Thank you, Helen 7869!

Thank you all for the birthday sentiments. It's been a nice day. Started with my niece who was over to do my and Mom's hair bringing me flowers and a gift of a Bills wine glass. After last night's game I expect it will be full the remainder of the season.

Have a terrific birthday, Jude! And cheers to you in the next year of your life!

We got 45 kids last night...about 20 less than last year. It was very cold and damp, albeit the rain and snow had stopped. A few really little ones with their parents, but mostly 10-12+ year olds I would guess. The best costume was 4 boys dressed rather normally, with signs and shirts saying "G...

Happy Halloween, Manorites! We actually got a bit of snow today. Not a nice day at all...rainy and snowy and cold. Not sure we'll see many trick or treaters tonight. More candy for me!!!!

That must have been a grand gathering. So happy you were all able to be with your Mom, Drac, and celebrate in style! Cheers to her and best wishes to her in the next year of her life!

"Be anxious for nothing," Rosy. Things are looking up already!

I always keep mine on. It's easier.

I actually think of that as rather a CRUEL joke, Stella.

My first year here, I got over a hundred kids. Last year, it was around 70.

Oh my goodness, Stella! Do you think the universe is into practical jokes?

Rosy...You look like you're having a terrific time! You ladies are clearly all young at heart. Drink a toast to yourselves at your luncheon and give them our best from the manor!

Ccleaner was bought by Avast. Likely the hackers figured a larger company had more commercial customers especially. So they targeted their servers.

Well...Drac...Cheers to you today on your pre-birthday!
Cheers to you tomorrow on your actual birthday!
And Cheers to the next year of your life! May it be kind and gentle with just enough excitement to flutter the heart and put a smile on your face!

Congratulations, Phlebas! Esther, I would think, will be a lot more fun than any game...and much more complex. God Bless you all!