Oh No! Four-Oh!

Once upon a time when wrinkles and grey hair were things I associated with the elderly, I looked across a college classroom and saw this guy:


He was quiet and grouchy-looking and I kind of got the impression he didn't like me because he never smiled. But he was cute and he smoked cigarettes and wore flannel shirts and coats that looked like they belonged to someone's grandpa. Who wouldn't want to be invited to that party?!

Some 17 years later, he's off the cigarettes, but still as grouchy as ever. And today he turns 40.

Happy Birthday, Captain! You're still the party I want an invite to!

Just please, this time, wear a new shirt.

Comments

Dimple said…
Happy birthday to your Captain!
July 27, 2011 at 9:14 AM
Linda said…
Glad you're still enjoying your party!
July 27, 2011 at 9:29 AM
Debra She Who Seeks said…
Happy Birthday, Captain!
July 27, 2011 at 9:31 AM
Anonymous said…
Happy birthday to your captain...what a sweet post! I hope he had a fabulous birthday!
July 27, 2011 at 1:32 PM
Unknown said…
Awww...that's so sweet! Happy Birthday to your Captain!
July 27, 2011 at 8:23 PM
Glenda said…
Happy birthday to your Captain. Nothing like a long running party!
July 28, 2011 at 3:28 AM
Janine said…
Happy Birthday Capitaine!!! Isn't it fabulous that we still enjoy the parties we were invited to so many years ago!! Good for us!
July 28, 2011 at 5:18 AM
Angela said…
Happy birthday to your Captain.
July 28, 2011 at 11:44 AM
MOMSWEB said…
LOL! Love this! I have a grouchy one also, but he claims he's Mr. Happy. Yeah, right!
Glad I dropped by!
August 4, 2011 at 7:33 AM
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