Took the cupcake to son's place. His lady had forgotten about it, or would have made a cake ... but when she heard of it ... made one. So ... the cupcake came home - intact. Ham, pineapple and mango for dinner ... yummm! And ... it appears that I may be getting my computer back, fairly soon. Had a discussion with a nearby guy who does a lot of investing the other day - he uses satellite for internet. Maybe I'll have to spring for that. As we used to kid old uncle ..." you can't take it with you". Surprising result of my birthday commentary here ... scarcely any mention of the failing elastic in the nice pants! Maybe they just don't want to encourage me. ole joyful

Hope you had a memorable day, Vickey - and that the year ahead brings the fulfillment of some of your dreams. And the building of at least a couple of worthwhile new ones. ole joyful

Thank you all, I've had a great day. We celebrated on Sunday, I made (which I always do)...my homemade chicken noodle soup..homemade noodles. AND homemade ice cream. I invite whomever wants to can come over. THis year I had a lot to celebrate, with surviving cancer and all, so I invited A LOT of people. I made 3 roasters of soup, planning on bring one to work (okay 4, but one was broth to freeze for another day). ALL THREE ROASTERS WERE GONE!!! Yes they ate it all, literally! About 40 people came over througout the day! It was so fun! So I had to make more noodles last night to and use the broth to bring soup to work today, and they ate the final roaster of soup...and I work in a rather small office!!! Yes It's been a GREAT BIRTHDAY! and I'm not afraid to say how old I am...51!!! Vickey-MN

A happy happy birthday to you Mama!! I've got a BobLoad in the dishwasher and will run it in your honor.