Well, folks, this was my seventieth ---and it was just the best b-day I have ever had. My son, Chris, and our daughter in law, Kat, and the 4 grandchildren, Chloe, Siera, Byron and Eviey came here Friday night, the eighth, and took us out foe a fine Mexican meal --- and then followed that by making the best breakfast I've ever had today--my actual birthday. For various reasons, I was just about in tears more than a few times over the last 48 hours.

And thanks to Facebook friends and Mudcatters for all the grand complimentary things being said about me today. --- Spaw, Kendall, all, I'm astounded!! Thank you so very much!