All day long I have had the nagging thought that there was something important I was overlooking. Finally, I remembered: Today is Alice's birthday!

I have a special place in my heart for Alice. She was the first respondent to my very first post here on the Mudcat and she has been a faithful friend ever since.

Alice, I hope this has been a grand day for you and that the coming year will be better than you could possibly imagine!

Allan