Happy birthday Hokky!

[WiK]

Hope you have a good day and get lots of books!

Phil

 

[hokkyokusei]

Thanks WiK! No Books yet, but I did get some book tokens, t-shirts, chocolate, wine...

Rather ominously, Mrs Hokky said she didn't get me much because she was "saving up for next year".

I also got a "Happy Birthday" video call from the factory in china that's making our video phones, wich was very nice indeed! First international call we've made with the new phones.

 

[cydermaster]

Many Happy Returns, Hok!!!

Going out on the beer tonight?

 

[hokkyokusei]

Originally posted by cydermaster
Many Happy Returns, Hok!!!

Going out on the beer tonight?

Lunchtime!

 

[cydermaster]

Originally posted by hokkyokusei
Lunchtime!

Who Dares ..... Gins!

 

[benjarvis]

Have one on me Darren you old git ;-)

Many happy returns and all that jazz.



Ben

 

[andysrockets]

Originally posted by hokkyokusei
Rather ominously, Mrs Hokky said she didn't get me much because she was "saving up for next year".

Can Mrs Hokky keep the destination a secret though?

Happy birthday!

 

[hokkyokusei]

I expect she's planning some horrible surprise party.

P.S. I do feel a bit of an old git, actually. In the last year:

1) my eldest son left home.
2) I have obtained grey hair.
3) Also acquired the first signs of arthritis.
4) Have discovered that cardigans are a very practical and yet under-rated garment.

 

[jflis]

Happy happy!

 

[Adam Selene]

Originally posted by hokkyokusei


P.S. I do feel a bit of an old git, actually.

You're still just a pup!

Have a Happy!

 

[spacecadet]

NOW I feel old.
Happy birthday Hokky

 

[arthur dent]

happy birthday hokky,hope you have a great day

 

[Mike]

Happy birthday Hokky!

 

[North Star]

Originally posted by hokkyokusei

2) I have obtained grey hair.
4) Have discovered that cardigans are a very practical and yet under-rated garment.

Happy Birthday 'Young' Darren .....


re above; 2) ... at least you still have hair
re above; 4) ... being 15 years older than you, and therefore speaking from experience - I disagree with that comment and find it rather worrying

 

[hokkyokusei]

Originally posted by North Star
Happy Birthday 'Young' Darren .....

Thank you!

re above; 2) ... at least you still have hair

This year, anyway.

re above; 4) ... being 15 years older than you, and therefore speaking from experience - I disagree with that comment and find it rather worrying

But you see if I wear a jumper and I'm too warm, I take it off, but then I'm too cold, so I put it on, and I'm too warm, so I... You see the problem? But, with a nice cardigan, I can just unzip it or undo a few buttons until I find the right temperature. And the pockets are handy for keeping useful pieces of string in.

 

[cydermaster]

..... not to mention the leather reinforcement on the elbows!!! Years more service from the garment!!

 

[North Star]

Originally posted by hokkyokusei
But you see if I wear a jumper and I'm too warm, I take it off, but then I'm too cold, so I put it on, and I'm too warm, so I... You see the problem? But, with a nice cardigan, I can just unzip it or undo a few buttons until I find the right temperature. And the pockets are handy for keeping useful pieces of string in.

OMG...

You'll be keeping Werthers originals in the pockets then? and don't forget - if you get cold you can open a bottle of Stones ginger wine - and there's always the Sanatogen.

 

[hokkyokusei]

Originally posted by North Star
OMG...

You'll be keeping Werthers originals in the pockets then? and don't forget - if you get cold you can open a bottle of Stones ginger wine - and there's always the Sanatogen.

I developed the taste for Green Ginger Wine some years back. It's particularly good when you're coming down with a clode.

 

[sandman]

Hokky,

I almost missed it!

I think it's about time I open that bottle of mead I picked up in London and toast you!

 

[hokkyokusei]

Originally posted by sandman
Hokky,

I almost missed it!

I think it's about time I open that bottle of mead I picked up in London and toast you!

I think it's about time too!

/me raises his glass to sandman - cheers!



P.S. Many thanks to all who have wished me a happy birthday. Unfortunately it's been a bit of a busy day at work, but we got to the pub at lunchtime, and lots of people have been to see me this evening.

 

[Ray Dunakin]

Happy birthday, Hokky!