birthday cards

[poetrylover]

Are birthday cards becoming a thing of the past? It's my birthday today and I have had far, far less cards than usual, but I have had countless texts and messages on facebook ... but you can't put those on the mantlepiece .. is anyone else mourning the passing of the humble greetings card?

[sara3]

awhh.. happy birthday! I like giving cards, and receiving them.

I get lots of texts but my usual card senders still send me cards.

enjoy your day :o)

[Beauj]

Yes probably because the postage is nearly as dear as the cards! I'd prefer a bottle of wine myself!!

JUST FOR YOU :)

H A P P Y B I R T H D A Y T O P O E T R Y L O V E R

[bushbaby_de]

Happy birthday! Hope you have a nice day despite the lack of cards!

I think people are just becoming lazier. Can you believe I received text messages and emails as RSVPs to my wedding?! Society is becoming less considerate in my opinion. Opening cards is one of life's pleasures and I hope it is never abandoned.

Kate

[marval]

Happy birthday, I think older people send cards. I do most of the time, but for my husband I tend to send an E-card.

[poetrylover]

Thanks everyone!!! Yeay, lots of happy birthdays!!! I hope people still send cards for years and years to come, but you are all right, its dwindling it seems .... .and yes, the postage is expensive and yes, a bottle of wine is nicer!!! Since I posted this earlier, two more cards were hand delivered as was a beautiful bouquet from a friend ... so my faith is restored ... don't get me wrong, the texts, facebook messages are still lovely, but it's the child me that loves opening envelopes ... now there's a thoughts ... a nice friendly letter ... handwritten... on lovely notepaper ... when was the last time you got one of those??

x

[Whoever]

Happy birthday for yesterday anyway! (Another greeting you can't put on your mantlepiece I'm afraid!).
Like you I mourn the passing of the paper card, but when you go into some shops and find you have to pay nearly �2 for a card, and then a hefty postage fee on top, it's hardly surprising that people are opting for the modern cheap techie alternatives. I'm sometimes guilty of sending e-mail birthday greetings to friends myself, but always send cards to family members, and to the elderly friends I have.

[craft1948]

I love getting birthday cards but like you tend to get texts and e cards. Technology is good though, as my daughter was delighted with the card I designed for her this year via moonpig, as it was a one off and personal to her.

[bushbaby_de]

I am addicted to moonpig cards! Its great if you've left it a bit too late to go out to buy a card and still get it in the post as well!