Happy Birthday to one of the true legends

[jeff]

happy birthday !

[SmokeStack]

Sorry I am late getting back for the acknowledgement. I see many old and familiar faces in the post. There are some I do not know but through this forum I do know of you through this wonderful fraternity of ours. Thanks to all.

I had a great day with family and stayed pretty close to home. Unfortunately, I had to work Wednesday. I did leave work a little early on Tuesday to catch the Eagles and Vikings game in person from the club seat level. I am huge Vikings fan as many of you know but live near Philly. So, I am sitting there with multiple layers of artic gear, shoe warming packs, and a little wozzy from rapid shots of brandy - A guy asked me "Dude, are you just cold are you a freaking Vikings Fan...?" I come back sheepishly with nah - "just cold."

Never again will I forsake my beloved Vikings. All I could think of was a fight and some beer thrown my way. I am too old to fight anymore. And the gear wasn't designed for frozen beer.

I have been a dyed in the wool fan since the late sixties. Those that know me well or have seen me around the board can attest to my exhuberance over the purple and gold.

Enjoy your New Years and hope to see many of you real soon.