Today is a very special day. It is the day we get to celebrate the 40th birthday of my business partner, Jason Crouch. I met Jason several years ago and I must admit I am very happy to have done so. He is a father of four, a wonderful husband and someone I am proud to call a friend.
So, for his birthday today I tried to figure out what could I do to help make his birthday special. After a long time of consideration & thought, I think I figured out a great solution. Jason is someone who loves comments & stuff shared. I remember him writing a post once titled: How to Get Over 100 Comments on Your Blog Posts – A Retrospective. The post became so popular that the network it was on had to shut it off after the post had over 3,000 comments. It was something he was very proud of and also something he was very sad to see shut off. So for his birthday today, I thought to myself: “Why not try for something like that here?”
Our blog here on 210 has been pretty popular in the past. It has had a few posts with several comments and a few that have been Re-Tweeted and shared on Facebook 50-75 times. So I thought, how cool would it be if we could share this post across our social networks over 100 times today and get at least 100 comments on it for Jason. I think it would be a fitting present for him.
In case you wanted something of value, here are a few other interesting things that happened on this day in history:
- Today is the 229th day of the year.
- Davey Crockett, Sean Penn, & Jim Courier were also born on August 17th.
- On this day in 1982 the first Compact Discs were released to the public in Germany
- In 2008 on this day Michael Phelps won 8 gold medals.
- Jason Crouch Born
So, I know those aren’t really that interesting, but why don’t you put something interesting in the comments & share this already!
Rich Bailey
Jason,
Welcome to the club, and way to hit your 5th decade with a bang after slimming down. You are in inspriation to the rest of us battling the bulge!
Rich
Jeremy Blanton
Jason, sorry bud, I couldn’t resist 🙂 Happy Birthday my friend!
Clint Miller
Happy birthday to you….Happy birthday to you….happy birthday dear Jason………….Happy birthday to you!
Just wanted to wish you a great day today, my friend. Thanks for everything you have taught me and helped me with along the way. Not sure I would be here without your assistance. Thanks.
Clint
Katherine
A very Happy Birthday to Jason. All the things you said and more are true about him. I hope he has an awesome birthday and gets lots of birthday hugs from that sweet family of his.
Connie Harvey
Jason, Happy Birthday! Enjoyed meeting you in Atlanta back in March. The 40’s are great! You’re going to love them. LOL
Gary Waters
Happy Birthday, Jason. 40 today, 50 tomorrow – enjoy every day!
Debbie Kirkland
Happy Birthday Jason! Here’s to a younger, slimmer, successful YOU! 40’s ROCK!
Leah Stern
Happy 40th Jason. Hope the next 40 are just as happy and productive. Have a wonderful and memorable day!
Lori Cain
Jason – Forty is the BEST! You feel great, appreciate more and make wiser decisions. Hope today is an awesome day — and that you get your cake and eat it too!! Happy, happy birthday!! Lori Cain
Dick Sells
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Pamela M. Kramer
Happy Birthday Jason – Make it a healthy one! All your hard work is really paying off.
Deanne
Happy Birthday, Jason. Thanks for all the info you have given me through your posts.
Cathy Browne
Happy Birthday Jason! Have an awesome day and a stellar year! You deserve both:-) Virtual hugs from Vancouver…
Jason Crouch
THANK YOU to Jeremy for this surprise birthday post. Fun!
Rich – I’m glad that I am inspiring you and others with my weight loss/fitness goals. As a fitting 40th birthday present, I have lost exactly 40 pounds as of this morning. 🙂
Clint – That means a lot coming from you – truly. As I’ve said before, you are one of the most transparent people I’ve encountered in social media, so I know you are telling the truth. Thanks for stopping by today!
Katherine – Thank you so much. We really enjoyed meeting you and Jeremy and Isabelle in Atlanta. I hope we have a chance to meet Jeremiah next year, too!
Connie – So far, the 40’s are awesome. 🙂 I enjoyed meeting you at RETSO, too. Thanks!
Gary – Getting older doesn’t bother me – it beats the alternative, right? 🙂 Thanks for your comments.
Debbie – Thanks so much! I feel terrific!
Thanks Leah! Much appreciated.
Lori – Thank you, my friend! I think I might have some pie instead of cake today. 🙂
Dick – Nice tune – seems familiar to me somehow. Could you hum a few bars? Thanks very much!
Pamela – Thanks so much, my friend. By the way, are we ever going to actually speak on the phone? 🙂 Have a great day!
Glenn Roberts
Happy birthday, Jason. 40 is a great reason to celebrate. When you are 65 it will look like the most wonderful age to be. Have a great day.
Glenn
lori cofer
Happy Birthday Jason! Hope you have a special day. And I know you are dropping weight like crazy, but do treat yourself just a little… 🙂
Bobby Carroll - Dakno Real Estate Marketing
Jason – You’re looking “marvelous”! Here’s hoping your birthday is an extra special one!
Amanda Hall
Steve Buscemi told me to tell you Happy Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY! And congrats on the weight loss goals being met. That’s incredible!
Jason Crouch
Glenn – Thanks, man. I’m certain that you’re right. In fact, I already feel that way. I love my life – truly.
Lori – Thanks so much! I think I’ll treat myself somehow – just not sure what to have yet. I love pie, though. 🙂
Bobby – Thank you, sir! I appreciate you stopping by and I’ll always take compliments. Those are some of the best gifts of all. 🙂
Diane Haley Brooks
Hey Jason…did you know that on August 17, 1970 there was a partial lunar eclipse in your honor? Did you know that Christine McVie joined Fleetwood Mac and sang a song just for you, however, topping the charts that week was Close to you by The Carpenters…well, I hope you have the best birthday ever because 40 only comes around once!! Welcome to the 40’s club Jason!!
Susie Blackmon
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Have some frosting today Jason. The best is yet to come!
Jason Crouch
Amanda – I managed to surprise myself, too. 🙂 As for Buscemi, have him call me. We have a score to settle. I hope you have a terrific day, my friend.
Diane – Thanks for the facts. I actually knew about the Carpenters, but not the other stuff. 🙂 Thanks for stopping by and for official “welcome” to the club.
Susie – Thanks very much. As I mentioned yesterday on Facebook, I lead a blessed life and I am truly happy and content.
Twaron
Happy Birthday !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Paul Slaybaugh
Jason is so old that mayonnaise smells him to see if he’s expired.
Jason is so old that his arthritis has arthritis.
Jason is so old that he can’t remember what he doesn’t remember.
Jason is so old that he only celebrates birthdecades now.
Jason is so old that the fossil record studies him.
Jason is so old that he has been kicked been kicked out of Menudo four times separate times.
Jason is so old that the hill he walked up both ways in the snow to school was Mount Olympus.
Jason is so old that he remembers Joan Rivers’ original face.
Have a great forty, not so big guy.
Danny Brown
Jason’s 40? Shut up – doesn’t look a day over 39!!! 🙂
All the best, sir – been a pleasure getting to know you. Will tip a glass of the good stuff in your honour 🙂
Jeremy Blanton
Hey Danny! See you live in a few minutes on the show!
William J Archambault Jr
Happy brith day Jason!
This is not the song your excepting, but it’s time for it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yybLAaE-Js8&NR=1
Bill
Liz Loadholt
Please ignore the quality, but the good intentions — a special birthday message for you, Jason.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Pux1DE_2jM
Jason Crouch
Thanks Robert!
Paul – Thanks for making me laugh out loud. And yes, I actually DO remember Joan Rivers’ original face. I even had a VINYL ALBUM of her stand-up when I was a kid. Not making this up.
Danny – Enjoy that glass, my friend. Thanks very much for your time today, as always. I finally subscribed to your blog via email (thought I had done that already). I’ll take “you only look 39” anyday. 🙂
Jason Crouch
Bill – I know some Tennessee Ernie Ford songs, but I had never heard that before today. Thank you, my friend. 🙂
Juli Maichle
Happy Birthday, Jason. So glad to have “met” you.
Happy Birthday!
Kathryn Acciari
Also add to the list Robert Dinero and…my mother!
Happy Birthday, Jason!
Jeremy Blanton
Mama Liz- That was some great singin!
Nick Vandekar
Hey Jason, have a great one, you certainly are an example to us all, willing to share, and being open and honest. Have a great day and enjoy the family.
Susan Emo
Happy 40th Jason. You now look 20 ! Have a great day with your wonderful wife and fantastic family.
Your friend in Canada,
Susan
Lisa Oden
hAppY bIrTHdaY to YOU Jason! I hope your day is fabulous. Welcome to the 40’s club! Can’t have a birthday w/o ice cream & cake, so here is some that won’t derail all of your hard work!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NC_gkcplz_4
MItch Baldwin
Happy Birthday Jason!
On August 17th 1943 a major campaign of World War II concluded with the Allied Forces taking Sicily back from Italy and Nazi Germany.
Marney Kirk
Happy Birthday, Jason! You are very well loved and respected — for good reason! Enjoy your day!
Jody Keating
Happy Birthday Jason, you have a lot accomplished a lot and you have a lot to be proud of. I hope you are have a really great day 🙂
elizabeth cooper-golden
Happy Birthday Jason 🙂 Since I have known you, you have set some mighty high goals for yourself and move towards reaching them each day. That, my friend, is awesome! Proud of you and proud to be your friend. Happy Birthday old man!
Darrell Walters
Jason you are a true inspiration. I hope that you have had a great birthday!
Dawn Maloney
Happy Birthday Jason!
The check is in the mail!!!
Dawn
Karen Otto
Cheers! I’m still older than you… Happy 40 oh! youngin’
Lisa Archer
Jason, I feel honored to have been able to wish you a Happy Birthday today. I hope it was special. This was the first time I have actually been on the computer to comment. Have a great rest of your day.
Missy@MissyCaulk.com
Well, you may not make it to 3000 comments but hey it’s not AR. Nice surprise post.
Rose
Jason allow me to wish you a very happy birthday. You don’t look a day over 28. “Cough” lol
Susan Mangigian
Happy 40th Jason!!! The 40’s are the BEST!!! Enjoy!
Heather Fitzgeraldq
Happy Belated Birthday!!!!