# I'm spending my birthday, 11/1, alone at a Boston restaurant **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [October 11, 2007, 2:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-spending-my-birthday-11-1-alone-at-a-boston-restaurant/422300 "2007-10-11T02:24:19Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![bbs2k](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e495f1/32.png) [@bbs2k](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bbs2k)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2007, 1:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-spending-my-birthday-11-1-alone-at-a-boston-restaurant/422300/41 "2007-10-26T13:09:33Z")
Well, I prefer to drink it with my mouth, but to each his own, especially on your birthday. ETA: I’m not sitting across from you. ---
**Author:** ![drewbert](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/drewbert/32/15890_2.png) [@drewbert](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drewbert)\ **Post date:** [October 27, 2007, 6:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-spending-my-birthday-11-1-alone-at-a-boston-restaurant/422300/42 "2007-10-27T06:24:51Z")
[QUOTE=tdn] That’s cool! That would make you only the third person I’ve met that shares the date. What year? (I’m on a lifelong search for the person who was born the same day in the same year in the same hour, and if I’m lucky, in the same hospital. I’m not terribly hopeful that it will ever happen.) [/QUOTE] 1. 4:something p.m., IIRC. I share the exact birthdate of [Miss World 1994](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aishwarya_Raihttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aishwarya_Rai) ---
**Author:** ![tdn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/94ad74/32.png) [@tdn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tdn)\ **Post date:** [October 27, 2007, 11:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-spending-my-birthday-11-1-alone-at-a-boston-restaurant/422300/43 "2007-10-27T11:45:06Z")
[QUOTE=drewbert] 1973. 4:something p.m., IIRC. I share the exact birthdate of [Miss World 1994](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aishwarya_Raihttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aishwarya_Rai) [/QUOTE] So, what? No picture? 😉 I believe that on that date, my parents gave me an album by ELP. Ooh, what a lucky man I was. ---
**Author:** ![lorene](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/65b543/32.png) [@lorene](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lorene)\ **Post date:** [October 27, 2007, 2:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-spending-my-birthday-11-1-alone-at-a-boston-restaurant/422300/44 "2007-10-27T14:35:43Z")
[QUOTE=velvetjones] (and that you get laid)[/SIZE] [/QUOTE] Whoa whoa whoa there. I think I’m the only female to have committed to being at this here party. 'Course that doesn’t mean we can’t recruit from adjoining tables, or the surly waitresses. ---
**Author:** ![tdn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/94ad74/32.png) [@tdn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tdn)\ **Post date:** [October 27, 2007, 6:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-spending-my-birthday-11-1-alone-at-a-boston-restaurant/422300/45 "2007-10-27T18:40:20Z")
[QUOTE=lorene] Whoa whoa whoa there. I think I’m the only female to have committed to being at this here party. 'Course that doesn’t mean we can’t recruit from adjoining tables, or the surly waitresses. [/QUOTE] Yep, just food and talk, _and nothing else_. If Dottie waits our table, I may have to rethink that, though. Dottie is the hawt. ---
**Author:** ![drewbert](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/drewbert/32/15890_2.png) [@drewbert](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drewbert)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2007, 1:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-spending-my-birthday-11-1-alone-at-a-boston-restaurant/422300/46 "2007-10-28T01:44:37Z")
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**Author:** ![drewbert](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/drewbert/32/15890_2.png) [@drewbert](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drewbert)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2007, 1:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-spending-my-birthday-11-1-alone-at-a-boston-restaurant/422300/47 "2007-10-28T01:52:02Z")
[QUOTE=tdn] So, what? No picture? 😉 [/QUOTE] Let’s try that [link again](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aishwarya_Rai), this time with a correct address. ---
**Author:** ![Hippy\_Hollow](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hippy_hollow/32/4841_2.png) [@Hippy\_Hollow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hippy_Hollow)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2007, 2:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-spending-my-birthday-11-1-alone-at-a-boston-restaurant/422300/48 "2007-10-28T02:15:02Z")
Oh, good times! Wish I could make a trip up to the Hub to celebrate with you, **tdn**. Have a Sam Adams and think of the **Hollow** clan, all three of us! ---
**Author:** ![tdn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/94ad74/32.png) [@tdn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tdn)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2007, 2:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-spending-my-birthday-11-1-alone-at-a-boston-restaurant/422300/49 "2007-10-28T14:11:46Z")
**drewbert** , thanks for that. Happy birthday to all three of us. [QUOTE=Hippy Hollow] Oh, good times! Wish I could make a trip up to the Hub to celebrate with you, **tdn**. Have a Sam Adams and think of the **Hollow** clan, all three of us! [/QUOTE] You and your lovely wife will be missed. We’ll be thinking of you. We’ll toast you. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![lorene](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/65b543/32.png) [@lorene](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lorene)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2007, 3:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-spending-my-birthday-11-1-alone-at-a-boston-restaurant/422300/50 "2007-10-28T15:33:58Z")
[QUOTE=Hippy Hollow] think of the **Hollow** clan, all _ **three** _ of us! [/QUOTE] Bolding mine. I remember you and your wife…is there news? ---
**Author:** ![Hippy\_Hollow](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hippy_hollow/32/4841_2.png) [@Hippy\_Hollow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hippy_Hollow)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2007, 11:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-spending-my-birthday-11-1-alone-at-a-boston-restaurant/422300/51 "2007-10-28T23:37:25Z")
Hey there **tdn** and **lorene** - **Hippy Hollow, Jr.** was born on October 5. He’s delightful. And a major reason why I don’t post as much as I used to. Y’all have a blast! ---
**Author:** ![tdn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/94ad74/32.png) [@tdn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tdn)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2007, 1:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-spending-my-birthday-11-1-alone-at-a-boston-restaurant/422300/52 "2007-10-29T13:23:06Z")
Wow. Congrats! Happy birthday to the little Hippy. Was Mrs. Hollow showing back in July? I remember her, but I don’t remember her looking pregnant. ---
**Author:** ![lorene](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/65b543/32.png) [@lorene](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lorene)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2007, 1:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-spending-my-birthday-11-1-alone-at-a-boston-restaurant/422300/53 "2007-10-29T13:42:11Z")
[QUOTE=tdn] Wow. Congrats! Happy birthday to the little Hippy. Was Mrs. Hollow showing back in July? I remember her, but I don’t remember her looking pregnant. [/QUOTE] That’s exactly what I was wondering. Congratulations to all! ---
**Author:** ![Robot\_Arm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/robot_arm/32/18280_2.png) [@Robot\_Arm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Robot_Arm)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2007, 7:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-spending-my-birthday-11-1-alone-at-a-boston-restaurant/422300/54 "2007-10-29T19:53:42Z")
[QUOTE=muldoonthief] Just a heads up - Nov 1. is scheduled to be game 7 of the World Series, which will be at Fenway if the Sox are in it. Personally I think the Sox can clobber the Rockies in 5,… [/quote] Pessimist. > [@](#): > > …but considering what travel into & out of Boston will be like if that game occurs, you may want to have a backup plan. Not a problem. Congratulations, **Hippy**. ---
**Author:** ![bbs2k](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e495f1/32.png) [@bbs2k](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bbs2k)\ **Post date:** [October 31, 2007, 2:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-spending-my-birthday-11-1-alone-at-a-boston-restaurant/422300/55 "2007-10-31T14:02:43Z")
Still DP at 6:30? Work knows that I will most likely be a tiny bit late. So yes, consider this my official notice to make the proper reservations. If we even need to for an mid-afternoon dinner. ---
**Author:** ![tdn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/94ad74/32.png) [@tdn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tdn)\ **Post date:** [October 31, 2007, 2:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-spending-my-birthday-11-1-alone-at-a-boston-restaurant/422300/56 "2007-10-31T14:04:38Z")
[QUOTE=bbs2k] Still DP at 6:30? Work knows that I will most likely be a tiny bit late. So yes, consider this my official notice to make the proper reservations. If we even need to for an mid-afternoon dinner. [/QUOTE] Great. So it looks like five of us, six if **gigi** can make it. I’m not sure if that needs a reservation, but I should probably go ahead with it anyway. ---
**Author:** ![Sal\_Ammoniac](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/8dc957/32.png) [@Sal\_Ammoniac](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sal_Ammoniac)\ **Post date:** [October 31, 2007, 4:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-spending-my-birthday-11-1-alone-at-a-boston-restaurant/422300/57 "2007-10-31T16:32:12Z")
[QUOTE=tdn] And maybe this would be a great occasion to finally meet **DianaG** , **SalAmmoniac** , **Shagnasty** , and **ETF**. [/quote] Thanks for the invite, but weekdays are difficult, and Thursday is the worst of the bunch. Happy birthday all the same, and have an Indian pudding for me! (No coffee jello, though – can’t abide the stuff.) ---
**Author:** ![tdn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/94ad74/32.png) [@tdn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tdn)\ **Post date:** [October 31, 2007, 5:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-spending-my-birthday-11-1-alone-at-a-boston-restaurant/422300/58 "2007-10-31T17:06:05Z")
Thanks. 🙂 I’m not a huge Indian pudding fan. Maybe Boston cream pie. We’ll see. ---
**Author:** ![Yeticus\_Rex](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/a698b9/32.png) [@Yeticus\_Rex](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yeticus_Rex)\ **Post date:** [October 31, 2007, 6:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-spending-my-birthday-11-1-alone-at-a-boston-restaurant/422300/59 "2007-10-31T18:05:51Z")
Take pics please! ---
**Author:** ![gigi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/a587f6/32.png) [@gigi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gigi)\ **Post date:** [October 31, 2007, 8:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-spending-my-birthday-11-1-alone-at-a-boston-restaurant/422300/60 "2007-10-31T20:02:31Z")
[QUOTE=tdn] Great. So it looks like five of us, six if **gigi** can make it. I’m not sure if that needs a reservation, but I should probably go ahead with it anyway. [/QUOTE] I’m going to try to overcome my reserve and make it.\* Will you bring something fun I can look for? \*If I don’t, don’t be offended. It truly is not you all, it’s me. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-spending-my-birthday-11-1-alone-at-a-boston-restaurant/422300.md?page=2) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-spending-my-birthday-11-1-alone-at-a-boston-restaurant/422300.md?page=4)