Jeri, you were not late, just right on time. And besides, at my age late is fine. Thanks My dear Sue of the beautiful smile and bestest oodles thank you and I can't wait to see you in May. Krista, I worked yesterday, but I had a fabulous weekend filled with friends and wonderful food. Thanks. Florence, you are the best and we all appreciate you on this site. I love your pictures of the sprawling ramblers in your backyard. Carol, our memories are very special and can never be taken away. My time in SC is special to me, so back at you girl. Jackie, Miss Manners says that you need to visit me so that I can repay your hospitality. But, you know that I would love to see your garden in its glory and sip some wine by the lake. You are so dear to me. Geez Joe, I need to see your garden. Your pictures are breathtaking and I hear such good things. Thank you. Melissa, I hope to get to you one of these days when the dollar gets a bit stronger. My guess is that with young children, it will be a while before you make it across the states to beautiful (and not humid) California. Thanks Carol

Hi Carole, Sorry to be late, but the wishes for a happy birthday and a wonderful year are just as sincere as if I'd been on time. Hope your celebration was terrific! Here's one of our first r. serratipetala blooms: Sue

Ok, so it is not your birthdays, then either consider this a late wish from 09 or an early one for this year...lol As for being "Thoroughbred horses", I think we would all agree that you are both work horses who carry us...ok so you help carry me... :-) Thanks for all you do!! Teri

Thank you all so much for the good wishes! Still in day camp, still acting like a 12 year old :) and it's always fun to celebrate your birthday with three hundred little kids! and Sol, I am very happy to know that Ringo is much older than me! Happy Birthday to you, too, Jayne and Sherry, my birthday buddies! Hope your day was filled with fun! yep, mine was filled with balloons and the gift card :) thanks for the song, Lou! Thank you everyone! It's been a really nice day and very nice to come home to such nice posts! It's been a perfect birthday!