Had a Great Birthday

That was last week, but I didn't get to write it down then. The family generously supplied me with presents.

Gordon gave me a new back-pack which I have already started using in place of the older book-bag back-pack that Kim had given me when she quit using it. It was on its last -- what, not legs. The lining was flaking off inside & the zippers were wearing out -- even the reflective tape was wearing off. Anyway, the new one is made for a woman & fits well. It loads from the top & is long, rather than sticking out when loaded.

Kim sent a new pump for my bicycle. It attaches to the bike, but she says she doesn't leave hers on it for fear of it's being stolen. It's a good one & I'm happy to have it. When we take longer rides, I'll be sure to put it on the bike, even if I don't for going back & forth to the library to work.

Barb sent a certificate from Barnes & Nobel. It came as an email & can be used several ways -- either in the store, or on-line; and either for real (paper) books or Nook books. I decided this would be a good thing to put toward Nook books & after Barb made a recommendation, I downloaded a book for later reading. It's great to know that with it on the Nook I can get to it anytime, along with others I've downloaded.

As a fitting end to my birthday, Gordon took me to Chanderson's for dinner. We both had different fish dishes, which we cut in half before we started. We took the other half home & had another meal the next day. We've started doing this when we eat out. It keeps us from over-eating, as well as giving us a second meal later. Both ways we win.