“I don’t know how to navigate the “Reply” function on Joey’s KYDU blog—so—I will take the easier path by asking her to relay my thanks to you all for your kind words on my birthday. Here they are in the order in which I received them throughout the day:
Elke and Alma: All dachshunds and their owners have my friendship!
Susanne and Judith: Who once gave me a ride from Irdning to beyond the Putterersee bei Nacht und Nebel.
Kurt: An Austrian “Hawkeye” who is always welcome here!
Rachel: Who shares her special joy–and her Sacher Torte–with us!
John F: Who carries on the Good Fight!
John VG: Whose note to me in his busy life is much appreciated.
Margee: Whose friendship over many years is treasured.
Katie: For your kind words and your friendship with Joey.
Kathleen: For your thoughtful note—and for enjoying The Iowa Nature Calendar.
Kerstin: For your note—and for dinner at Orchard Green. (“Call me on Friday when Julie gets there.”)
Carol: A welcome voice from the past! Jean and I both hope that we can “fix” that this summer.
I send my cordial thanks to you all for your part in making my birthday a truly grand day—all day.”
KYDU and Other Lessons My Father Taught Me 