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. 🎂
ReplyDeleteMany happy returns Cro. I hope you have a wonderful day.
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday Cro .
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