While I am off, venturing through the Shire, sipping tea (well more like margaritas, hey tea don't cut it) at Bag End, I thought I would leave you with a giveaway. Yes, that's right, it's my B-Day, but you could win a prize, a free download of one of my stories. The winner gets to pick from among those on my side bar. As they are downloads, they're convenient and make excellent Christmas gifts, if I do say so, myself. I mean, who doesn't want to spice up their holiday season. ;)
The rules are simple:
Leave a comment and riddle me this: How do you think I should rock out on my B-Day? Give me your most outrageous, over-the-top answer. I have bail money so sky's the limit. I'll announce the winner on Monday, December 17th.
Also, leave your email in the comments, along with your story choice, so I can notify the winner. My gay steampunk tale, The Physician's Lieutenant is also on the table if you'd care to wait a bit for the release.
To give you an idea, one of my most outrageous birthday celebrations involved a pub crawl, strippers, falling in a duck pond, table dancing and a trip to White Castle ala Harold and Kumar so while I may be old, I do have a wild side. And yes, there is photographic evidence, but this was right before digital cameras so they shall remain buried until all participants have been relocated or have expired. If I remember right, the table dance was me shaking my caboose to...Party Train by that quintessential soul group The Gap Band. Dig that 80's look in this vid. Choo... Choo.. Get on board...
So, what are you all up to this weekend? Going to Middle Earth? Here's hoping you have lots of fun whatever you are doing.
I am always in Middle Earth!
ReplyDeleteHigh fives! Middle Earth rocks and I always, always love to be there. :)
DeleteI wish I was travelling through Middle Earth today! What a great Birthday Present!
ReplyDeleteI like your previous party, I'd be up for a repeat :) Happy Birthday
Thanks! Wasn't it thoughtful of Peter and crew? :)Yeah that party lives in my memory as my wildest time ever. I shake my head and smile just thinking about it. :)
DeleteHappy Birthday!!
ReplyDeleteFor your birthday you should invite JRM, Michael Fassbender, Richard Armitage (gotta have someone from Middle Earth) and Tom Hiddlestone over. Fill a tub with whipped cream and strawberries and climb on in. Then play naked Twister.
Now THAT is a wild partay!! And one I would gladly get arrested for. ;)
DeleteThank you!!
and when Melsy is done with them and they all get arrested, a strange coincidence with occur with me appearing in the prison as the new chief of the police station whose duty is to punish the four criminals in the way I see fit :)
DeleteWhy Dez, you dirty-minded man...;P I'm sure you will have a salacious good time punishing that quartet.
Deletethey will beg for mercy for sure :)
DeleteHappy birthday!!!
ReplyDeleteWow, not sure I could come up with anything wilder than that. Let me think on it and I'll get back to you.
In the meantime - enjoy!!
Thank you, Alex! I'll tell you what, I'd love to spend a birthday racing through the stars in a Cosbolt. :)
DeleteI did suspect that there was a largescaled conspiracy for releasing HOBBIT on your B-day. I don't know how you did it, but I take my hat off for your :)
ReplyDeleteYou should abduct Steven Tyler, tie him up in your basement and celebrate your B-day torturing him in the way that pleases you :)
The Physician's Lieutenant? This peaks my interest :) We do love us men in uniforms..... There will be an eternal feud between you and me, Melsy, if I don't recognise myself in the role of Physicians trusted nurse whose task is to undress the patients :)
Ooh, I like the idea of tying Steven up, but I'll have to leave the knots loose. Don't want to get the poor boy over excited lest he expire. ;)
DeleteMen in uniform are tasty treats, aren't they? Physician's trusted nurse...I am intrigued and already coming up with a new naughty tale.
I have a feeling Steven doesn't have a date of expiration :) He looks 100 to me but is still very much alive :PPP /ducksbehindthecouchsothatmelwonthithimwithahammer/
DeleteHappy Birthday!! Enjoy second breakfast...and second everything else too. ;)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Luanne! I had a fabulous time and second breakfast was awesome as was the second, no third,no fourth.. ah heck who remembers how many margaritas are had on their birthday. LOL
DeleteHappy Birthday Melissa!! Hope you have a great one, I'll keep my fingers crossed for a belated birthday gift from our beloved Bears tomorrow :-)
ReplyDeleteHope you love the Hobbit!
Unfortunately that Bears game was the pits. But I had a great time this weekend anyway. :)
DeleteThe Hobbit was incredible!
Thanks, Daniel!
DeleteHappy Birthday, Melissa! It doesn't matter which one, if you're still kicking.
ReplyDeleteTry not to get arrested, even though that might add to the tale, when you retell it.
Thank you, D.G.! Fortunately, the cops were not called this year, though it was a close one. I think the midgets and strippers kept mum. LOL
DeleteHappy birthday, sweetheart! Have fun at your b-day party! (I hope there will be one) :)
ReplyDeleteIsn't it cool that Hobbit got released on this very special date for you? I bet you feel great about that. I'm saying this, because I clearly remember that back in 2007, Zack Snyder's phenomenal 300 was released on my b-day as well, and strangely enough, it ended up being one of my all time faves.
Cheers!
Thank you so much, hon. I hope your dad and your family had a great time. :) there will be parties, plural. ;)
DeleteThe Hobbit was best B-Day present aside from the original LOTR films which were released about the same time back in 01-03. 300 was is one of my faves of all time, too. and yes, one hell of a bday present. :)
Happy Birthday, Melissa!
ReplyDeleteI hope your time in the Shire was full of wonder and excitement. (and maybe a few wild and crazy moments too)
I'm sorry I'm late to the party...I've been trapped in reality and could use a little Shire time! (with a goblet of something "medicinal" on the side) :)
I hope you rocked your B-Day! Suffice it to say I'm toasting you this evening, Mel, and wishing you happiness and joy in all you do.
Cheers, Jenny
Thank you so so much, Jenny. I appreciate the toast very much. and yes, a glass of something medicinal in the Shire makes everything better. :)
DeleteMy birthday was awesome and no worries about being late to the party. The light is always on for you. :)
Happy Belated Birthday! I hope you enjoyed The Hobbit!!! We are going to see it once the crowds die down, I guess that will be in April sometime?
ReplyDeleteFor your birthday, since you have bail money - you can go to see the Bears play, streak naked across the field and before they catch and arrest you, tackle Brian Urlacher! If that fails, run for Devin Hester! Now there's a good time =)
Thank you, Elsie! I know the crew of Hobbit are hoping the crowds die down in April. :) Fortunately, my sister picked up the tix beforehand.
DeleteNow I love that idea of streaking across Soldier Field naked, but I'm afraid I would blind everyone. Though the refs would probably regain theirs like a blow to the head reversing amnesia. LOL I'd tackle Urlacher in a heartbeat. ;)
Happy birthday! Way to put a smile on my face first thing in the morning - watching Charlie Wilson gyrate. :)
ReplyDeleteMy wild fun meter is broken right now but I hope you have (had) a memorable one in Middle Earth.
Thank you so much Laura! I had a very memorable time in Middle Earth. It's a lovely place, but those dragons and orcs have got to go.
DeleteCharlie was great, wasn't he? LOL
Thank goodness you've got bail money. So sorry, my friend, to be late to wish you a wonderful, fantabulous birthday. I hope you had loads of "tea" and laughs. I also hope you went with Elsie's suggestion.
ReplyDeleteLove ya,
xoRobyn
No worries, my sister! thank you very much, Robyn. :) I had lots of "tea" and I wanted to take Thorin Oakenshield home with me. ;)
DeleteI would have loved to have gone with Elsie's suggestion, but I was planted on my couch with beer. LOL
Belated happy birthday. I'd say anything that involved either Christian Bale or Hugh Jackman naked would be good. Jello optional.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Diane! Hugh Jackman and Christina Bale naked definitely do not require jello, though that would be fun, fun, fun. ;)
DeleteHappiest of birthdays! I know I'm running a little late - here - but you know my thoughts were with you!
ReplyDeleteThank you, my friend! I appreciate the thoughts very much. I did have a great time. :) And you never have to worry about being late, you're always welcome here.
DeleteHappy birthday Melissa! ;)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Trisha!
DeleteDance naked on the bar of course :) Happy birthday Melissa. Enjoy the movie.
ReplyDelete.......dhole
Happy Belated Birthday to you, Melissa!! Hope it was an awesome one and you had a fantastic time in Middle Earth. :)
ReplyDeleteBelated wishes for a VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MELISSA!!! All the best people were born in December (says a fellow Sag). ;-)
ReplyDeleteSome Dark Romantic
Happy belated birthday, Melissa!
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