Well, I guess bbc didn't want another disaster with someone starting their own birthday thread, so she started yours a day early. And Barbara, don't you have school tomorrow? Go to bed and get some rest!

Alice, let me be one of the early well-wishers. Since I've been notified in advance, I have taped the words to Happy Birthday in my shower and I will sing for you tomorrow morning (though I expect you won't really hear it). Ah, 'tis the thought that counts, so they say.

Many happy returns of the day.

Roger in Baltimore