So, I'm 60. How in hell did that happen?

[gillo]

Seriously. I don't feel out of my twenties yet.

Many thanks to friends who sent me their good wishes. I've tried to thank people individually - if I missed you I'm sorry.

While Storm Desmond was soaking the country and causing all sorts of shenanigans Oop North, Dave and I went to meet the girls at a National Trust house in the Chilterns.

Comments

[velvetwhip]

How marvelous! I should love to visit Disraeli's digs someday myself.

You're not the least bit old, btw. 60 is the new 40, after all.

Gabrielle

[gillo]

Dizzy was Wrong in many ways but so, so charismatic, and his house shows it.

Thanks. I feel creaky for 40, though. ;-)

[velvetwhip]

It's the weather. We're all creaky when it's damp and chilly.

Gabrielle

[gillo]

The weather has been spectacularly wet here this weekend, too. I'm hoping for a little sun in Barcelona.

[bearshorty]

Happy belated birthday!

Very wonderful pictures. I love visiting old houses and historical mansions, it is always fun to see how people loved, especially historical figures.

I was in Barcelona in 2000 for a few days and it was one of my favorite cities to visit. I adore all the Gaudi architecture and the whole atmosphere was just friendly and lovely. I got by without Spanish easily.

[gillo]

Thank you. I'm a bit of a languages nut, so I shall try to resurrect at least a little of my Spanish. I'm looking forward to it. What do you think is unmissable?

[bearshorty]

The cathedral, of course. Must see. I also really liked the park with Gaudi architecture called Park Guell and the Gaudi houses: Casa Battlo and Casa Mila. Amazing. And La Rambla Boulevard was really fun. We did stick to touristy stuff but it was worth it. And I remember just walking down the streets was fun by itself.

[gillo]

I'm hoping for reasonably warm weather.

[kikimay]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! And wowowowow, nice historical setting! It seems so fun!

[gillo]

It was fun, even in the rain. Thanks.

[the_moonmoth]

Happy birthday :)

[gillo]

Thank you.

[diebirchen]

60? Pfffffft! You're a mere babe. I'm pulling up on 72.

[gillo]

Thank you. I shall work on believing that. ;-)