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Mark Knopfler Discussion => Mark Knopfler Discussion Forum => Topic started by: Jarle on August 11, 2009, 12:49:14 PM

Title: HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARK! & HOW WILL WE CELEBRATE IT?
Post by: Jarle on August 11, 2009, 12:49:14 PM
Hi, everyone!

As you all know, Mark turns 60 tomorrow. So, have you made any plans to celebrate our beloved musician?
I will probably bake a cake and invite some friends. And of course, only Marks music tomorrow...  :)

Jarle
Title: Re: What do you do to celebrate Marks birthday?
Post by: GennT on August 11, 2009, 01:11:26 PM
Well I ll probably have a few beers with my friends and listen to some old straits tunes  :)
Title: Re: What do you do to celebrate Marks birthday?
Post by: Pottel on August 11, 2009, 01:21:45 PM
huh? i will be kissing his picture, all day,....
Title: Re: What do you do to celebrate Marks birthday?
Post by: GennT on August 11, 2009, 01:26:14 PM
 :o
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Post by: Rollergirl on August 11, 2009, 01:58:51 PM
well, I am throwing him a surprise birthday party in my back garden....
Title: Re: What do you do to celebrate Marks birthday?
Post by: JeroenvG on August 11, 2009, 03:07:42 PM
I hope some radiostations that I have emailed will do something about his 60's birhtday.

I have mailed Radio 2. 3Fm, Radio538 and Qmusic.

Too bad only Radio2 has send me a mail back.
Title: Re: What do you do to celebrate Marks birthday?
Post by: Waterline Man on August 11, 2009, 03:10:18 PM
I'm meeting himself & Guy for a curry & a few pints tomorrow night :o :o
Title: Re: What do you do to celebrate Marks birthday?
Post by: ds1984 on August 11, 2009, 03:11:26 PM
Yes we are all invited to have a cup of tea in Mark's House  ;D

 
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Post by: Best Brown Baggies on August 11, 2009, 03:38:12 PM
I'm out with the lads watching the footie tomorrow.
England v Holland, but my mind won't be on the game, i'll be toasting every drink to Mark's special day.
Where we go has a juke box, so at every available moment, i'll be playing DS songs. ;D

It's a pity we couldn't have arranged something a while ago, for some of us to have got together for a A.M.I.T 60th MK Party.

Have a very happy Birthday Mark.! 8)

Cheers   BBB
Title: Re: What do you do to celebrate Marks birthday?
Post by: knopfling on August 11, 2009, 09:04:33 PM
I think I'll just wish him well.
Happy birthday MK!
Title: Re: What do you do to celebrate Marks birthday?
Post by: Kay Edvin on August 11, 2009, 09:46:23 PM
I will put on a Dire Straits DVD and enjoy the day! :)

Congrats, Mark. Your music is a very important part of my life!
Title: Re: What do you do to celebrate Marks birthday?
Post by: shangri la 1 on August 12, 2009, 12:26:33 AM
:) ;) :D It's the 12th here now, so Happy Birthday M. F. Knopfler. Your music has been and inspiration to 3 generations now, and may the your passion for music last long enough for a fourth generation to experience it live also.  :D ;) :)

By the way I'll be playing my personally signed copy of the Deluxe set which Mark sent me by special jet courier, all day today.......  ;) ;)
Title: Re: What do you do to celebrate Marks birthday?
Post by: IrisRose on August 12, 2009, 12:48:18 AM
He sent you one too, Ian?      ;D
Title: Re: What do you do to celebrate Marks birthday?
Post by: Jarle on August 12, 2009, 12:49:16 AM
Dear, Mark! I wish you a happy birthday, and all the best for years to come. You are the best! Thanks!

Regards, Jarle
Title: Happy birthday, MK!
Post by: knopfling on August 12, 2009, 12:57:14 AM
H A P P Y  6 0 t h  B I R T H D A Y, M A R K!

You're just getting better all the time.
Title: Re: Happy birthday, MK!
Post by: IrisRose on August 12, 2009, 01:00:34 AM

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE GREATEST GUITARIST OF THE 20TH AND 21ST CENTURIES.  
Title: Re: What do you do to celebrate Marks birthday?
Post by: sweetsurrender on August 12, 2009, 01:03:58 AM
I would like to do what Pottel would  do. (kissing his pics all day? ) may be in private.  On second thought , probably not.  I guess I'll just dream about meeting him in person one day ! I'll stare into those dreamy eyes and dream beyond my wildest dream.

There is a link to website put up by one member on markknopfler.com under general Mark's chat where fans can actually send MK a personal birtday messages.  I've composed a nice little poem for him. I'll make it big and bold so he'll notice it.

MK's music will forever be a BIG BIG .BIG...................part of my life.  Thank you Mark for everything you've given to your fans !!

We love you !!!!!!!
Title: Re: Happy birthday, MK!
Post by: sweetsurrender on August 12, 2009, 01:12:23 AM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Mark !!!  Thank you for your beautiful music, to heal ,to comfort and to enjoy every single day means a world to me!!   You're the greatest!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Check out a link to send MK a birthday message on markknopfer.com under general Mark's chat

afmk.net/happybirthdaymark/index.php
Title: Re: Happy birthday, MK!
Post by: Jules on August 12, 2009, 02:16:28 AM
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Title: Re: What do you do to celebrate Marks birthday?
Post by: Jules on August 12, 2009, 02:17:31 AM
To celebrate his birthday, I log into his website and download the live recordings from his tours, paying, of course...

Then the clock rang and I wake up

 ;D
Title: Re: HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARK! & HOW WILL WE CELEBRATE IT?
Post by: pjh3121 on August 12, 2009, 10:04:02 AM
Happy birthday, Mark !

I shall be out and about in a pub in Oxford tonight so I shall raise a glass  ;)
Title: Re: HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARK! & HOW WILL WE CELEBRATE IT?
Post by: knopflerized on August 12, 2009, 10:40:51 AM
                                   (http://www.tolkien-universe.com/e107_images/custom/happy-birthday.jpg)

A Very Happy Birthday to Mark :-)

Gonna raise a glass tonight as well on Mark's behalf  (and on me... weird someone wished my birthday today lol...no that was in May...)

Title: Re: HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARK! & HOW WILL WE CELEBRATE IT?
Post by: dustyvalentino on August 12, 2009, 10:45:36 AM
I do of course wish MK a very happy birthday.

But I have to be honest and say there's part of me that's a little sad. MK has been a big part of my life for a long, long time, and the fact that he is now eligible for a pension and a bus pass just makes me feel old myself.

That said, my other hero is Clint Eastwood, and he has probably made his best work since turning 60. So it's good news that MK is still so prolific and working harder than ever.  :)
Title: Re: HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARK! & HOW WILL WE CELEBRATE IT?
Post by: ingridswing on August 12, 2009, 11:07:30 AM
Happy birthday to Mark! I hope he will have a great birthdayparty. 60 is a year to celebrate.
I will raise a glass when I am on a birthdayparty of a friend tonight, same day as MK  :)
Title: Re: HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARK! & HOW WILL WE CELEBRATE IT?
Post by: GennT on August 12, 2009, 11:55:58 AM
Happy Birthday Marky ,you are the very best of all great people on this world.Your music means a lot to every single person on this world that listens your songs and your unique style of guitar playing.I hope your name will never be forgotten by the future generations.I am proud to live in this time where I can happily wish him a nice 60th happy birthday.A glass of wine for the great Knopfler ;D
Title: Re: HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARK! & HOW WILL WE CELEBRATE IT?
Post by: goldenheart96 on August 12, 2009, 12:35:53 PM
Happy Birthday Mark! Have a great and hopefully sunny day with all your loved ones  :) I'm gonna raise a toast tonight. Oh and funny thing is, two friends of mine celebrate their birthdays today, too. Not sure if they know MK, though  ;D
I'm gonna wear my imaginary headband today. Imaginary because I think a real one looks too silly  ;D

(http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j165/goldenheart96/misc/avatar1.jpg)
Title: Re: HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARK! & HOW WILL WE CELEBRATE IT?
Post by: schmonka on August 12, 2009, 01:20:53 PM
Pink Headband - oh no thats for too girlie!!! ;D ;)
Title: Re: HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARK! & HOW WILL WE CELEBRATE IT?
Post by: Al on August 12, 2009, 01:46:08 PM
Imaginary Headband in place! A cold one for MK & Max Fletcher too. May they have many happy & healthy years filled with great music! PS: Thank you, folks, for the warm words of welcome!
Title: Re: HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARK! & HOW WILL WE CELEBRATE IT?
Post by: xxFordiexx on August 12, 2009, 02:29:57 PM
I do of course wish MK a very happy birthday.

But I have to be honest and say there's part of me that's a little sad. MK has been a big part of my life for a long, long time, and the fact that he is now eligible for a pension and a bus pass just makes me feel old myself.

That said, my other hero is Clint Eastwood, and he has probably made his best work since turning 60. So it's good news that MK is still so prolific and working harder than ever.  :)

Could not have said it any better... Eastwood is indeed my other hero although not the same as MK lol

Long live Knopfler and may his work getter better and better.

Happy birthday Mr Mark Knopfler!
Title: Re: HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARK! & HOW WILL WE CELEBRATE IT?
Post by: Christine on August 12, 2009, 03:02:40 PM
Hi all

Shoaib, I managed to get into the forum, had a bit of trouble with activation when I was registering into this forum.  But now I'm in so I can wish a Happy Birthday to the beautiful Sultan of Swing himself.  Hard to believe that Mark is 60!!!!

Well today I had a business as usual day, housework, hairdresser and pursuing my three-year-old daughter.  But I must remember to bake a cake and take it to work, to mark the milestone - mark the Milestone for Mark, haha.

Happy 60th to Dearest Mark

Love Christine
Title: Re: HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARK! & HOW WILL WE CELEBRATE IT?
Post by: dustyvalentino on August 12, 2009, 03:24:42 PM
Welcome to the greatest MK forum in the world Christine! Nice to have you with us. :)
Title: Re: HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARK! & HOW WILL WE CELEBRATE IT?
Post by: nsking on August 12, 2009, 03:30:07 PM
Today's our 36th anniversary and we will raise a glass to Mark at dinner tonight at an Indian restaurant in Albany, NY.  Happy birthday, Mark!!
Title: Re: HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARK! & HOW WILL WE CELEBRATE IT?
Post by: dmg on August 12, 2009, 05:51:16 PM
Happy Birthday Mark! Have a great and hopefully sunny day with all your loved ones  :) I'm gonna raise a toast tonight. Oh and funny thing is, two friends of mine celebrate their birthdays today, too. Not sure if they know MK, though  ;D
I'm gonna wear my imaginary headband today. Imaginary because I think a real one looks too silly  ;D

(http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j165/goldenheart96/misc/avatar1.jpg)

Funny that 'cos I was always so chuffed having my birthday only two days before MK's, then I found out that one of my best friends Dad actually shared his on the same day too.  Not only that but he's 60 today as well! 

Happy birthday Mark.
Title: Re: HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARK! & HOW WILL WE CELEBRATE IT?
Post by: IrisRose on August 12, 2009, 06:25:49 PM
I'm a great admired or Clint Eastwood too.   And I'll be emailing you a pic of Clint later today, Matt.
Title: Re: HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARK! & HOW WILL WE CELEBRATE IT?
Post by: Love Expresso on August 12, 2009, 06:47:17 PM


Well, I wish him a pleasent anniversary, a great new 60th year of touring, singing, playing and having fun!

And he should smile more, that I wish him, too!

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LE
Title: Re: HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARK! & HOW WILL WE CELEBRATE IT?
Post by: Fieneke2 on August 12, 2009, 09:36:56 PM
Dear Mark,

Just like everybody I want to say "Van harte gefeliciteerd met je verjaardag".  :-*
This means HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Title: Re: HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARK! & HOW WILL WE CELEBRATE IT?
Post by: Justme on August 12, 2009, 09:42:30 PM
A glass of wine and 'Brothers In Arms'!
Title: Re: What do you do to celebrate Marks birthday?
Post by: Rollergirl on August 13, 2009, 08:57:39 PM
well, I am throwing him a surprise birthday party in my back garden....

He didn't come! I waited all night!  :-[
Title: Re: HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARK! & HOW WILL WE CELEBRATE IT?
Post by: GennT on August 13, 2009, 09:05:54 PM
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He didn't come! I waited all night!

Sorry that was my fault ,he was very drunk so I had to send him home.
Title: Re: HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARK! & HOW WILL WE CELEBRATE IT?
Post by: goldenheart96 on August 13, 2009, 11:28:25 PM
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He didn't come! I waited all night!

Sorry that was my fault ,he was very drunk so I had to send him home.

Oh, if he'd been very drunk, I would have had other things in mind than sending him home  ;D ;D
Title: Re: HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARK! & HOW WILL WE CELEBRATE IT?
Post by: superval99 on August 17, 2009, 09:21:42 AM
I have just arrived home from my holiday in Liechstenstein and was separated from my computer, but I wished Mark a Happy Birthday from the summit of the Augsterberg (August Mountain) and it was also the birthday of the Prince, which was celebrated later with the most magnificent firework display I have ever seen.  I thought of Mark and was hoping he was having a wonderful birthday with all his family and friends!

HAPPY (belated) BIRTHDAY dear Mark!   Your music truly did change my life and I wish you every thing good, especially health and the hope you will continue to make the most wonderful music for many years to come!   :D