Happy birthday to you, Jack! It's a lovely, blessed day being the traditional date for the Annunciation.
Thankyou everyone, for your birthday wishes.... I'm very touched by your kind sentiments. I have to admit I was very surprised to see this thread (John!! a very happy birthday to yourself, too!). I don't feel 55. Time flies! I'm sitting here on the porch of our house in Spain celebrating.. well, not exactly celebrating, more like enjoying a wee beer. Blanket around us both. It's freezing!!!