Thanks for the birthday wishes, folks. Although I didn't have a cigar yesterday, it was eventful for another reason. Just as I was convincing myself that 47 isn't nearly as old as the 50th that would be here in just three short years, my son called to inform me that he would be giving me my third grandchild. Few things make one feel older than when your youngest starts making' babies!
After that, I bought myself a wireless router for the house and the wife took me out for nice Italian dinner. Today, at this moment, I'm enjoying an Hoyo de Monterrey with an Alaskan Brewing Co. Pale Golden Ale, on my deck, while composing this post on my iPhone, over the new WiFi connection. It's warmed up to sweltering 40 degrees, so this is actually a pleasant experience. Gotta love them federal holidays.