My sincere apoligies for not getting to this sooner.
Still trying to get internet at my little cottage in the sticks.

Thank you to everyone for the birthday wishes...maybe I'm in denial but I don't feel my age. Maybe hanging around all the young soldiers I'm privilaged to serve with helps too.
It was a good birthday. Went to a Gasthaus around the corner from my place and indulged in some good German food and beer.
The wife truly surprised me with my gift...a 16GB iPhone 3G S...and what's even better is I don't have to deal with ATT's crappy service to use it

Again than you my friends for the wishes you passed along. Y'all are great.