Thanks, everybody.

It is great to share any Birthday with so many friends. As for reaching the half-century mark, I think Fish Wife set me at ease the best when she said:

"Don't Worry. 50 is only a number.















A REALLY BIG number!"


And now, to indulge in some indivdual rebuttals (BWA-HA-HA) ...


"Live like you'll die tomorrow, but manage your grass like you'll live forever."
-S. M. Stirling
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