Happy birthday all you May 12th-ers! I hope you are having a lovely day.
Today is the centenary of my Mum's birth and I am remembering her fondly and, it has to be said, with a few tears.
Born in 1915 saw so much happen in her lifetime. She was mesmerised by automatic washing machines, given she used to wash everything by hand and rinse it then put it through a mangle. We had a tough time persuading her that she ought to have one! She thought holes in the wall that dished out cash were very strange things. 
Isn't it silly. I am in my 60s but I miss my Mum so much. She was an 'old' Mum - she had her first child at 39, me when she was 40, and my younger sister when she was 43, so I spent much of my life being her companion - she was 65 when I was 25 - and then as she grew frail, her carer. She had an indomitable nature though, 'never say die' was her byword and she overcame some dreadful hardship. She was very independent, but she was also the kindest, sweetest lady I've ever known. I was always surprised she had such a sunny nature, given what life threw at her.
She died in 2001 but I still miss her smile, her laugh, her encouragement and wisdom, and her presence in my life.
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Not everyone is remembered on their birthday, so I thought it would be good to have a birthday thread.
Anyone celebrating today ?
Happy birthday Harri, Marmight and Jud. Many happy returns! 
And a happy birthday to you as well, Judthepud2 
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Happy birthday to both of you, marmight and harrigran (I've wished marmight a happy birthday about 3 times now, come to think of it - meet up, social media etc, etc)! 
Yes me! I am 65 today, in the middle of having kitchen floor tiled and looking after DGS 1 and 2 so no party for me......or special treat. Am feeling life is passing too fast! Where have the years gone? 
Happy Birthday marmight
Happy birthday and many happy returns to both of you.
Happy birthday harrigran and marmight.
Happy Birthday Harri and Marmight, have a good day. .
Happy Birthday to harrigran & Marmite these kind are brill they last forever could just eat a piece of cake! yummy..
And cheers, Harrigran 
Cheers, Marmight.
Happy Birthday Marmight
Happy birthday harri and Marmight
Sorry Marmight, crossed posts, happy birthday to you too!
Happy birthday Harrigran and Marmight. Enjoy your day - a bunch each.
Congratulations pittcity lovely news! My DGS1 did the same, 5 years ago today thus qualifying me for Gransnet
Happy Birthday Marmight and many happy returns to you too
Happy Birthday harrigran and many happy returns
Happy birthday harrigran have a good day
Happy Birthday, harri.
Happy birthday Harrigran
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