If I'd Known I Was Going To Live This Long...

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I would have taken better care of myself!

So this is what 53 feels like, eh? Not as bad as I thought it would feel like several years ago, and not as good as I thought it would in other ways. At least I don't make quite as many noises as my coffee pot.

But I am pretty healthy and happy, and what more could a person ask for? I thought I would share my cards and gift with you all.

First up, my card from the two pooches:

Perfect, just perfect!

Next up from Skyler:

He picked this out because he likes coming outside and parking on the deck to "help" me mow.

Last but not least, because my wife knows me so well:

She knows my love of all things Onion! And that is why she also got me this ass-kicking shirt:



Thanks to all of you out there who have already sent your birthday wishes, you all rock!

Comments

  1. Dr. Monkey Von Monkerstein3:28 PM

    Happy birthday once again sir.

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  2. Kat4:49 PM

    Well Happy Birthday!

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  3. SkylersDad6:10 PM

    Thanks Doctor.

    Kat: Thanks so much, and thanks for staying in touch!

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  4. J.J. in L.A.9:40 PM

    I'm late to the party (as usual) but "Happy Birthday to you, sir!" : )

    My aunt is turning 96 on the 15th and we're giving her this card:

    "The practice of celebrating birthdays dates far back into Man's earliest days on earth..."

    "Remember?" ; )

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  5. Mnmom10:19 PM

    Happy Birthday! Forget your age and live your life!

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  6. Anonymous3:58 AM

    I hope you had a great day. Love, love, love the Onion. My favorite piece of "art" in my office (at home) is from them and it's a newspaper with the headline "Holy Shit...man walks on f*cking moon". Priceless!

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  7. Sans Pantaloons5:55 AM

    Happy belated Birthday Chris!

    You will always be younger than me.

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  8. gennifer66:04 AM

    I 150% dig the shirt, good job Kathy! Happy belated Birthday to you!

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  9. SkylersDad8:32 AM

    JJ: I love that card!

    Mnmom: I hear that.

    Suze: That is one of my favorite Onon pieces also.

    Sans: Thanks for that.

    Genn6: Thanks a lot.

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  10. Anonymous10:17 AM

    Happy Birthday!

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  11. Cora9:46 PM

    Gah! I'm SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO sorry I'm late wishing you a happy birthday! Blame Scope. It's all his fault. He was here and he distracted me.

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  12. Red10:58 AM

    I, roo, apologize for my tardiness. Happy, happy birthday! From both me and EG.

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  13. SkylersDad12:07 PM

    Thank you very much Kirby, Cora, Red and EG!

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  14. Churlita2:36 PM

    Happy Birthday! There are so many May babies.

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  15. SkylersDad2:44 PM

    Thanks a lot Churlita!

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  16. Anonymous5:02 PM

    I go away for ONE WEEKEND and people have birthdays without me? Pfft! I hope it was a happy fantastical one! :) Happy birthday!

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  17. Scope5:52 PM

    Sorry I'm late. Is there still punch & pie? I was told there would be punch & pie.

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  18. katrocket9:34 AM

    I'm sooo sorry I'm very late to wish you a happy birthday, so I hope the good times are still rolling. I'm also sorry this comment is so lame. Much love to you on this very special week after your birthday.

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  19. lynette3554:00 AM

    happy belated
    sorry was not here before
    send out the firing squad

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  20. Distributorcap7:54 AM

    happy birthday a week late. i will be joining you at that number in a few months - so how does it really feel

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