La versión en español está después de la versión en inglés.
Thanks to all who sent warm birthday wishes. And to those who sang to me, I love every rendition and I’m saving the evidence. I had a great day. San Geraldo and I went to Goiko for dinner and, because it was my birthday, splurged on a shared Goiko cookie for dessert. We haven’t had one for a long time and it was as good as I remembered, although even half was more than I could manage. To think we used to each have one. That’s me below after I blew out the candle and before we dug in.
I’ve been looking forward to our road trip. We head tomorrow to Segovia. The wedding is Friday and then Sunday we’ll continue to Ávila for two days. The weather in Castile and León is usually significantly cooler than here. I’ve been looking forward to relief from the heat.
As I was selecting my layered wardrobe, I decided to check the forecast for rain. When I checked last week, the chance of rain the day of the wedding was 75%. Now, the chance of rain is down to 21% but the temps are unusually high. Daytime lows 30sC/mid-90sF for Segovia and mid-30sC/mid-90sF for Ávila. I’m not thrilled, but poor San Geraldo. At least the temperature begins to drop around 8 p.m. and is cool in the early part of the day — jacket weather for SG.
The above T-shirt is on display at El Corte Inglés. Clearly, the maker simply collected random words from American T-shirts. I’m still wondering when the Brooklyn Rascals were “established.” I suppose it doesn’t matter when you’re living fast and are wild and free on two wheels, you rascal, you.
Gracias a todos los que me enviaron buenos deseos de cumpleaños. Y a quienes me cantaron, me encantan todas las versiones y guardo las pruebas. Tuve un día genial. San Geraldo y yo fuimos a cenar a Goiko y, como era mi cumpleaños, nos dimos el gusto de compartir una galleta Goiko de postre. Hacía mucho que no comíamos una y estaba tan buena como la recordaba, aunque incluso la mitad fue más de lo que pude comer. Pensar que antes cada uno comía una. Esa soy yo abajo después de soplar la vela y antes de empezar a comer.
Tenía muchas ganas de nuestro viaje por carretera. Mañana nos vamos a Segovia. La boda es el viernes y el domingo continuaremos a Ávila durante dos días. El clima en Castilla y León suele ser bastante más fresco que aquí. Tenía muchas ganas de escapar del calor. Mientras elegía mi ropa por capas, decidí consultar la previsión de lluvia. Cuando la consulté la semana pasada, la probabilidad de lluvia el día de la boda era del 75%. Ahora, la probabilidad de lluvia ha bajado al 21%, pero las temperaturas son inusualmente altas. Mínima diurna de 30°C/86°F en Segovia y de 35°C/95 °F en Ávila. No me entusiasma, pero pobre San Geraldo. Al menos la temperatura empieza a bajar alrededor de las 20:00 y refresca durante la mañana; tiempo de chaqueta en San Geraldo.
La camiseta de arriba está expuesta en El Corte Inglés. Claramente, el fabricante simplemente recogió palabras al azar de camisetas estadounidenses. Todavía me pregunto cuándo se “establecieron” los Brooklyn Rascals. Supongo que no importa cuando vives rápido y eres salvaje y libre sobre dos ruedas, tú, bribón, tú.
Happy you had a good day yesterday.
Smart to bring a variety of clothing…one just never knows.
Enjoy your vacation/wedding.
Jim:
We’re packing now. I think we’ll have enough for a month. Car trips make it too easy.
Sounds like a great birthday, fun, good food and all that.
Enjoy your getaway, and hopefully the weather cooperates!
Bob:
Well, 95F is not 106, which is what it was here yesterday.
You look FANTASTIC!
The t-shirt is hilarious 🙂
Judy C:
Thanks. I’m feeling really well lately (knock on wood).
You look so happy
David Godfrey:
It was a truly wonderful day.
You’re a great looking 72 year old. Clearly you’re doing something right! Boud
Boud:
Thanks. I’m feeling really good lately (although I’m afraid to say it).
Still a handsome guy. Still unavailable to the ladies. I don’t think I could finish half that ‘cookie’ either.
ellen abbott:
And married.
It’s great to see you looking so happy with your birthday treat. Maybe the fact that the Rascals were established at all is the point — not the when!
When I was in college, part of my Spanish course (yes, I took Spanish, believe it or not) involved watching a very cheesy Spanish soap opera that was set in Segovia. I can’t remember the name of it now, but I still see all the characters in their polyester and sideburns. I finally went to Segovia when I was in Spain in 1994 and LOVED it, but was disappointed that people didn’t still dress that way! LOL
Steve:
Another way to look at “established.” This is our first time in Segovia. Very excited.
You are such a handsome birthday lad.
Rosemary Morton:
Aw shucks. It was a happy day and SG snapped a good picture.
That’s not a cookie – it’s more of a gateau! Jx
PS Chinese-made t-shirts rarely make any sense.
PPS Love the choon!
Jon:
It’s a combination cookie, brownie, lava cake, with the added bonus of excellent vanilla ice cream (that helps with the overwhelming sweetness).
You’re getting better, not older!
Kelly:
Ha! I’m certainly better at getting older.
I think “Rascal” is such a splendid word.
“Oh, you rascal!” Followed by a little affectionate eye roll. Not the sort of rascal Louis was singing about though.
You are one handsome guy. And you look like you could possibly be a rascal should the circumstances call for that.
Safe travels.
Ms. Moon
Ms. Moon:
I love the word, too. I might have been a rascal once or twice in my past.
That is a great photo of you. You look so happy! Enjoy your getaway and travel safely.
Michael:
SG snapped that photo and it’s the first time I saw a photo of myself and instantly said, I love it! Thanks.
Great birthday photo! The “action” photos of someone blowing out candles is never flattering.
Enjoy the road trip and wedding — I hope the weather will suit both you and SG!
Tundra Bunny:
I was lucky. SG was supposed to snap of me blowing out the candle, but he hit the wrong spot on the screen and missed the button. A wonderful mistake it turns out.
Rascals? I wonder if Spanky and Alfalfa played for them.
Kirk:
I wonder how many people even remember them.
I haven’t been online to read blogs in awhile (worse luck!) but I wanted to stop all to come here to join the conga line of congratulations. Happy birthday and many happy returns! May these next 12 months be marvelous for you! 😘
Urspo:
Thanks. Feeling very well currently!