Thank you all, my dear, dear friends. Yesterday we had one of those days here at our house -- no water for 36 hours, Freya sneaking a pizza off the kitchen counter, and the smell of fresh polyurethane pervading the cold, damp house.... On the other hand, I had the loving affection of Tom and my DS Jacob, calls and cards from family, and greetings from all of you. And tonight we're going out to dinner to try celebrate again. Carla, Luanne, Jon, Anita, Lori, Ingrid, Sue, Carolina, Pamela, and Carol -- each one of your messages brought smiles and memories to my mind. I just realized that with the exception of Ingrid, I know each one of you in the Real World (as opposed to online) -- Ingrid, we'll just have to correct that soon. The only birthday wish I have left (besides more rain) is to hope that I get to see you all again as frequently and as soon as may be. Rosefolly

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

oh my gosh... I have not been around much lately!!! I can't believe I missed my B-day wishes!!! Thanks guys!! Hubby took me to Santa Monica for the day, it was really nice, great lunch (+ a couple of strawberry daquiris), a ride on the ferris wheel, and a nice walk on the beach!! Thanks again!! Rita

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