HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Thank you all! This is a day filled with so much love. I even received a pair of cuff links from Ian's GF Anna. A virtual call from Debbie in Columbus. And a surprise ! Kate has been dating a goth gal named Megan. I was floored they told me they were engaged to be married. The first of my kids to become engaged...
 
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Jimmy Carter celebrates 99th birthday by attending Peanut Festival in Georgia hometown with wife Rosalynn - SEVEN MONTHS after former president entered hospice care​

Former President Jimmy Carter celebrated his 99th birthday by making his first public appearance since he went into hospice care seven months ago. Carter, 98, was met with raucous applause as he made his way to the Plains Peanut Festival in Georgia on Saturday, and was seen being driven down the flag-lined street in a black SUV alongside former First Lady Rosalynn Carter. The longest living president in US history entered hospice care in February, announcing that he ''decided to spend his remaining time at home with his family and receive hospice care' instead of being hospitalized.

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My little button is not so little anymore. You sing and play the ocarina. Your love for chickens and horses. You can do math and know so much. My little one growing up to fast.
Happy birthday Samantha the day is yours.
 
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My son Chris your 13 today you enter a confusing time. Unlike Ian you have an older brother to help Shepard you he is there to say don't do what I did. With his guidance and Rikki and I to help you along the way your path is a little smoother. Happy birthday my son the day is yours.
 
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Ah Ian my son. Your driving now. Your responsible behavior is amazing. In 3 short years you went from being a bully and a rebel to being the man you are swiftly becoming. I removed the parent controls on your phone and socal media I catch glimpses of the husband and father you one day will become. Your love and support to Anna is amazing. Today our task is done. We now shift to guiding you the last few steps. Today in our eyes you become the man you were meant to be. The day is yours my boy.. you make me proud
 
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Ah Ian my son. Your driving now. Your responsible behavior is amazing. In 3 short years you went from being a bully and a rebel to being the man you are swiftly becoming. I removed the parent controls on your phone and socal media I catch glimpses of the husband and father you one day will become. Your love and support to Anna is amazing. Today our task is done. We now shift to guiding you the last few steps. Today in our eyes you become the man you were meant to be. The day is yours my boy.. you make me proud
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Happy Birthday Ian. Driving is a lifelong and important step.. Best driving advice I've found to pass along. In conditions where visibility is low at night and, sometimes oncoming traffic can blind you with their lights as many modern drivers don't possess the compassion to dim their lights, possibly because they weren't even taught this.. At night when approached by oncoming traffic, never look directly into the lights they can blind you, a split second it all it takes , use the lines of the road to keep your bearings even use the edge of the lane you are in as a temporary guide line.. always remember this. You are young and in a hurry, you have all the time in the world. So there is never ever a need to rush anywhere , when you are behind the wheel..
 
Two tips a highly experienced driver can pass along are:

a) always clear intersections, don't assume people will obey traffic lights or signs

b) never tailgate or even pull up too close behind the car in front of you at a light. always leave yourself an out.

Those have saved my bacon countless times and I have driven a wide variety of vehicles of all sorts in every weather condition imaginable.
 
Happy birthday @pigfarmer (belate), you and I are about the same age, a couple weeks apart...How's it feel going across that 'threshold'?...Thinking about it has been weighing on me...

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Yup, today is Der Tag and 60 is the number. I realized with a start that me sitting in the dark petting the cat having that first cup of coffee is a page directly out of my grandfather's book, minus the smoldering Winston. My how time goes by.

Meh, I'm not too worried about it really but admit the mileage I've racked up means my suspension could use a rebuild. My ball joints feel a little worn :)

We're headed over here later so I can stuff my face with things I ought not to be eating :)

Joe's Dairy Bar And Grill – Ice Cream & Hamburgers
 
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I'm seriously thinking of digging a big hole and parking that Saab in it.
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Yup, today is Der Tag and 60 is the number. I realized with a start that me sitting in the dark petting the cat having that first cup of coffee is a page directly out of my grandfather's book, minus the smoldering Winston. My how time goes by.

Meh, I'm not too worried about it really but admit the mileage I've racked up means my suspension could use a rebuild. My ball joints feel a little worn :)

We're headed over here later so I can stuff my face with things I ought not to be eating :)

Joe's Dairy Bar And Grill – Ice Cream & Hamburgers
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Looks great! Have fun. Happy birthday! Time is a big mindhump.
 
OK, so the birthday boy wants to go to the burger and ice cream shack with the wifey to gorge ourselves on deliciousness.

It’s much too hot and humid and unpleasant to take an old car so we went over in my truck. I was just starving and, truth be told, could stand to gain a few pounds. So we went and ordered a feast.

The very young and sweet girl at the tiny window through which I couldn’t possibly hear or understand anything had apparently never before heard of an onion. Point is, Mrs. Pf wanted sautéed onions (on the menu) and didn’t get them. Somehow I supposed they were making a whole new burger for her and there was a slight delay.

So. I’m sitting at the picnic table mildly buzzed looking at my order plus that burger that isn’t right waiting on Mrs.Pf. After a minute or three I decided, what the hell it’s just an extra that’ll be wasted so why not? Munch, ruminate. Second munch munch. Hmm. Not bad.

Then my wife comes over carrying a basket of sautéed onions. Just the onions. I’m sort of burping wiping crumbs and ketchup off my face and she finds half her burger gone. And Was Not Amused and Did Not Want Another. Ohhhhhh shit.

For those married folks amongst us, this is one of those moments where you find yourself deep in the kimchee. Anybody remember old Stormin’ Norman’s classic ‘you ever been in a minefield ? press conference ? Yeah, it’s exactly like that.

However, we had a good laugh over it five minutes later. Rough five goddamned minute though ………. say nothing…. no quick movements……hands visible above the table …. cue the Sergio Leone soundtrack …….
 
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images (6).jpeghappy birthday Nivek man of the hour may your birthday be filled with love and joy
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