[dutchess]

All I can say is WOW!!! Thanks so much Finest Friends for the sweet birthday greetings!!!

This birthday was a little emotional for me...a little over a year after mom died suddenly. Slept in then had a "grueling" but very satisfying flight lesson (pulling power and gliding to simulate an emergency field landing finding a good field etc. (yikes), more 45 degree bank turns while holding elevation (required to pass your check ride) then 4 landings with a serious cross wind) Two were great...two were REALLY UGLY :o)

Anyway came hope to a sweet present from dad, Mr. D. and the kids and was getting ready for them to take me out to dinner. Decided to quickly stop in and WHAT A delightful surprise. LOVE my sistahs and all my finest friends.

Dad is thrilled to be taking us out to dinner so need to leave. Will try to check back later.

(((((FINEST FRIENDS))))))

[luvie]

I love to read about your flying lessons. My son is a pilot and is training for his instructor's certification flying helicopters. He is always telling us about the auto-rotations and other scary-sounding maneuvers that I had just as soon not hear about! LOL!

It sounds like you are really enjoying it and are doing good at it.

[LadyX]

"Good evening, your Highness - -
When LadyX got word to me on the battlefield
it is your birthday,
I simply had to stop to wish you all the best!"

"Our communications connection was a tad muddled.
Thought she said something about you
'taking a flying leap,' today, was it?!"

["Always thought you Americans were strange - -
oh well..."]

{{{ Hugs, M'Lady }}}

[Aquamarine]

Happy Birthday (((Dutchess))).