Hope you have a great birthday MadridMan .. keep warm and enjoy your day!

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"HAPPY 50th BIRTHDAY" MM
hope you have a good un!

Thanks, CascadaDuSel!

Saludos, MadridMan

Well now that has me confused... are you 50, 57, 43 or 35.... hmmmm I bet that was your point!

Jajajajaja The Enigma of MM's age ... A sort of Elizabeth Taylor Scenario ..

Hahahaa.... No mystery. I'm really 43 years young today. And that's the truth, :p

People usually think I'm much much younger because I'm so immature. :hdspin:

Saludos, MadridMan

So, you celebrate your birthday (every year) on Guy Fawkes day. That used to be a big deal in the UK back when I was stationed there: He was an Irishman who tried to burn down the Houses of Parliament.
A Penny for the Guy?? Or should that be a Euro-cent for MadridMan??

Hahahaaa.. "Guy Fawkes Day", eh? Great. My birthday is infamous.

No pennies or Euro-cents for me, Eddie. The next time you come to Madrid you'll be my guest for lunch. It'd be a true honor to meet you. YOU'RE one of our earliest and definitely one of the longest lasting message board members, member #106!

Saludos, MadridMan

i always thought Guy Fawkes day was november 5th

You're right Billy! Wikipedia says Guy Fawkes is celebrated on November 5th. Please pardon my ignorance and pass it on to MM. He was so happy that something was celebrated on his birthday - I don't want to be the one to deliver the bad news.

MM: The reason I was able to visit Madrid and other parts of Spain so often was: my daughter was an Account Exec for an Airline. As a parent, I could fly Standby EWR-MAD R/T for less than $200. Her situation has changed, so its unlikely that I will be able to take you up on your invitation for lunch.
BTW
I think I also had something to do with your expanding the focus of your BB to all of Spain. I kept posting things about Galicia, etc.

happy belated birthday MadridMan! I hope you were able to have fun and celebrate with people you love. Feliz Cumpleaños, amigo!

Well I already passed on my comiserations for MMs birthday jajaja .. But , a word on Guy Fawkes .. "Bonfire or Firework Night " as it's more commonly known these days .
Something I didn't know was explained on the BBC a few days ago .. The Queen gives a speech to open parliament , on behalf of the government .. It's a hugely glittering occasion and always makes me proud to be British .
Before the Queen arrives at The House of Lords , The Yeomens of the Guard ( beefeaters ) search the basement for gunpowder / explosives ( relating to Guy Fawkes gunpowder plot ) .
The Queen is NOT allowed to enter the House of Commons , only the House of Lords , so her equerry " Black Rod " has to knock on the door of the House of Commons and demand that the ministers arrive at the house of Lords .. Great tradition

¡Feliz Cumpleaños MM!

Sorry this is a bit belated but I was on holiday this weekend and didn't have access to the Internet. Hope it was a wonderful day and you didn't have to call the fire department!

I would sing you "Las Mañanitas" but I think people would think it a little weird! hehehehe. Oh what the heck!....

Happy Belated Birthday...Who knew!?

Thanks very much, OsoMajor!! Never heard of "Las Mañanitas" until now. You're a good singer, by the way.

Saludos, MadridMan

Sorry for being late.

Happy birthday MM and somehow every birthday is special to you as it marks another year you are living your dream, living in Spain.

Bill

You're SO right, Bill from NYC. You're SO right. Thanks for your birthday wishes.

Saludos, MadridMan

Belated Happy Birthday, cant believe I missed it, my Nan was 90 the day before your birthday!!

Hapyy B-Day