Amazing Facts About Today

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401. It is indeed our 40th birthday. Thank you mom!

2. The “Your airbag is broken!” idiot light on the 350z’s dash came on at 100,250 miles.

3. Our extended warranty ended at 100,000 miles.

4. The Nissan dealership charged $100 to diagnose the light.

5. They wanted $2100 to replace the sensor and the passenger-side airbag

6. While our car was being “repaired”, we looked at the new 370z.

7. We want a new 370z

8. The Nissan dealership was charging extra for interior protectant, rust inhibitor, a pin stripe, and replacing the air in the tires with nitrogen.

9. We totally called “shenanigans!” on their $2100 quote, guessing that the idiot light was just an accidental thrown code.

10. We drove for two and a half hours afterwords, no airbag-light illuminated.

11. We are getting cupcakes for our birthday.

12. We know this because our son, who we picked up at school today, bellowed, “Did you get the cupcakes for your birthday like mommy told grandma to do?”

13. We have decided to write our book. No foolin’.

14. Our book-writin’ will probably impact the quantity of posts on this blog. We apologize.

15. We refuse to get a “Dummies Guide to Writing a Book”, for if we know how hard this is going to be, we probably won’t start.

16. P.G. Wodehouse and Lawrence Sanders are our muses. Robert Ludlum too, but not the Bourne series, but instead, The Road to Gandolfo, (our favorite book of all time).

17. We’re planning on investing six months of writing, followed by several hundred rejection letters from publishers. We’re ready!

18. Mrs BRK has been with us for 13 of our 40 years on this good Earth. She is the best thing that ever has happened or will ever happen to us.

19. Without Mrs BRK, none of this — our blog, WoW-career, and now potential literary career — would be possible or worthwhile.

20. Our ability to write would be much enhanced with a new 370z.

Blog | March 18, 2009

Comments

153 Responses to “Amazing Facts About Today”

  1. Bradock on March 18th, 2009 3:33 pm

    Bon anniversaire BigRedKitty !!!!

    Good luck for your book ^^

    Bradock

  2. Zwigle on March 18th, 2009 3:35 pm

    Happy Birthday! and I think any ones writing would be enhanced with one….especially the burnt orange one <.<

  3. Helldun on March 18th, 2009 3:38 pm

    Happy Birthday little dwarf guy

  4. Wilburton on March 18th, 2009 3:39 pm

    that 370Z is a thing of beauty for sure.

    Happy Birthdya!

  5. forthepie on March 18th, 2009 3:40 pm

    Happy Birthday BRK, my 40th is 4/4.

  6. Khaeli on March 18th, 2009 3:41 pm

    Happy Birthday, BRK

  7. Lokkni on March 18th, 2009 3:41 pm

    What kind of book per se? Your /daniel mode posts are always entertaining but I don’t know how viable your auto-biography would be :P

    A WOW hunter guide, while cool, would be obsolete by the time you get two chapters in.

    Me thinks a fiction book of some sort then…perhaps with Dwarves, guns and bunnehs?

  8. Ahrtu on March 18th, 2009 3:41 pm

    Happy birthday BRK! Good luck on the 370Z, and smart moves calling shenanigans!

  9. Kestrel on March 18th, 2009 3:43 pm

    Happy Birthday.

    Self-publishing is easy, and relatively cheap. Good luck with the book.

  10. chris on March 18th, 2009 3:47 pm

    happy birthday brk!

    best of luck with the book, look forward to checking it out.

  11. Euripides on March 18th, 2009 3:50 pm

    Happy birthday! I’ll buy your book when it comes out too :)

  12. RJK on March 18th, 2009 3:53 pm

    Happy Birthday welcome to the Club….ya know the “over 40 club” :)

  13. Nijle on March 18th, 2009 3:54 pm

    BRK! This book is about Airman Howell yes? Please for the love of god make sure it comes out in PDF or kindle format!!!!!

  14. Curtis on March 18th, 2009 3:55 pm

    15 is just funny.

    And 19 means “Mrs. BRK is the real bread winner that allows Mr. BRK to waste his time with non-wealth-building activities.”

  15. Winter on March 18th, 2009 3:55 pm

    Well Happy Birthday you old fart.. .I can say this since my 40ith is in 3 months.. ahh its good to be young.

    Winter

  16. Razgriz on March 18th, 2009 3:56 pm

    Happy Birthday BRK

  17. burntpepperoni on March 18th, 2009 3:57 pm

    Hey Happy Birthday, even though I’m a holy light wielding Paladin, I still love your blog. Take care and many more happy birthdays to you!

  18. Akiosama on March 18th, 2009 3:57 pm

    Happy big 40, BRK! Have a great birthday!

    Good luck with your car – you’ve got pretty good taste there. The Nissan Z-series are some of my favorites (though I was most partial to the last model of the 300Z, myself).

    Also, good luck with your book – I’ve been pushing around the idea myself. I hope yours progresses better than mine has – I’ve been all planning, no writing, so far.

    Again, Happy Birthday, and good health in the many years to come.

    My cheers to BRK!

    Akiosama

  19. Ben on March 18th, 2009 3:58 pm

    Happy Birthday BRK! Have a great one!

    BTW, did you ever get your spam problems figured out?

  20. Krisshna (sylvanas EU) on March 18th, 2009 3:58 pm

    happy biirthday…

    a new car WOULD help on writing skills

  21. Davlin-Hydraxis on March 18th, 2009 4:01 pm

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRK!!!
    Here’s to another 40! *clinky clinky*

  22. Narian on March 18th, 2009 4:02 pm

    Happy Birthday BRK!

    I like the last one the most.

  23. Vulpinor on March 18th, 2009 4:03 pm

    Happy Birthday
    Consider a glass raised in your honor tonight.

    All the best.

  24. Anthora on March 18th, 2009 4:03 pm

    HAPPY BDAY BRK :D

  25. Kusamoto on March 18th, 2009 4:10 pm

    Happy birthday, man. I’d buy you a toast if you didn’t live on the coast opposite from my location. Come to GenCon and I’ll buy you one.

    And grats on your decision to give up 6 months of your life to complete your book. I still need to do that, as well. I think I’ve finally recovered from the 150+ page screenplay I wrote 10 years ago. Don’t take any breaks, don’t slow down, don’t let anyone read it ’till it’s done. Plow through, even if you think sections are bad, and finish it. Polish comes on edits #1 and #2. That’s the extent of any helpful advice I might have (although Stephen King’s “On Writing” is probably the best book on the subject I’ve ever read…worth a look).

  26. Steve on March 18th, 2009 4:12 pm

    Fiction or non-fiction? If non-fiction don’t write it, write a proposal and a sample chapter, that’s what publishers pay advances for. Then they will work with you on what they want the final book to be.

  27. Kai on March 18th, 2009 4:20 pm

    From As it Stands wow blog, we wish you a happy B-day!

  28. Carnage on March 18th, 2009 4:21 pm

    12. We know this because our son, who we picked up at school today, bellowed, “Did you get the cupcakes for your birthday like mommy told grandma to do?”

    Kids, aren’t they great? :D

    Of course the question remains, was he excited about your birthday….
    or the cupcakes?

    Nevertheless, Congratulations on your milestone Mr. Howell.
    /cheers

  29. Darksentinel on March 18th, 2009 4:27 pm

    Bah, day before mine ^_^ (although due to time zones it’s only a few hours ahead ;) )
    Happy birthday, hunter man!

  30. Rekelectric on March 18th, 2009 4:28 pm

    Hiep Hiep Hoera Hoera Hoera!

  31. homegrownstrawberries on March 18th, 2009 4:30 pm

    Yeay! Happy Birthday, good luck with your book. (I really should start mine….) and good luck with the car. Your best bet is to hope Mrs. BRK wants one. >^_^<

  32. Iron on March 18th, 2009 4:38 pm

    BRK!! Dude… you dinged 40, you can now get yourself to the nearest ‘mount vendor’ and pick up your new ‘mount’! Of course, you will have to decide whether the new 370 is an epic mount – in which case you have another 20 dings to go pardner! – or only a 60% increase to your current travel speed?!

    gratz old friend!

    so if you dinged 40, does this mean today you can wear mail armor to work?

  33. Dwynell on March 18th, 2009 4:41 pm

    Happy Birthday!!

    How does one pre-purchase the future BRK book?

    /giggle excitedly

  34. Lee on March 18th, 2009 4:43 pm

    Happy Brithday BRK!

    I wish you and your family all the best, have a lovely day!

    By the way, if the quantity of blog posts will be far less in the future is way ok, as long as the quality, humor and sarcasm stays the same. :-)

  35. Bristal on March 18th, 2009 4:50 pm

    BRK’s Birthday!? Should be a WoW/hunter seasonal event!!! With all kinds of huntery, big-red-kitty achievements and fireworks-shooting epic ranged weapons and stuff.

    I look forward to hearing about your writing endeavours.

  36. Rikaku on March 18th, 2009 4:56 pm

    Happy Birthday!

    And you can’t get burnt orange, you have to get red. You are Bigredkitty after all.

  37. Senzir on March 18th, 2009 5:01 pm

    Happy Birthday Brk!!! :]

    Great taste in cars! Good luck on the book and enjoy the cupcakes! :]

  38. Felandra on March 18th, 2009 5:04 pm

    Ohhh the big 40, truly the time where men suddenly want new cars… Hmm relation?

    Congrats! And were the cupcakes great?

  39. Clioratha on March 18th, 2009 5:06 pm

    Grats on 40, BRK!

    And I agree with Iron that an epic mount is in order….

    Although Mrs. BRK may disagree, and like the rest of your readership, I have no desire to cross the redhaired maelstrom of fury….

  40. Teaakius on March 18th, 2009 5:13 pm

    At 27? I have a couple more years to hope for a hot red-headed wife, then. Congratulations and happy birthday.

  41. Heather on March 18th, 2009 5:16 pm

    Happy Birthday BRK!! I can’t wait to read your book!

  42. Cycon on March 18th, 2009 5:22 pm

    Happy Birthday!!

    I is jealous of your 350z. I’ll take it if you get the 370x :)

  43. Holyreaper on March 18th, 2009 5:24 pm

    Happy B-day big huntah BRK!!

    good luck on your non written 6 month writing!(?)

  44. Shagrat on March 18th, 2009 5:27 pm

    40th birthday is a totally legit reason to buy a new car and not tell the wife about it.

  45. Valkure on March 18th, 2009 5:28 pm

    I smell a bit of unsubtle hints for the MRS. :)

    Happy bday! Hope those unsubtleties influenced her.

  46. Desdanova on March 18th, 2009 5:30 pm

    Happy Birthday!

    I’m assuming that you’ll get the red 370z. It just isn’t a real sports car if it isn’t red!

    Just to be honest, I drive a Forest Green ‘03 Acura TL Type-S. Four door sports car that doesn’t kill you with the insurance premium, and isn’t a neon light begging the police to pull you over. But that is how I roll.

    Enjoy.

  47. TheBossyk on March 18th, 2009 5:32 pm

    Happy Bday BRK ^.^ hope u enjoy ur new car :P

  48. Saithir on March 18th, 2009 5:40 pm

    Happy Birthday BRK!

    This grumpy dwarf here is not good at wishing and stuff, so I just wish you and your family at least another 40 levels of fun and goodness. :]

    And yes, a 370z is a valid level 40 mount. ;)

  49. Zanpher on March 18th, 2009 5:40 pm

    So …. is Mrs. BRK older or younger?

  50. Foxfire on March 18th, 2009 5:50 pm

    Happy Birthday BRK!

    May epics rain down on you endlessly and may all your hits be crits!

  51. Aggregate on March 18th, 2009 5:51 pm

    Cupcakes are awesome! I hope you get one of the pink ones.

    Happy Birthday mate!

    As one of your many Australian fans I will confirm that I would buy your book despite the exchange rate and crazy shipping charges.

  52. Farkwad on March 18th, 2009 5:55 pm

    Happy Birthday BRK!!! Hit us up on the Boulderfist server and I’ll buy ya a Dwarven Stout!

  53. Saraza on March 18th, 2009 5:58 pm

    Happy Birthday!! Enjoy the cupcakes!!
    Good luck writing your book! You’re good at this blog you’ll be a good writer!

  54. Anglachel on March 18th, 2009 6:02 pm

    happy birthday BRK!

    is the book about airman Howell?

    if so, i’d be preordering right now :P

  55. Lau on March 18th, 2009 6:04 pm

    Happy Birthday BRK! and thank you for making me feel not so old again =D
    G’luck on the book!!! and if all else fails, you can always hassle penguin to publish =P

  56. Hobsonchoice on March 18th, 2009 6:06 pm

    Happy Birthday BRK

    If the book ends up being anything like the blog posts, especially the brain posts, it will be a big seller. I agree with the electronic format request!

  57. Thaylla on March 18th, 2009 6:07 pm

    Happy Birthday!

    Best of luck with writing. It’s a labour of love, but I’d say you’re crazy enough to pull it off.

    Have a cupcake for me!

  58. Guunter on March 18th, 2009 6:08 pm

    Happy Birthday, oh Big Red Hunter friend of mine! :)

  59. Anonymous on March 18th, 2009 6:11 pm

    Zanpher on March 18th, 2009 5:40 pm

    So …. is Mrs. BRK older or younger?

    —————–

    Younger, 29 years old, no more than that.

  60. Papaoomowmow on March 18th, 2009 6:20 pm

    “We have decided to write our book. No foolin’.”

    GOOD!!! (I’ll buy it)

  61. For the Pie on March 18th, 2009 6:23 pm

    [quote]Younger, 29 years old, no more than that.[/quote]

    That would make her 16 when she married him, and I think BRK said she was older in an Airman Howell story.

  62. For the Pie on March 18th, 2009 6:24 pm

    failure of quotes

  63. Stang on March 18th, 2009 6:45 pm

    Again, Happy Birthday BRK. I wish you well. Good to know not everyone who plays WoW is a youngling like meself….

    …Hm. So we need two people brave enough to sneak up on Mr. Howell, tackle him to the ground, bind him at the hands and legs…

    …And give him the forty birthday bumps I’m sure are LONG overdue. We’ll do it while he is feasting upon cupcakes. Sound good?

  64. Pike on March 18th, 2009 6:48 pm

    Happy Birfday <3

  65. Torg on March 18th, 2009 6:54 pm

    Herzlichen Glückwunsch! ^^

  66. Camden on March 18th, 2009 6:59 pm

    Happy Birthday

  67. Tuna on March 18th, 2009 7:04 pm

    Happy Birthday!

  68. Orcavel on March 18th, 2009 7:05 pm

    Happy Birthday!

    And good call on the new Z!

  69. Kolan on March 18th, 2009 7:05 pm

    Gratz mate. Happy Birthday.

  70. Tes on March 18th, 2009 7:06 pm

    Happy birthday, Dan!

    Nice car. Never pictured you as a Nissan bloke.

  71. Brian Lynch on March 18th, 2009 7:18 pm

    Definitely get Stephen King’s “On Writing”. Kusamoto’s totally on the money with that.

    I’d recommend some others, but it depends on whether you’re writing fiction or non-fiction. His book’s a lot like your approach to hunter-blogging – straightforward, easy to understand, and lots of humor.

    -Brian

    PS, happy 40th, old man Kitty!

  72. Dreyja on March 18th, 2009 7:24 pm

    Happy B-day old man. ;-p

    I’d get you that car for your b-day if I could but considering I couldn’t even swing the spirit beastie toy, that would likely outstrip my credit abilities.

    Best of luck on the book!

  73. kronos on March 18th, 2009 7:27 pm

    happy birthday man and omg i cant belive u drive a z so sexi

  74. Kyrios - Tanaris on March 18th, 2009 7:38 pm

    Happy Birthday ya’ old fart!

  75. Jedigoof on March 18th, 2009 7:52 pm

    Happy Birthday!
    The Road to Gandolfo is a great read, as far as Ludlum goes I have to read it and it’s sequel The Road to Omaha just to get away from his usual dry wordy stuff….
    Good luck on the writing man!!

  76. kunukia on March 18th, 2009 7:54 pm

    BRK, I will buy your book, no matter what subject. P. G. Wodehouse? I love his stuff!

  77. ambell on March 18th, 2009 8:14 pm

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!

    man i whould totally buy abook written by you, especially a hunter themed one!

  78. Midlusionz on March 18th, 2009 8:27 pm

    Happi birthday BRK!

  79. low lvl hunter on March 18th, 2009 8:33 pm

    1. I love ya forall the great work
    2. I hate ya for getting my dream car
    3. To MRS BRK, if the old fart gets to oldfor ya I like red heads ;)

    Hehe joking, happy birthday mate

    ( I do like redheads though :P )

  80. dez on March 18th, 2009 8:44 pm

    Happy Birthday, BRK!

    Write, you fool! Write like the wind!

    And buy the damn car, already. If you have to sit in traffic for 3 hours during a shuttle launch, at least sit in a cool-looking car.

  81. Gnomeaggedon on March 18th, 2009 9:34 pm

    Happy 40th!

    All birthdays with a preceding 4 are good birthdays…

  82. Durkonkell on March 18th, 2009 9:38 pm

    Happy birthday, BRK!

    Congratulations on deciding to write that book! Go for it!

    I also see you discovered your ‘warranty has run out’ dashboard light. Every car has one, cunningly disguised as something important like ‘Airbag’ or ‘Traction Control’.

    -Durkon and Nimitz.

  83. Darand on March 18th, 2009 9:43 pm

    Happy B-Day! I ding 40 this year as well.

  84. Azlen on March 18th, 2009 9:52 pm

    Save yourself some grief… write a sample treatment (1 or 2 chapters, tops) and a book outline.. shop those around and see if you get any interest.

    Thats the way of the world in writing these days…:)

  85. Krieghoff on March 18th, 2009 10:09 pm

    Happy Birthday, BRK.
    Are there any traditions in the air force for when it’s your birthday?

  86. Phyllixia on March 18th, 2009 10:22 pm

    Happy birthday. Who exactly are you aiming the hint about a new 370z at? :P

  87. MjCatz on March 18th, 2009 10:29 pm

    Gratz on 40 BRK!

    Life Begins at 40! So you need a new 370z to make that life fun. Just grind a little, I am sure you will get it.

  88. Aerislan on March 18th, 2009 10:35 pm

    Happy Birthday!! I bet if you convinced your loyal readers to all give you a dollar for your birthday you could have that Nissan 370z by next week.

  89. Eidtalheg on March 18th, 2009 10:44 pm

    1. I hope I’m still playing games when I’m 40.
    …
    2.-10. The automotive industry and all of its subsidiaries see human beings as nothing more than walking bundles of cash.
    11. Mmm, cupcakes.
    …
    13. I’d buy that
    …
    18-19. You’re one of the lucky <50%, man. :)

  90. maessik on March 18th, 2009 11:33 pm

    I was always aware that there was something slightly beyond the norm that enticed – beyond your insight and methodology – your use of the scientific method with regard to ‘hunterology’ (and obviously in life) – your campaign for why over how – and your ability to credit those around you.

    something in the way you deliver it all.

    now i begin to see the thread… P.G. Wodehouse – the true master.

    Once again, i’m impressed. a very happy birthday to you.

    ~ msk

  91. Pidge on March 18th, 2009 11:46 pm

    “There’s nothing to writing. All you do is sit down at a typewriter and open a vein.” – Red Smith

    Best of luck. You certainly have the talent.

    And happy b’day.

    The big 4-0 is a nice time to apsire to greatness :)

  92. JackOfAllGames on March 19th, 2009 12:00 am

    Wow, the big four-oh? Grats!

  93. Xiaras on March 19th, 2009 12:08 am

    Amg Freaky. I share a Birthday with BRK o.O;;

  94. Celexxa on March 19th, 2009 1:40 am

    If ya turned 40, and nothing fell off, you’re doing great.

  95. Thunderbeer on March 19th, 2009 1:46 am

    Happy Birthday BRK :)

  96. Skulane on March 19th, 2009 1:47 am

    Happy birthday BRK 40 years on this earth and i wish you many many more

  97. Wamo on March 19th, 2009 1:50 am

    Happy birthday!

  98. Adirix on March 19th, 2009 1:52 am

    Happy birthday! :D

    As an above commenter said, as an Australian fan I’m hoping to buy the book, despite the charges.

    Especially if it’s like the ‘BRK’s Brain’ posts.

  99. Toolchest on March 19th, 2009 1:59 am

    Happy Birthday to you and wish you many more.

  100. Vienne on March 19th, 2009 2:04 am

    Happy Birthday, indeed!

  101. Bromoir on March 19th, 2009 2:20 am

    Happy Birthday BRK!

  102. Qasjot on March 19th, 2009 3:20 am

    Happy Birthday BRK
    - and thank you so much Mrs. Brk for making this happen :-)

  103. Boudica on March 19th, 2009 3:24 am

    Happy Birthday Dude, from one dwarf to another.

    Btw, I hit the big 30 on saturday too :D (21st)

  104. Gaby on March 19th, 2009 4:00 am

    Happy Birthday BRK! You’re the best hunter in the world :* !

  105. Lynlloyd on March 19th, 2009 4:14 am

    Happy birthday BRK, and thank you Mrs BRK!

  106. Tibia on March 19th, 2009 4:15 am

    Happy Birthday BRK. I hope you and Mrs BRK continue like that forever.

  107. The Godmother on March 19th, 2009 4:26 am

    Happy Birthday BRK!

  108. Sho on March 19th, 2009 4:26 am

    Happy Birthday, BRK!

  109. Jaeg & KT on March 19th, 2009 4:44 am

    Happy Birthday! I was 40 once…. :/

    If you like Wodehouse, you might try Saki. Very funny, a masterful stylist, considerably more twisted and darker than Wodehouse.

    http://www.amazon.com/Collected-Short-Stories-Wordsworth-Classics/dp/1853260711/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1237452219&sr=1-2

  110. WotNoName on March 19th, 2009 5:44 am

    Happy Birthday BRK

  111. Charlatan on March 19th, 2009 5:46 am

    Happy Birthday BRK!

  112. Noah on March 19th, 2009 5:56 am

    Late to the party, but Many Happy Returns BRK! And 40? My goodness, that’s something like 280 in Kitty years!

  113. KiwiRed on March 19th, 2009 6:47 am

    Happy birthday to one of my favourite writers. May cupcakes be had by all!

  114. Twigg on March 19th, 2009 7:19 am

    Happy Birthday ya lil Dwarf, you

  115. Nirriti on March 19th, 2009 7:19 am

    Happy B-Day to ya! And here’s to many more to follow. *hoists a flagon in BRK’s honor*

    I do have to say I’m crushed about Robert Ludlum being your favorite author. I was under the impression it was Jude Deveraux!

    Enjoy your cupcakes.

  116. Asara on March 19th, 2009 7:55 am

    Happy Belated Birthday, BRK!
    Sorry I wasn’t around yesterday to say it on-time :)

    A new 370z is totally the perfect birthday present, imo.

  117. Linedan on March 19th, 2009 7:55 am

    Happy 40th BRK!

  118. Garrick on March 19th, 2009 8:03 am

    Happy birthday!

  119. Mohgreen on March 19th, 2009 9:08 am

    Dude! Happy Birthday! And Good luck on the book!

  120. Krizex on March 19th, 2009 9:37 am

    Happy Birthday BRK! All E best with the book! :P

  121. Kristyl on March 19th, 2009 9:56 am

    Happy B-day BRK

  122. Tarkesh on March 19th, 2009 10:12 am

    Happy Birthday Daniel!

    With more of your BRK Shop actions like the one on Christmas, you could by a new 370z easily … :)

  123. Skarlarth on March 19th, 2009 10:23 am

    Happy Birthday Sir!
    A new car seems like a fine present for the big 4-0 /wink

    As it is your birthday I will spare you the sell job on looking at a GM vehicle :)

    Skarlarth and Co.
    Medivh

  124. prelimar on March 19th, 2009 10:54 am

    this fire mage wishes you a happy 40th, and best of luck on your book. if it’s as entertaining as your videos and your blog, you’re going to do well.

    questions that have probably already been asked before me, but i’ll do it anyway: is your book going to be WoW related? or airman howell related?

  125. Ezjidday on March 19th, 2009 12:10 pm

    Happy Birthday to the BRK! If it weren’t for you I might still be a huntard today, swinging away with my little axe.

  126. Andy C. on March 19th, 2009 12:21 pm

    Happy belated Birthday! I hope you had a great day, and good luck with the book and the 370z.

  127. Boskar on March 19th, 2009 12:54 pm

    DING!!!
    Grats on the birthday BRK and wishing you many more

  128. Korvenuz on March 19th, 2009 1:10 pm

    Happy BD BRK.

    I have read and enjoyed your blog from when I first got the itch to pick up the game.

    You were what inspired me to roll a hunter, and through patience and hard work, became the top DPS in my guild and a co-GM and respected class lead. Good hunter karma is good. Doing your damned best and earning the praise of your peers is what makes it all worthwhile.

    I quit the game 11 months ago, and now have a 3 week old baby daughter. I still read your blog every week, and once in awhile get the pangs… but I digress.

    Happy Birthday once again and thank you for all your patient advice, humour and shenanigans.

    Yours
    - Korvenuz, previously of EU Ravenholdt

  129. Gultruk & Augustus on March 19th, 2009 1:13 pm

    Happy birthday on the edge of a new decade.
    Have a great day. (Hmm cupcakes)
    Good luck to you in your effort of becoming a published author.

  130. Smitty on March 19th, 2009 1:35 pm

    Happy B-Day BRK, may you have many more !!

  131. Anonymous on March 19th, 2009 1:38 pm

    happy birthday! i too will have been with my wife for 13 years on my 40th birthday, which will be next year. and i’ll also want a nifty mid-life-crisis sports car.

  132. Galorfinor on March 19th, 2009 2:14 pm

    Hey BRK Happy B’Day and welcome to the “Over the Hill Gang” that still plays WoW. When you hit 50 I’ll send you a WoW-AARP card. We can get a Sr. discount on Raspberry Laities in IF.

    Yeah, I miss my 78 Blk 280Z 2+2 T-Top that had over 150K miles before it died. Wanted to get the 300 (back then) but my wife said no, needed another family car while the kids were little. Now that the Kids have grown up just may take relook at the 370

    Gratz on the Ding and good luck getting the new car.

    Ps Hardtop or Convertible?

  133. Eoleo on March 19th, 2009 2:24 pm

    (Late) Happy bday wishes! May NASA not make you go prematurely bald!

    Love from JSC,
    Eo

  134. Easternwind on March 19th, 2009 2:27 pm

    I’m a day late, but yesterday was the day all the really awesome people were born. :D Happy Birthday BRK!

  135. mutopian on March 19th, 2009 2:42 pm

    A day late but I’ll blame being in euroland for that :) Many happy returns of the day BRK

  136. Gunsnbutter on March 19th, 2009 2:44 pm

    Gratz on the 40! I have a little over a year before that “horror” descends on me.

  137. Arc on March 19th, 2009 3:01 pm

    No, BRK, NO!!

    I just discovered you. How can you possibly spend time on another endeavor, when I need you to feed my new BRK blog fascination. Say it ain’t so.

  138. Garwulf on March 19th, 2009 3:42 pm

    Happy Birthday BRK and best of luck with the book.

  139. Gauntlet on March 19th, 2009 4:13 pm

    Happy belated birthday.

  140. Frath on March 19th, 2009 5:28 pm

    Phew! Happy Birthday! I was in too much of a rush to read the blog after work yesterday…-_-;; I’ll see you soon! =D

  141. Boomsville & Kablamo on March 19th, 2009 5:36 pm

    Happy Birthday, Daniel!

  142. Bhrian on March 19th, 2009 9:19 pm

    Happy Birthday BRK

    Many happy returns

  143. ElTopo on March 20th, 2009 5:09 am

    Happy Birthday BRK, enjoy your cupcakes! Question: Being 40, does that mean one recieves 40 cupcakes…mmm…cupcakes

  144. Nefernet on March 20th, 2009 6:51 am

    Happy birthday BRK !

    oO So many comments to ! When will you find the time to write your book ? :D

  145. Treeannah on March 20th, 2009 10:23 am

    Happy Birthday!

    Oh and as a writer and Literary Agent I wish you the best of luck on your book (if you are indeed serious) and feel free to contat me if you need anything.

    *grins*

  146. Ravenflame on March 20th, 2009 12:42 pm

    Happy Birthday!!!

  147. Bighappy on March 20th, 2009 1:38 pm

    Poor guy….stuck with a P.O.S. 350z…….

    /EXTREME sarcasm off

  148. Silverio on March 20th, 2009 8:09 pm

    Slancha Va and a happy birthday, to my surprise I’ve been visiting your site every week for the last 2 years and now I learn we share the same BDay. Although 3 years less to your wisdom. ;)

  149. Capn John on March 21st, 2009 1:11 am

    Happy Birthday.

    I turn 40 at the end of August and will be getting a new car some time soon, too. But not a 370Z, oh no. I’ll be getting a Honda Fit. Gonna have to wait until my 50s to get my Mustang GTO ;)

  150. Mister EDgAr h on March 21st, 2009 12:31 pm

    If you’re looking for an “how to” book check out Stephen king’s book on writing! It’s an amazing piece of work and all writers I know approve of it!

    Good luck with that project!

  151. Jamie on March 24th, 2009 2:47 am

    be careful BRK… I started a book and quit WoW :)

  152. Dare on March 24th, 2009 11:13 am

    Happy birthday BRK! :D

  153. Zanz on March 24th, 2009 8:51 pm

    happy b day brk

    late sry >.<