about doing. She is healthy and pretty strong. Her bones are not that great. She does wear wigs too. I said she should get a purple or blue wig.
So get your thinking caps on and help us out!
Kris
Happiness is simple. |
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Jan 21 2012 : 08:41:35 AM
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How about a skating party! Grandchildren could be on each side of her. Or, take her mudding in a truck. She would probably get a good laugh out of that.
I think it's a hoot that she wants to do something crazy and cool. Happy Birthday to your Mom.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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JessieMae
True Blue Farmgirl
702 Posts
Jessie
Raleigh
North Carolina
USA
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Posted - Jan 21 2012 : 09:18:56 AM
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What about a hot air balloon ride? Or scuba diving or swimming with dolphins?
Jessie Mae
Farmgirl Sisterhood #134 |
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Jan 21 2012 : 10:05:24 AM
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I agree, a hot air balloon ride. Good ideas Jessie.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
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CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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Tea Lady
True Blue Farmgirl
645 Posts
Lorraine
Morris
IL
USA
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Posted - Jan 21 2012 : 1:03:47 PM
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Good ideas - I'm torn between the hot air balloon ride and swimming with the dolphins. Either would be fantastic. I'm sure whatever you decide on will be great. Keep us posted.
Lorraine
(aka Tea Lady)
Farmgirl #1819
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Emily Anna
True Blue Farmgirl
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Emily
Fort Atkinson
WI
USA
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Posted - Jan 21 2012 : 2:07:19 PM
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I can't remember which birthday it was, but we got my gram a certificate for a hot air balloon ride. She loved it! It's something that would be wild enough, but no danger to her getting hurt.
Emily |
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sjmjgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
566 Posts
Stephanie
Mt. Vernon
Iowa
USA
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Posted - Jan 21 2012 : 3:35:47 PM
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The hang gliding sounds like fun. But then again, so does the balloon ride!! I'm sure she'll love whatever you choose.
Farmgirl Sister # 3810
Learn the rules so you know how to break them properly.
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
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Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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henlady35904
True Blue Farmgirl
295 Posts
Kim
Gadsden
Alabama
USA
295 Posts |
Posted - Jan 21 2012 : 6:47:29 PM
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I vote for zip line or helicopter ride.
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tangledthreads
True Blue Farmgirl
185 Posts
Michelle
Middle Tennessee
USA
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Posted - Jan 21 2012 : 8:13:50 PM
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She could get a tattoo! =0)
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(¸.•´ (¸.•´Michelle Farmgirl #85
You must be the change you wish to see in the world.
Mahatma Ghandi
Well behaved women rarely make history.
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
11303 Posts
kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
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Posted - Jan 22 2012 : 3:09:19 PM
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Thank you all so much for all your suggestions. I love them all. But she is set on a tandem hang gliding ride. She said a hot air balloon was too dangerous. As well as the helicopter ride. We are too far from an ocean to swim with dolphins, although I would love to do that myself. And no to the zip line. Too scary. And to the tattoo. So it looks like she might be jumping off Lookout Mt. pretty soon! And she said no to the airplane taking the hang glider up. She's rather jump off the mountain. Not me. So we are going to talk to her friend who knows the guy who teaches hang gliding and see where to start her. This is exciting! Now I will be a nervous wreck.
Thanks again and I told her all the happy birthdays too. She said thanks!
Kris
Happiness is simple. |
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
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Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Jan 22 2012 : 3:25:10 PM
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Kris, keep us posted on your mom's hang gliding trip. Don't be nervous, she'll be fine. Think of the wonderful memories she'll have. Hugs. Happy Birthday, again, to your mom.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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maryk
Farmgirl in Training
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Mary
Barrington
RI
USA
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Posted - Jan 24 2012 : 08:42:59 AM
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| when I saw the post My first thought was Hot Air Balloon ride!!! that would be kool. Or what about repelling somewhere!! I've done that It's a blast. |
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beekeepersgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1423 Posts
Luanne
Cresco
PA
USA
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Posted - Jan 24 2012 : 10:23:06 AM
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When my Mom turned 75 she and a friend went for a helicopter ride that took her over her house, the farm where she grew up, etc. - she had a ball - so I vote for the helicopter too!
Hugs,
Luanne
beekeepersgirl #691
Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
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