Birthday Presence

Almost a fortnight ago now was my second 21st birthday and a good day it was too. Much in the way of fun was had and I really enjoyed myself with friends and family. Often I take on a load of expectations and worry about making it the best day ever, this year I just chilled with it and had the more fun for it I think.

We started with just a gathering round at mine for friends who couldn't make it to other events a few days before my birthday. We spent most of the evening trying to hook up my mate's Xbox to our TV with little success, getting sound, but no picture. This was a little depressing as I was intending to get an Xbox myself. Just as we gave up and tried something else, my mate slapped himself on the head and realised he'd left it switched to HD viewing, a simple flick of a switch the problem was solved and we had a great time playing Wrestling games. The Xbox is now ordered.

For my birthday itself I again decided to just have a relaxed day, since one or two people were busy on the day itself. I organised a trip to Ellesmere Port and let people sort out their own arrangements. Not as many came as I'd thought, but we had a good day. First I went round Blue Planet with my best mate Edd, caught up with two more friends for a walk round Stanney Woods (or a swim as far as the dog was concerned) then they went back to do their respective coursework and then we met up with another friend who we chatted to whilst bowling and then we went around the shops to select a birthday present (Watchmen by Alan Moore) before heading home to a delicious cake and other nibbles. I finished off the evening by killing off Agent Smith on my computer (see Blogga the Hutt)

I got some nice swag too. Mostly money and chocolate, but I also got a cool T-Shirt with a Space Invaders design from my sister and a SatNav from my parents who was been great fun. I chose Sean, the Irish accent as my guide and so Sean he has been dubbed. And he came in useful too.

The next day we trotted off to Pwllheli to go to an outdoor pursuits centre. It was a heck of a long drive. The automatic route seemed to go here there and everywhere, but Mum new a quicker route and Sean's ability to auto adjust (instead of saying "do a U turn" as many models do) guided us to our destination...well actually it got us to a farm down the road, but it was fairly close!! We followed this up with a Quad biking trek, most of which I spent ramming Edd with my Quad...unintentionally of course! We slotted in a bit of bowling then made the return journey, after which I slept, knackered from probably the longest drive I've done.

My shoes are almost recovered from immersion in mud so all in all I'd have to call it a good time and a fun birthday with great friends.

Word of the post: Ordnance - noun

1.	cannon or artillery.

2.	military weapons with their equipment, ammunition, etc.