198. It's My Birthday. You Get A Present. Cake All Around.
We bloggers are weird creatures, are we not? It's my birthday, but you get a present. Well, a chance at one, anyway. All you have to do is leave a comment to this post and I'll enter your name in a drawing for the great pink sock kit giveaway that I'll tell you about now.
Did you ever know about Laura's lovely Pink Ribbon Sock Kit? She designed an excellent pink-ribbon sock pattern, hand-dyed the 100% merino superwash yarn in a sweet multi-shaded pink, and put together 100 kits for sale. $20 of the sale price of each kit went to Susan G. Komen for the Cure. All 100 of her kits were sold, and there are no more. Laura probably never wants to see the color pink again in her life!
I am the proud owner of Kit No. 3 of 100, signed and numbered by Laura.
And it could be yours.
So I'm 49 (but I don't feel it). I guess this means I am officially (almost) middle-aged. Given my genes and all those greens I eat and weights I lift, and if the world doesn't come to an end before then, I probably have another 49 51 or so to go. Happy birthday to me. (Sorry, no rack photos.)
Speaking of racks, though, of course I think everyone knows what Susan G. Komen stands for -- research for a breast cancer cure. I have been on a pretty close watch for breast cancer for a decade, having been placed in a high-risk category. But recently my risk category has been somewhat downgraded based on continued family history and personal history and such. Of course this is no guarantee that I won't get it, but it's a bit of a weight off my mind. I'm glad I won't have to be going through that seemingly constant revolving door to the Breast Care Center quite so often, too. Hopefully all will continue to be well in that regard. Maybe I'll reconsider showing the rack, just to celebrate that fact. HmLemmethinkNO.
I would love to get one of Laura's kits! I had lots of fun helping her sew up the Greensburg Afghans and love her yarn I've tried!
Posted by: Faren | Friday, July 18, 2008 at 12:39 AM
Feliz Cumpleanos! Enjoy the cake--and don't forget to have a slice for your breakfast tomorrow morning! (Best birthday tradition ever--USMC family, you know...)
Many happy returns o'the day. And lots of laughs, too.
Posted by: kt | Friday, July 18, 2008 at 12:53 AM
Awww, I'm crushed that we don't get to see a big ole birthday rack! ;) Happy, happy day to you!
(And I don't mean to be ungrateful, but no pink socks for me please--I've got a stash problem I'm trying to break.)
Posted by: Kristen | Friday, July 18, 2008 at 12:57 AM
Happy Birthday, Norma! I hope the years keep getting better!
Posted by: Sarah | Friday, July 18, 2008 at 01:04 AM
Hey - I thought you were way younger! (for reals!) Happy Birthday!
Posted by: grumperina | Friday, July 18, 2008 at 01:13 AM
Happy Birthday. I hope it's really, really lovely.
Posted by: Stephanie | Friday, July 18, 2008 at 01:25 AM
Happy Birthday! Hope you have a great one! :D
Posted by: Shannon Kennedy | Friday, July 18, 2008 at 01:27 AM
Happy birthday! I wish I knew about those pink ribbon sock kits earlier. Great idea, but I can't stand the color pink (so please don't put me in the drawing). I will however, keep clicking daily at thebreastcancersite.com... as well as donating to breast cancer research when I can. :) It definitely is one of those really good causes.
Posted by: Stephanie | Friday, July 18, 2008 at 01:29 AM
Have an absolutely glorious birthday!
Posted by: alice | Friday, July 18, 2008 at 01:40 AM
Happy Birthday wishes for continued good health and success in your garden, both of which you need to reach 100 !!!
And your sense of humor doesn't hurt either :-)
Posted by: Ingrid | Friday, July 18, 2008 at 01:41 AM
me me me me me me me me me
Posted by: Sally Villarreal | Friday, July 18, 2008 at 01:44 AM
Happy Birthday, Norma. Here's to many, many more!
Posted by: Sharon | Friday, July 18, 2008 at 01:46 AM
Happy Birthday, The Norma.
xo
Posted by: Cookie | Friday, July 18, 2008 at 02:33 AM
Happy Birthday dear Norma, hope you have a wonderfull day and and so much more healthy. breast cancer free years with your beloved ones!
S.
Posted by: Sibylle | Friday, July 18, 2008 at 02:55 AM
Happy birthday! I don't need to be entered into the drawing, but I'm glad that your rack is considered a little bit lower risk, whether you show it off or not. There's something to be said, too, for not looking your age, but since I don't either, I guess that means I still look ten years younger than you.
Posted by: Mel | Friday, July 18, 2008 at 03:06 AM
Joyeux anniversaire from me and my two skeins of Brooks Farm Harmony (marinating in my stash)! Please don't enter me in the drawing (see previous sentence) but come... join me on the shady side of fifty... it's not so bad! Bises, J.
Posted by: joan | Friday, July 18, 2008 at 03:44 AM
Happy Birthday! Hope it's a good one, 50 is coming down at me like a truck - only 6 months to go.
Posted by: Kate Fuller | Friday, July 18, 2008 at 05:16 AM
Happy Birthday, Norma! Hope it's a really good one.
Posted by: Marika | Friday, July 18, 2008 at 05:21 AM
Happy Birthday, Norma! What kind of cake will you be eating?
Posted by: Julie | Friday, July 18, 2008 at 06:11 AM
Have a wonderful birthday! I turned 50 a teeny bit ago and really it isn't so bad. Love reading your blog--I only recently discovered it.
Posted by: Cyndi | Friday, July 18, 2008 at 06:12 AM
I'm sending HUGE birthday hugs your way? Didja get it? LX
Happy B-day, My Norma and many more. Thanks for being my friend!
xo
Posted by: sandy | Friday, July 18, 2008 at 06:15 AM
Well, I'll be 60 in September so can easily tell you there's no big difference between 49, 50, etc. EXCEPT the years just go by faster... Grab and enjoy each day, Norma. But I think you do that now!
Happy b-day and no sock drawing for me, ok? I really am not much of a sock knitter :)
Posted by: Leslie | Friday, July 18, 2008 at 06:16 AM
Don't put me in the drawing (too much sock yarn), but happy birthday!
Posted by: Laurie | Friday, July 18, 2008 at 06:20 AM
Happy Birthday,Norma!
Posted by: Janine | Friday, July 18, 2008 at 06:22 AM
Happy Birthday~!
(I don't want to win, just wishing you a HBD)
Posted by: Dave Daniels | Friday, July 18, 2008 at 06:23 AM
Have a wonderful birthday!
Posted by: Vicki | Friday, July 18, 2008 at 06:30 AM
Happy birthday! It is nice to share presents isn't it. Every pink ribbon is a plus for all women
Posted by: jane | Friday, July 18, 2008 at 06:40 AM
happy birthday norma!!
i'm only here to wish you a happy birthday -- please don't include me in the drawing.
Posted by: maryse | Friday, July 18, 2008 at 06:46 AM
Happy Birthday Norma! You start my day with a smile, thank you.
Posted by: Carol | Friday, July 18, 2008 at 06:46 AM
Happy, Happy Birthday!
Posted by: Mary | Friday, July 18, 2008 at 06:56 AM
Happy Birthday Norma!! We share the same age and day, though wrong month. So where's this blackmail worthy photo that Ann eluded too? Did she say tongue? Hehe.
Posted by: Manise | Friday, July 18, 2008 at 07:01 AM
Happy Birthday Norma!! We share the same age and day, though wrong month. So where's this blackmail worthy photo that Ann eluded too? Did she say tongue? Hehe.
Posted by: Manise | Friday, July 18, 2008 at 07:02 AM
Happy Birthday. Love reading your blog!
Best Wishes!
Carolyn
Posted by: Carolyn | Friday, July 18, 2008 at 07:08 AM
Happy Birthday!!!! I do want to be in the drawing but promise to reuse the prize for my Half-Marathon raffle. I'm running for Dana-Farber cancer research so still appropriate.
Are you having an extra special mix from the garden for dinner tonight?
Posted by: Carol | Friday, July 18, 2008 at 07:11 AM
Hippo birdie two ewes,
Hippo birdie two ewes,
Hippo birdie deer Norma,
Hippo birdie two ewes.
Reading your blog keeps giving me ideas for how I can give back, using my powers for good. Plus that food and health stuff inspires me to make myself a better, healthier person. Many returns of the day to you, and thank you for all the days past.
Posted by: JennHall | Friday, July 18, 2008 at 07:11 AM
Many happy returns of the day! And here I had decided that most of the knitbloggers were younger than I (well you still are, but not by much!).
Gosh those are pretty socks. Aren't people who can design awesome?
Posted by: Tee | Friday, July 18, 2008 at 07:12 AM
Happy Birthday, dearest Norma.
Posted by: DebbieB | Friday, July 18, 2008 at 07:14 AM
Have a lovely day and I wish you many more birthdays.
Posted by: Kerry | Friday, July 18, 2008 at 07:16 AM
Super Happy Birthday, love your blog!
Posted by: Renee | Friday, July 18, 2008 at 07:16 AM
Happy Birthday Norma, Your middle years are just the best, I know Iam going to be 72!!!!
Posted by: Donna | Friday, July 18, 2008 at 07:16 AM
Have a super Happy Birthday, love your blog!
Posted by: Renee | Friday, July 18, 2008 at 07:16 AM
A very happy birthday, dear Norma! Three cheers for you and *all* you do (and wow, do you do a lot!) -- you're an inspiration!
Posted by: Margaret | Friday, July 18, 2008 at 07:22 AM
Happy Birthday, grrlfriend! The day I click on your blog and started reading (what about 5 years ago?) was a very lucky day. Here's to 50+ more fabulous years of YOU!
Posted by: margene | Friday, July 18, 2008 at 07:22 AM
I'm supposed to turn 49 next month. I'll wait and see how it goes for you, then decide!
Posted by: Wendelene | Friday, July 18, 2008 at 07:24 AM
Happy Birthday Norma!
Kim O
Posted by: Kim O | Friday, July 18, 2008 at 07:26 AM
Have a great day!!
I'm turning 45 this year and I was thinking I'm middle-aged, but maybe I have a few more years to go.
Posted by: Brenda | Friday, July 18, 2008 at 07:30 AM
Happy Birthday, Norma!!! Wait 'til next year!
Posted by: Adelaide | Friday, July 18, 2008 at 07:32 AM
Happy Birthday Girl! I'm a regular reader (lurker) coming out to let you know that I'm really enjoying your gardening info this summer. Enjoy your day!
Posted by: Lisa H. | Friday, July 18, 2008 at 07:36 AM
Wait til you turn 55!!!! (It's not so bad.) But Happy Birthday!!!
Posted by: Bonney | Friday, July 18, 2008 at 07:40 AM
Happy Birthday, Norma! You know I love ya!
Posted by: Carole | Friday, July 18, 2008 at 07:43 AM