Friday, October 21, 2005

21st October

21st October. Trafalgar Day.  Today we celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar and the death, during the battle, of Lord Nelson, still considered to be Britain's greatest maritime hero.  In truth, events have taken place earlier in the year to commemorate this victory but today is the actual day.  Beacons will be lit across the country (rain permitting) there will be many formal dinners where the toast will be to "the immortal memory", the Duke of York will be laying a wreath and there is a gathering in Trafalgar Square.

But the 21st is special for another reason, a very much more personal reason.  This is the day that I could never forget. This is the day I brought a baby girl into the world.

  HAPPY BIRTHDAY BECKY!

                 

Yes, today is the Birthday of our wonderful daughter who has always been our pride and our joy. She is loving, kind, considerate, fun , a great mother and so much more.

So, Becky, Dad and I would like to wish you a "computer" Happy Birthday and many many happy returns. May your day be filled with joy and happiness. We love you very much xxx

P.S. Glad you all liked our new tank (pictures posted yesterday).  111 on the map now including me.  Truly wonderful.

36 comments:

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday Becky,from one birthday girl to another! Hope you have a lovely day xxx

Anonymous said...

May Becky have a wonderful birthday - Many happy returns.....Ally

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday Becky

Jo xxx

Anonymous said...

Another day older, not so sure about wiser and certainly deeper in debt! LOL.  Thank you for the birthday wishes, Love you too.
Happy Trafalgar Day!

Anonymous said...

Good Morning Jeannette, Lovely picture of the leaves I love these colours so much.    Hope your back and the rest of your aches and pains are a bit better this morning.   Hope you have a nice day.  Love Joan.

Anonymous said...

a son or daughters birthday is one of the best feelings in the world. happy bithday becky...you have a wonderful mum. love Joanne

Anonymous said...

Love the photo of the red leaves. Happy Birthday Becky, hope you enjoy your day. And Happy Trafalgar Day to everyone. Jeannette, hope your aches and pains are gone.           ~Deborah

Anonymous said...

A Very Happy Birthday to your lovely girl,a clever girl too! look who she chose as her parents,..........What a lovely tribute to Becky.Bless you all     JAN XX

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday Becky!!! Think Rob may get a new tank for Christmas, don't know what else to buy him, he  has enough guitars LOL!!!

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday to Becky!  Linda

Anonymous said...

Love the fall graphic.  Happy birthday to your daughter, Becky, from Linda in Washington State.

Anonymous said...

Good morning Jeannette...thanks for the history lesson, loved it.  
Also a huge Happy Birthday to Becky from our family...it is a special day all the way around for all of you!
Have a good one!
Hugs,
Joyce

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday Becky!
~~Kath~~

Anonymous said...

Many happy returns of the day Becky.Have a fun filled Birthday........Jean

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday Becky!

Derek

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday Becky from another Becky!

Anonymous said...

How intersesting-Trafagar day! We Americans have always been intrigued with the English Royals. Happy Birthday to Becky! ~Diane~

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday Becky, many congratulations. Rache xx

Anonymous said...

Beautiful red leaves in that top pic today Jeannette.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BECKY!!!!
You have a lovely daughter my dear, and I wish her a very happy day.
Sara   x

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday Becky, hope you manage to get a peaceful day :)

Anonymous said...

Birthday Blessings to Becky !  You have a right to be proud of that lovely daughter.  Now she has given you those wonderful grandbabes to enjoy too!  Enjoy your day celebrating !  'On Ya' - ma

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday, Becky!

Anonymous said...

Birthdays are cool...Happy Birthday Becky!!Sandi

Anonymous said...

Interesting bit of history. The red orangy leaves are beautiful.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BECKY. I know you and dad are very proud of her and those two grandchildren she has produced for you to love. Helen

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday to your daughter Becky! I hope she has a wonderful day!

Hugs,
Jessica

Anonymous said...

A very Happy Birthday to Becky!  A lovely birthday tribute Jeannette.  I`d forgotten it was Trafalgar Day, thanks fot reminding me. :-)

Sandra xxxxx

Anonymous said...

I love those leaves and HAPPY BIRTHDAY BECKY.  Let's celebrate your birthday and forget history.  Oops, sorry, history is good, only kidding.  Oh Let's celebrate the color of autumn and enjoy every delightful moment of it.  

Marlene-PurelyPoetry

Anonymous said...

Happy birthday Becky, hope you have a great time! Jeannette.xx.

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday to your dear daughter and happy Lord Nelson Day!  Love the picture of the leaves...the color is just amazing!!!

Be well,
Dawn

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Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday Becky!!!!

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday Becky.
Sylvia xx

Anonymous said...

Give Becky a hug for me!  -  Barbara

Anonymous said...

oh a bit of english trivia thank you and happy happy b-day to you becky I hope you enjoy your day with your wonderful family and friends may you be blessed beyond your dreams God bless kelley

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday Becky!!!!
Hope you had a great day!
And the new fish tank is great!!
Linda :)

Anonymous said...

Happy belated birthday to Becky - hope she had a good day :-)

Anonymous said...

Happy belated birthday! Yes, I am behind...again!