Thanks for the laughs. It's one of the best parts of Cattin'.

Speaking of birthdays, I wonder if any of you have traditions which are offbeat ? As I mentioned last night, I use to do the bash thing on the eve, rather than the on the day. I still celebrate the day in another fashion. I treat my mother as if it was HER day. Today, I intend to not only take her to the mall and drop her off for later pickup - in the winter, when the streets are messy, she doesn't feel safe driving, so I chauffer - but, actually ENTER THE MALL and spend some time SHOPPING with her...shudder with dread ... I can't stand the mall. Then it's out to supper at a restaurant...shudder again. Anyway, it's only twice a year, and it makes the old girl happy. After all, she's been looking after me for 44 and 3/4 years, so it's only right that I look after her in return.

Got any offbeat celebrations, traditions ?

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