48 years ago on this day, my Mam gave birth to a boy.
Brother to a 10 year old boy.
Brother to a 14 year old boy.
Brother to a 16 year old girl.
Son to a Dad who had spent many years away.
Away to provide for his family.
To send money home to a land where money was hard to earn.
He came home 9 months previously.
I was much loved.
Still am.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SUGAR!!!!! xoxoxox
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to a delightful soul. :-)
ReplyDeletePearl
Happy Birthday darlin'!! Hope you have a great day & are deservedly spoilt :-)
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday!!! You look barely a day over 47 and 364/365ths
ReplyDeleteoh! haha!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday!
hope you're spoiled rotten.
x
Happy Birthday!!!!
ReplyDeleteAre you getting another tattoo?
Sx
Happy Birthday my friend. I was gonnae send you something you havnae already got.
ReplyDelete... but how do you attach a stamp to a comb?
Would ye settle for a pint instead big man?
Sav; ta y'all. xoxox
ReplyDeletePearl; thanks. You're so kind.
Jayne; I'm havin' a good one, thanks.
Kim; you say the nicest things!
the projectivist; I am! Thanks.
Scarlet; another tattoo? I wish. Ta luv!
Jimmy; a pint with ye, now there's a birthday pressie! Ta pal.
Better late than never I guess. {Hey, I'm suppose to be working!]
ReplyDeleteHere's wishing a HAPPY BIRTHDAY to one of the best people I've "stumbled upon" this year. Hope your family treats you like royalty today.
{They will sing to you, right?} ;)
Hope; thank you kindly.
ReplyDeleteI have indeed been treated like a king today. I have had the songs. I am now off to have a drink(s) with Herself and friends at the local.
I may be some time! xxx
Have a great birthday and hope you have many more to come. Look forward to your sore head tomorrow morning...
ReplyDeleteWishing a lovely Birthday evening out with Herself and your friends, Map. Big, warm hugs to a special guy! Glad your day has been grand.
ReplyDeleteYour mum must be quite talented to give birth to such a tattooed baby! Did she drink ink while pregnant or something? ;-)
I came to wish you happy birthday because Savannah told me to and I always do what she says, so: happy birthday. 48 isn't a bad age when you can sit on cliff tops and eat sandwiches with your youngest; many happy returns!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday and as I tell my sons - 48 is the year to start taking care of your health. But I expect you already do:)
ReplyDeleteMadame.DF; just home frum de pud! Pleees xkuse spellen misteaks! Achurrly, met an ol fren, he wus sound!
ReplyDeletePOn; Tattoo me arse! She hates 'em!
Eyrl; We must do what Savvy say! Ta veh much kind person. xxxx
p; I do/am! love ya!
To all my blog friends, a big thank you, and 'tho I havent met any of you yet, I look forward to the day! I love you all. xxx
ReplyDeleteYou have a tattoo on your arse? ;-)
ReplyDeleteCrank up the volume, then go here:
ReplyDeletehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MjF1bG5LUcs
Happy b'day :-)
Happy Birthday, Mapstew! Many more wonderful years to come!
ReplyDeleteSavannah sent me; though I've seen you at Ponita's. Both classy ladies who keep great company! Have a great week!
Happy Birthday sham! Sorry I'm late. Traffic down d'islant was cat.
ReplyDeleteBig love Mapstew. Pint when I'm over?
Pon; that'd be tellin!
ReplyDeletedebra; welcome, and many thanks.
eroswings; I keep only the best company. Welcome, and thanks.
Devin; was 'down d'islant' today, Mam still lives there.
A pint of Guinness while yer at the bar sham!
Gimme a shot next time ya over. Thanks.
Devin; 'shout' not 'shot'!
ReplyDelete(though ya can get a shot with de pint if ya like!)
I will so.
ReplyDeleteSecond week in August if they haven't put the country in receivership by then.
Happy belated birthday map - sorry I'm late with this xxx
ReplyDeleteDevin; see you then.
ReplyDeleteAnna; thanks, it's your round tho'!
Happy Birthday! :)
ReplyDeleteWendy; ta very much!
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