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Friday, July 17, 2026

FRIDAY-THIS & THAT- HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE OLD BOY (FORMERLY MY HERO)

 

There are lots of birthdays

and lots of days to celebrate

in July for our family.

However----
Today is 
Hubby's  Birthday!
Yep!
I let him live another year!

TODAY he hits the 
BIG 76!!!
Dat be soooo old

This was taken a few years ago
before cancer exacted its toll.
Today he is still dealing with some health issues.

So far, they have ruled out
just about everything.
We have seen several specialists and
been at Mayo for a week's worth of tests.
No real answers.

ANYWAY-------

Happy Birthday, My Hero-
I love you
like 99% of the time-
the rest of the time?
Well, we just won't talk about that
now, will we?

Wait till he sees the 
SURPRISE I have in
store for the Old Boy!
-yeah-baby-

It's COOL-
That's a hint....
It may or may not be this....


We are in a place this weekend
where we have very
LIMITED PHONE SERVICE
and 
NO INTERNET

so bear with me 
as I try to answer any comments
or make visits.

Have a wonderful weekend 
AND
Be Good.
If
YOU ARE GOOD
that kind of allows me to 
BE BAD.

Another little surprise coming up
as soon as I am allowed to
post it.
You will die  smile!

41 comments:

  1. Happy Birthday to your husband. I'm glad you let him live this long...lol
    That's frustrating getting all those tests without any real answers.

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  2. Happy, Happy Birthday John!! It's amazing how you go to the best places, get tests done and no answers. Hang in there.

    Cindy

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  3. Happy birthday to your hubby. Nice looking man!!
    Wishing him a very healthy year ahead

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  4. SEVENTY-SIX TROMBONES led the big parade! Seems only fitting for this birthday!

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  5. Happy birthday John! Blessings today and for the coming year! From Debbie W (boopnut)

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  6. Happy b'day, Hero!!!
    Can't wait for the surprise!
    bobbie

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  7. Happy Birthday John! You are precious to all of us and I pray that you will feel better soon and get answers from the doctors! Take care! Lots of hugs to you both. Wish I was there to pitch in and help you with that HUGE project you have undertaken. You amaze me and inspire me Diana! Hugs, Diane

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  8. Happy birthday John. Have a great day.

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  9. Happy Birthday John.
    Debby M

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  10. A very Happy Birthday to your hubby! I keep praying for a miracle for you all. May you soon be blessed with some answers.

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  11. Now you have us waiting for info on TWO surprises, but are unreachable for a few days. Okay, you teaser, you. Love ya! xo

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  12. Golly GOSH!! What I wouldn't have done for that monster several years ago! I love to see things getting clean.
    It's lovely to see a face for your sweet hero---silver hair and a sweet smile every morning---meeting the sunrise with that dear man must be a joy of your life.

    You're hinting mighty naughty lately, not like a woman with a whole summer's reno on her hands, so we're waiting. Just that darling cottage would be enough.

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  13. Sending many happy birthday wishes. I'm hoping you're at your cottage working (and not too badly affected by smoke!)

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  14. A very happy birthday to your hubby!! - Jenn

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  15. ...Happy Birthday young fellow, you won't be able to catch up with me! Take care and be cool and well and hope to die smiling. Peace!

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  16. Happy 76th birthday John! I am right behind you in September! We 1950's babies are pretty special, if I do say so myself! Praying the tests will give you some answers that are helpful. Oh, that little cottage looks wonderful! I'd love to be in a place like that with or witihout the internet! Sometimes a break away from this thing is the best gift of all! Diana, I loved your comment on my post about the letters from your father during war time. What a treasure trove they are! And I love the part about giving his love to Molly the horse. LOL. Those are really special memories to have. Take care you two, and enjoy the birthday celebration.

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  17. Happy Birthday, John. Wishing you a happy and fun day.

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  18. Happy Birthday to John !!! Maybe a birthday suit swim later at the cottage?

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  19. Happy Birthday John! I hope they get to the bottom of your medical issue! And I really hope it doesn't have anything to do with the lettuce bugs, because that would be sh*tty :)

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  20. Your husband is so handsome! I still have hope that Mayo will come thru!

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  21. Happy Birthday to your Hero! May it be a great one and not too wild! 🎉😄

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  22. Hope you're not working too hard..but I guess we all know better than that..Happy Birthday to John....

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  23. Happy birthday John! Hope you have a nice one!

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  24. Happy Birthday to John. :). My husband is 76 also, turning 77 in Nov.

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  25. Happy Birthday to your husband.
    Happy weekend wishes too.

    All the best Jan

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  26. Happy 'Spirit of 76!' to your handsome hubby! I've got him beat by several months, but can say, "Jump In! ... the water's lovely!"

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  27. Happy Birthday to your husband! I hope you both have a great weekend!

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  28. Happy Birthday to your man!!!!! Enjoy, sweet friend!

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  29. Wishing your husband a very happy birthday! May the year ahead be blessed with good health and much happiness.

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  30. Happy Birthday to your husband, who has been your hero.....enjoy the days as we move toward autumn...hugs and blessings!

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  31. Happy birthday to John, even though I am a day late! The best wishes are the same. Take care, Diana of yourself and your hubby!

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  32. Happy Birthday to John, and I like Old Boy rather than My Hero. And it's a pleasant surprise you keeping it real and saying you love him 99% of the time. No one can be that charming haha. Looking forward to seeing what you bought him! love you, dear friend.

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  33. Merriest bday to hubs, but I have a question, I know for women there is an unwritten law that says, nothing for the house, something personal.....does that not apply to men!!?

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  34. Happy birthday to John! Hope y’all are relaxing and enjoying your time away.
    -Cecilia

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  35. May the coming year be filled with answers, healing and blessings, and many memory making moments. That's a sweet cottage!

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  36. I hope your birthday was a special as you are John. God's richest blessings on you. Thank you for sharing your wisdom and strength in our community. You are a gift🙏🏻

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  37. Happy Birthday to your hubby! Nice to see you celebrating in style. Wishing you both the best of health and much joy.
    Amalia
    xo

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  38. Hello, Just wanted to leave a quick note to say thank you for this fantastic article!

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  39. Always enjoy seeing the alert for you. Glad you have HIM still at the end of this year for him Now please be nice, oh yeah and the hint should make any birthday boy happy. I can so sympathize better, about hospitals and doctors. Praying the best your way. Love from North carolina..

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