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Moderator
September 18th, 2012, 02:05 PM
Thought it might be a good idea to start this thread now so that people can post through the week and I'll let Steve know about it on his birthday on Friday.

Moderator
September 18th, 2012, 02:05 PM
Happy Birthday, Steve! Hope your day is the best one you've had all year! :smile2:

Debbie913
September 18th, 2012, 02:07 PM
Happy Birthday, Mr. King! I hope you have a fabulous day filled with love and peace. :)

Shasta
September 18th, 2012, 02:08 PM
Happy birthday, Mr. King! Thank you for everything you've ever done for all of us! I hope you have an amazing year.

king family fan
September 18th, 2012, 02:09 PM
Happy Birthday,Sai King! You are awesome. Have a wonderful birthday and know we are all thinking about you.

doowopgirl
September 18th, 2012, 02:10 PM
I hope you have a great day. Thanks for everything. Long days and pleasant nights.

Spideyman
September 18th, 2012, 02:11 PM
A very Happy Birthday, Steve. May it be truly special this year. You've reach a new milestone -- 65. Thank you for all you have given to your readers. Now go celebrate your day. May the day bring very wish fulfilled with love and green lights!!

not_nadine
September 18th, 2012, 02:13 PM
Happy Birthday Sai King! Thank you for all you do. Have a wonderful day!

http://ts2.mm.bing.net/images/thumbnail.aspx?q=4645987113567369&id=08947faaa8a7bd7e29e2deef9c77b2fa

Jojo87
September 18th, 2012, 02:16 PM
Happy Birthday Steve. Hope you have a special and happy day.

Charms7
September 18th, 2012, 02:39 PM
Happy Birthday, Sai King. Thank you for setting so many feet on the path to becoming well read. Thanks to you I have many more smarticals than before I joined the Force for Literacy. Uh oh. I might have got you and George Lucas mixed up. A little Suite Life of Zack and Cody sprinkled on top. :rolleyes: But anyway, Happy Birthday to my favorite author and mentor. May you have twice the number!

fushingfeef
September 18th, 2012, 02:54 PM
Happy birthday, Steve! I spent all my money on my daughter's present (same birth date), so here's the scariest cake I could find...

http://www.wackyowl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Scary-Birthday-Cake-Shaped-Like-A-Python3.jpghttp://www.wackyowl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Scary-Birthday-Cake-Shaped-Like-A-Python5.jpg

bryantburnette
September 18th, 2012, 02:56 PM
I declare September 21 to be Stephenkingmas from now on!

Happy birthday, and thanks for all the fun.

GNTLGNT
September 18th, 2012, 03:06 PM
...Happy Birthday Unca Stevie!!! I shall think of you everytime I pass a speed limit sign on the Interstate, Friday....:biggrin2:

bobledrew
September 18th, 2012, 03:54 PM
As my birthday present, I've decided that you can be a Kingcast guest. I'll call the office promptly at 9 on the 21st, but I can't give you any more than an hour.

gniknehpets
September 18th, 2012, 04:07 PM
Happy birthday! We love ya! Have a wonderful day doing whatever your heart desires. You are the King and the King does what he wants on his birthday..:biggrin2:
Okay, as long as Tabitha says it's okay, do whatever your heart desires, don't want to get in trouble with her... She's the Queen and we know who really rules a household. :laugh:

MadamMack
September 18th, 2012, 04:07 PM
Happy Backward Count Birthday!!!!

Mary19
September 18th, 2012, 04:38 PM
Happy birthday Mr. King, can't imagine who I would have spent all of my time with if you were never born. You are my Constant Writer and I'm so glad you keep on sharing.

they all float down here
September 18th, 2012, 04:43 PM
Happy Birthday! Sai King. you are my favorite author and i hope you have a good Birthday! and thank you for all that you have done and all the 100S of HRS of reading.

J.T. Adams
September 18th, 2012, 05:13 PM
What the hell do you say to your hero . . .

Thankee *bows*

kingricefan
September 18th, 2012, 06:30 PM
Happy Birthday Stephen! Thanks for all of the wonderful books! May you have the best Birthday ever! PS- Tell Tabby 'Hi!' for me.

91rewoT
September 18th, 2012, 07:11 PM
Happy Birthday Sai King! Thanks for the stories...my life is so much richer because you tell them. May you have a happy, healthy year.

tenngolfer
September 18th, 2012, 09:24 PM
Happy Birthday Mr. King! Long days and pleasant nights. Thank you for letting us share your stories, each others' company on the SKMB, and Ms Mod.

Srbo
September 18th, 2012, 09:31 PM
Happy birthday, Sai King.
Thank you for all the stories, for the magic, the adventures, for sparking our imagination to no end, for all the advice ( On Writing tips and real life tips as well )...well, thankee Sai for everything. For you being around.

Long Days and Pleasant Nights, Sai...and many, many more to come.
You Constant Reader

Gallina
September 18th, 2012, 10:57 PM
Happy Birthday Mr King! May it be a very special day with wonderful surprises for you!)))

tower-obsession
September 19th, 2012, 12:09 AM
Mr. King, I just want you to know I'm getting married on your birthday. My fiance said to invite you to the wedding, so... you're invited.

Happy birthday, and long days and pleasant nights to you.

Lina
September 19th, 2012, 12:50 AM
Happy Birthday, Sai King! Thank you for everything you've done! Have a very special day!:smile2:

SharkGunslinger1999
September 19th, 2012, 12:54 AM
Happy Birthday Sai King! I hope you have a terrific day almost as awesome as the Dark Tower Series!
Make a wish!
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Tery
September 19th, 2012, 06:35 AM
Happy Birthday Uncle Stevie!!!


With loads of love and respect.

AnnaMarie
September 19th, 2012, 07:47 AM
Happy Birthday! May you be surrounded by love and loved ones and lots of presents.

Damaris
September 19th, 2012, 07:56 AM
Wishing the absolute very best to my favorite Uncle and family. <3<3<3



P.S. I know you're hitting retirement age and all, but please don't retire from writing ... ever. (Please?) :upside:




(ever.)

cat in a bag
September 19th, 2012, 08:02 AM
Happy Birthday to you, Sai King!

Thank you for all the times you have made me jump in the dark, for making me laugh out loud, and even for making me cry once in a while.

Have a wonderful birthday--laugh, love and eat lots of cake!

Much love and hugs to you on your special day and always.

Becks19
September 19th, 2012, 08:57 AM
Wishing Mr. King a very Happy Birthday!! I hope you have a very special day.

tmac61
September 19th, 2012, 11:46 AM
Happy Birthday, Mr King, may you have many more.

blunthead
September 19th, 2012, 12:27 PM
Growing old is mandatory; growing up is optional.

Have Fun !!!

:smile2::love: Happy Birthday, Steve!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :love::smile2:

LarryO
September 19th, 2012, 02:02 PM
Happy 65th Birthday Steve! I hope you have a great day with your family and loved ones.

Now that you're eligible, go to the Social Security office in Bangor, it's probably a lot less crowded than the ones in Florida! :biggrin2:

OCSOUTHERNGIRL430
September 19th, 2012, 03:53 PM
I am still a young fan since I haven't been reading your books for long, but I thought you might smile or laugh to know that you are the only reason I no longer consider books trash. Up until I was 17 (I'm now 26), I used to make fun of my best friend and even take her books away for always reading. She one day handed me Salem's Lot, told me to read it and shut the * up and well....here I am, thanking you for bringing books and lots of joy back into my life. I actually met my boyfriend who I plan to spend the rest of my life with, through Stephen King Central on Facebook. So, THANK YOU for enriching my life. May you live to write many more fabulous books that I can pass on to my children. Much love from " OC " California-Elizabeth Z.

Drawn to Ka-tet
September 19th, 2012, 04:19 PM
Happy Birthday Mr King!

I hope you have a wonderful day and a terrific year!

I believe you are the only author who can cause my bookshelves to bend under the weight of the books.
I am so grateful that you sell words buy the pound.
You have given me so much - joy, wonder, fear, sadness, love, empathy - and all wrapped up in your wonderful stories.
Thankee BIG BIG !
Long days and pleasant nights.

SaiPandora
September 20th, 2012, 12:02 AM
Happy Birthday, Sai King. Your books have taken me away; they have brought me back; and they have been a staple of my life since I was 11 years old. Now at 33, I appreciate you more than ever. (I even had an artist friend of mine---who is amazing--- paint me a large canvas picture of the gunslinger at the Western sea, which I would be happy to show you and I know you would dig). When I tell people why I love your stories, (and some of them are so biased against anything "mainstream" which is for the most part, kind of ridiculous considering I don't feel "mainstream" myself) I say that they are realistically beautiful. As fantastic, horror, sci-fi, crazy as they are, your stories are real to me. Normal everyday people---people who trip, fart, pick their noses, lie, scheme, and live normal everyday lives---when they can be part of something bigger, survive something seemingly insurmountable, when they can find strength they never knew or dreamed they had...I am transported. From Roland to Rose Madder...from little brother Thomas to Ol' travelin' Jack...from the Losers Club to Prince the dog to Andy Dufresne...I have loved your stories. When I have been irretrievably sad, when I have been mentally flagellating myself, when I am happy, and when I am on an even keel---your stories have always given me something. A new perspective. An escape. Someone to root for. Someone to hate. Somewhere to get happily lost.

This is what I'd like to say, if I met you at a book signing or some-such. But I'm such a ninny, all I probably could say is "I'm a big fan". And I am. :)

asoul
September 20th, 2012, 03:21 AM
Happy Birthday, Stephen King! 65 is not 95. You still are young, pretty and clever. The best forever! :love:

mjs9153
September 20th, 2012, 09:33 AM
Happy birthday to you good sir..and especially thank you this year for The Wind Through the Keyhole..hope you have a great day! mjs:grinning:9153

Shoe
September 20th, 2012, 10:58 AM
Sai King....Ka to another trip around the sun!!!!

Thanks for all you have given us! Hope you enjoy all the Love we send to you!

Ubasti
September 20th, 2012, 12:00 PM
Happy birthday Uncle Stevie!! :laugh:

fljoe0
September 20th, 2012, 12:10 PM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY FIRE-STARTER!

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Dana Jean
September 20th, 2012, 12:21 PM
Boobs!

Okay, now that I have your attention, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to yoooou, Happy Birthday dear Stephen, happy birthday to you.

I wish you a great day filled with love and laughs and good food. Birthdays are all about the food.

Gelata
September 20th, 2012, 12:37 PM
I thought a thread had been started for SK birthday, but I can't find it.
Anyway, I think this is a good place to leave a birthday message for him.
I just want to say that I celebrate his birthday because I'm so grateful that he, one day, left his planet to come to live among us. So we have the chance to enjoy his memories, those he so skillfully tells for us in books.
Thank you Sai King.

PS: tomorrow is my b-day too... really :wink2:

momone53
September 20th, 2012, 12:44 PM
Happy Birthday, Mr. King. Thank you for enriching all of our lives.

And may you have twice the number.

E.Freemantle
September 20th, 2012, 01:02 PM
Mr. King, I guess one day before your birthday is close enough. I am wishing you a very Happy and Healthy Birthday. May you have many more to come. You are one of the few people ,outside my family and the few in my Ka-Tet that I will take time to wish a Happy Birthday to. You have given we "Constant Readers" so many wonderful timely gifts over the years ,and I have even lost count of how many times I was lucky enough to receive one of your hardcovers as a birthday or Christmas gift, over the years. I hope you are having a great birthday month in The Keys somewhere. Relax in the best way you wish. Have a great burger and a beer, hope you are in the middle of a cozy book; just do what makes you happy. Here's to you, a friend from afar who is always as close as my bookshelf. I only wish i can let you have one moment of happiness that compares with all the months and years of enjoyment that you have given to me in suspension of disbelief. Sincerely, Constant Reader Ron Scott Sippel AKA E.Freemantle, AKA Beambounder.

~Ally~
September 20th, 2012, 01:26 PM
https://encrypted-tbn2.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQ6_6EGmbMy6jRgShcLvlhWPQUsgA9vF mP9WuTUGBEALK2wCkWaJA

Hope you have a great day, Uncle Stevie, enjoy! :love:

randallFlaggfan1
September 20th, 2012, 02:20 PM
Happy 65th Birthday, Sai King!!!:love:

jchanic
September 20th, 2012, 02:29 PM
An early Happy Birthday, youngster!

John

FlakeNoir
September 20th, 2012, 04:08 PM
Happy birthday, Stephen. I wish you all the very best today... and everyday. xox

MrsSmeej
September 20th, 2012, 04:17 PM
:love:

Happy Birthday Mr. King. May your endeavors thrive.
Please, let's just forget the fact you're turning 65.
If you should retire life would lose a certain thrill.
Even contemplating it has given me a chill.

May your constant writing bring more happiness and wealth
Hope that those you love (and you) remain in perfect health.
Thank you for the many gifts that you have sent our way.
May the joy you've given to your fans be yours today.

:grinning:

danie
September 20th, 2012, 04:45 PM
May I just say thank you for living another year to write another story. Happy Birthday. May there be many more years and stories to come.

Mr Nobody
September 20th, 2012, 05:36 PM
Can't top what others have already said, so I won't try...too hard. :smile2:

Thanks for all the jaunts, or trips (Trips?). Er...that's really all I've got. But thanks for the tales, the laughter and tears, and the little home truths.

Many Happy Returns, hope you have a great day, and wish you many more to come.

tessiegirl
September 20th, 2012, 07:34 PM
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Happy birthday Mr Ki-ing... Happy Birthday to you...

Sundrop
September 20th, 2012, 09:03 PM
Happy Birthday, Uncle Stevie!!!!
~from me.....your favorite ♥

jacobtlong
September 20th, 2012, 09:22 PM
Have a happy birthday, Sai King.

jparker1332
September 20th, 2012, 09:32 PM
Thanks for the reminder, Ms. Mod. Happy Birthday Mr. King. You weird and wonderful person, you.

Lily Sawyer
September 20th, 2012, 11:44 PM
What was the West is now the South,
In Lilyland my home has changed;
And now I’ve heard by word of mouth
A Northern fete has been arranged.

‘Tis for some wayward chap from Maine,
A published author he claims to be;
Here’s hoping this verse is not in vain,
As I’m posting it for all to see.

I’ll trade some grits for Boston cream pie,
And buy a case of cold beer;
I’ll pile a New England clam bake sky-high
All to induce a round of good cheer.

For toasting a writer in rhyme or in prose
Is very hard work, yes indeed;
It’ll take a few belts, as the old saying goes,
For on this we are all agreed:

That to pen birthday lines for the man known as “King”
Without benefit of whiskeyed review
Is the most horrific, terrifying thing….
So I’ll just write “Happy Birthday to you”.


(I'm such an idiot.) (I'll show myself out now.)

-with love, magnolias, a bourbon kiss, and a *hic* honky-tonk song by Bonnie Raitt,
all from Nashville....
Caroline (Lily)

CharlieJ
September 21st, 2012, 06:58 AM
Happy Birthday! May all your wishes come true and the day be all about you!

bmcmolo
September 21st, 2012, 07:04 AM
Happy Birthday! Hope it's a great one.

snoozie1
September 21st, 2012, 07:52 AM
from an old fan

dsurrett
September 21st, 2012, 08:28 AM
Happy Birthday Sai King! Thanks for adding so much to all of our lives. Where would we be without the Tower, the Territories, Captain Tripps, Barlow, Pennywise, and all the others? We'd still be here, but life just wouldn't be the same. Besides the books and stories, I've made a lot of friends through the message boards and on Stephen King Central on Facebook that I otherwise never would've known.
May your imagination and writing stay strong for many years to come!
Long days and pleasant nights. And cake. Don't forget the cake.

Out of Order
September 21st, 2012, 08:39 AM
Happy Birthday!!

Thanks for all the wonderful stories and I don't know what my book shelf would look like without you!!

kimdriscoll
September 21st, 2012, 09:01 AM
Happy, Happy Birthday, Stephen! Many more! :blush:

samorela
September 21st, 2012, 09:13 AM
Happy Birthday, Stephen. Your books have terrified, educated, entertained & been great companions over a few decades now. Looking forward to many, many more!

Luka
September 21st, 2012, 09:40 AM
Happy Birthday Mr. King, from http://ftp.domainbg.com/padjerovod/Fotos/smile/bg_horo.gif

MrsBook
September 21st, 2012, 09:44 AM
Happy Birthday! The world is short people like you who give more than they get!

bookingalong
September 21st, 2012, 09:49 AM
Happy 65th Birthday Stephen. Hands down you are the most entertaining author on the planet. With your books, I've been swept away time and time again. Thank you for all your hard work, that I may enjoy these books for the rest of my life. Have a wonderful day. :D

JellybeanJay
September 21st, 2012, 09:51 AM
Happy Birthday Sai King! Have a fabulous day and eat lots and lots of cake :grinning:

pixiedark
September 21st, 2012, 09:56 AM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY UNCLE STEVIE!!!! :y::geek:

(AT 65 YOU ARE OFFICIALLY AN OLD FART!):D:laugh::rofl::

ArielRacing
September 21st, 2012, 10:01 AM
Happy Birthday, Steve! Hope you have a wonderful day!

hossenpepper
September 21st, 2012, 10:14 AM
Dear Mr. King,

Please feel to enjoy merriment in the fashion of your choosing as you celebrate the annual remembrance of being forcefully evacuated from your mother's womb.

Sincerely,
The Possum Guy

Mr.Ace
September 21st, 2012, 10:27 AM
Нарру Вirthdау, Mr.King! :) Аll gооd things fоr yоu!! Аnd thаnk yоu for yоur bеаutiful stоriеs! :)
С Днем рождения!

Evil Queen
September 21st, 2012, 10:29 AM
Happy, Happy Birthday Mr. King! I hope your day goes great & that you really enjoy it! Thank you for all your awesome stories that you have written & for the colorful characters you have created over the years. Through your works, I have met so many other awesome people & we have a great time discussing anything King related. You have helped so many people in so many ways, I hope you really realize that....keep up the great work & I'm always looking forward to your future projects & am always enjoying your past ones. :)
A Devoted Fan,
Sonia

Anni M
September 21st, 2012, 10:31 AM
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8454/8009224344_ae33291c40_o.jpg (love from Anni M)

Srbo
September 21st, 2012, 10:55 AM
Oy!

:)

fljoe0
September 21st, 2012, 11:05 AM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY FIRE-STARTER!

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Sorry Steve, my picture of a cake flaming away because it had too many candles didn't make it. :biggrin2:

Dan78
September 21st, 2012, 11:13 AM
Happy birthday Mr King! Thank you very much for your work and I wish you (and me too ;-)) a lot more years for enjoying your life and I hope you will let our minds fly with some more stories!

irishgirl
September 21st, 2012, 11:31 AM
Here's to many, many more years of fantastic writing. Been a devoted constant reader for many a year! irishgirl.

EXISTESS
September 21st, 2012, 11:55 AM
Mr King, have a wonderful day!
:devil:

champ1966
September 21st, 2012, 12:13 PM
Happy birthday Uncle Stevie,from your number one fan :wink2:

Brian
September 21st, 2012, 12:47 PM
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8454/8009224344_ae33291c40_o.jpg (love from Anni M)

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herbertwest
September 21st, 2012, 12:53 PM
Joyeux anniversaire oncle Steve, from France!

I took the opportunity of your birthday, as well as the 20 years anniversary of the Club Stephen King.. to organise a GIANT contest, that includes OVER 100 gifts for all Stephen King fans. Please feel free to give a signed book for a winner :-)

Informations & list of gifts >>> http://clubstephenking.com/


http://aboutstephenking.files.wordpress.com/2012/09/banniere-concours-eng.jpg

HelentheCelt
September 21st, 2012, 01:10 PM
Happy Birthday Mr King, your words inspire me everyday :grinning:

Sigmund
September 21st, 2012, 01:27 PM
Happy Birthday, Stephen King!

Hoping this birthday is the best yet and many more to come.

Thank you for all the joy, wonder, hope, tears, eeks, adventures, surprises and sheer joy of all your writings.

Peace.

vickita
September 21st, 2012, 01:55 PM
Happy Birthday!
Your life has made mine immeasurably richer. Thank you.

CCAL
September 21st, 2012, 02:08 PM
Happy Birthday Stephen-as I read & read your stories I'm always mindful to keep a extra light on and always remember to peek under the bed...from the doorway then take a running jump into the safety zone of my bed! (ok,I dont do that anymore but I used to!!) have a great day!

Christiane17
September 21st, 2012, 02:25 PM
A very happy birthday to my favorite author of all times. Hope life will always be good for you and your loved ones. Many happy great future years for you awesome guy!!! ♥♥♥

bookworm101
September 21st, 2012, 02:46 PM
Happy Birthday Uncle Steve. You might need flame retardant icing this year, I did. LOL.

Jakub
September 21st, 2012, 02:48 PM
Happy birthday, Mr. King! Here's a birthday cake I made for you :)16219

Terry B
September 21st, 2012, 02:50 PM
Have a Very Very Happy Birthday Uncle Steve! You ARE my favorite Uncle!

blunthead
September 21st, 2012, 02:56 PM
A very Merry Unbirthday, to you, to y... Sorry, that was yesterday. And tomorrow.

dsurrett
September 21st, 2012, 02:56 PM
I've already posted one "Happy Birthday" today, but I couldn't think of a better thread to reach post number 1,000.
A thousand Happy Birthdays to our favorite author!

juliana_319
September 23rd, 2012, 04:11 PM
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Thanx for taking me to unbelieveble levels of fear... Love your writing.


From Argentina, a real fan since age 8!

GNTLGNT
September 23rd, 2012, 04:31 PM
Boobs!

...well.....I'm waiting......:eyebrow:

indonesia_rock_band
September 24th, 2012, 04:03 AM
Best wishes from Russia!
Your novel "The Stand" has made a lasting impression and inspired us to write this song.
Wishing you a Happy Birthday and many more to come!
And this is our musical gift:

http://youtu.be/PzLUYFxAglQ


* to moderator: Sorry, in previous message I had a wrong way with video link.

Navy1
September 24th, 2012, 06:59 AM
Happy birthday Sai King I hope many more follow.

Moderator
September 24th, 2012, 07:38 AM
Steve asked me to pass along his thanks for all the birthday wishes!

tony31971
September 24th, 2012, 09:22 AM
happy belated birthday mr king. and many more. i'm a couple of days late because your canon scared the hell out of me. i just crawled out from under my bed now that the coast is clear. (tony, the scared brother from the seventies)

Learah Greene
September 24th, 2012, 09:41 AM
My belated greetings! I didn't get to post here on Friday, but what I did do was tell people all day long about the great man's special day, the joy his existence has brought to many, the inspiration his work has yielded, how we have sunk into other worlds, met other folks, and dreamed other dreams as a result of his unique perspective.

My real-world best friend's birthday was Saturday and I brought her for a meal. We ate Mediterranean vegetables, raised a glass, scooped up cake and saluted the future. I like to think my talented Mid-world friend was there in spirit too.

Thank you Stephen, there will never be another like you :)

Haunted
September 24th, 2012, 09:55 AM
Oh gracious host--Happy belated best wishes on the anniversary of your birth !! I for one am glad you were born!:love:

charmed_one3
September 24th, 2012, 10:04 PM
Happy belated birthday Stephen!! ♥

Evil Queen
September 25th, 2012, 09:33 PM
Ms. Mod, did Mr. King get a chance to read this thread?

Moderator
September 26th, 2012, 08:10 AM
He has and asked me to pass along his thanks to everyone.

Gillig
September 26th, 2012, 10:58 AM
Happy Birthday too youu!! My BD as well and was amazed to find out we shared the same BD, no wonder I like your work..lol. Keep up the thrills!

Evil Queen
September 26th, 2012, 05:07 PM
Wow! That's so awesome Ms. Mod! Thank you for letting him know about it! :)

hossenpepper
September 27th, 2012, 11:32 AM
Did he get anything good for this landmark birthday?

Enquiring minds want to know!!!

Moderator
September 27th, 2012, 11:49 AM
I only know of the one present from fans which was pretty cool but I wasn't at any birthday celebrations to know what else was on his gift list.

Anni M
September 27th, 2012, 12:28 PM
Glad he got his wishes from the MB, Miz Mod! All good words, but I liked Deej's the best!:biggrin2:
Thanks :smile2:

MyLife4YouSK
September 27th, 2012, 11:13 PM
Hile SKMB'ers!


For those that don't know me, my name's Cheryl, folks call me CJ and I've been a King fan for 30+ yrs now. I started the social group, Stephen King Trivia here 4 years ago, yes we're still kicking! Since SK's birthday this year was a milestone, I decided to get him something special. So one night I'm on FB(yes, hopelessly addicted to it, say sorry!) and I come across this gift given to a friend of mine by her daughter. It was a tower made out of the hard cover book, Dark Tower 7. Don't ask me how she did it but I thought it was amazing! I wasn't sure how many folks I should include in the gift so decided on 19 folks, for obvious reasons(to DT fans anyway. :) I then contacted the artist, Becky Rupnow and we commissioned her to create one for SK. The result is below. We think it came out great!
We know it was delivered to SK but we aren't sure yet if he has opened/seen it. I didn't want to post to this thread until I knew he had seen it because I wanted it to be a surprise, but now that his birthday is over I guess it's o.k. to finally share it with you all.

These are the SKMB'ers that pitched in for it:

Ally, dsurrett, blunthead, seneca_v, king family fan, deba913, Evil Queen, Rocky Wood, Jax, DiAnne Wood, Autumnlyn, Srbo, Aspergillus, JellybeanJay, Mommy2Keira&thaddeus(Jan Falvey Long) Ms Thunderclap(Karen Beaudrie), belladonna(Donna Girard), Sknut1970(Dawn Kemp) and myself, MyLife4youSK.

Autumnlyn had the idea to put John Dalglish's name on the top which we all thought was fitting and appropriate. 21 names in all are included on the tower and in between the beams. If I included the link correctly you should be able to see all the different angles and names.

I also included print out birthday greetings from many fans some from SKT and some from the FB group SK Central. The card I bought said it all, 'You mean SO much to so many people., Happy Birthday from two(crossed out two and put 21) of them!'

Stephen, if you are reading this, we know how much the Dark Tower means to you so wanted to give you this special gift. We hope you were blown away by it or at the very least touched by the sentiment. Thankee sai Wordslinger for all you've given us. Long birth days and present nights. xoxo

http://www.slapalmedesigns.com/tower.html

Shoe
September 28th, 2012, 09:05 AM
MyLife4YouSK, all I can say is WOW!! Thanks for including the link to the pictures. That is really awesome.

Moderator
October 1st, 2012, 08:54 AM
Here's a pic of Steve with the tower.


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He asked me to pass this message along:

....Lots of goodies from lots of Constant Readers. I hope you'll thank them on my behalf for the swag and for all the good wishes. I felt younger at once.

Autumnlyn
October 1st, 2012, 11:25 AM
Thank you Ms. Mod!!!! I am on cloud 9 over here knowing he got the present and liked it enough to take a pic for us :) YAY!!! Thankee Big-Big to everyone involved, cannot say enough how pleased I am. Grinning from ear to ear all week.

kingricefan
October 1st, 2012, 11:49 AM
Awesome!:love:

fushingfeef
October 1st, 2012, 01:57 PM
Amazing piece of artwork...I want to know how that was shipped without destroying it!

Moderator
October 1st, 2012, 02:31 PM
It was packed with lots of styrofoam peanuts and paper packed around it. Don't know how it got to CJ, but she and Donna brought it in their car from NH to Bangor and then it was taken in another private car to Steve so avoided more handling via delivery services which probably helped. :smile2:

Sepia and Dust
October 1st, 2012, 02:36 PM
Here's a pic of Steve with the tower.


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He asked me to pass this message along:

....Lots of goodies from lots of Constant Readers. I hope you'll thank them on my behalf for the swag and for all the good wishes. I felt younger at once.

That is unbelievably cool!

randallFlaggfan1
October 1st, 2012, 03:22 PM
Here's a pic of Steve with the tower.


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He asked me to pass this message along:

....Lots of goodies from lots of Constant Readers. I hope you'll thank them on my behalf for the swag and for all the good wishes. I felt younger at once.



Thank you so, so much, Ms. Mod, for passing along Sai King's heartfelt message, and the most awesome photo, of course!!:love:

Silhouette86
October 1st, 2012, 05:47 PM
Happy very bleated Birthday, Mr. King. Hope you had a good one.

MyLife4YouSK
October 1st, 2012, 07:51 PM
Marsha,

It was shipped from Colorado to NH., Becky did a great job., though it seems to lean a tad. Maybe because some of the beams are broken? Darn those breakers! Good thing Ted Brautigan and friends stopped when they did! ;) Thanks so much for allowing us to bring the gift to you., and for you to then have it driven instead of Fed Exed, how thoughtful!
All involved are elated that he likes it and said that it will inspire him. Can you relay a message of thanks for us for the picture and his words? We are on cloud nine over here. <3 xoxox Ceej

Moderator
October 1st, 2012, 08:55 PM
Will do.

Ragan
October 2nd, 2012, 07:27 AM
Sorry I missed this thread, happy late birthday, Sai King.

(By the way, that tower idea is kind of awesome, even more the picture of Stephen King with it)

J.T. Adams
October 2nd, 2012, 10:42 AM
Thank you Ms. Mod!!!! I am on cloud 9 over here knowing he got the present and liked it enough to take a pic for us :) YAY!!! Thankee Big-Big to everyone involved, cannot say enough how pleased I am. Grinning from ear to ear all week.

Ditto.

And wow . . .

Srbo
October 2nd, 2012, 11:05 AM
Marsha,

It was shipped from Colorado to NH., Becky did a great job., though it seems to lean a tad. Maybe because some of the beams are broken? Darn those breakers! Good thing Ted Brautigan and friends stopped when they did! ;) Thanks so much for allowing us to bring the gift to you., and for you to then have it driven instead of Fed Exed, how thoughtful!
All involved are elated that he likes it and said that it will inspire him. Can you relay a message of thanks for us for the picture and his words? We are on cloud nine over here. <3 xoxox Ceej

What CJ said.
I`m still in awe, can`t quite believe it. :D

bookingalong
October 3rd, 2012, 11:43 AM
According to this study September, October, & November US babies live longer. I was soooo happy to hear this, our own Sai King could live until 100! Now that's some good news King fans!

http://theweek.com/article/index/231029/do-people-with-fall-birthdays-live-longer

Shoe
October 4th, 2012, 10:35 AM
Here's a pic of Steve with the tower.


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He asked me to pass this message along:

....Lots of goodies from lots of Constant Readers. I hope you'll thank them on my behalf for the swag and for all the good wishes. I felt younger at once.


I love that he is sporting an ASO sweatshirt!

randallFlaggfan1
October 5th, 2012, 01:39 PM
Marsha,

It was shipped from Colorado to NH., Becky did a great job., though it seems to lean a tad. Maybe because some of the beams are broken? Darn those breakers! Good thing Ted Brautigan and friends stopped when they did! ;) Thanks so much for allowing us to bring the gift to you., and for you to then have it driven instead of Fed Exed, how thoughtful!
All involved are elated that he likes it and said that it will inspire him. Can you relay a message of thanks for us for the picture and his words? We are on cloud nine over here. <3 xoxox Ceej

Thankee big-big, Ceej~ and Ms. Mod, as well!:love:

Everyone's support and participation is VERY much appreciated.

gniknehpets
October 5th, 2012, 02:13 PM
Ceej, Mr. King is one lucky man to have fans like you guys! That tower is amazing!