Yes, the half century mark has been attained, gawd it passed fast!
Glad I feel this good though, 50 seemed to be near senility when I was a kid.. now I have a granddaughter and feel maaahhvellus!
Rob and family, merci beaucoup!

Andrew, cheers, he got a bottle of bubbly for us to celebrate.. it was good!

Rick and Jill, gracias, we are "plannificating" future forays out of Toronto

Hanno,
bedankt, I would rather tell my age and they say she looks good for it, than people whispering "49?... she looks more like 60 !

"
(Besides, I am 27 in mind and heart

)
Clive, he had permission!
Jon we are going to get it this weekend (Patience is one of my virtues.. I need it with.. umm..errrr...((I'll tell you
who after I have my prezzy

)))
And last, but not least.. Geoff... who survived the weekend and helped so much with everything.. to you dear heart..xox (there, mushy part over, carry on!)