Hello, kind friends. I would like to ask a favour of you – just of some of you – just the ones who have been hanging around reading my blog for a year or more.
You stalwart readers know all about my best friend, Socks. I blogged about her pregnancy for … well, about nine months, give or take. It was a helluva ride for all, especially at the end!
Now and again I would mention her husband Bear. Usually to poke fun at him for saying something silly and/or revealing about his fears at becoming a dad.
He survived all that.
But now – he’s about to become something worse: FORTY.
Yes, I know – quite a lot of you (and me) smile at recollections of our 40th. But you know he’s a sensitive guy, and far from his family and friends right now, dealing with being a first-time home owner, business owner, new dad, and now the insult of being “old.”
I’d like to ask you to post a happy birthday wish in the comments, which I will send to Socks. She’s making a compilation of Happy to ease her Big Bear’s difficult transition.
Will you help?
heretherebespiders 
Happy Birthday Bear! We kind of feel we know you through the Socks/Button era on this blog. You’re a lucky man to have those two girls in your life (and dear Spiders) so, have a great day and relish all you have, including your relative youth 😀
You made MY day by mentioning Button -I’m so happy to be reminded that people actually read my blog! I’ve made a compilation of everyone’s comments, with an explanation for Bear of who you are and why you are special. Thank you for being the first! I really appreciate it, and tomorrow sometime I’ll hear how all this was received!
Happy Birthday Bear! Hey, 40 is nothing, you’re actually just a spring rooster. Just remember to live every day like it’s your last. 🙂 Have a wonderful day. xxx
Thank you, J! I’m having to copy and paste my answer as time is short: I’ve made a compilation of everyone’s comments, with an explanation for Bear of who you are and why you are special. I really appreciate it, and tomorrow sometime I’ll hear how all this was received!
Ah, 40. Brian is also approaching it with trepidation. Never fear. It won’t hurt a bit. Time is relative but so is age. Time to start acting your shoe size again. Maybe your European shoe size… for safety’s sake. Happy birthday Bear!
Hahaha, you have no idea of Bear’s real name but I will give you a chance to think it over! Thank you, and as above: I’ve made a compilation of everyone’s comments, with an explanation for Bear of who you are and why you are special. I really appreciate it, and tomorrow sometime I’ll hear how all this was received!
It’s Brian, isn’t it…. 🙂
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Happy birthday Bear! 😀
Thank you, Dianda! I remember well how worried you were for socks when she was in labour for so long. I have made sure to tell Bear just that!
Good! 😀
How are Socks and little socks?
For Bear: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ztoSUhbNntQ.
Feel the power of 40 and know that it’s only going to increase!
Happy 40th Bear! Welcome to the club, hahaha! The best years of your life are just beginning!
I tease hubby about being “old,” but he’s only 4 years older than me, and it’s just to take the piss out of him. I don’t know why people actually INSULT other people about their age, as if it’s something ANYONE has control over.
Happy Birthday, Bear! Not everyone is lucky enough to have forty birthdays!
happy birthday Bear, I survived 40, several years ago!
Well Happy Birthday Bear. I posed for my best nude shots when I was just hitting forty-two, so you have two years to get ready.
Happy Birthday Bear!Have a fantastic day.
Hi! I forgot to say that comments should be closed, his bday was yesterday. But thank you! I’ll tell Socks you said so 🙂