awwww.. shucks, folks! I thought I had sneaked by....and this wasn't even started by any of the "usual suspects", but by Michele of our local Open Sing....(didn't know you read Mudcat, Michele!)

I have already celebrated this sterling occasion in fine style...by going to the dentist for a reconstruction of one of my remaining teeth! (Too durned old to throw all the $$$$ he says I oughta at 'em.)

EJ...wore the shirt 3 days LAST week. It's 'resting'...(I can taste Connie's burritos every time I see it)

'Spaw... gee, you make a feller feel SO....ummmm... bemused. Cletus & the Reg boys don't do special stuff for just anyone - I think I am honored.


To everSong? "When the Parade Passes By"?...naawwww.. "Old & Gray & Only in the Way" or "Too Old to Cut the Mustard"

Amos... getting ahead of you? Just blazing a trail of prime examples for you 'young' whippersnappers to follow. Do note that several others have praised my logic & good sense. I'll remind you at odd times... ☺

WSI/Susan.. my basic wisdom is enhanced by age. A couple other things may suffer, but.....

Emma... I think I am close to photographing the bottles and getting rid of the bulk...*grin*... the contents are more important now..

Ranger1.... turn that picture to the wall..now!

Leadfingers/Terry... I DO hope you get back.

To all who say you can't believe my age.... wait till I see you and forget your name!

To everyone I have already forgotten and all those who share this strange journey thru the world in Virtual Mudcat Chaos.... thanks for being here and becoming part of it all.

"Remember...this is the last day of the first part of your life"