Well, Here I am, forty-eight

[1monster]

I certainly thought I'd have a longer wait
I just stopped in for a couple of (root) beers
And by gosh! There went forty-seven years...

(With apologies to Ogden Nash)

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[madrchsod]

1. you`re not getting older...

ahhhhh,yes you are, LOL!!!!!

[latebloomer]

2. well-- consider the alternative

[1monster]

4. Grin! I had a middle school student ask me the other day

how I could admit to being SOOOO OLD! Didn't I mind getting older?

Well, no, I answered, not when you consider the alternative.

What's the alternative she asked.

Think about it honey. You'll understand. Eventually. :D

[proud patriot]

3. Happy birthday

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[1monster]

5. Thank you!

:*

[madmax]

6. Happy Birthday

Here's to another 47 :toast:

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[bubblesby2002]

7. Happy Birthday

Hope it was a good one

[Catshrink]

8. Happy Birthday, Monster!

Hope you have a great BD!

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[VOX]

9. Happy B-Day to you, 1monster!

Hope you did something nice on your special day.

Here's to you -- :toast: