Yesterday saw me celebrating my birthday. A milestone one at that. I am now officially 75 or in other words three quarters of a century. A 1950 vintage and so far doing OK. People keep telling me I don't look 75 but younger. I'm not sure if they're just being kind or need to go to Specsavers!
I was going to tell you that we caught the train to a Medway town I have never been to and was interested in seeing it, as it has an old castle and a house where Charles Dickens lived. Unfortunately the weather proved far too wet and cold to tramp around outside for a whole day and furthermore I had a flare-up of my on-going stomach problem where I feel as if I have been punched in the chest. Also, because, Kay is stressed and preoccupied with a forthcoming exam in 3 days' time, I decided it was best all round if we aborted the trip and I took to my bed and rested while Kay revised at her house.
In the late afternoon, I rallied a bit and we met up and ventured out to see the switching-on of the Christmas lights in our "village". Unfortunately I was still not up to eating a meal out and certainly no alcohol on my acid-burnt tummy, which was a shame as I was looking forward to having a meal out in my favourite Italian restaurant here. They always do the most amazing skate wing with caper sauce, new potatoes and vegetables.
Admittedly I was feeling ghastly, so forced some semblance of a smile, as Kay took this photo yesterday.
The next big birthday will be my eightieth. Given that I couldn't celebrate my seventieth in grand style with a party because of covid lockdowns, I think I'll start to arrange that now.
6 comments:
Well, I think you look great Addy. Belated Happy Birthday and sorry you couldn't celebrate in style.
Perhaps a 75 plus 1 next year instead?
I may do a belated celebration in January.
You look much younger than 75, I hope you are soon well enough to have your birthday meal out.
Thank you Lynne. I'm beginning to feel it sometimes. Haha.
Much belated Happy Birthday wishes to you, dear Addy!
Well, I don't know what people think someone at 75 looks like when they say you don't look it - all I can say is that you have great skin and hair and a beautiful face, especially when you smile properly, like in the last picture.
Hopefully, your stomach problems can be dealt with so that you may once more enjoy meals at your favourite Italian restaurant.
Thank you.
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