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Tuesday, March 26, 2013

On This Day

So far, it's been a good day. We've both taken the day off and have explored. She allowed me (yes, allowed, gave her permission) to browse a coin shop, one of the largest gold and silver dealers here in north Florida. I spent a bit.

I was given gifts, after a nice breakfast.

Why, you ask....well, about thirty-five years ago today my mother reached and gave my father a slap to the face. He said, "Ouch. Why'd you hit me?"

She replied, "Because you knocked me up."

He blushed. It was their first time at this baby making business and he wasn't sure of himself.

Then she said, "Now, take me to the hospital." Around noon she gave birth. I came out and said, "It's about time."

The nurse fainted.

(Really, thirty-five...no joke. Okay, maybe a wee bit more but not much.)

Stephen

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  1. Happy birthday, sir! (and how many years are in "a wee bit"..?)

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    1. Ah, heck...see your answer below...screwed the pooch...

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  2. Congrats. Enjoy your day my friend. the rat

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  3. I just ignore those 'you're now eligible' for social security notifications....thanks, my friend.

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  4. Happy birthday, Stephen. I'm glad it's a nice one so far.

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  5. Happy Birthday Sir . . . sounds like a good day was had! 35 eh . . . . sure . . .. . . . me too!! :)

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    1. Hey, I can lie with 'wid the best of 'em. Thanks, my good friend.

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  6. Happy Birthday my friend. I have always been of the mind that one should never work on their birthday. So far, in my 35 years (wink wink) I have observed that custom & hope you do as well. Enjoy the rest of your day!

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    1. She made me...told me she'd taken the day off and insisted I do the same. She's mean that way, you know. Thanks, my dear friend.

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  7. Happy Birthday! Glad you took the day off and did something you enjoy.

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    1. Me too, but it feels awful strange. Hey, I read a while this morning....now that's something, anyway...Thanks, my friend.

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  8. Happy Birthday Stephen :)

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  9. Happy Birthday... you are 35 like I am 28... : ) I hope your day was a good one.

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    1. My goodness, are you really that old....

      Thanks, my lovely and sweet friend.

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  10. Happy Birthday you little whipper snapper! :)

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    1. Thank you very much, Peggy. How's life on the farm.

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    1. Thank you, my friend. Hope all is well with you.

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  12. Happy Birthday Old Timer!!!!

    Enjoy your special day and outining with Sweet Wife.

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    1. Thanks, Sweet Sandy. She's busy in the kitchen. Gave me the night off. I'm shocked.

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  13. It's three hours earlier on this coast. Have a great 5 hours more of your birthday!

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    1. Thanks, Muddy. It's been a nice day. Back to the grind tomorrow.

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  14. Happy, Happy Birthday dear Stephen! Only 35? I can't even remember when I was 35....(sigh)
    Glad you had a nice day!

    Phyllis (N/W Jersey)

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    1. Phyllis, don't tell anyone, but neither can I...thanks, dear lady.

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  15. Happy birthday, old Dude! Hope you had a wonderful day.

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    1. Thanks, my good friend. It has been a nice day.

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  16. Happy Birthday! Hope the year that's coming will be full of good times and good memories.

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  17. Hippo birdie to ewe, and many more! :-)

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  18. An old(er) friend once said to me, "If you didn't know how old you were, how old would you be?" Wise words, I thought!

    Happy Birthday :)

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    1. Thank you, Sweet Kris...next year I turn twenty-nine.

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  19. An 'almost' belated Happy Birthday, Stephen. I'm late making the rounds tonight and almost missed your special day! Hope you had a most happy birthday with Sweet Wife. Not working on your birthday is a good thing!

    Blessings!

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    1. Thanks, Dear Lady...it was nice and mostly quiet.

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  20. Happy Belated Birthday when you wake in the morning! At the moment I hope you are getting a decent night's sleep.

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  21. Happy belated birthday wishes to you sir! I kinda remember 35, sorta. Hope you had a good day.

    Steve

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    1. Steve, I kinda remember thirty-five too. Kinda. Thanks, my friend.

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  22. Congratulations on another trip around the sun. There is a better than average chance that The Queen, M&M and I will be in the Tampa, FL area in mid September. If that's anywhere close to you, I hope you will give me the honor of toasting your health.

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    1. Daddy, Tampa is four hours south of me...and on the other coast. I do have a condo just north of there in Cedar Key and will be there in June. Thanks, my friend.

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  23. Happy belated Birthday! I think the 35 thing is so cute. I hope you continue with
    good health and happiness.

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  24. Happy Birthday! It sounds like it was a good day - happy to hear that :)

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  25. Happy (late) 35th birthday young man! ;)

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