By my time's reckoning, it's not your birthday, but it's about you, so you can have your birthday any old day you like.

And so, a very happy third HW birthday to my favorite shrub:

BUSHMAID!

It's been a smashingly wonderful three years, cousin. I don't know where I'd be without you.

*posts some blue things on the blue pin board because the the joyous occasion*

I thought a thread would pop up over here. Happy HW birthday, Bushy! I can't believe you're only a couple months 'older' than me. Seems like you were an oldie by the time I arrived.

Happy HW birthday, BushMaid! May you always stay eccentrically awesome, shining God's light through your life, friendships, and art.

Happy HW birthday! (Remember, I'm still 'older' than you. )

Happy Birthday, Twinnie! :splitnut: (I tell you, 'tis hard to imagine that you are only four days older than myself. )

You've been the bearer of blessings innumerable, BushMaid. Thank you for being your awesome self.

You would not believe the near heart-attack I had when I first saw the title of this thread. I nearly shouted, "NO! I MISSED IT!!! HOW!?!" and scared the living daylights out of everyone around me.

Happy birthday, most epical Busheth! You've become such a part of this community, I cannot remember a day before you arrived; and I'm so thankful and delighted that you did arrive. Thank you for everything. *hugs tightly*

*laughs delightedly at all the wonderfuls*

Thankyou so much Rin, the title of the thread made me laugh. *hugs*

Hehe, thankyou Calista! I'm not quite so "old" as some members.

*grins* Thanks, Jonathan. You're awesome.

Thankye Ellyness! And I'll remember. XD

:splitnut: Thank YOU Twinnie. The blessings bounce right back at me off you.

*laughs* Ahhh mon Shawnie, you are a delight. Thankyou so much honey. You mean so much to me. *hugs tightly back*

AHHHH!!! I MISSED YOUR BIRTHDAY!!!

WHY didn't you tell me it was your birthday???

Ooooh. I know what I'll do. I'll pretend I live in Australia on the 14th, instead of in America. And so that means that the rest of the world is behind me in time, so it's still yesterday. So I didn't miss it! (I am aware this is completely full of flaws. Don't correct me. )

*hugs*

Happy birthday Bush!

...

*the thought occurs to me that you have already had your birthday this year*

...

*actually reads the first post*

I have been lied to.

Or... not. I saw your post on G+, but I still forgot! Goodness.

Happy HW birthday! I can't tell you what a blessing it's been having you here. If you had never joined this community, I would never have met you! You have been such a wonderful friend. You're full of wisdom, insight, conversation, and hilariousness. I am so thankful that we "met." It was totally God, if you ask me.

So happy HW birthday. I hope it wasn't "melancholy" LOL

Stay awesome, you fantastic fish, you.

*laughing* Nemo you're a delight. *hugs* Thanks heaps, hon. You've been a tremendous blessing to me also, don't doubt it.

I know I am very late, but, happy, happy birthday to you, Bushie dear! I stood at the edge of our country and waved to you. Did you see it across the seas? Anyway, I hope you had a great day!

Happy HW Birthday, dearest Bushy. Sorry this is awfully late!

You're such a blessing, and a wonderful friend! I could not imagine life without you in it; your cheerful nature, and gentle spirit are so beautiful, and touch all those around you. Thank you for sticking around; I'll never forget your kindness and encouragement during those really tough months for me and others, you were always there willing to talk, comfort, exhort and encourage. You're a wonderful young lady, and a blessing to know. *Hugs*

Aww, thankyou Idril! Next time I'm at the beach I'll be waving to you too.



*hugs tightly* Thankyou so much, Stephanie, for your kind words. It's such an honour to know you think so much of me to say them and mean them. You are a blessing and a treasure, and it's a privilege to call you friend. Thankyou for who you are and all you do.