Today is my birthday; I am 80.
I don't like being 80. I was perfectly happy being 79.
I'm trying to be positive, and to think of the benefits of being so ancient; but frankly it's all a bit gloomy.
So, Happy Birthday to me. I hope that people will NOT try to 'wind me up', let me enjoy my day without incident, and allow me to commiserate with my inner self, in peace.
p.s. I have woken this morning with a very sore throat, a bunged-up nose, a burning sensation in my chest, a headache, and a general feeling of being unwell. Poor old soul !!! Still; I shan't let it spoil my day.
Happy birthday. I am glad you won't let your ailments spoil your day. Kick your heals up and have a blast.
ReplyDeleteYes, I'm trying to ignore it.
DeleteHappy birthday Cro
ReplyDeleteThank you H.
DeleteCongratulations on another trip around the sun. One of your guests probably brought some bugs with them! A terrible gift.😁
ReplyDeleteChildren and planes are the greatest carriers of bugs. I quite expect it came from one or the other.
DeleteHappy Birthday Cro. Hope the bugs don't spoil your day.
ReplyDeleteI won't allow them to.
DeleteHappy Birthday! Hope it's full of love and laughter.
ReplyDeleteThank you Andi; I'm sure it will be.
DeleteAs the Russians say, the alternative is worse! Very few ailments can stand up to a bottle of champagne and a decent meal. Happy Birthday!
ReplyDeleteTwo of my grandsons have given me a bottle of Dom Perignon. I hardly dare open it.
DeleteHappy 80th... enjoy the day and ignore your troubles!
ReplyDeleteGood advice; I shall try to follow it.
DeleteHappy birthday Cro, many of us are not that far behind you.
ReplyDeleteNot nice is it. We have to make the best of it.
DeleteHappy Birthday Cro! Hope you have a lovely day despite your ailments.
ReplyDeleteThe 'ailments' seem to be calming a bit. I took some pills!
DeleteVery Happy Birthday young man! Hope you feel better later and able to celebrate. .......(I had a hip replacement the day before my 80th last year so wasn't doing much celebrating on the day!! )
ReplyDeleteGoodness. That's really not the way to celebrate your 80th. I presume it was all worth it in the end.
DeleteHappy Birthday Cro. Hope you feel a bit better as the day goes on. At least you are celebrating in a beautiful place.
ReplyDeleteYes, it's a lovely spot, and I've been 'breakfasting' with some of my favourite people.
DeleteHave a very happy birthday. Hope you feel better soon x
ReplyDeleteI'm not too bad. I thought it would be worse.
DeleteHappy birthday Cro - a good vintage!
ReplyDeleteI like to think so. I'm quite surprised I made it to 80.
DeleteHappy Birthday Cro. At least you are able to celebrate it in the glorious bolt hole you have created. Have a splash in the pool, and a glass of whatever you fancy.
ReplyDeleteYes, it's a lovely spot to celebrate; which I quite intend to do.
DeleteHappy birthday hope your lurgy doesn't develop. 🎂
ReplyDeleteIt seems to be behaving itself so far; the pills help.
DeleteMany happy returns Cro. I hope you have a wonderful day.
ReplyDeleteThank you T. It's another 'stinker' here again. So in and out of the pool all day.
DeleteHappy birthday Cro .
ReplyDeleteThanks Yael.
Deletebirthday commiserations then...
ReplyDeleteThat's more like it !!! Some honesty.
DeleteThinking of you!
ReplyDeleteThanks Mary.
DeleteHappy Birthday youngster. Enjoy your self..Live is still good at 86.
ReplyDeleteKathy
It must be; you have the most beautifully named blog in all of the cyber-world.
DeleteWishing you a very happy birthday Cro and good health. I hope you feel better fast. May you enjoy the company and comaradie of all your visitors.
ReplyDeleteI don't feel too bad, just a bit 'woozy'. It'll pass.
DeleteI believe sipping a glass of expensive bubbly and a soak in your lovely pool is an absolute must for you today. Hoping the cold symptoms can be chased away by both with the help of a little medication too. Wishing you a very Happy Birthday Cro.
ReplyDeleteI've heard about that cure as well. I'm doing my best to comply.
DeleteHappy birthday Cro!! 🎊 🎉🎂🍾🥂
ReplyDeleteThank you Jennifer.
DeleteHappy Birthday! Enjoy the day, your way.
ReplyDeleteIt's very hot here, so it's mostly an indoor day. I've already completed four crosswords.
DeleteHappy Birthday Cro, have a wonderful day
ReplyDeleteThank you Hazel.
DeleteGetting old is better than not getting old. And age is just a number.
ReplyDeleteHave a good day with the family.
Many happy returns of the day. It is good to see you back.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful birthday !
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Cro and it is wonderful to see you back. Enjoy your special day
ReplyDeletewith your family.
Well! No wonder you're such a Wise Guy! I celebrate my birthdays for a whole week. And everyday I go out and buy myself a birthday present. I'm going to milk that sucker for all it's worth! Happy Birthday, Fellow Traveler.
ReplyDeleteCro, you are right about children and planes. As for the 80's birthday, it's a milestone... that's all I will say. DH and I just had our 81st last week. Happy Birthday!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Cro. I am a 1946 baby as well and turned 80 in March. I am not happy at all about this number but also feel lucky to have reached it as many of my friends have passed. I have told my kids that I am now aiming for 90, You should have seen their faces, lol
ReplyDeleteMy body is trying to give up on me bout my brain is still sharp and my hands still work, so here's to another 10 years, xxx Briony
I keep looking out for you at The Dials, but no luck so far. Not really surprising as I pass through very briefly in the car on Tuesdays and Saturdays.
DeleteHappy Birthday hugsl Hope everyone is spoing you rotten.
ReplyDeleteoops....spoiling
DeleteThank you so much everyone for your kind words. All went well, and there were some real surprises.
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