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Title: It is my birthday
Post by: October on September 30, 2006, 07:03:03 PM: And you are all invited to the party, which is on a tropical island in the Pacific somewhere, with lots of sun and sand and everything anyone likes, and nothing anyone doesn't like.

So far I have jelly and ice cream, cucumber sandwiches with the crusts cut off, gin and tonic or lemonade to drink, and crisps and fairy cakes. So doooo help yourselves.

I am very ancient indeed, born when Macmillan was PM, if anyone remembers him. :lol:
Title: Re: It is my birthday
Post by: Stormchild on September 30, 2006, 07:18:43 PM: Happy Birthday October!

My gift to you: an entire cityfull of loving, nonabusive, healthy, decent people, working honestly in healthy, decent workplaces and striving to raise healthy, decent, honest kids. As soon as I figure out which parallel universe I found them in, I'm headed there myself!

;-)
Title: Re: It is my birthday
Post by: teartracks on September 30, 2006, 07:24:28 PM: Happy Birthday, October!

teartracks
Title: Re: It is my birthday
Post by: mudpuppy on September 30, 2006, 07:24:43 PM: Happy birthday October!

Got any pizza? Cuke sandwiches without the crust are a might dainty.

Say hi to Harold for me.

mud
Title: Re: It is my birthday
Post by: Gaining Strength on September 30, 2006, 07:38:56 PM: October

We've not been properly introduced. My name is Gaining Strength. I'm a little new here - a month or so. But I would like to wish you a Happy Birthday. I'll bake a cake - do you like carrot cake? Please place an order for your favorite.

a fellow voyager - GS
Title: Re: It is my birthday
Post by: moonlight52 on September 30, 2006, 07:48:41 PM: HAPPY BIRTHDAY ((((((((((((((((((((((((((((OCTOBER )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

I LOVE LOVE LOVE FAIRIE CAKE AS A CHILD I GREW UP ON IT AND IT'S DELIGHTFUL FLAVOR !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

MoonLight :D :D :D
Title: Re: It is my birthday
Post by: Gaining Strength on September 30, 2006, 07:55:34 PM: Oh fairie cake - how delightful - what is it? -GS
Title: Re: It is my birthday
Post by: moonlight52 on September 30, 2006, 09:03:12 PM: HI GS ,

I CAN SAY EVERY FAIRIE CAKE IS DIFFERENT JUST LIKE EVERY SNOWFLAKE.

I FIRST ATE FAERIE CAKE AS A CHILD BY A HONEYSUCKLE VINE.

I WAS ABOUT SIX AND SITTING AND TOOK NOTICE OF A FAERIE IN THE HONEYSUCKLE VINE.

(OF COURSE AS EVERYONE KNOWS FAIRIES LOVE TO DRINK THE NECTAR OF THE HONEY SUCKLE) .

SO THAT WAS WHEN I FIRST ATE FAERIE CAKE.SO MUCH IMAGINATION.

I SAW THAT OCTOBER WAS SERVING IT TODAY ON HER VERY VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY. :D :D :D

HUGS

MoonLight
Title: Re: It is my birthday
Post by: WRITE on September 30, 2006, 09:05:30 PM: Happy birthday!

May the road rise to meet you
May the wind be always at your back
May the warm rays of sunshine fall upon your home
And may the hand of a friend always be near.

( Irish blessing )
Title: Re: It is my birthday
Post by: Certain Hope on September 30, 2006, 09:24:23 PM: The bestest birthday blessings to you, October!! :)

Hope
Title: Re: It is my birthday
Post by: Hopalong on September 30, 2006, 10:29:06 PM: Happy Bday October!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hope you feel joy in the bornin'

Hops
Title: Re: It is my birthday
Post by: October on October 01, 2006, 03:51:28 PM: Quote from: Stormchild on September 30, 2006, 07:18:43 PM
Happy Birthday October!

My gift to you: an entire cityfull of loving, nonabusive, healthy, decent people, working honestly in healthy, decent workplaces and striving to raise healthy, decent, honest kids. As soon as I figure out which parallel universe I found them in, I'm headed there myself!

;-)

Grief! What a superb present. But you may have a problem with the wrapping ... :D
Title: Re: It is my birthday
Post by: October on October 01, 2006, 03:52:38 PM: Quote from: teartracks on September 30, 2006, 07:24:28 PM

Happy Birthday, October!

teartracks

Many thanks, TT. White wine or red, or do you prefer fruit juice? :D
Title: Re: It is my birthday
Post by: October on October 01, 2006, 03:54:09 PM: Quote from: mudpuppy on September 30, 2006, 07:24:43 PM
Happy birthday October!

Got any pizza? Cuke sandwiches without the crust are a might dainty.

Say hi to Harold for me.

mud

Compiling a menu at midnight was a bit beyond me, I must admit. But this morning I did make some home made pizza, strangely enough, so help yourself!!!

Tinned tomato, spring oniion and mature Cheddar. Bit boring, but all that I could find in the kitchen, and I didn't want to go out in a thunderstorm. :lol:
Title: Re: It is my birthday
Post by: October on October 01, 2006, 03:55:15 PM: Quote from: Gaining Strength on September 30, 2006, 07:38:56 PM
October

We've not been properly introduced. My name is Gaining Strength. I'm a little new here - a month or so. But I would like to wish you a Happy Birthday. I'll bake a cake - do you like carrot cake? Please place an order for your favorite.

a fellow voyager - GS

Carrot cake is my all time favourite. :D You may need some help with all those candles, though....

Nice to meet you, GS. :D
Title: Re: It is my birthday
Post by: October on October 01, 2006, 03:57:48 PM: Quote from: moonlight52 on September 30, 2006, 07:48:41 PM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ((((((((((((((((((((((((((((OCTOBER )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

I LOVE LOVE LOVE FAIRIE CAKE AS A CHILD I GREW UP ON IT AND IT'S DELIGHTFUL FLAVOR !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

MoonLight :D :D :D

Well, I made thirty or so this morning, and there are, I think, two left by now. Left over recipe, which means all the bits of left over ground almonds, golden syrup, brown sugar and rice flour left in the cupboard from previous forays into the world of not so haute cuisine. Never to be repeated, but can't have been too bad, if they all disappeared.

Had lots of visitors today, which was nice, but tiring, and that is why I didn't get back here sooner. Happy to escape now, though. :D
Title: Re: It is my birthday
Post by: October on October 01, 2006, 04:04:37 PM: Quote from: Gaining Strength on September 30, 2006, 07:55:34 PM
Oh fairie cake - how delightful - what is it? -GS

Fairy cakes are small sponge cakes, with either butter cream or icing on top, and with sprinkles of sugar strands or something similar. 'Borrowed' this from the Foody website.
http://thefoody.com/baking/fairycakes.html

Fairy Cakes
Makes 18

110g (4oz) Self Raising Flour
110g (4oz) Butter, softened
110g (4oz) Caster Sugar
50g (2oz) Currants or Sultanas
2 Eggs, lightly beaten

Pre-heat oven to 190°C; 375°F: Gas 5.
Cream the butter and sugar until soft and light.
Add eggs a little at a time.
Sift the flour and gently fold into the mixture.
Fold in the currants or sultanas.
Place 18 paper baking cases into bun trays.
Spoon in the mixture, filling about two-thirds of the cases.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until well risen and golden brown.
Place on a wire rack to cool.

Note: They can be decorated if you wish, with icing topped with a glacé cherry or walnut half, sprinkled with crushed nuts, chocolate or any other topping you prefer.
Title: Re: It is my birthday
Post by: October on October 01, 2006, 04:09:35 PM: Quote from: moonlight52 on September 30, 2006, 09:03:12 PM
HI GS ,

I CAN SAY EVERY FAIRIE CAKE IS DIFFERENT JUST LIKE EVERY SNOWFLAKE.

I FIRST ATE FAERIE CAKE AS A CHILD BY A HONEYSUCKLE VINE.

I WAS ABOUT SIX AND SITTING AND TOOK NOTICE OF A FAERIE IN THE HONEYSUCKLE VINE.

(OF COURSE AS EVERYONE KNOWS FAIRIES LOVE TO DRINK THE NECTAR OF THE HONEY SUCKLE) .

SO THAT WAS WHEN I FIRST ATE FAERIE CAKE.SO MUCH IMAGINATION.

I SAW THAT OCTOBER WAS SERVING IT TODAY ON HER VERY VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY. :D :D :D

HUGS

MoonLight

Thanks for coming, Moonlight, and thanks especially for bringing so much magic with you. :D
Title: Re: It is my birthday
Post by: October on October 01, 2006, 04:10:42 PM: Quote from: WRITE on September 30, 2006, 09:05:30 PM
Happy birthday!

May the road rise to meet you
May the wind be always at your back
May the warm rays of sunshine fall upon your home
And may the hand of a friend always be near.

( Irish blessing )

Thanks Write. I really appreciate that. It reminds me of a Norse proverb; never let the grass grow on the path between the houses of friends. :D
Title: Re: It is my birthday
Post by: October on October 01, 2006, 04:12:59 PM: Quote from: Certain Hope on September 30, 2006, 09:24:23 PM
The bestest birthday blessings to you, October!! :)

Hope

Thanks, Hope. Thanks for coming to the party!!!! :D
Title: Re: It is my birthday
Post by: October on October 01, 2006, 04:14:12 PM: Quote from: jacmac on September 30, 2006, 09:55:33 PM
I've got the perfect cake for someone your age:
H A P P Y :) B I R T H D A Y

That is a superb cake!!!!!!! Thanks for bringing it, Jac. :lol: :lol: :lol:
Title: Re: It is my birthday
Post by: October on October 01, 2006, 04:15:17 PM: Quote from: Hopalong on September 30, 2006, 10:29:06 PM
Happy Bday October!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hope you feel joy in the bornin'

Hops

I am not quite sure what that means, but I join you in hoping I feel it. :D And many happies to everyone else as well.
Title: Re: It is my birthday
Post by: Hopalong on October 01, 2006, 07:14:20 PM: Boy they sound good!
I assume a bun is the same as a muffin...

yumyumyum...this is torture.

I'm doing my routine (just a normal screening you do when you reach 50) prep for a colonoscopy (my last one wasn't completed for embarrassing reasons I'll spare you) tomorrow so I haven't eaten one bit of anything since 11:31 pm + about 6.2768789798908080 seconds last night.

I could eat my monitor! :lol:

However I will be given lovely sedation tomorrow, come home after for a nap, and then eat everything that's not chained down. The furniture better watch out.

Oh, I know. I'll pretend I'm very mature, spirituallly....that's the ticket! I'm "fasting"!

Dang, why didn't I think of that earlier.

I'm about to watch Bob Woodward explain what everybody knew already, but glad it's official.

Hops
Title: Re: It is my birthday
Post by: gratitude28 on October 01, 2006, 10:26:30 PM: I got you a fish tank and I am going to go snorkelling and catch some fish to keep in it for you.
Happy Birthday!!!!!!
Love, Beth
Title: Re: It is my birthday
Post by: Brigid on October 01, 2006, 11:25:54 PM: October,
Happy belated birthday (I believe it was yesterday, but I've been out riding motorcycles all weekend :D). If you're ancient, I must be ready for a dirt nap. I hope it was a lovely celebration, complete with leis and grass skirts. Many happy returns.

Hops,
I hope your colonoscopy experience goes better than mine did. I had a horrible reaction to the anaesthetic, and after coming home from the hospital, was throwing up the rest of the night. So much for the steak dinner I had been looking forward to. :( How rotten to have to have gone through all the prep work, only to not have them be able to complete the procedure. Better luck this time.

Brigid
Title: Re: It is my birthday
Post by: Hopalong on October 01, 2006, 11:43:40 PM: Thanks, Brigid...I think! :lol:

I did get through the anesthesia/sedation part last time with no trouble at all. Quite enjoyed it!

This horrible salty stuff though.....................BLEEEAAAAAAHHHHHHH.

Hope your next one's not due for a looooooooooooong time.
(I should've had my first at 50 but just put it off. A's colon cancer--after her screening colonoscopy at age 59----was a real wakeup call.)

She's fine, btw! Her surgical ordeal is over, and though she gets tired she's already hiking w/her H.
And they're going to Paris this month! :D

The connection I make is that if I have a colonoscopy I will get back to Paris.
I have always been logical.

Hops
Title: Re: It is my birthday
Post by: October on October 02, 2006, 05:43:48 AM: Quote from: Hopalong on October 01, 2006, 07:14:20 PM
Boy they sound good!
I assume a bun is the same as a muffin...

yumyumyum...this is torture.

I'm doing my routine (just a normal screening you do when you reach 50) prep for a colonoscopy (my last one wasn't completed for embarrassing reasons I'll spare you) tomorrow so I haven't eaten one bit of anything since 11:31 pm + about 6.2768789798908080 seconds last night.

I could eat my monitor! :lol:

However I will be given lovely sedation tomorrow, come home after for a nap, and then eat everything that's not chained down. The furniture better watch out.

Oh, I know. I'll pretend I'm very mature, spirituallly....that's the ticket! I'm "fasting"!

Dang, why didn't I think of that earlier.

I'm about to watch Bob Woodward explain what everybody knew already, but glad it's official.

Hops

I hope all goes well with the test, Hops. I don't envy you at all, but I dare say such things come to us all, in time. :)

(Except the last routine screening I should have gone to I couldn't face, so I didn't go. Still can't face it. :? )
Title: Re: It is my birthday
Post by: Certain Hope on October 02, 2006, 07:11:21 AM: Hey Hops,

Thinking of you with that test today and praying that all goes well and quickly.

Enjoyed the anesthesia, eh? 8)

Hope you treat yourself to some non-furniture-variety delectables asap following this procedure!

Hope

P.S. I like your logic :)
Title: Re: It is my birthday
Post by: Hopalong on October 02, 2006, 11:05:22 AM: Ahhhh, delectables. FRENCH delectables...
I am composing ze menu now.
(It seems to be all pastries and vegetables.)

I think I will have a Swiss cheese sandwich and marshmallows and pomegranate juice and small carrots and the refrigerator and the oven and the cupboards, with a side of...

I feel fine. Very cmpty. I can only think pure thoughts. And daydream of casseroles.
The colonoscopologyist guy is cute. So that will help as the snaky thing winds its way into Katie Couric land. (It doesn't hurt...)

Yep, I recall the IV they gives you is definitely happy juice.

Thanks for the good wishes, and I hope everyone realizes it's not traumatic at all really, and if you're 50 or older, you do need your screening!

Hops
Title: Re: It is my birthday
Post by: Gaining Strength on October 02, 2006, 12:06:01 PM: Sending Healing powers to your day of scoping. Rest and indulge - Gaining Strength
Title: Re: It is my birthday
Post by: Hopalong on October 02, 2006, 11:34:33 PM: All done, one polyp found & removed...bravo, yay...

Huge coma-nap, woke up and ate half a coffeecake.

love you guys for being there to report to!

Hops