Tuesday, October 4, 2011

48 and Not 49

Gentle Readers and Dear Friends - OMGoodness when I opened up my gmails I was astounded at your kind thoughts for me and my "under the weather day."  I was feeling "puny" (as my granny would say) all weekend and we pretty much stayed close to home. Now on to today - I turned 48....


What's so odd is that for the past few days I had really thought I was turning 49 - I am such a ding sometimes....  walking around in a total haze.  Then this morning I thought I can't be 49 I have to be 48 and so I hauled out all my fingers and toes for the recount..... darned if the numbers and years (year?) just fell away like last years ratty hairpiece!!!  So, now I have two more years in my 40's until I click over to my 50's.  In fact I never think of how old I am or am I getting old as it is so irrelevant to my life - its a number that will not stop going up so who cares!!   I have never understood those folks that are so completely obsessed with the year and time moving forward that they forget that this little bit of time we are given is for living and not brooding!!
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 I am going to keep it shortish today - and only show the stitching I got done on "Harvest Blessing" -


I am really enjoying this piece but the 28 ct linen is so "open" woven and using two strand of floss feels very clunky.  But, this will look great in the frame I have for it, so 28 ct it is to be the size I need!  Notice that cow? Lower left -  kind of an odd little fellow.  At first I thought it might be a dog, but he has some horns - so cow it is.
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There you sports fans - thanks again for your kind comments.  Look for my Birthday/Hallowe'en Gift-a-way in the next week or so!!

Take care,
edgar
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87 comments:

  1. stitchersanonOctober 4, 2011 at 6:59 AM

    Happy Birthday Edgar! xxxxxxxx Have a lovely day

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  2. RitaOctober 4, 2011 at 7:03 AM

    Happy birthday!

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  3. AnonymousOctober 4, 2011 at 7:05 AM

    Happy Birthday!!! So glad you are feeling better for it. Sherry

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  4. Sweet SueOctober 4, 2011 at 7:06 AM

    Happy Stitchy Birthday Edgar, hope your day is special!

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  5. LindataxPAOctober 4, 2011 at 7:07 AM

    Happy Birthday Edgar!!

    Linda

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  6. AriadneOctober 4, 2011 at 7:09 AM

    Happy birthday!I hope you feel better. I watched Bright Star last night and it was excellent! I spent a couple of hours afterwards reading Keats. Thanks!AriadnefromGreece!

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  7. Peggy LeeOctober 4, 2011 at 7:11 AM

    A VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you Edgar! The cake looks yummy. Did you make it? I have often lost track of my years stacking up too but I usually go the other way (thinking I'm turning a year younger instead of older) teehee

    Very nice WIP you have going there.

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  8. BrendaSOctober 4, 2011 at 7:17 AM

    Happy Birthday Edgar! We share the same birth year:)) Yeah for us! Hope you have a great day and are feeling better

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  9. CindyOctober 4, 2011 at 7:22 AM

    I giggled when i read your post....i have been 'forgetting and having to do the math' for several years now...i am 56 .... hehehehe....have a great birthday and glad your feeling better :D

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  10. JanOctober 4, 2011 at 7:37 AM

    Happy Birthday Edgar!!! I'm with you... age is just a meaningless number. You're as young as you want to be... and me I'm at 39 and holding... permanently!!! HA HA HA

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  11. Carol ROctober 4, 2011 at 7:44 AM

    Happy Birthday Edgar! Do you know I did the same thing - but I spent a whole year thinking of I was 48 when I was actually 47. So the following year I decided I was going to be 47 to even things out!
    Have a lovely day and check your email - I have sent you a little gift ;-)

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  12. rionaOctober 4, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    Adding my birthday wishes for many happy returns of the day ... and with such a healthy attitude towards mere numbers, I am sure there will be! Love the colors in Harvest Blessings.

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  13. AnonymousOctober 4, 2011 at 7:50 AM

    Glad to hear you are feeling better. Best wishes for a Happy Birthday and many more! Jane

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  14. UnknownOctober 4, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    Happy Birthday! I too often forget how old I am.

    I love the color palette on Harvest Blessing. I can't wait to see your finished work.

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  15. HazelOctober 4, 2011 at 7:56 AM

    Oooh Happy Birthday Edgar! Sounds like you have just gained a year. Love your new sampler and that is a cute cow. x

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  16. BirdieOctober 4, 2011 at 8:05 AM

    Happy Birthday, Edgar. I hope your day is full of love and laughter.

    hugs
    -missy-

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  17. AnnOctober 4, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    Happy Birthday, Edgar--and so glad you're feeling better to enjoy it! I missed your week-end round-up report this week, but glad you have birthday cake and one year LESS to report.

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  18. JenniferOctober 4, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    I hope you have the happiest of Birthdays!

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  19. JulieOctober 4, 2011 at 8:13 AM

    Happy Birthday Edgar! Hope you have a great birthday! I am loving the piece you are working on, the colors are so pretty!

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  20. LynnOctober 4, 2011 at 8:13 AM

    A very Happy Birthday to you Edgar!! Your attitude towards age is the same as my DH. As he puts it, there's nothing you can do about it so why worry! I hope you have a most enjoyable day.
    Your stitching on HB is beautiful! I love that little cow.

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  21. geeky HeatherOctober 4, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    Happy happy birthday! Loss of one year is a good present, even if the number is irrelevant! =) Looks like you have a very yummy cake to help you celebrate.

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  22. VickiOctober 4, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    Haha, I thought maybe the cow was a cat, but I can see clearly she is a cow! Happy Birthday! Take some time today to eat lots of cake and celebrate you!

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  23. TeresaOctober 4, 2011 at 8:16 AM

    ahppy Birthday. Gald your feeling better. I really like "Harvest Blessing".
    Teresa's Heartfelt Stitches

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  24. ParsleyOctober 4, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    Happy bday! Feel all better soon.

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  25. JulianneOctober 4, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    Edgar,

    A very Happy Birthday to you. What a great surprise that the year was less than you thought!

    I definitely don't make a big deal out of the number either. finding out about my illness four days before my birthday this year did throw me. I am definitely looking forward to #50. I think it will be unlike so many 50 celebrations 

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  26. MargieOctober 4, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    Happy birthday! 48 seemed so old until I remembered that I'm going to be 49 at the end of the month. ;-) You're just a spring chicken!

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  27. SusanOctober 4, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    Happy Birthday! My grandmother would tell people she was older than she was just to hear them say how good she looked! Glad you're feeling better. I like the cow - little oddities like that are great fun in a piece.

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  28. Cindy's StitchingOctober 4, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    Happy Birthday. How funny, I sometimes mix up how old I am also. I like you, could careless about the number and feel blessed I am here another year. I still feel like a kid and that is all that matters. Hope you are feeling much better.

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  29. RobertOctober 4, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    Happy Birthday Edgar! Wishing you the best today and always...

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  30. ElisaOctober 4, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    Many Happy Returns of the Day Edgar...hope it is as wonderful as you!! xx

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  31. ChristineOctober 4, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    Happy Birthday Edgar!

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  32. MargaretOctober 4, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    Happy birthday to you, Edgar! I hope you're feeling better and have a great and special day. (You know you're torturing e with your Mary Beale piece, don't you? lol! It's gorgeous!)

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  33. butterflyOctober 4, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOOOOOOU.... so glad your feeling better Edgar.

    Don't worry about age, my years are spinning by far to fast, i think i must be the oldest sewing blogger at 64.
    Trouble is i only feel 35, i think some one added a few years to my age , when i do stop to think , don't forget your only as old as you feel. ha ha.

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  34. PennyOctober 4, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    Glad you are feeling better. Wishing you the very best birthday!! :)

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  35. Charity C.October 4, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    Happy Birthday Edgar! I hope it is a fabulous one!

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  36. BarbOctober 4, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    Love your new stitch and have a wonderful birthday!! Plus many more!

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  37. StitchinowlOctober 4, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    Happy Birthday Edgar!! Glad to hear you are feeling better. Hope you have a wonderful day with Rico and the who-hounds.
    Carolyn

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  38. AnonymousOctober 4, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    Happy Birthday Edgar...so glad you are on the mend, too! If you counted birthdays the way my husband's grandmother did...she would say you are STARTING your 49th year today!!!!
    Busy Hands...Happy Heart
    Patricia

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  39. MarjorieOctober 4, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    Happy Birthday! It's funny, I am turning 48 soon too (that part's not funny) but I have been telling people I am 48 for a while, trying to get used to the idea, and sometimes confuse myself as to whether I will be 48 or 49. My parents are no help either lol. So you're not alone there.

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  40. AnonymousOctober 4, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    Edgar , have a Happy Day.... Gaining a year how cool is that !!!!!!!! Mary V

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  41. DonnaTNOctober 4, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    Happy Birthday & glad you are feeling better. The cow looks a little puny too, but I bet she will perk up by the time you finish this pretty piece.

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  42. AnneOctober 4, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    Happy Happy Birthday Edgar!! Phew, aren't you glad you gained a year?!!! I've done that before, actually this year. I thought I was 35, but I'm still 34 :D Hope you have a wonderful bday and love that start!!

    HUGS

    Anne

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  43. marlyOctober 4, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    Happy 48 Edgar - you're still a youngster! Sampler looks fabulous.

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  44. TraceyOctober 4, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    Happy birthday my October birthday buddy! :) Hope it's wonderful! I'll be a year away from 40 this year so I know how you feel- sneaking up on a landmark b-day! But we're only as old as we feel! :)

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  45. CalamityJrOctober 4, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    Happy Birthday! FYI, I think that cow is kinda cute!

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  46. CindyOctober 4, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    Happy Birthday. Glad you are feeling better.

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  47. Laurie in IowaOctober 4, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    Enjoy your Special Day!

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  48. SherryOctober 4, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    Edgar, I hope you are feeling better. I was sorry to ready yesterday's post (late as usual) and see you felt under the weather. My grandma used to say puny too!

    Happy Birthday dear friend! 48? My goodness, you are still a baby! I hope you have a wonderful day! You deserve it!

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  49. JenniferOctober 4, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    Happy Birthday Edgar!!! Hope you have a wonderful stitchy day!

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  50. LauraOctober 4, 2011 at 12:21 PM

    Happy Birthday! :)

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  51. LoriUOctober 4, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    Happy Birthday! I turned 50 yesterday (10/3) and it was not so bad so don't worry!

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  52. KellyOctober 4, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    Happy Birthday Edgar. Enjoy your day!!

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  53. NancyOctober 4, 2011 at 12:53 PM

    Happy, Happy Birthday! Hope it's a great day!

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  54. Sherry :o)October 4, 2011 at 1:10 PM

    Happy, happy birthday, Edgar - hope you do something just for YOU!

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  55. LanaOctober 4, 2011 at 1:31 PM

    Happy birthday edgar!!! Love the stitching!!

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  56. valerieOctober 4, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    Happy Birthday Edgar!

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  57. DeniseOctober 4, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    Happy Birthday! May your cake taste as good as it looks!

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  58. Quiltin' SandyOctober 4, 2011 at 2:25 PM

    Happy Birthday, Edgar. I hope your day is filled with everything you enjoy most. Special wishes to you from across the pond. Sandy. :)

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  59. Milly~October 4, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    Happy birthday Edgar!!! Glad to hear you're on the mend after your "puny" day. LOL!

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  60. MyraOctober 4, 2011 at 3:32 PM

    Happy Birthday Edgar! I just celebrated my 48th as well and like you, I have to get out all my fingers and toes to keep track. I hope your day was special.

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  61. CindyOctober 4, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    First HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Second I am very glad you are feeling better.

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  62. Beauty BonnetOctober 4, 2011 at 3:52 PM

    Happy Birthday! Hope it's not too late to greet you and that you're feeling better..your stitching and baking have been a great inspiration. Thank you! Tracy/ph

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  63. MaggeeOctober 4, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    Happy Happy Birthday Edgar! Have a great celebration! Your stitching is gorgeous, as usual! Hugs!

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  64. GabriellaOctober 4, 2011 at 4:24 PM

    Happy Birthday! Hope Rico and the pups spoil you! :)

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  65. diamondcOctober 4, 2011 at 4:50 PM

    Happy Birthday Edgar: I hope you had lots of fun and lots of goodies coming your way.
    Love your sampler really nice.
    Catherine
    diamondc

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  66. JonetteOctober 4, 2011 at 5:26 PM

    Happy Birthday!!!!

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  67. VickyOctober 4, 2011 at 5:33 PM

    Happy Birthday Edgar, we are the same age, well I am older than you by a couple of months. :)

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  68. krayolakrisOctober 4, 2011 at 5:37 PM

    Glad you are feeling better. Happy Birthday!! your blog is a present to your readers.

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  69. MelodyOctober 4, 2011 at 6:20 PM

    Happy Birthday! Nothing like gaining a year mentally...ha! Hope your day is a hoot from start to finish.

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  70. AnonymousOctober 4, 2011 at 7:22 PM

    Happy Birthday Edgar! I'm glad you're feeling better.
    Lancy

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  71. Lizzy PizzyOctober 4, 2011 at 7:30 PM

    Happy Birthday Edgar - glad to see you are feeling better again.
    LOL 48/49. I spent the entire year before last saying I was 47, then when my BD rolled around, it turned out I was just about to turn 47 - not 48 [what joy - hahaha].
    Harvest blessing is looking great - odd little cow and all :)

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  72. AnonymousOctober 4, 2011 at 8:50 PM

    Happy Birthday Edgar. So glad that you are feeling better exspecially on your Bday.
    I am so like you.I can never remember just exactly how old I am either.A lot of days I feel like I am still around 32. A couple of years ago I was dicussing age with friends at work and after doing the math they informed me that I was 2 yeears older than I though. They got a big kick out of it and everyone had a great laugh. No one believes when I tell them how old I am even if I am wrong so I just think of myself in my mind around 32 or so.
    Well, no matter how old you feel today, Happy Birthday.

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  73. BluOctober 4, 2011 at 9:06 PM

    Happy birthday!

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  74. Carol E. in AZOctober 4, 2011 at 9:32 PM

    Ta~Da!!! You're one year younger than you thought! That must have been a nice present to give yourself. I wish I was only 49 again, instead of turning 50 something!

    Happy Birthday!

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  75. And This Little PigOctober 5, 2011 at 1:40 AM

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY Edgar, but surely not 48 something like 21 with $27 postage and handling!
    LiBBiE in Oz :@

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  76. CarolOctober 5, 2011 at 3:59 AM

    ♫♫♫ Happy Birthday, Edgar ♫♫♫

    It's so funny, but I've been doing the same thing with my birthday--keep thinking I'm turning 58 in January when I'm really "only" turning 57!! Hope you have a lovely year ahead of you as a very young 48-year-old :)

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  77. Vonna PfeifferOctober 5, 2011 at 4:30 AM

    Happy birthday, happy, happy birthday...happy birthday to dear you!!!!

    I agree I have to count on fingers toes and anything else hanging loose to figure out how old I am. Enough all ready! :)

    I hope you had a wonderful day!!!

    Love ya!

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  78. Charlene ♥ NCOctober 5, 2011 at 4:36 AM

    It seems lately every time anyone asks my age, I have to think. I agree - it's just another year; right?

    Happy Birthday to YOU! Celebrate all week long - and hope it's filled with all your most favorite things.

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  79. AnonymousOctober 5, 2011 at 5:13 AM

    Happy Birthday to You!!!!

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  80. DeborahOctober 5, 2011 at 5:36 AM

    Happy Birthday! Have a great day.

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  81. trilliumOctober 5, 2011 at 5:50 AM

    Many Happy Returns of the day, Edgar!

    I wish you many more years of cross stitching!

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  82. barbaraOctober 5, 2011 at 7:18 AM

    Best wishes for a fabulous new year! :)

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  83. The Inspired StitcherOctober 5, 2011 at 7:38 AM

    Happy B-day, Edgar! I hope your day was good.

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  84. CatherineOctober 5, 2011 at 4:39 PM

    Great stitches! Love the colors!
    Happy birthday!!

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  85. MaryOctober 5, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    Happy Belated Birthday Edgar!!!!

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  86. ceratoOctober 6, 2011 at 5:08 AM

    With a day late and from Barcelona, I wish you a Happy Birthday.
    Hugs.

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  87. UnknownOctober 8, 2011 at 7:18 PM

    Congratulations on gaining (and losing) a year! Hope this next one is great.

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