As famed photographer Ansel Adams once said, "If you're going to get old, get as old as you can get."
He was born on February 20 and I on the 23rd, albeit 49 years apart.
Indeed. For me, yet another birthday.
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Many happy returns. Pity I'm too far away to buy you a beer. It's the thought that counts.
Many thanks Adrian.
If I were there I'd certainly heft one with you.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, LYN!
Thanks Kathy. I survived it.
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