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It’s Someone’s Birthday

June 24, 2014 at 9:33 am by Claudia

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Someone’s birthday is today.

And I’m not there with him. That’s not the way we’d planned it, but you know what they say, ‘the best laid plans’ and all that.

We’ll have a little celebration when I get back next week. But in the meantime, I’m betting that certain someone would love to hear some Happy Birthday greetings from all of you wonderful people.

So Happy Birthday, my dearest love…next week, we’ll celebrate both your natal day and the 20th anniversary of the day we met!

And Happy Birthday to my dear nephew, Little Z. When we discovered that Little Z and Don shared the same birthday, we were thrilled.

Happy Tuesday.

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Filed Under: birthday, Don 94 Comments

Comments

  1. Carol at Serendipity says

    June 24, 2014 at 9:39 am

    Happy Birthday! Mine is Thursday but I take the whole month! You might want to consider that!

    Carol

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  2. Ranee says

    June 24, 2014 at 9:44 am

    Happy Birthday, Don! Best Wishes for many more….enjoy the anticipation of your celebration.

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  3. Barbara says

    June 24, 2014 at 9:51 am

    Happy birthday to Don! You and Scout can celebrate on your own today!

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  4. Vera says

    June 24, 2014 at 9:52 am

    Happy Birthday Don! Enjoy celebrating once Claudia gets home…now I have to zip over to Meredith’s blog to wish Little Buddy a Happy Birthday too.

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  5. Cindy says

    June 24, 2014 at 10:04 am

    Happy birthday! Since reading Claudia’s blog and becoming familiar with the two of you, it’s a lot of fun for me to be watching a tv show and see you in it. You are a fantastic actor!! Enjoy your day.

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  6. Linda says

    June 24, 2014 at 10:08 am

    “They say it’s your birthday. We’re gonna have a good time. I’m glad it’s your birthday. Happy birthday to you.”
    Just had to say Happy Birthday with those lines after seeing the shirt you have on. He’s my favorite Beatle.

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    • jeannine says

      June 24, 2014 at 10:11 am

      Happy birthday wishes for both of your special guys :-)

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  7. Karen says

    June 24, 2014 at 10:10 am

    Happy Birthday, Don!

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  8. Balisha says

    June 24, 2014 at 10:13 am

    Happy Birthday!
    Balisha

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  9. Lorinda says

    June 24, 2014 at 10:15 am

    Happy Birthday!!

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  10. Kathy says

    June 24, 2014 at 10:17 am

    Happy birthday Don. Enjoy your day!

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  11. Judy Ainsworth says

    June 24, 2014 at 10:20 am

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! To a very Talented,and may I add not bad looking guy! -Judy A-

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  12. Cathy S. says

    June 24, 2014 at 10:24 am

    Happy Birthday Don! Hope your special day is filled with lots of love and laughter.

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  13. Kathy says

    June 24, 2014 at 10:27 am

    Don, we share the same birthday!!!! Happy.Happy Birthday to you! I will eat an extra slice of strawberry shortcake today in your honor!

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  14. Laura says

    June 24, 2014 at 10:30 am

    Happy happy birthday. Don. I hope it is a wonderful day. Laura

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  15. Karen says

    June 24, 2014 at 10:32 am

    Happy Birthday, Don! Best wishes to you!

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  16. Judy Clark says

    June 24, 2014 at 10:35 am

    Happy birthday Don! I know you would rather have Claudia home to celebrate, but have a good day!

    Judy

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  17. sherry says

    June 24, 2014 at 10:39 am

    Birthday Greetings, Don! Have a wonderful day! I know Claudia is looking forward to celebrating with you next week. In the meantime, know you are loved and wished well by many!

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  18. LuvWheaties says

    June 24, 2014 at 10:41 am

    Wishing you a very happy birthday Don! I hope you and Scout enjoy your special day.

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  19. Martha says

    June 24, 2014 at 10:44 am

    Happy birthday, Don! I’m listening to your music at work in celebration of your special day! Hope you and Scout have a fun day. Martha

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  20. Sylvia says

    June 24, 2014 at 10:49 am

    Happy birthday to you, Don, and to Little Z, too!

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  21. Sharron says

    June 24, 2014 at 10:51 am

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY DON. Hope you enjoy your special day and look forward to a celebration with Claudia next week.

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  22. Vanessa Bower says

    June 24, 2014 at 10:52 am

    Happy Birthday Don !!!!!!!!
    Enjoy your day and even more, the celebration the three (can’t forget Scout) of you will have when Claudia returns home.
    Best Wishes,
    Vanessa

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  23. Linda @ A La Carte says

    June 24, 2014 at 10:53 am

    Happy Birthday Don! Thanks for sharing your wonderful wife with us and your life also. Her blog is one of my favs. Wishing you a great day and a special treat just for you and Scout!

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  24. Linda L. says

    June 24, 2014 at 10:58 am

    Happy Birthday Don!
    May you have:
    old wood to burn,
    old books to read,
    old friends to love,
    old times to remember.
    Enjoy your day.

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  25. Charlene says

    June 24, 2014 at 11:00 am

    Happy Birthday, Don! I hope you and Scout have a wonderful day!

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  26. Tana says

    June 24, 2014 at 11:05 am

    Happy, Happy Birthday Don! Have a wonderful day playing your guitar and doing chores. The party is next week and that means this is going to be like “The Twelve Days of Christmas”. The Seven Days of Birthday. Run it up to The Fourth and there will be fireworks!
    Tana

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  27. Susan says

    June 24, 2014 at 11:06 am

    Here’s to the birthday boy – Best Wishes on your special day!

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  28. Donna@Gardens Eye View says

    June 24, 2014 at 11:19 am

    Happy Birthday Don!!

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  29. Melanie M says

    June 24, 2014 at 11:19 am

    Happy Birthday, Don and Little Z! Two very special people that deserve the best of birthdays!

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  30. Regena Fickes says

    June 24, 2014 at 11:27 am

    Happy Birthday, Don. I pray for all the blessings possible for you, today and everyday.
    Regena

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  31. pam in illinois says

    June 24, 2014 at 11:31 am

    Happy Birthday Don!!!!!!!! I hope you and Scout have a great day!!

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  32. Janet in Rochester says

    June 24, 2014 at 11:36 am

    Lots going on today. First, a very very Happy Birthday to both Don and little Z! Hope you have a great party when Claudia gets home. Also the birthday of a good friend from high school, Suzanne. And 40 years ago today [gulp] we graduated from high school. June is one of those months that always seems to be packed with special times, doesn’t it? :>)

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  33. Eileen says

    June 24, 2014 at 11:43 am

    Have a great day Don!!!

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  34. Janie F. says

    June 24, 2014 at 11:53 am

    Happy Birthday Don! I hope you enjoy your special day. My husband and I have enjoyed your work in the past on TV and look forward to seeing more.

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  35. barbara woods says

    June 24, 2014 at 11:55 am

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY Don

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  36. Debbi Saunders says

    June 24, 2014 at 11:55 am

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY DON!!!! I HOPE YOU AND SCOUT CELEBRATE AND ENJOY YOUR DAY!!!!!

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  37. Chris k in Wisconsin says

    June 24, 2014 at 11:56 am

    Happy Birthday! May your next trip around the sun be the most amazing one yet….. with many more to follow!! Hope you and Scout do something fun today ~~ and wishing you a great celebration when the 3 of you are together again….. in just a few days!!

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  38. Nancy Moreland says

    June 24, 2014 at 12:04 pm

    Happy Birthday Don!

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  39. Shasha says

    June 24, 2014 at 12:08 pm

    Happy Birthday!

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  40. Dottie in Missouri says

    June 24, 2014 at 12:10 pm

    Happy Birthday! Hoping for all good things for the two of you this year.
    Enjoy your day with Scout. Claudia will be home soon for the big celebration!

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  41. Joy@aVintageGreen says

    June 24, 2014 at 12:17 pm

    Happy Birthday Don. A hug for Scout too. And Claudia, you will be home very soon. I have certainly been enjoying your series of photos this past week.
    Joy

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  42. Nancy Blue Moon says

    June 24, 2014 at 12:19 pm

    Happy Birthday Don!!!! Wishing you a great day with little Miss Scout and good weather to go outside and enjoy!

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    • Nancy Blue Moon says

      June 24, 2014 at 12:49 pm

      And a Happy Birthday to Little Z too..Have lots of fun Little Buddy!!!

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  43. sharon mccloud says

    June 24, 2014 at 12:22 pm

    happy birthday blessings to don….bet you can’t wait till claudia comes to celebrate….happy birthday to z also…

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  44. Sue @ Serendipity says

    June 24, 2014 at 12:35 pm

    Dear Miss Scout-I hope you are taking care of Dad on his birthday since Mom can’t be there except in spirit! Tell him we hope he has a terrific day and plans to have an even better one in celebration when Mom is home. Enjoy yourselves and please wish little Z a happy day too!!

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  45. Betty B says

    June 24, 2014 at 12:44 pm

    Happy Birthday Don!!

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  46. Marsha Lash says

    June 24, 2014 at 12:48 pm

    Happy Birthday to you…happy birthday to you…happy birthday dear Don…happy birthday to you. Hope you sang it as you read it! May you have a fantastic wonderful day, only to be made better when Claudia returns home!!!

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  47. Suezk says

    June 24, 2014 at 12:54 pm

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY DON. It has been a pleasure to get to “know” you by reading this blog
    And happy birthday little z.

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  48. An Enchanted Cottage says

    June 24, 2014 at 12:56 pm

    “They say it’s your birthday, it’s my birthday too, yeah….
    I’m glad it’s your birthday, Happy birthday to you!”
    (Corny, yes, but I couldn’t resist with you wearing that awesome T-shirt!)
    I think Little Z needs a T-shirt just like his Uncle Don – after all “it’s his birthday, too, yeah!”

    Happy birthday to BOTH of you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I’ll bet you’re counting the days until Claudia gets home!

    All my best birthday wishes,
    Donna

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  49. Sharon Rexroad's Bringing Creativity 2 Life says

    June 24, 2014 at 12:57 pm

    Have a wonderfully creative day, Don, on this YOUR day!

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  50. Nancy in PA says

    June 24, 2014 at 1:08 pm

    Well, now, how do you like having all of these fans on the Interweb? Wishing you a happy, peaceful, love-filled day at Mockingbird Hill Cottage. You and Scout are a couple of very popular cutie-patooties! Thanks for sharing Claudia’s time with us. Her blog is a bright spot in my day.

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  51. gayle says

    June 24, 2014 at 1:08 pm

    Happy Days, Don! You share this date with so many of my friends, you are all good people. from a lake in western Mn.

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  52. Missy says

    June 24, 2014 at 1:27 pm

    Happy Birthday, Don! I hope you and Scoutie are having a great day! Enjoy!

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  53. Pat says

    June 24, 2014 at 1:30 pm

    Happy Birthday Don! And many more to come..
    And happy birthday Little Z too!
    Pat

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  54. Verónica says

    June 24, 2014 at 1:41 pm

    Happy Birthday, Don! And also to the little nephew. Best wishes from Argentina.

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  55. Mandy says

    June 24, 2014 at 1:51 pm

    Happy Birthday Don! May the following year bring you all of the people (including furry people), places, and things that bring you happiness.

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  56. Sonja says

    June 24, 2014 at 1:57 pm

    It’s your day, Don, so do as you please–no shaving, no whatever. Little walk with Scout and feet up for the rest of the day. Happy Birthday.

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  57. Susie says

    June 24, 2014 at 2:11 pm

    Claudia, I am wishing your sweet Don a very Happy Birthday…..It will be special when you can be together again. Blessings to both of you, xoxo,Susie

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  58. Melanie says

    June 24, 2014 at 2:15 pm

    Happy birthday, Don! Sorry that Claudia can’t be there to celebrate with you today, but maybe Scout can put on her party hat and give you a big doggie smile. Take yourself out for some ice cream and enjoy your special day!

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  59. Teresa Kasner says

    June 24, 2014 at 2:15 pm

    *H*A*P*P*Y* * *B*I*R*T*H*D*A*Y*!*!*!* Don!

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  60. Dottie McCurdy says

    June 24, 2014 at 2:16 pm

    Happy birthday and I wish you many more. I do so enjoy reading Claudia’s blog. Thank you for sharing her talents with us. Hope you and Scout have a great day.

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  61. Tracie says

    June 24, 2014 at 2:53 pm

    Happy Birthday wishes from California, Don!

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  62. Debbie says

    June 24, 2014 at 2:54 pm

    Best wishes for a Happy Birthday to Dan & Little Z! Hope you have a great day too!

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  63. Teresa says

    June 24, 2014 at 2:58 pm

    Happy Birthday, Don! I hope you have a great day.

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  64. Teresa says

    June 24, 2014 at 3:00 pm

    Happy Birthday, Z!!

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  65. Kathleen says

    June 24, 2014 at 3:07 pm

    Happy Birthday, Don! Hope the next year is your best one yet.

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  66. Shirley - Atlanta, GA says

    June 24, 2014 at 4:05 pm

    Happy Birthday, Don, and many more.

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  67. marcy ray says

    June 24, 2014 at 4:07 pm

    Happppy Birthday Don! Did you know if you have to wait for your birthday…you get doubles of everything, two cakes, two gifts ………..(This is a very old law in America)…Happpppy Birthday again!!

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  68. meredith says

    June 24, 2014 at 4:08 pm

    Happy Birthday to the best brother in law and uncle in the world.
    Hugs,
    M

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  69. Claude says

    June 24, 2014 at 4:11 pm

    Bon anniversaire au très sympathique Don, j’aime beaucoup écouter votre musique,vous avez eu beaucoup de chance de vous être rencontrés tous les deux, et je vous souhaite tout le bonheur possible.
    Claude

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  70. Donnamae says

    June 24, 2014 at 4:29 pm

    Best wishes Don! And hope you have a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!! ;)

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  71. Ann says

    June 24, 2014 at 4:33 pm

    Happy birthday to Don and Z! Ann

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  72. Serena says

    June 24, 2014 at 4:38 pm

    Happy Birthday, Don! Have an awesome day! Happy Birthday to little Z too. :)

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  73. Debbie says

    June 24, 2014 at 4:47 pm

    Happy Birthday Don! I hope you’re having a wonderful day.

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  74. Chris says

    June 24, 2014 at 4:49 pm

    Happy Birthday, Don! Have a simply wonderful day!

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  75. Diane says

    June 24, 2014 at 4:57 pm

    Happy Birthday Don! Wishing you many blessings from Alabama.

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  76. Liz says

    June 24, 2014 at 5:12 pm

    Happy Birthday to Don and Little Z!!

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  77. Claudia E says

    June 24, 2014 at 5:30 pm

    Happy Birthday, Don, from a Kansas Claudia. Hope your day is special!

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  78. caroline says

    June 24, 2014 at 5:31 pm

    Happy Birthday Don, all the way from Belgium :) have a wonderful day (and give Scout a hug from me)

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  79. Missy George says

    June 24, 2014 at 6:09 pm

    Happy Birthday Don…She’ll be home soon..

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  80. Carol says

    June 24, 2014 at 6:18 pm

    Happy Birthday! from middle TN:-)

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  81. Jan says

    June 24, 2014 at 7:44 pm

    Happy Birthday, Don. Have a great day!!

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  82. elyse says

    June 24, 2014 at 7:50 pm

    happy birthday wishes to don and to z
    i’m sending bright wishes cuz claudia sent me
    she’s missing you so, her heart it does ache
    so while she’s on the road
    have an extra piece of cake!

    love and best wishes always,
    claudia’s friend elyse
    xoxo

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  83. Jane Price says

    June 24, 2014 at 8:18 pm

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY, HANDSOME!!!!!! Keep celebrating until Claudia gets home, so you won’t have to start over
    jane-in-tx

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  84. Dawn says

    June 24, 2014 at 8:44 pm

    Happy Birthday Don, I would sing to you but I don’t want your ears to bleed. :) Have a wonderful day!!

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  85. Marianne L says

    June 24, 2014 at 9:05 pm

    Happy Birthday, Don! With Claudia away, you and Scout can be real party animals!

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  86. Sharon Cross says

    June 24, 2014 at 9:41 pm

    Happy Birthday Don! I am so happy… Claudia found you and you found Claudia!…You make a great pair!…Claudia is my favorite blogger…and I’m sure, she’s yours too?!…I repeat…Happy Birthday to you!

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  87. Debi says

    June 25, 2014 at 8:11 am

    Happy Birthday don. Hope you and Scout have a good day.

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  88. nancy says

    June 25, 2014 at 8:31 am

    Happy Birthday to you and to little Z ! Hope you have a nice day, doing whatever is special to you!

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  89. Trudy Mintun says

    June 25, 2014 at 8:38 am

    As usual I am late to the party. I hope your day was special Don. I think you must be a special man, deserving a special day. Happy birthday.

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  90. Lori Cassaro says

    June 25, 2014 at 4:32 pm

    Oh, shoot! Jury duty + no computer makes me late to the party, too! Hope you had a wonderful birthday, Don!

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  91. Julie says

    June 25, 2014 at 5:53 pm

    Happy Belated Birthday Don!!!!! Glad you had a nice dinner. I love Mexican food too.

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  92. Linda says

    June 25, 2014 at 10:59 pm

    Happy Happy Belated Birthday!! So glad you had a good day !! Enjoy your next celebration once Claudia gets home!!

    Reply
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