I remember back in 1972 when my late mother had her 50th birthday. I was incredibly impressed that she had reached such a venerable age, and couldn't imagine myself ever attaining such lofty heights. And now I have.
I want to thank all the people who have been so nice to me, especially my dear wife Corinna who decorated my office with balloons, at which I promptly burst into tears proving (as if any proof were needed) that I am basically a soppy old sod! Corinna my love, thank you for putting up with me and all that comes with me. I know that at the age of fifty I should have settled down, and had a haircut, and that I should no longer fill our lives with waifs and strays (both animals and human), and still find farting funny. At the age of fifty I should no longer be obsessed with chickens, play anarchopunk loudly enough to piss off the neighbours, drink too much, get wildly excited, and dance jigs with Max. But I do, and I love you, and both I and the Centre for Fortean Zoology as a whole, thank you for your sweetness and forbearance....
Thank you to Lindsay and Graham for being the first two people to mention my birthday on the blog. Thank you to David for being the first person to telephone me this morning, and thank you Lizwiz for being the first person to wish me happy birthday last night. I love and appreciate you all.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MATE, AND HERE'S TO MANY MORE! CONGRATS!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on reaching your half century. You are now one year nearer to being an OAP.
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday, Jon!
ReplyDeleteI can't tell you how much I enjoy and appreciate the work you and the CFZ do.
Now, remember, in America, 50 is the new 30.
BTW, I saw you and Richard Freeman on a History Channel rerun of "Bigfoot and Other Monsters" yesterday. The date of the copyright said the year 2000.
ReplyDeleteHappy B I R T H D A Y old friend may there be many many more.
ReplyDeleteThe Kids Send Hugs to Uncle Jon and Linda and I hope the years to come bring all you desire.
Have a good one
Tony Linda and the Kids.
Happy 50’Th birthday Jon. You share so gracefully your life on line for all to see. You’re witty and amusing with a very special flair. May life continue bringing you joy, happiness and health.
ReplyDeleteHappy 50’Th birthday Jon. You share so gracefully your life on line for all to see. You’re witty and amusing with a very special flair. May life continue bringing you joy, happiness and health.
ReplyDeleteWell I am still acting silly 2 years after my 50th mate so you have nothing to worry about!
ReplyDeleteCongratualations in surviing the Weird Weekend and reaching 50!