LOST & MISPLACED A2K people.

gustav is held hostage by Syn under her desk. Syn, you
selfish little girl, we want our gustav back - pronto!!

I miss him <crying my heart out>

Next weekend 6/10 to 6/12 I'll be attending my 45th college reunion. Do not worry, I'll be having a wonderful time.

My dear Slovakian friend, Dagmaraka, deserves my heartfelt appreciation for starting this birthday thread and the stream of well wishes and gifts which followed.

All the gifts and flowers are almost too much. I was hoping for, but never expected to receive, a couple of warthog asses. For that I thank you, CJ.

Smog, littlek, and kickycan's birthday salutations have left me staring out the window and wiping away a tear as I realize those three have, however briefly, thought of ol' Ratzenhofer. It feels my heart with an inner joy.

Eva's flowers were breathtaking and delicious. The goats and I fought over the red ones.

Osso's promise to dress me up was startling, but worthy of consideration.

Lord Ellpus, CodeBorg, and msolga.... what can I say? Those were some of the greatest friggin' gifts ever bestowed upon a human being. The mere fact that you three consider me human was a gift enough. The presents were mere icing on the cake.

And just as I was starting to sadden, thinking that squinney and Edgar Blythe weren't going to show....wham! they waltz in with their best wishes. My heart is filled with such joy it is almost impossible to put into words. Thanks, you two.

One college--45 years.

Walter--

I graduated with a Liberal Arts degree and commenced 45 more years of education.

aaaawwww, that's such a nice compliment Spanky.
You are the true gentleman!!