OK, guys, today is my birthday. I expect gourmet meals, delicious

[RushIsRot]

desserts and a boatload of gifts. Let the record show that I'd settle for far less, however.

As Dave Barry is so fond of saying, "There comes a time in a person's life when a birthday should be treated just like any other day in that life. And
that age arrives around 11."

DRAT!

[mcctatas]

1. Dave Barry is an asshat...

Happy birthday! :toast:

[RushIsRot]

3. The good news is that I woke up after sleeping all night. That's a

pretty positive sign that things could go well today.

Thanks for your kind wishes!

[elshiva]

2. Happy Birthday!

I love your screenname. :) :toast: :party: :applause: :kick: :donut: :beer: :toast: :yourock:

[RushIsRot]

5. I can't tell you how often I've agonized over that screen name.

Still, it is nice that you appreciate it, and thanks for the birthday wishes.

[dawgmom]

4. What, you think your birthday is SPECIAL or something?

My birthday is tomorrow, which is much more special, because it's the day after yours.

Or something.

[dawgmom]

9. OK, OK...that was harsh. Here's a song

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1TLygQpSiyU

[RushIsRot]

11. Well, of course, my birthday is nowhere near as special as the

birthday that's on tap for tomorrow. Enjoy!

[Inchworm]

6. Happy Happy!

:party::woohoo::party:

[RushIsRot]

12. Thank you. At this point, substantial quantities of alcohol may be

required.

[MissMillie]

7. I'd make you dinner

but I don't know how "gourmet" it would be

tonight I'm making homemade pizza

[RushIsRot]

13. That sounds delightful, MissMillie. As things worked out, I cooked

both breakfast and dinner for two. We had sauerkraut and brats along with German potato salad. Not quite as gourmet as I had imagined, but it was within my limited range of cooking skills.

[BarenakedLady]

8. Happy Birthday!

:bounce: :party:

[RushIsRot]

14. Thanks for your kind wishes. I may consider a rain check.

[lizziegrace]

10. Happy Birthday!!

:party:

We all deserve to be treated special, even if it's just one day a year.

[RushIsRot]

15. It has been a rather stressful day. I'll look forward to that special

feeling a little later in the week.

[Metta]

16. So, what'll it be, buddy? Catfish? Ribs? Greens? Cornbread?

Steak? You name it. Happy birthday and Happy New Year, as well. :toast:

[RushIsRot]

20. Would you believe sauerkraut, bratwurst and hot potato salad?

I even opened the cans MYSELF!

[Metta]

26. I'm glad what you're doing feeds you.

:toast: :hi:

[mwooldri]

17. I can't deliver any of the above so you'll have to live with this:

[RushIsRot]

21. Gosh-a-rootie! Looks delicious. UPS can find me. Fed/Ex on

occasion, but I live deep in the woods, more than 4.4 miles from the nearest paved road.

The fruit cake I ordered by mail (Yes, I'm fond of good fruit cake)was left at the nearest convenience store (about 10 miles away) for me to pick up when I drove out of the sticks to civilization.

[WinkyDink]

18. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, RushIsRot! Carpe diem et vino!

[RushIsRot]

22. Thank you! May I assume the response includes a good bit of wine?

[WinkyDink]

25. In veritas!

[grannylib]

19. Happy Birthday! If you were in my neck of the woods, I'd invite you

over for debate party - popcorn, fruit, cheese, wine...my favorite teevee-watching fare.
And some good course-ground weenies for hubby *lol* I'm making him some coleslaw too.

:party: Have a great day!

[RushIsRot]

23. Thanks for your kind wishes. May you and hubby enjoy whatever

you choose to prepare. I suspect I would. As it worked out, I was the Chef of the day. DRAT!

[ThomCat]

24. Happy Birthday!

Even if you are over 11, I hope you had some fun today, got a few gifts, and spent some time with people who love you. :)

I hope you have a very good year, and help make it a good year for other people too.