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April 07, 2006

Polls, Vacation, and a B'day

Well, it's been a very long week at work. But our first trial run at public opinion polling was an overwhelming success, so the exhaustion we're all feeling is tinged with a pleasant sense of satisfaction... and relief.

Thankfully we have the upcoming week off for Semana Santa, so our tired bones will soon be rejuvenated.

Speaking of tired bones... Since I'll be turning (mumble-mumble) years old tomorrow, my coworkers threw me a birthday party today, complete with an apple cheesecake! Mmmm.

Although I'm usually loathe to put photos of myself on this website, my boss made me promise that I would show this one to my Mom. So for her, and everyone else, here I am with the "before" version of the cake:

Me and my birthday cake

Posted by elcanche at April 7, 2006 05:36 PM
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY ROB!!!! Welcome to the club! I'll teach you the secret handshake next time I see you! LOADS of love from the Eplees!

Posted by: Susan at April 7, 2006 07:36 PM

Hey Bro,
Just in case you aren't at your computer tomorrow - which would be GREAT!!!
Happy Birthday, wishing you all the best ever!!!!
Will contact you more soon, but now in heavy thunderstorms w/lightning too. gotta go. love ya, happy bday - whatever you do!!!!!

Posted by: Vicki at April 7, 2006 08:39 PM

P.S. Want to tell all how old or young you are? Will hold it secret for awhile. :) maybe..... love ya, Vic

Posted by: Vicki at April 7, 2006 08:42 PM

Amazing! He doesn't even look fifty, does he?

Posted by: Susan at April 8, 2006 05:24 PM

Happy Birthday and best wishes. We wish we could help you out with that apple cheesecake. Hope you didn't get too winded blowing out those (mumble,mumble)candles.

Love you-talk soon.

Posted by: Andy & Marisa at April 8, 2006 07:50 PM

Happy Birthday, son. We love you. Mom & Bob

Posted by: Mom at April 8, 2006 09:30 PM

Thanks for the birthday wishes, everyone!

Susan - Is it true that before we can do the secret handshake we have to apply massive amounts of anti-arthritis cream to our hands?

Sis - Just remember... you're only two years younger than I am. So if I just turned, say, 30 years old that would make you 28. That would be ok, now wouldn't it?

Susan (again) - Bite me.

Andy & Marisa - My coworkers said that they were so worried about possible fire damage that they decided to do without the candles. Instead, they had me blow at the overhead lights and then someone turned off the switch. For safety's sake, they said.

Mom & Bob - Thanks, I love you too!

Posted by: El Canche at April 8, 2006 10:33 PM

P.S. Yes Rob, dearest bro. I would love to be 28 or 28+ forever. Thanks, love ya, sis

Posted by: Vicki at April 9, 2006 07:35 PM

Happy Birthday, Uncle Rob, from all the Caprons and Caproncitos! We love you!

Posted by: Rogelio at April 10, 2006 09:28 AM

Thanks Rogelio y los Caproncitos. I miss you guys mucho, mucho, mucho! Besos y abrazos for all!

Posted by: Rob at April 10, 2006 05:18 PM
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