I forgot to mention my birthday dinner. I chose to go have barbecue ribs with Bob. I don't usually do cake so a simple dinner. He has had some serious health issues so glad he felt like going out. Our youngest grandaughter was married this past Sunday, near Nashville...outdoor wedding in 98 degree weather and he had to miss seeing the ceremony. So in ways this was a stressful week but much better now. DD's Tracy and Lu are taking me to lunch today and DS Richard has already planned for midweek, so "the beat goes on". jude

Lou, thanks for the birthday serenade. A BIG thank you to rest of you for the good wishes! I had, maybe the best birthday ever. When you're my age they're all the best, I guess. LOL Monday night, my middle daughter invited us for barbeque supper, Yesterday 3 of my nieces, one of whom lives on the lake invited us for lunch and Fisherman Bob got to fish while we visited. Fished 2 hours and a half, got one bite, but thoroughly enjoyed it. We almost overstayed our welcome, I think. Lunch tomorrow with son and his wife and daughter. Still have a dinner with Bob waiting in the wings. It's been a whirlwind 3 weeks. Mother's day followed by our 50th Anniversary, a short trip to Charleston....I always love going there... and then the birthday. Guess I'll take a backseat now, to Father's Day. Thanks again, everyone You're the greatest! jude

Kartwheel, yoohoo!!!are you here? Are you stuck somewhere in that game? Linda

I had a great birthday! Daughters #2 and #3 wanted to take me to lunch yesterday but I preferred today and it was wonderful! DH is feeling better so he went with us.I had am appetizer that was smoked salmon on potato cakes, 4 of them, with red onion,capers etc. Ate 2 brought the other 2 home for later. We had a little bubbly to celebrate and the restaurant brought creme brulee with a candle. If I had to pick a favorite dessert that would be it, besides apple pie, that is. I find that depends on what the rest of the meal is and today it was perfect! Worked in the garden this afternoon trying to straighten up corn that had blown over and tying up some of the tomato plants and also gettin the beans in a position for them to climb the fence. That required cutting a very long cane of bamboo and cutting the foliage off. This farming is new to me but I'm gettin there. Bob is not physically able to do it anymore. Pocked the first ripe tomato that we'll have with hamburgers in just a little while. jude