Happy Birthday, gamba

[doversoul1]

This would have been salymap’s post but as she is not yet online, here’s on behalf of her and from me.

Many happy returns. I know you are deep into Haydn’s string quartets but don’t forget Boccherini, too.

[ferneyhoughgeliebte]

And from me, too, gamba - many thanks for all your wonderful reminiscences and manier happy returns for the day.

[Roehre]

And from me, too, gamba - many thanks for all your wonderful reminiscences and manier happy returns for the day.

From me as well, enjoy the day and all the Haydns which are still waiting for you

[BBMmk2]

many happy returns to you Gamba! hope you be having a great day today!!

[french frank]

I join with our proxy 'salymap' in wishing you a happy birthday and hope you have a pleasant day (it's looking a bit black, according to the Met Office: a day for some congenial music perhaps).

[Beef Oven!]

Happy Ides Of March Birthday!

[amateur51]

Many happy returns, gamba

Thanks for all your magical stories

[Serial_Apologist]

Many happy returns, gamba

Thanks for all your magical stories

Seconded - it's good to know in such sad times there are still those around from a generation preceding ones own. All down to inadequate parenting, I dare say!

[teamsaint]

Have a very happy Birthday, Gamba.

[gamba]

My grateful thanks to you all upon the occasion of my birthday & especially to ' salymap' who has been denied our closer association for so long.

This is now a situation where I'm sure she can see the end in sight & will soon be back with us. I can assure you who are reasonably fit & healthy that being an active member of our group has meant a great deal to me, as I'm sure it has to her. You all have so many ' funny ' names & contribute so much that is worth hearing. This is keeping me going at present & I hope will continue to do so for any other members in in less than full health.

Thank you all again for your kind birthday wishes, they are truly much appreciated. I shall attempt to continue to ' earn my keep ' very soon with a special contribution about to appear shortly upon these illustrious pages.

Love & good wishes to you all,

gamba

[french frank]

Coincidence! I had just sealed a note to salymap, so I unsealed it and told her of your message (though I expect the Wingèd Messenger will be quick to pass it on anyway!).

[Nick Armstrong]

My grateful thanks to you all upon the occasion of my birthday & especially to ' salymap' who has been denied our closer association for so long.

This is now a situation where I'm sure she can see the end in sight & will soon be back with us. I can assure you who are reasonably fit & healthy that being an active member of our group has meant a great deal to me, as I'm sure it has to her. You all have so many ' funny ' names & contribute so much that is worth hearing. This is keeping me going at present & I hope will continue to do so for any other members in in less than full health.

Thank you all again for your kind birthday wishes, they are truly much appreciated. I shall attempt to continue to ' earn my keep ' very soon with a special contribution about to appear shortly upon these illustrious pages.

Love & good wishes to you all,

gamba

What a warm and touching post! Many happy returns from Caliban's isle, gamba - and remember - a little of what you fancy does you good, so enjoy plenty of what you fancy today!