Today, October 8 - I'm officially truly older than dirt.
I can remember black and white TV and clicking the three or four channels. I remember red dye and when cereal said "sugared" and meant it. I remember "smoking" candy cigarettes in the kitchen while Dad had his one Camel.
Ray and I did marry - Justice of the Peace, in jeans, then a fun party that night.
Picture on the right is my very casual author picture....Maybe I should update it.
And here I am with Ray in Cozumel, cruising onward.....I know less than I did back in the black and white era. Still questioning, still stumbling, still a left-handed, green-eyed gal from PA. (a damn Yankee in TX)
Assuming I make it to Halloween, I will then have lived longer than my mother. That's mind blowing.
But cheers! I plan on eating chocolate cake and enjoying my whole birthday weekend - Friday and Monday off. Go to the State Fair, hit a movie, celebrate with friends, and of course, hang with Ray.
Happy Birthday to ME......... Yikes!
Happy Birthday. Going to the justice of the peace in jeans is the best way, cheap and done.
ReplyDeleteand we had a blow out party complete with a margarita machine. Keeping it classy!
DeleteHappy Birthday Joanne have a wonderful day.
ReplyDeleteLoved the photo's.
Yvonne.
thanks. Been a splendid weekend
DeleteHappy birthday! Enjoy. I remember black and white televisions with just a couple channels and knobs you had to spin.
ReplyDeletethere has been progress in the world!!!
DeleteHappy Birthday ... have the most gorgeous fun day ... lots to remember. Congratulations to you and Ray - I'm sure you'll be treating each other ... love the photos - cheers Hilary
ReplyDeletethanks. Ray has spoiled me rotten. We have fun
DeleteHappy, Happy Birthday to YOU, Joanne. We all love you, and dirt is still way older.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy chocolate cake and all of life's treasures. You're one yourself.
Thanks. Very sweet. And the chocolate cake has been divine. I ate a piece in your honor, my friend
DeleteHappy Birthday!!!!!! I saw candy cigarets on our last trip to OH and I bought some for my 'collections' shelf. I just can't remember where I saw them. I think at Jungle Jim's in the candy section. And remember you had to put the top channel on 'UHF' before using the bottom channel with the higher numbers?
ReplyDeleteyep - no wonder we're friends...we know about the olden days
DeleteI'm a member of the older than dirt club too. Chocolate cake is always a win in my book. Many happy returns of the day!
ReplyDeleteI knew I've been hanging with the right folks
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