and on and on and on

Joy's still trying to do whatever to the dogs to ensure that they are also having a wonderful birthday celebration

Rozzie is holding up the scratchie that has won me some birthday money, and it's probably already spent, before it's even collected. Oh well, made round to go round

A rather insipid shot of the family participating in food. It's nothing like that in real life of course. Hands have been known to disappear completely, from stretching too eagerly in front of someone......

and another portion of the table. You could practically see it rocking. We've decided that there will be a tradition, called "The Gathering of the Clan". It is declared that this shall happen on the First Sunday of every month. Those homes with ovens shall serve roast!

and Uncle Mikel. He who keeps us fed. What an important person in the greater scheme of things. We should all work at being much more grateful. He cooks the best stew; the best chops; the best sausages. No. Really Michael. You are worth your weight in gold.

...and that's a hellova lot of gold Sir.