From living a very quiet, hermetic, life, we are suddenly overwhelmed with family. It takes some getting used to, but it's glorious. We actually have to count the children to make sure they're all still there.
Oh Cro ..... Happy, happy birthday and many happy returns of the day. If I remember rightly, it's a big one, isn't it ?!!!!!!! Have a wonderful time with your family, lots of love, XXXX
Perfect meal (apart from the olives - I wish I could like them) Perfect Company (grandchildren) and a perfect nice round age (you've caught me up) Happy Birthday Gillx
That is a beautiful looking and healthy birthday lunch. There is no better way to celebrate a birthday than to be surrounded by your loved ones. Are you celebrating one of those that is divisible by 5 or 10?
We've just finished my birthday Tea. Loads of wonderful presents, including one special one that I will talk about later. Thank you for your kind wishes.
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I slept in until 11 am and felt a bit better for it.
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Optimistic Cro!
The difference between an optimist and a pessimist, is that the optimist enjoys himself whilst waiting for the inevitable! I AM that optimist!
This is a daily, optimistic, 'photos and comments' blog. I make no judgements (only occasionally), just notes. If you wish to comment in any way at all, please feel free. Everything and everyone (except the obdurate and dictatorial) is very welcome.
I was born just south of London, but for the past 50 years I've lived in S W France. I am a painter by profession, and writer by desire. Lady Magnon and I live between an ancient cottage in a tiny village in perfectly tranquil French countryside, and a bijou townhouse in Brighton UK. In France we have plenty of fruit trees, all situated amongst a view that takes the breath away, in the UK we have a handkerchief sized patio. We also have a Border Collie called Billy. I try to treat our planet with respect, and encourage others to do likewise (without preaching).
Contentment is a glass of red, a plate of charcuterie, and a slice of good country bread. Perfect!
From living a very quiet, hermetic, life, we are suddenly overwhelmed with family. It takes some getting used to, but it's glorious. We actually have to count the children to make sure they're all still there.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday. X
ReplyDeleteHow did you know?????
DeleteGeorge.
DeleteGeorge who?
DeleteWindsor, along with my good memory.
DeleteOf course; I'd forgotten.
DeleteHappy Birthday baby brother.
ReplyDeleteThank you big sister.
DeleteHope you received the "e" card
DeleteI did. A day by the seaside; lovely. Thank you.
DeleteHappy birthday dear Cro! Enjoy your family, friends today...every day! Best wishes!
ReplyDeleteGreetings Maria xx
Thank you Maria. Yes, we'll be having plenty of fun today and tomorrow.
DeleteHappy Birthday, Cro. What better way to celebrate than with family, and delicious food.
ReplyDeleteBig party tomorrow, and Moules/Frites tonight.
DeleteMany happies, Cro! How wonderful to spend this time with your lovely family. xx
ReplyDeleteThank you. Having family around is the best thing!
DeleteHappy birthday Cro. I'm sure you are going to have some wonderful times now. x
ReplyDeleteExhausting times, methinks.
DeleteAnd many happy returns of the day, Cro.
ReplyDeleteThank you Cranky.
DeleteOh Cro ..... Happy, happy birthday and many happy returns of the day. If I remember rightly, it's a big one, isn't it ?!!!!!!! Have a wonderful time with your family, lots of love, XXXX
ReplyDeleteYes, today I am officially OLD.
DeleteWell, Happy Birthday young man! Enjoy your day. X
ReplyDeleteI like the 'young' bit, especially after what I've just written above.
DeleteHappy birthday Cro.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Yael. xx
DeleteHappy Birthday Cro. So you eat umbrella handles for lunch over there?
ReplyDeleteOnly if they're flavoured with Pimento.
DeletePerfect meal (apart from the olives - I wish I could like them) Perfect Company (grandchildren) and a perfect nice round age (you've caught me up) Happy Birthday
ReplyDeleteGillx
Unfortunately not a perfect day... overcast and humid here. But otherwise all OK.
DeleteHappy birthday. You're in good company as we're celebrating my Mum's 70th today too.
ReplyDeleteArilx
Do wish her a very happy birthday from a fellow Sussex septuagenarian.
DeleteHappy Birthday, Cro! That is a beautiful salad.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Amy. Lunches at this time of year need to be visual rather than substantial.
DeleteHave a great birthday with the family. I'm sure this will be a memorable time for all. And that salad looks SO good!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Colette. It was excellent.
DeleteNo olive oil to make it a perfect med meal? Looks delicious. Perfect for this summer weather.. Love your writings.
ReplyDeletePlenty of good Olive oil, Alien. A salad wouldn't be the same without it.
DeleteThat is a beautiful looking and healthy birthday lunch. There is no better way to celebrate a birthday than to be surrounded by your loved ones. Are you celebrating one of those that is divisible by 5 or 10?
ReplyDeleteBy 10 I'm afraid. Lovely having the whole family here.
DeleteLooks about perfect to me.
ReplyDeleteIt was; and is!
DeleteI wish you a gloriously Happy Birthday! It certainly seems as if lots of celebrating in underway.
ReplyDeleteI crossed that b-day marker last September and assure you I'm now looking forward to adding to my personal clock! xo
We've just finished my birthday Tea. Loads of wonderful presents, including one special one that I will talk about later. Thank you for your kind wishes.
Deletemix in great weather and happy birthdays and it sounds like heaven on a stick to me...enjoy your special day x.
ReplyDeleteThank you Libby.... some distant thunder at the moment, and we're supposed to eating outdoors tonight.
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