I was going to...

Since today is St. Patrick's Day (at least observed here in the USA.) I was going to post "The Scottsman" song (aka "The Drunk Scottsman". (by Dr. Demento, I think))... however, the site where I had my playlists has been taken over by MySpace.

I am not thrilled with this, to say the least! I wouldn't be so upset if ALL my songs had been imported... but I couldn't be so "lucky". (eh... bad pun, sorry.)

So, instead, let me just share an interesting fact I heard last night...

As everyone (I assume) knows, Saturday is the 1st official day of Spring & it officially "arrives" at 1:32p EDT (>5:32p UTC <-- Time zone converter, if you need it.) ... However... that is actually the time for when it will be spring AT THE EQUATOR...

Mark Johnson (Chief Meteorologist at WEWS / NewsNet5) stated last night, for Cleveland the equal amount of daylight is actually TODAY!!!

The sun rose at 7:38a & will set at 7:39p. (& tomorrow it will be the same... I find that even more interesting.)

Not only is Saturday the 1st day of Spring... but it's also my 41st birthday. Geesh... It still doesn't seem possible to be 40... let alone turning 41!!!

Also, it's the day I don't want to see anymore snow, until mid to late October!!! (Actually, I'm ready NOW not to see anymore snow... I'm ready NOW for the temps to stay in the 50's & 60's!!!)

Unfortunately, though, it looks like we'll be getting a little snow, possibly, Sunday night & Monday. However, it shouldn't be too much and probably won't be around much. (At least we hope so!!)

That's all for this time... Have a GREAT day (or night!)

20 years ago... a fighter was born

It's amazing how fast time goes by after you have a child. It seems just like yesterday that my boss at McD's was sending me home, around 11:00 am, so that I would not go into labor there in the restaurant.

After I went home I decided to take a nap... which didn't last too long, because I woke up with some back pain around 2p. So, I decided to take a shower, keeping a watch near by to time, to make sure it was truly labor pains.

I ended up going to the hospital & at 10:57p my one & only child was born, a son.

When he was born, they said he was definitely fed well. *giggles* I said it was all them Big Mac's! (Actually I ate good while pregnant.)

One thing I do remember during the labor was that a few minutes before he was born they jokingly asked if I wanted to way until after midnight. I'm like, NOOOOOO!

When I received the picture above I said he would be a fighter. I wasn't expecting it to be he & I would fight all the time. Though I do have to say he is getting better with his older age.

Still... he has a long way to go. And that another story for another time.

Time to wrap this up because 1/2 time of the USC vs Ohio State game is almost over & time to get it going again.

Hope you enjoyed this trip down memory lane.

For my son, if he ever sees this....

UFC - #166 - Gina Bean's 1st day of school

Before I begin with today's challenge... I have to take care of a little business....
Today is my sister, Gina's birthday... so...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, GINA!!!
LOVE YA, SIS!!!

(You'll see why, in a moment, I did that with my story blog. *winks*)
Now... onto the United Friends Challenge... And yep... I'm the one that set it today! :)

Ladyharley's Challenge

In your favorite type of format (story, poetry, haiku, etc), please compose a piece (of any length) using the character name: Gina Bean. (She would be the main character... doesn't have to be the only one... but can be if you'd like.)

 

Note:

Today is my sister's birthday. When I requested this challenge, I was going to ask her what she would want me to write about. (Since she's been my biggest supporter, so far, of my work.) Anyway, I changed my mind & came up with a different plan... As a "surprise" for her... My challenge is going to be in dedication to her... in a way. It's simple this time.

(In case you're wondering, Gina Bean was her nickname growing up.)

(Except for the nickname, all other names were changed for... you know!)

So, here's my story... Keep in mind this is fictional!
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED... COPYRIGHT 2009 ~ LADY HARLEY

Gina Bean's 1st day of school

"Long long time ago, in a land far far..."

"No, Mommy, I don't want a story, I'm not tired!"

The mom gently places the fairy tale book on her lap & leans over to her sweet child & softly speaks, "Now Gina Bean, you need to go to bed, tomorrow is a big day for you."

"But I don't want to go to school Mommy!" cried the little girl. "I want to stay home with you like we always does."

"That's like we always do, & see, you need to go to school so you can learn how to speak properly. Besides, you'll get to make new friends."

"But I don't want to make new friends. I want to stay here wiff you!"

The mother sits straight up in her chair and speaks firmly now. "I will continue your story, as long as you stop this whining. Otherwise you can just go to sleep. Either way, you will be going to school tomorrow, so there is not point in trying to argue with me about it."

"Mommy?"

"Yes dear?"

"Why?"

"Why, what, dear?"

"Why do I needs to go to school?"

"School is a place where you learn new and exciting things about life, and the world we live in."

"Can't you learn me all that I need to know?"

"The word would be teach, and no, darling, I cannot. See, tomorrow is a big day for me as well. I'll be learning something new too."

"Can I go wiff you?"

"No honey," she says trying to hide her giggle.
"Sweetie, it's a job, for big people. Your job is to learn, and that is why you are going to school tomorrow."

She looks at her daughter's confused and frightened face, then leans into her again & whispers; "Tell you what sweetie, give it one week and if you absolutely hate it, I will find a way for me to be your teacher."

A big smile comes across the little one's face. She thinks by the end of the week she will be with her mom forever!

"It's time for you to go to sleep now, Gina Bean."

"Will you read me the story, Mommy?"

"Only if you promise to close your eyes as I read it."

She nods her head & closes her eyes as her mom opens the book and starts again. "Long long time ago, in a land far far away......"

A few minutes later Gina was fast asleep, and the exasperated mother quietly walks out of the room.

"You know, dear, you have to stop calling her Gina Bean," says her husband as she crawls into her own bed. "Did you know, she thinks that's her real name?"

"No, I didn't. I will have a talk with her tomorrow over breakfast," she replies as she yawns. "She sure wears me out. Please pray, dear, that she has a good day. I made a deal with her that if her week is awful I would find a way to be her teacher."

Shaking his head, "Oh you didn't?"

"I know, I almost gave the surprise away. I don't think she caught on though."

The next morning Gina wakes up to the smell of her favorite breakfast. She runs into the kitchen & gives her mom a big hug.

"What's that for sweetie?"

"I love you! Thank you for making Cocoa Wheat's."

"You're welcome. Now sit down and eat, I need to talk with you."

As Gina gobbles up her nice hot bowl of cereal, she looks at her mom with question.

"Honey, you do know that Gina Bean is just my nick name for you, right?"

"Yeah, I know. My name is Gina Bean."

"No, Sweetie, it's Regina Riley. Gina Bean is just what I call you."

"Oh, just like Daddy's name is Carl Riley and you are Mommy Riley?"

Her mom laughs, "Yes, your dad's name is Carl Riley, but my name is Crystal Riley."

She looks at her mom for a moment and then asks, "Then, Mommy, why do you call me Gina Bean?"

"Well, because before you were born your Daddy saw a picture of you when you were in my tummy and you were so tiny that Daddy said, "Look we're having a bean, instead of a little girl."

The both giggled. Crystal stood up to finish her duties in the kitchen. Then as Gina brings her emptied bowl to her and asks, "Mommy, do I have to go today?"

The mom bends down to her daughter & puts her hand under her chin, "Now, we went though this last night, remember?"

"I know, I was hoping I could talk you out of making me go."

Crystal laughs, ruffles her daughter's hair & points to Gina's room, "Go get your clothes on. Your outfit is laying on your bed."

As she is walking out of the room her dad passes her in the hall way and she looks up at him and says, "I think Mommy better tell her new boss she won't be there after this week." Before he could reply she dashed off to her room to change.

"Crystal," he says as he enters the kitchen. "Gina just said you have to tell your boss you won't be there after this week. You know she's up to something, don't you?"

"I know. I am going to make sure she knows that this deal is only valid if she gives it an honest try."

"Ok, I hope you know what you're doing!"

"I do." She grins at her husband. "You think she will be surprised?"

"I still think you should have told her that you were going to be her teacher."

Later on that morning, just before Crystal & Gina enter the classroom, she bends down & kisses her little girl and whispers, "Have a great day Gina Bean!"

"Will you go in with me, please, Mommy, please?"

"Ok." She grins, knowing that her daughter is about to get the best surprise.

As they walked in the 12 other children looked at the two of them. Gina had a big grip on her mom's hand and didn't want to let go until, one of the girls rushes up to her and give Crystal a big hug and says, "Hi Mrs. Riley, are you our teacher? Is she your daughter? Can she sit by me? Can I help you with your..."

Crystal puts her hand on the little girl's shoulder and says, "Slow down, Missy. One question at a time." She turns to Gina to see her eyes big as saucers & nods and turns back to Missy. "Yes I am your teacher. Yes, she is my daughter. Yes, she can sit by you. Will you show her to her seat, please?"

Little Missy takes Gina by the hand and walks her to the desk next to her own. As Gina sits in her seat, she watches her mom write the words: Mrs. Riley on the blackboard.

Crystal turns to the class and says, "Good Morning, Class. Welcome to your first day of school. My name is Mrs. Riley. Now you know who I am, who are you? One by one, stand up, please, tell me your name and what is your favorite food."

All the kids give their names one by one and then it's Gina's turn. Her mom watches intently and holds her breath as her little girl begins to tell her name.

"My name is Gina Bean." As some kids giggle, she corrects herself. "I mean my name is Regina Riley, you can call me Gina. Only my mommy and daddy can call me Gina Bean." She smiles and quickly takes her seat.

Letting her breath out slowly the teacher says, "Thank you Gina, but you forgot to tell us what you favorite food is."

"Oh, right! It's chocolate!" She proudly announces.

One of the boys next to her pipes up "that's not a food, that's candy."

"It is so! It's made from beans. Beans are food, so chocolate is food!"

"That's the stupidest thing I ever heard. Chocolate is not a bean. Just because your name is Gina Bean, doesn't mean everything comes from a bean!"

"Now kids. Don't argue!" Crystal raises her voice a little bit. "Tommy, chocolate is a food in it's own right. Yes, it starts off as a bean. When it's completely harvested, it becomes the delicious sweet we know as chocolate. It comes in many forms too: liquid, powder, and even a solid candy bar. Would you all like me to bring in some different types later?"

All thirteen children exclaimed "YEAH!!!"

After the day was over Gina waited for all the kids to leave before she went up to her mom. "This was the best day ever! Why did you not tell me you were going to be my teacher?"

"I wanted it to be a surprise dear."

She gives her mom a big hug and says, "Thanks, Mommy. "

They both giggle as Crystal returns the hug and says, "You're welcome, Gina Riley!"

Gina flashes her mom a big smile, "That's Gina Bean to you Mommy!"

"Only when we're not in class, ok?"

"Ok, can I call you Mommy in class?"

"Actually, you should call, Mrs. Riley in school."

Gina nods. Soon as they are out of the building, she looks up at her mom and loudly proclaims, "I love you Mommy!" Then in a softer voice she says, "See, we're out of school now!"

"That we are dear. I love you too Gina Bean!"

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Here Kitty Kitty Kitty... (Yeah, that be you KittyChile!!)

It's that time of year again to celebrate the arrival into the world of one of our favorite people here on Multiply (at least one of my favorite! *winks*) .... KITTYCHILE!!!
You are such a cute baby!! Yep, your Mum gave me this pic!! ~~>

SURRRPRISE!!!

By the way, before I go any farther... Kitty, this was YOUR Mum's idea & is a gift to you from her!!! She "hired" me to plan & host this party for you! Just thought you'd like to know!!

It is my understanding that you never really had any surprise birthday parties growing up, so she wanted to do it for you this year!

Now let's get on with it... *goes to the shed & drags in a...*
(Just be sure to wipe your feet / paws on the rug after your "dip"!)



Time to set up the food tables...

And can't forget the drinks





Oh, will someone go turn the jukebox on please... (that link will open up in a new window / tab so that you can enjoy the party without the music slowing it down!)

Now, where did I put that cake??


We need ice cream too...

Time now for your presents, Kitty! This one is from Dory.

Even our caffeinated friend, Jo, has left you some catnip & cream!!

*drags in her gift to the birthday girl* Now, you have NO more excuses to come visit your American friends! *winks* HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you Sis!

Our friend HeartsofParis has send you some toys & a new cat house! ;o)

You'll find more presents down below, I'm sure! ;)

Another birthday request....

Today is my mom's birthday!!!
You know the drill... So, please leave your comments below!

Thank you much!

NOT A CLUE

It's MY BIRTHDAY & I'll do a poll if I want to!! =:o}
So, how old are you?

Same age as you... 40.

 

 1

Too old to worry about anything anymore.

 

 2

Not old enough to care about anything yet.

 

 0

Why do you care to know?

 

 0

Huh, it's your birthday... here, have a piece of cake...

 

 4

Cake? Did I hear someone mention cake? I'm there!

 

 3

Wait, what was the question?

 

 3

I had NOT A CLUE what was in store for me when arrived home a little bit ago.

Not a clue that my mom, sisters, son, & hubby were up to something! Not a clue that I would have a BIG surprise waiting for me!!

NOT A CLUE that Mom wanted me early to the funeral home because something needed to be delivered!

NOT A CLUE AT ALL!! Either I've gotten so used to my family's plans changing at the last minute all the time... or I am really slipping... but I had NOT A CLUE that something was in the works for my 40th birthday today.

Ok, ok... Had enough suspense yet? Well, let me set you up a little more...

As mentioned in prior blogs, yesterday I had calling hours (a wake) to go to in the evening... 1st of 2 this weekend. Then the funeral was today. (Tomorrow is the 2nd funeral.)

I was able to get my hubby to go with me, but found out the night before he couldn't make it to the funeral because he had a job fair to go to in the morning. I'm like, no big deal... I am not going to stand in his way for that.

Before we left last night my mom was all instant that I be back at the funeral home 1/2 an hour early. I was going to scoot in about 10 minutes before.

Then this morning I get a call and she tells me she's going to pick me up. I said I'd drive so that I wouldn't have to go to the dinner afterward. (I just wasn't sure if after being up until 5 a.m. I would make it through it.) She insisted.

After the funeral I tried to get her to take me home so, I could pick up my truck. Again, she insisted no, she had to get to the restaurant before anyone else. But she promised if I was in too much pain or too tired she would bring me home. (Oh, yeah, I woke up yesterday with a stiff back again. I know now I can't sleep on my left side much anymore. It's ok today, still tender, but I have to take it easy.)

So, anyway, we're all done with the funeral and the dinner afterward. We're heading home and still, I had NOT A CLUE that something was up.

I didn't even get it when I walked in and saw our VCR tape cabinet sitting in the kitchen (and I almost ran into).

I walked around the corner into the living room to see why my hubby had to move the cabinet, still not got a clue a surprise was waiting... thinking he was up to something with the stereo... But soon as I cleared the corner everything just became quite clear...

In my living room sits this GORGEOUS... & I DO MEAN A GORGEOUS Grandfather Clock! (The link is from the factory she got it from. I'll try to post a picture later of it.)

My mom had been working with my hubby "FOOOORREVER" she said to work it out so that I wouldn't be in the house when they went to deliver it and he needed to set it up.

When my sister's mother-in-law passed away & stuff worked out for the funeral to be today as well... everything just worked out for them to pull of one of THEE biggest surprise to date.

Mom was even telling me as we're walking in the house that she would give me my gift tomorrow when we have the party... Still, it never registered to me that they would pull off a huge surprise like this!

If my mom had talked to me about it before hand, I would have said, no, don't worry about it now... we don't have room. (Which really, we didn't... but her & Hubby found a perfect spot for it.) I honestly had forgotten about getting one for us because I've balked about not having the room.

You see, each of us 3 girls now have a Grandfather clock in our homes. It was something that my mom had always told us, that when we'd have our 1st house she would get us a grandfather clock.

Well, after how many ever years later after we moved here, I now have a Grandfather clock. And I do have to say the timing couldn't have been more perfect!!

(Oh, yeah... Hubby did still have that job fair to go to, but it didn't pan out... Except it was perfect timing to give him an excuse as to why he wasn't going to be at the funeral today.)

I feel awful for my brother-in-law & his family that they had to deal with the loss of their mom... however, I think knowing that I had this surprise waiting, I think cheered up my sister a little. So, yep, perfect timing!! & Yep... they all pulled it off. (Including my son... I guess he almost spilled the beans several times.)

Now, I just wonder, if it hadn't been for the funeral, how was my mom & Hubby going to get me up and out of the house in time. Had this been a normal day... I would probably have still been sleeping. Well, I'll find all that out later when Hubby gets home, or I meet up with Mom & my sisters for a birthday dinner at Applebee's! :o)

*Leaves the room still shaking her head.* "Nope, NOT A CLUE AT ALL!!"

Let's get this PARRRTY started...

It's a week, no a MONTH of Birthdays!!

March is a BIRTHDAY BONANZA!! Well, it seems like it to me... A lot of my friends are having birthdays this month!! (Alright, yeah, I'm a little partial since this is my birthday month too!!)

Let's start with little miss Amy!! TOMORROW is her birthday! She does not have a public blog anymore... so, I won't link her, but you can find her in my contacts. If you're a mutual friend... please go leave her a message or 2 to brighten her day. (I may have a birthday party blog up later tomorrow for her & my other friend.)

Passion Wolf is the other friend... her birthday is Saturday!! Her & I are both celebrating a big milestone this year.

Oh, I see that the Dancer (Linda) has her b-day on Friday!! With 3 friends celebrating this week... sounds like a good reason for a PARRRRTTTY!!

Sunday is Kitty Biscuits (not to be confused with KittyChile!!) day... & Denise is next Tuesday & next Thursday is Katha's!!

WOWWEE!! Lots o' BIRTHDAYS!!

Sounds like this is going to be a month long party!!

Let me see... let me go find a few things for this party...

(Feel free to post SMALL birthday graphics here. However, it will be more advantageous to go post them on the ladies guestbook's than here!)

We need a little music...

& a little bit of food.

Instead of a chocolate fountain this time... I'm bringing in a CHOCOLATE POOL!!!

ENJOY!!

That's all I'm putting out for now... Only because I know many of you will bring along your own goodies. (If you post a picture... please remember to keep it small... so as not to slow down the loading of this page.)

Rules of the party... Have fun, keep comments decent (obscene & profanity free)... & HAVE FUN!!!
(Disclaimer: Photos found in Google Images... Except the 1st one, it's from Glitter-Graphics.com)

BT's (step-daughter) birthday

Start:

Jan 28, '09

She will be 17 this year! YIKES!!!

Hubby's Birthday

Start:

Jan 27, '09

What am I to get him???

I did it again!

I swear, stairs and me just don't get along anymore.

Earlier today I was going UP the steps to get ready for Grammy's party when I slipped... Twisted my back. Oh no... OH YES!!! At least I didn't LAND on it! So, I called Mike & my sister... & made arrangements for her to get him. I didn't think I was going to make it.

Well, after talking to my mom, who basically said I needed to at least make an appearance. Even if I didn't stay long. Well, that was about 1:00p.m. ... & the party was over at 3... well... I made it by 2:50p!! (People were still there... & Grammy was too.)

I gave her, her gift from Dave & I... a pair of Christmas slippers. (they're cute!)

There were a TON of Red Roses in vases & they were giving them away. My mom made sure I took a few... I was only going to take one, but she hands me 4!

Oh... & sorry, no pictures... My battery died on my phone. I forgot all about it 'til I went to leave & then I saw it had died. Don't worry though... I'll try to get some outdoor shots of the place later... seeing how it's down the road from the farm & all.

Anyway, I just wanted you all to know that, if you don't see me around tomorrow... I may just be sleeping & trying to ward off the back pain. (At least I'm sitting up right now! But not to last much longer.) Going to check my messages & I'm going back to a fetal position... well, ok, just laying down! LOL! :)

Toodles all!

90 years young... NEED EVERYONE'S HELP, please...

Well, tomorrow (Sunday) we will be celebrating Grammy (as I will now refer to her from now on... My sister Gina has started that... & I rather like it!) 90th birthday. (Her official one is a few days away.)

I wasn't looking forward to going... with all the people & all... but now that it's snowed quite a bit today (couple inches) it's looking very Christmasy out there... & the place the party is going to be at is up in the "woods" sort of.

All I know is that it's going to be a beautiful site.

One draw back. Got to pick up Mike on my way. UGH! He's been a bit of a pistol lately. I mean non stop... & I don't mean interesting chatter either. (GEESH Dad... I was NOT that bad when I was growing up... & I know I was NOT that bad when I was 19!!!!)

So, anyway... this is my official request for birthday greetings for my Grammy (on the far left in above photo, btw)... HOWEVER... please... no graphics, for I am going to have to read them to her. She will not be able to see the screen that well.

Also, would you please put what state (or country) you're from. She will get a kick out of it all... that she's getting greetings from all around the world.

You do NOT have to give an exact location. Just an approximate area. :o)

Thanks a bunch... & I hope you all are able to see this & comment without any problems. I know Multiply has been having a little problem the past 24 hours... I hope that someone has finally kicked that server.

Toodles & HUGS!!

Help NEEDED -- Birthday Card Shower

UPDATES, 1st....
My novel writing took a back seat to.... sleep and just relaxation... I was burned out...

As you'll be able to tell by my front page... I am back to writing again... I'm at almost 17,000 words... which means I'm a little over 33% of the way done. However, since I started late and missed a few days, I'm not up to having to write almost 4800 words a day to make the deadline.

I'm not so worried about that as I am in my story is going to be finished before the goal of 50k is reached. I just thought it would be so cool to have that winning certificate that comes to those who reach that goal!

Had I started on the 1st like everyone else... I would not have had a problem making the goal. It may sound like I'm giving up... but I'm not!!! I'm still going to be plugging away.

Oh, why am I up so early? Well, I haven't been to sleep! For some reason I could not fall asleep this past night! GEEESH!!! I wish my body would make up it's mind... either let me sleep or not at all... that's nerve racking!

Well, I am going to try to catch a few ZZZ's before I have to do my other things today.

OH THAT REMINDS ME... We're going to be celebrating my Grandma's 90th birthday in just a couple weeks... We'd like to SHOWER HER WITH BIRTHDAY CARDS...

I think it would be really neat if she received some from all over the world.

SO, tell you what... send me a PM to let me know you want to send a card and I'll get you a US POSTAL Mail address!!!

If you're NOT on my contact list and wish to do this... that is fine... just know I'll be a little weary at first before I give any info.

Grandma's birthday is Dec 12th... HOWEVER we're going to be having an open house for her on the 7th...

Now, please... do NOT leave any birthday greetings here... for she will not be able to see them. Besides, I may do something else instead, we'll see.

Anyway... Would you like to help in the Birthday Card Shower?? Then send me a PM.... ASAP!!!! Thanks a bunch!!! :)

(Most cards should arrive on time if sent out by Tuesday... Not sure about the ones out of the US... but that's ok, if you still wish to do it, if you're from out of the US... that will just make it even extra special!!!)

Thanks for listening all! :) Night! :)

I am 1,248,376,451 seconds old.... AND COUNTING

This is a portion of the results of a "Birthday Calculator". I decided not to post all of the results, because a lot of it is mundane... & just that... there is a LOT!!!!

To see how just how old you are, click on the above link!! :)

How old am I??? ....

As of 10/9/2008 7:14:11 PM EDT
You are 39 years old.
You are 475 months old.
You are 2,064 weeks old.
You are 14,448 days old.
You are 346,771 hours old.
You are 20,806,274 minutes old.
You are 1,248,376,451 seconds old.


MySpace Countdown Clocks

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MAMA DI!!!!! (SURPRISE!!!)

Well Mama, did we surprise you?? Did you think we forgot or didn't know it was YOUR DAY??? NOT HARDLY!!!

I don't want to waist anytime with "rules"... I think you all know how this works!! (If not, just ask!)... Let's get this party started...

1st we need to set out the grub... & first & foremost we need them Purple Angel Smoothies for our honored guest...

& then let's get some food...

We can't forget the cake!!


Then we have a special treat flown in from Australia... (better hurry Mama... I may just snag them all for myself!!)



Ok... I think that will do it... oh...wait... we need music...


Now... let's get started... On the count of three... Everyone get ready... she's on her way here!!!

1... 2... 3....

SURPRISE!!!

Milestone Birthday today

Rating:	★★★★★
Category:	Other

Our favorite KangaMomma is having a birthday today!! She is 40 & Fabulous!! She's thinking of having a party blog on Friday... so while you're leaving her birthday wishes... let her know if you can attend her blog party! (Just click the link above.)

Can we do the same thing as last year? It's my sister's birthday!

Last year on 360 I posted a blog for my sister's birthday & invited anyone & everyone to leave a birthday wish for her. Unknown to me, she was having a bad day & it really had made her day. So, I am asking the same thing again... (haven't talked to her yet, so, I don't know how her day is going. I hope it's going a lot better than last night had been. Just issues with Grandma being confused & etc. I'll explain that later.)

So, will you all join me now, please & sing...
*clears throat*

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU...
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU...
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR GINA...
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!

(LOVE YA SIS!!!)

Will you please leave a comment below with birthday wishes for my sister Gina... And if you speak more than one language... could you leave your wish in your native language (ie: Zafreud would post a Greek message.) ... and also please translate so we / she know what it says.

Last year, she enjoyed seeing all the different messages around the world & in the different languages. (She speaks multiple ones... can't think of how many or which ones at the moment.)... So, I hope we can have just as many this year.

Last year I posted a question in Yahoo Answers... but I don't want to do that this year, because I don't want it "reported" as not a real question. (When actually it was.) So, if you were among my friends last year at this time... I won't be doing that this time.

1 thing I'm not looking for is this to be a "party blog"... Because Gina will be reading the messages... & a party blog would not make sense to her.

So, please, dazzle her with your favorite birthday graphics (she's married & a Christian, so nothing obscene or anything close to it, please & thank you!) & any other message you'd like her to see. If possible, not too big of graphics, ok? Don't want to slow the blog way down. :)

(Side note: Gina & her hubby Aloys are the ones that's been taking care of Grandma... Just thought I'd mention it.)

With out further adieu... Let's get on with the Celebration of Gina's Birthday!!

If you could... please post a note in your own blog / review asking your friends to stop over here to leave a message for her. I'd be eternally grateful!! Be sure to add a link to this blog, for them to have easier access.
Here's the link for you to copy & paste....
http://ladyharley.multiply.com/journal/item/491

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