Well, yesterday was the infamous birthday. Hooray birthday. No wait, it’s Hooray beer! Yes, that’s right, Red Stripe, hooray beer!
Sorry, sidetracked for a minute. Now that I’m back in control of this vehicle. I had a moment there. Actually, I had a great birthday. I was right about the identity of my “escort” at the end of the evening. However, there was no red satin bow at her neck. However, I was thrilled it was her and that I got to do what I did last night. Dinner was great. Then again, re-heated for lunch was just as good. Though now, my other half has photos of me in a big blue sombrero. If I get one from her, I might post it here.
My son got me a limited edition puck, but the best was the lighthouse picture frame he made. I have it sitting on my desk at work and I show him off to everyone. I also have his card that he made at school sitting at my desk. I think that’s the perfect place for it. Ellen got me a lot of Sens and KC stuff. The poster of the Pizza line is going to look great right by the oversized jersey. There’s a part of me which is looking forward to winter not just for hockey season, but because I can wear my other jerseys on the weekend. I got my KU jersey in just enough time to wear it a couple of times.
Mom got me some software and some books which I need for work. I know that she had to talk to Ellen on those, so it was a terrific team effort. Dad gave me a cheque and some CD’s, great music, I’m really looking forward to the dulcet tones of Rosemary and Mel. Yeah, I’m serious, I love Mel Tormé!
All in all, with the relative peace of the day, even with working, it was one of the best birthdays in the last 15 years or so. Certainly better than I’ve had in a long time. I think Ellen deserves much of the credit for it, but she will disagree. The ending fireworks were spectacular honey and sleeping was very easy thereafter.
To all my friends and family who helped me in whatever way celebrate my birthday this week, I thank you wholeheatedly. You are all the people who make a difference to me.
Love you all