So today I hit the big 7-0. Now I feel old. Lol
It's been quite an intrerestig day with 2 power outages, one during a zoom meeting. Complete with cell & internet outage.
Fortunately, the power is back up and the internet is finally repaired.
And the pizza I tried to order at 11 AM is finally ordered.
Whew...
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I hope this and every day in your life is good to you, my friend
Pizza here is blase at best. I order from Marco's, but would much prefer Malnatti's in Chicago.
Native chgo suburbanite here currently relegated to redneck hell.
Deep fried everything here. Bletch.
Enjoy!
So happy for you!
It's so hot, I feel like I'm 170. Whew!
Brick house is like a pizza oven in this extreme heat.
Lol. Live the pupper! Ty!
Hopefully, it will pull the heat out of here soon!
Happy Birthday!! I'm only 14 months behind you.
Yup. No other choice. Lol
I kid, I have 2 years on ya.
Happy Birthday, Sheltie!
Pizza? Best choice for birthday chow! All food groups and it comes on its own handy 'plate'! 
Ty!
A milestone reached! Now your truly wise.
Once my AC resets & humidity drops it will be.
The cousins I used to babysit for are now turning 70"s ... you are a young one. 
It was good.
Ty, Jughead!
Feeling younger with every post.
The golden age of amazing cars too!
I've decided we're only as Old as we feel... age is just a number. lol
🌺
So sorry to hear you had power outages, but at least it's back and the house is cooling, AND you got your pizza!
You're one day older than you were yesterday, but NOT old.
Looking forward to bedtime. Lol
Mini split cooling really well! Whew!
Haven't you heard?: Seventy is the new forty!
You get to eat as much tuna, sword fish, and other sources of dietary mercury because while something is going to kill you, it probably won't be that.
Ditto trans fats in baked goods or anything else. Gonna kill somebody 20 years younger, but that ship has already sailed in our case.
I wouldn't suggest taking up smoking again if you've managed to quit. That can still ruin the rest of your life as it finished the COPD job and you have to fight for every breath. Not fun.
You can ignore the guilt boice when you pass the gym. Walking is best for us, along with maintaining as much flexibility as we can.
And a lot of things will stop bothering you completely, things you might have obsessed on when you thought you'd be around for anothe 30 or 40 years but which don't seem worth the bother when you think you can probably start counting your life expectancy on your fingers without taking off your shoes.
Happy 3 score and 10 birthday.
Thx!
Awesome you've stayed in touch!
Ty!
Mine has been a mofo with 2 power outages. All restored & AC cranking, so all good!
I felt ancient when I hit that milestone two years ago, but it's all good from here on out. We baby boomers are fearless and paved the way for those who follow in our footsteps. Party on dear friend.
I'm right behind you by a month and 11 days.
1955 was a very good year for people.
Ty!
May you have many more. Lou Malnati's pizza is the best.
Ty, GAOT!
but there's a Malnati's about 10 minutes from me. 
Glad you have access to real food!
I love their sweet vinaigrette salad dressing. The best ever.
Gawd I miss home. 😓
May this one be the best of them all.
I'm sure it was a nerve wracking day for her family.
Thx! Pls let me know if you hear anything & I'll do the same.
Ty!
Ty!
Glad you had a nice 70th!
A fellow Cancerian! We're the best, aren't we?
Ty!
I'm in my 8th and it ain't so bad, especially considering the alternative.
Pizza sounds good, WooHoo
Better to be above dirt, as they say in NC.
Ty!
Just remember to tend to the “souls” and throw out the bad “heels” 
Have a wonderful birthday, kid!!!
Ty, Tavernier!
was Sunday.
And ty!
And thx!
Mine was Bastille Day. 🇨🇵
Enjoy your pizza! I'm drinking iced coffee with chocolates.
Ooooh iced coffee & chicolates sounds yummy! Enjoy!
And ty!
Happy birthday to you!
Happy birthday, dear Sheltie!
Happy birthday to you!
And many more 
then 70 happened.
Ty!
I'm not far behind you.
What a time to be in this phase of life...
Ty, Yellow Dahlia!
and someone wished me happy birthday and told me they thought I was older than that. 
So, there's that.
But happy Birthday. May this be a wonderful year for you!
Well that was a rude thing to say to you. Sorry they were such a jerk to you.
Thx for good wishes. It's bn an interesting day with 2 power outages.
More importantly, AC came back to life. One never knows after an outage... 
Heat warnings every day & very high humidity.
Glad yours is up & running!
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I hope you have a wonderful year and many more happy birthdays to come!
Doesn't it seem like only yesterday you were 69?
Would it help to consider this the 31st anniversary of your 39th birthday?
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Good one, MIButtetfly!
Thx!
Poof. My wish is for kraznov to suffet an unplanned disassembly. Now.
I hope you enjoyed your day!
I'm glad it's over tbh... Forgot to mention my microwave went out & no way to receive one or get one set atm because gs has 2nd degree burns on foot from tea spilling on him. It's healing nicely, but takes time...
And now I have a frozen treat to look forward to....hmmm which one? 🤔
So glad to hear you are in great health!
What a lovely image!
TY, Usonian!
OMG what a wonderful surprise to see you!
Are you officially back now?
You have been sorely missed, as several members have posted about...
Oh I don't see you as an asshole. Rather as someone so smart, I rarely know what the hell you're talking about. LOL
I love the Bergman quote. Very true.
Congrats to you as well on having lived a long life!
Ty for sharing!
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