A while back, our friend, Jo Wishnie celebrated her 60th birthday. In her journal she wondered what 60 is good for. Jim, ever-wise (maybe that's wise-cracking), wrote her a note to explain that being 60 is necessary to get to 61. Yep, today, I've reached that big 60! And, I am just darn happy to be here.
I get to do as I please, say what I want, go around frumpy or fancy, made up or plain. I've reached a point in my life where I can help when I'm needed, give my opinion (mostly I wait until asked, but not always), or keep quiet and watch what's going on around me without worrying about what people think of me.
I'm living my life as I want to, and not how my boss or co-worker thinks I ought to. And that's worth all the years I did listen to bosses and co-workers.
Thank you for all the birthday well-wishes, cards calls and greetings! I've had a great day so far, and need to head to the RV-Dreams Chat Room in a little while with my glass of wine and enjoy the party. They love any reason to party and I can't wait to find out what fun we'll have.
Dortha treated me to a pedicure this morning, ahhh, the luxury! Jim cooked burgers on the grill, and we enjoyed a decadent chocolate brownie-pudding-cool-whip dessert that Dortha made. I got lots of e-cards and Facebook greetings, a ring from Jim, and a Smithosonian Handbook of Birds from my dear friend, Karon.
It's been a fabulous birthday!
11 comments:
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Happy Birthday Ellie. I wish you many many more on this great journey of yours.
Happy birthday Ellie! Here's to 60 more in good health. I hope Jim took you out for a special dinner.
Regards,
Fred & Jo
Welcome to the Big 6-0 club. You have a great attitude. You'll fit right in.
Glad you had a great day. Enjoy many more.
Jo
Happy Birthday Ellie, may you have many more.
Stay Safe
John and Bridget
Happy "late" Birthday, Ellie! Sorry I didn't read your Blog yesterday...we are busy getting ready to leave the Valley. We're headed to the Gypsy Journal Rally in Casa Grande in a couple of days.
Hope you had a GREAT BIRTHDAY!!!
Hugs.........Pat and Mike
Happy Birthday, Ellie, may the coming year bring you all sorts of blessings! Janna
Ellie:
Happy Birthday!!!!! and "120" more.
Can't wait to see you guys's Kerrville.
Hugs
Ginger & Jesse
Hi Ellie,
We didn't know about your birthday in advance so we'll take this opportunity to wish you all the best. We love your attitude about being 60. I passed that milestone some time ago and even wish we could g back to being that age again. It was great!
Hugs to both of you,.
Ed & Marilyn
Happy Birthday - Sounds like you had a great one -Phillis
Let me add my belated birthday wishes, Ellie! Sounds like you had a great celebration!
I've got a Facebook page, too! I'm gonna "friend" you!
Enjoy!
Ellie, I too have been running late in reading our friends blogs so just read of your 60th! Sounds like you had such a nice day. Where's the pic of the ring from Jim? I love rings, would love to see it. We are very interested in your geocaching activity as well so keep those coming. I bought Larry a handheld GPS for Christmas and we plan to do some of it soon. Any suggestions? Blessings, Lee Ann
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