How have you handled last-minute birthday notice?
"You have a one-track mind," I texted to my boyfriend Bill this morning.
"Today is my birthday," he replied. "I'm allowed the amusement." I scrambled.
Immediately called and sang "Happy Birthday" to him.
"You stinker! I have a birthday gift for you," I said, stretching the truth. "A long time ago (2017), you said your birthday is in June (true). I got you a gift in May" (lie). I had a gift in mind.
Because Bill is training for the 200-mile, Seattle-to-Portland bicycle race, I won't see him until after June 13. This gives me time to recover. Sent him a funny e-card.
Then I I ran around town, looking for a Peet boot/shoe dryer. Bill was wowed by mine.
Found one at the second sportsman's store I tried.
Wrapped the gift (photo) and removed evidence of recent wrapping.
Took a new photo with my phone. Sent him a text, "For you. Happy Birthday!"
"Wonderful!" Bill replied.
Whew!
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I just say, "Oh. Was it your birthday yesterday?" or else "Happy Birthday."
Years ago our family stopped buying gifts for each other simply because of a birthday. Instead, if we see something we know the recipient would like, we buy them an "unbirthday" gift. The exception is children, until they are earning their own income.
Petter
Level 9
June 10, 2019
3
After 50, only celebrate the decades. Birthdays have just an arbitrary significance. It's an anniversary of something you can't possibly remember based on the speed of the earth's orbit around the sun. Ridiculous. If you love someone, tell them every day; not annually, to a prompt.
great pick up!
I don't remember anybodys birthdays, even my own childrens sometimes. Just as well that they remind me way in advance. By the way I do hope Bill is not on this web site for your sake.
Jolanta
Level 9
June 9, 2019
1
As a Christian, Bill is not on Agnostic.com. I'm safe.
@LiterateHiker You practice "safe social intercourse"!
I don't remeber birthday either. I struggle remebering names
You know you could of just wrapped a box and sent him a pic of it. If your gonna stretch the truth fricking go for it. 
I'm such an ass I'd make some of those cheesy "personal coupons" for stuff he likes but put an experation date of the day after his birthday on them (in the box you wrapped just to take a pic of). Then give him the actual present when you've both had a good laugh about it.
1of5
Level 8
June 9, 2019
1
That turned into a busy day! Happy birthday to Bill. Even if he ever finds out, he'll appreciate all of your effort!
Lovemylife1
Level 7
June 9, 2019
1
I wouldn't have gotten him anything.
If he wanted a fuss made for his birthday, he should have said so.
I definitely wouldn't have lied and said I'd gotten him something when I hadn't.
Why are you stressing it? It's clear that he isn't.
KKGator
Level 9
June 9, 2019
1
Don't be a spoil sport.
@LiterateHiker
I'm not. You asked a question. I gave you an answer.
Just because it's not the answer you wanted doesn't mean I gave a wrong one.
I generally don't give adults birthday gifts. That's not being a "spoil sport".
"Why are you stressing it? It's clear that he isn't."
That sounds critical, like I care more about our relationship than Bill.
To celebrate his birthday, today Bill flew to Trout Lake in Idaho with friends. They plan to ride bicycles and kayak on the lake.
@LiterateHiker It's not intended to be "critical", but I do question why you felt you had to lie?
Again, you asked the question.
You are the only person being negative. Read other people's reactions.
@Great Nani:
"Good work!!!! Fast and thoughtful gift."
@KITDFOHS:
"I think you handled it quite well and I'm sure we all would have done the same or at least have done it."
@bigpawsbullets:
"But I salute your ability to rise to the occasion. Well done!"
@LiterateHiker I read the other comments. I simply do not agree.
I get to do that.
I also don't think I'm being "negative".
Courting requires all these intense efforts....
Marriage is great for those who don't put a lot of stock in obligatory date presents. But I salute your ability to rise to the occasion. Well done!
bigpawbullets
Level 9
June 9, 2019
1
If he's a member of THIS community, you may have just told on yourself?
Lillyfield41
Level 7
June 9, 2019
1
@Lilyfiend41
As a Christian, Bill not on Agnostic.com. I'm safe.
Peet Boot/shoe dryers are the bomb!
I love pulling on warm, dry boots in the morning rather than the cold wet ones I took off the night before - gives me “happy feet”!
Haemish1
Level 8
June 9, 2019
2
Exactly. For 25 years, I have used Peet shoe/boot dryers.
@LiterateHiker
Some day I’ll get the advanced model that dries your gloves too
I bought the Peet Glove DryPort attachment for shoe dryers.
Unfortunately, the plastic "hand" is too large for my gloves. It only works on my stretchy gloves. Just barely.
That's the only size Peet offers, although the picture on the box shows children's mittens and women's gloves.
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Good work!!!! Fast and thoughtful gift.
GreatNani
Level 8
June 9, 2019
2
Thanks! Driving, I thought of a fallback position: Amazon.com.
@LiterateHiker I did the same thing! And I think my guy already has the book I gave him but was too sweet to say so.
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