I've been somewhat lax in noting birthdays recently. And by recently, I mean, ooh, the last 3 months? Ish? And since I do love you guys very much and I'm very glad you continue to be my friends, and since I am genuinely very happy that you were born and that you remain in the land of the living, here's a very belated birthday shoutout.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

paul_marks,

ant_girl,

cfw,

rhube, Sarah & Emma (wanolj),

katjabee, Vicky (winolj),

sunlessnick,

palmersperry, Wendy & Brett (wanolj),

smorgasbord,

sarcaustick,

rosamicula and

photurinae.

Also, HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! to Cate & Ian (wanolj) and

greynolds &

wey.

And last but by no means least in any way:

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! alasdair1076

Because it's his birthday today, and he's my very best friend.

And to you all, I wish you many happy returns of the day, long life, health and happiness.