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Teresa's avatar

Happy Happy Birthday!!! Welcome to the freest part of life. (BTW I can help move couches and I have a shovel if you ever need help... Just sayin). I am laughing because I'm about 5 minutes away from heading to the gym. Not because I think I need abs, but because I know I need muscles to make sure I can move all the way through what is left of life and move couches at need. I also want to be able to play with my grand babies when I go see them.

Have some cake and a lovely lovely drink to celebrate. Wish I could be there to throw confetti and sing happy birthday to you. Cheers!

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Lynn Cartia's avatar

Thank you, Teresa! It IS a great time! There is something to be said for one foot in the grave. Plus, both hands are free for cocktails, so...

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Bruce's avatar

Happy Birthday young lady. I'm almost 80,but your posts keep me young....

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Lynn Cartia's avatar

That is one of the nicest things anyone has ever said to me. Thank you, Bruce!

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Kathy Falls's avatar

Happy Birthday! When my grandpa was 100 he would say “Oh to be 80 again!”

Count my blessings 😍

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Lynn Cartia's avatar

Your grandpa had it figured out.

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Robert E Handley's avatar

Happy Birthday, you go girl you are still a teenager.

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Lynn Cartia's avatar

Yeah, Robert, I'm not sure my head will ever truly wrap around my age. I'm okay with that. Although, if I start wearing anything "Hello Kitty," I will need an intervention.

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Rose's avatar

Happy Happy Birthday. I turned 70 and gained wisdom. I do feel free!

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Reckless Abandon's avatar

I celebrated your birthday by meeting with my eye doctor to schedule cataract surgery, followed by physical therapy for last week’s elbow surgery. My goal is to live long enough to replace ALL the body parts and go into whatever is next with a whole new body.

Meanwhile, I wish you the happiest of birthdays and hope it is filled with nothing but laughter and an endless flow of the beverage of your choice. ❤️

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Lynn Cartia's avatar

That is exactly how I wished I'd spent my birthday. You get to do ALL THE FUN THINGS. And thank you, RA! :-)

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Teresa Bernard's avatar

Happy Birthday & wishing you many, many more!!

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Elaine N's avatar

Happy Birthday! You always make me smile or think. Since I hit 60 a couple of years ago I have pretty much embraced the same philosophy. I care way less what people think. My husband thinks I’m perfect the way I am so no Botox or fillers for this old gal. Now my osteopenia needs to be addressed so more exercise for me but I hate gyms and needless motion! Thankfully I live on a beautiful property that always needs physical labor to keep it in shape so it’s a win/win. Hoping to visit Albuquerque this year. Will definitely buy you a drink!

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Lynn Cartia's avatar

Deal, girl!

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Gretchen Birdwell's avatar

Happy Birthday! I love this post…as usual!

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Lynn Cartia's avatar

Why, thank you, Gretchen!

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A Fellow Sojourner's avatar

Happy birthday, auntie!

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Lynn Cartia's avatar

Thank you, dear boy. I get to see your beautiful face in just a few days and I can not wait.

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