You Are Invited!
For who? Shelli
What is it? Her 40th birthday celebration!
When will it be? July 22-28
What to bring? Yourself and your sense of humor, oh, and a gift. 
Some of you have figured it out, but for those of you who haven’t, I am turning 40 in 35 days. Jason asked me if I were to have a party, who would I want to invite. The first people that I thought of were my blogging friends and family. I am not kidding. Of course I have wonderful family members, friends and co-workers that I would like to come, but I would also really want to see all of you. Fab, Finn, Shortie, Slick, Lynda, Dutchy, Blogarita, Libragirl, Blue, etc., etc., etc.. I could go on and on.
I know that it isn’t really possible. It would rock, though, wouldn’t it?
Instead, I am going to have a virtual party. Sound like fun? I am telling you about it now because I think that this might take me awhile to put together. Here’s how it will work. I would like all of you to give me a present. Not a real present, a virtual present! I want you to write just a short paragraph about what you would give me and why. If you want, you could talk about how you found me or how we met (fictional or real) and any other little thing that you want to add. My birthday week, starting July 22 and going through the 28th, I am going to post these gifts, along with linkage for each of you that participate, of course. This will make me so happy! And it might even be fun for all of you. 
If you want to participate, shellimil at gmail dot com with your submission before July 20th. Put “Birthday Gift” in the subject line, if you would, so I can keep them organized.
June 19th, 2007 at 12:30 am
Great idea and it sounds like fun!
June 19th, 2007 at 12:33 am
like ofg wtf? IM last? LAST?
OH HAI Feeliks Hurted!
ok, no, not really, not at all actually, but IM sleepy and thats the best I could come up with!
peeeee eeeeesss sleepy as I am, i know a great birthday gift for ya!
June 19th, 2007 at 3:41 am
never heard of this kind of party but I like it
June 19th, 2007 at 3:47 am
I just wandered in and I have to say the virtual party idea is a fun and new idea. I never heard of it, but it sounds like it will be a lot of fun for those involved. Hopefully you can pull it off.
June 19th, 2007 at 4:17 am
I am so doing it. If I remember. I will email myself so I remember to do it and email you.
June 19th, 2007 at 5:25 am
Just as well it’s not a real party. I usually get a 5K appearance fee.
June 19th, 2007 at 7:38 am
I’m only going if there are virtual margaritas, too.
June 19th, 2007 at 8:36 am
Oh – I’m so there! I can’t wait
June 19th, 2007 at 8:41 am
do you know how hard it is to take B/P’s with a dislocated finger?
June 19th, 2007 at 10:02 am
I gotta get started shopping for your gift…..as soon as we get my Moms wrist taken care of! lol
June 19th, 2007 at 10:47 am
I can’t wait for a pretend party with all my pretend friends! I’ll send a pretend gift! Should I pretend diet so I can gorge on pretend cake? <:-p
June 19th, 2007 at 10:52 am
I love this and will, of course, be participating. And I will certainly be stealing it for MY birthday week in August.
June 19th, 2007 at 11:47 am
June 19th, 2007 at 12:23 pm
Great idea! See, you are 2 years my junior
June 19th, 2007 at 3:13 pm
oh boy.
this sounds like fun.
can’t wait.
June 19th, 2007 at 9:32 pm
Wander–I hope you will come!
June 19th, 2007 at 9:33 pm
Blue–I hope it isn’t a kinky present. Well, really, I would like that, but not for this blog.
June 19th, 2007 at 9:34 pm
Pet–I hope it works. Wish me luck.
June 19th, 2007 at 9:35 pm
Sean–I hope so, too. I hope you will also come back again.
June 19th, 2007 at 9:36 pm
Libragirl–Cool. And if we get a chance to chat before then ;), I will remind you! :))
June 19th, 2007 at 9:37 pm
Fab–Your appearance would be your gift to me. You could even call it a charitable donation if you want.
June 19th, 2007 at 9:38 pm
Blogarita–There will definitely be margaritas!
June 19th, 2007 at 9:39 pm
Erin–Awesome! I hope you know that I tagged you yesterday, too!
June 19th, 2007 at 9:39 pm
Todd–Ouchy! No, I have never done that before.
June 19th, 2007 at 9:40 pm
Catch–No shopping, just writing!
June 19th, 2007 at 9:41 pm
metalmom–That would be totally un-pretending awesome.
June 19th, 2007 at 9:41 pm
Finn–Awesome! I can’t wait for yours!
June 19th, 2007 at 9:42 pm
Shortie–Did I know that about you and I? Seems like I should have but I don’t think that I did. That’s awesome!
June 19th, 2007 at 9:43 pm
CS–No way! You look younger than I. Therefore, you must be!
June 19th, 2007 at 9:43 pm
Pup–Me either! I think it will be the happiest birthday ever.
June 20th, 2007 at 9:19 am
Oh, sure…do this right when I get back. Now I have to scramble for your gift.
June 20th, 2007 at 1:07 pm
Well Happy Birthday! It’s a good year to turn 40. I just turned 40 in May.
June 20th, 2007 at 2:35 pm
I still get to stop by in person right?
June 20th, 2007 at 3:22 pm
Wow! Now there’s a novel idea. A virtual birthday party week in cyberspace. The mind wanders … can we celebrate for a whole week, or will we by virtually exhausted?!? Can you return virtual gifts if you don’t like them?:o
Sounds like maybe you need the Doctor around to make sure noone gets hurt :d
June 22nd, 2007 at 2:09 am
That’s a brilliant idea! the only bad thing is that you will be partying while I am away on vacation without internet access :((
but I could always catch up later
June 22nd, 2007 at 8:42 pm
OOOh, a party, I love parties!
June 22nd, 2007 at 9:55 pm
This is a new way to celebrate birthday. Best of luck for turning 40. I think more people are brave enough to cherish their 40’s and 50’s and 60’s. Way to go.
June 25th, 2007 at 11:19 pm
Awww, that’s cool as shit. (not literally) Let’s put a little shellis-sentiments/birthday design up for a showcase, shall we?
Come over and check out Faith’s head on my blog, Nurse Nancy!
July 13th, 2007 at 7:17 am
OK, I sent you a gifty…. I hope you like it !
Peace!:d/