Wednesday, 22 July 2026

Birthday Boy.

 

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.

49 comments:

Susan Heather said...

Happy birthday. I am glad you won't let your ailments spoil your day. Kick your heals up and have a blast.

Hard up Hester said...

Happy birthday Cro

Christina said...

Congratulations on another trip around the sun. One of your guests probably brought some bugs with them! A terrible gift.😁

Cro Magnon said...

Yes, I'm trying to ignore it.

Cro Magnon said...

Thank you H.

Cro Magnon said...

Children and planes are the greatest carriers of bugs. I quite expect it came from one or the other.

Carol Caldwell said...

Happy Birthday Cro. Hope the bugs don't spoil your day.

Cro Magnon said...

I won't allow them to.

Andi's English Attic said...

Happy Birthday! Hope it's full of love and laughter.

Charles said...

As the Russians say, the alternative is worse! Very few ailments can stand up to a bottle of champagne and a decent meal. Happy Birthday!

Cro Magnon said...

Thank you Andi; I'm sure it will be.

Le Pré de la Forge said...

Happy 80th... enjoy the day and ignore your troubles!

Cro Magnon said...

Two of my grandsons have given me a bottle of Dom Perignon. I hardly dare open it.

Poppypatchwork said...

Happy birthday Cro, many of us are not that far behind you.

Sue G said...

Happy Birthday Cro! Hope you have a lovely day despite your ailments.

Frances said...

Very 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!! )

Heather said...

Happy Birthday Cro. Hope you feel a bit better as the day goes on. At least you are celebrating in a beautiful place.

Lizzie said...

Have a very happy birthday. Hope you feel better soon x

Debbie Williams said...

Happy birthday Cro - a good vintage!

Cro Magnon said...

Good advice; I shall try to follow it.

Cro Magnon said...

Not nice is it. We have to make the best of it.

Cro Magnon said...

The 'ailments' seem to be calming a bit. I took some pills!

Cro Magnon said...

Goodness. That's really not the way to celebrate your 80th. I presume it was all worth it in the end.

Meanqueen said...

Happy 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.

Cro Magnon said...

Yes, it's a lovely spot, and I've been 'breakfasting' with some of my favourite people.

Cro Magnon said...

I'm not too bad. I thought it would be worse.

Cro Magnon said...

I like to think so. I'm quite surprised I made it to 80.

Cro Magnon said...

Yes, it's a lovely spot to celebrate; which I quite intend to do.

Sencosue said...

Happy birthday hope your lurgy doesn't develop. 🎂

Traveller said...

Many happy returns Cro. I hope you have a wonderful day.

Yael said...

Happy birthday Cro .

Tigger's Mum said...

birthday commiserations then...

Mary Bolton said...

Thinking of you!

walking in beauty carmarthenshire said...

Happy Birthday youngster. Enjoy your self..Live is still good at 86.
Kathy

local alien said...

Wishing 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.

Camille said...

I 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.

Jennifer said...

Happy birthday Cro!! 🎊 🎉🎂🍾🥂

Travel said...

Happy Birthday! Enjoy the day, your way.

Hazel said...

Happy Birthday Cro, have a wonderful day

Cro Magnon said...

It seems to be behaving itself so far; the pills help.

Cro Magnon said...

Thank you T. It's another 'stinker' here again. So in and out of the pool all day.

Cro Magnon said...

Thanks Yael.

Cro Magnon said...

That's more like it !!! Some honesty.

Cro Magnon said...

Thanks Mary.

Cro Magnon said...

It must be; you have the most beautifully named blog in all of the cyber-world.

Cro Magnon said...

I don't feel too bad, just a bit 'woozy'. It'll pass.

Cro Magnon said...

I've heard about that cure as well. I'm doing my best to comply.

Cro Magnon said...

Thank you Jennifer.

Cro Magnon said...

It's very hot here, so it's mostly an indoor day. I've already completed four crosswords.

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