Once upon a September morn, I was born. A much better way to remember 9-11, isn't it? Thanks to DH, this lovely gift appeared today. Now I can't wait to see what's in it! Quiz: A postcard from the city on the Mississippi goes to the first person who correctly guesses what's in it!! (Gosh, I hope it's something good!!)
Thursday, September 11, 2008
A Different 9-11: Happy Birthday to me!
Once upon a September morn, I was born. A much better way to remember 9-11, isn't it? Thanks to DH, this lovely gift appeared today. Now I can't wait to see what's in it! Quiz: A postcard from the city on the Mississippi goes to the first person who correctly guesses what's in it!! (Gosh, I hope it's something good!!)
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Dear Kate,
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday! and many happy returns.
Whatever the gift is, I'm sure you will love it.
I really can't think what's in it - too early in the morning here. But a very happy birthday, dear Kate, and have a wonderful day. Sure the pressie will be a wonderful surprise and how beautifully wrapped too.
ReplyDeleteBon anniversaire Kate, j'espere que tu auras un gros gâteau ;o).
ReplyDeleteComme je suis gourmand, je dirais que dans ce paquet, il y a des chocolats ;o)
Happy Birthday Kate, I hope that you will have a big cake o).
As I am greedy, I would say that in this package, there are chocolates o)
Happy Birthday Kate!!!
ReplyDeleteWish you all happiness and health in the world.
Have a great day!!!
HAPPY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!! It's good to have reminders of happiness & celebration on this day too. The package is so pretty in itself...
ReplyDeleteKate.There are Olympics rings on the little card,aren't there?
ReplyDeleteHave a sweet Birthday.
I wish you're having a great day Kate. Happy Happy Birthday with hugs from Fabrizio !
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday! I never thought about the birthdays on 9-11. That is a much better way to remember it.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday today!
ReplyDeleteMany happy returns, Kate.
ReplyDeleteThe gift is so beautifully packaged I couldn't bear to open it...looks as if there might be a scarf in there with horses on possibly..
Enjoy your day.
Oh goodness, I have no idea what it could be! Maybe a nice necklace or a piece of jelwelry?
ReplyDeleteIn any case - Happy Birthday!!! And may you have many more. :)
Macy's outdid themselves on the wrap. Happy to You Kate!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to a fellow 9/11 Birthday Person. I was born at 8:46 on 9/11/62 (yes.....I'm 29 AGAIN!)
ReplyDeleteYou present looks beautiful! Enjoy it!
Happy Birthday Kate !
ReplyDeleteIt looks square and very flat, so I'd say it's a CD. Mexican music maybe?
It's from Macy's. Looking at the package, I'd say it's a nice frame for your photos!
ReplyDeleteBTW, your answer to my blog's question is very close. It is connected to food, but how?
happy birthday, kate, and many more.
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Happy Birthday, dear Kate! Bon anniversaire! Your gift is coming from Macy's and looking to the size of the box..., maybe a scarf?
ReplyDeleteThe best of birthdays Kate. Beautiful gift and perhaps its chocolates for a sweet person like you.
ReplyDeleteFlash undergear.
ReplyDeleteOr a book.
35 again....
Have a good one
Happy Birthday Kate!
ReplyDeleteWishing you the most Blessed Birthday ever!
A purse maybe? It's definitely something nice from Macy's :-)
Happy birthday! I'm sure the gift is given with love, and they are always the best kind.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Kate!
ReplyDeleteKate, happy birthday! Could the gift be a lovely silver tray holding two airline tickets to someplace warm in the winter?
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday!!! What a bright thing on a dark day. made me smile :)
ReplyDeleteMany happy returns Kate! So lovely to see you visiting me at SDP too.
ReplyDeleteThe Domain....I think it comes from the idea of somewhere being a "public domain"...ie for the use of everyone, not private land.
Well, here's the origin of the name of that area of parkland in Sydney known as The Domain: (from wikipedia)
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By July 1788, six months after the First Fleet had landed in Sydney Cove, Governor Arthur Phillip had established a small farm in the cove immediately to the east, the so named Farm Cove. Further up the valley of the stream that flowed into Farm Cove, Governor Phillip set aside an open area for the Governor's exclusive use known as the ‘Phillip Domain’. The farm had been established for growing grain, but was soon moved to Parramatta, because of the poor sandy soil. The Farm Cove (Woccanmagully) area was then leased out for private farming for the next twenty years.
Despite a ditch being dug to define its boundary, in 1792 the Domain was gradually encroached upon by others in subsequent years. Governor Bligh's attempts to reclaim the Domain was among the many causes of the ‘Rum Rebellion’ of 26 January, 1808.
As soon as he arrived in 1810, Bligh’s successor Governor Macquarie built stone walls around the Government House garden and the Government Domain, separating them from Hyde Park. The traditional foundation date of the Botanic Gardens is taken as the date of completion of Mrs Macquaries Road, on 13 June 1816. By 1817 the Domain was completely enclosed and the road system completed including several gates to regulate horse-drawn traffic. The Domain itself was cleared of trees and opened as a public area in the 1830s. Eventually, the Inner Domain, the area closest to Government House, was entirely consumed by the Government Gardens while the area now known as the Domain was then the Outer Domain.
Despite the Domain being whittled away in subsequent years it remained an important buffer to the Gardens. The native vegetation was cleared and the gullies of Phillip Precinct filled. During the 1830s the expansive green space of the Domain was now opened to the public, who strolled and picnicked there. The Domain west of Macquarie Street was then sold to pay for the construction of new Government House and Circular Quay.
Sorry for being late...! Happy birthday anyhow!
ReplyDeleteThe suspense is killing me...
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday, dear Kate!
ReplyDeleteI wish to you many, many happiness!
Happy belated birthday! A happier way to remember Sept. 11th. Did you get jewelry?
ReplyDeleteHappy Belated Birthday Kate. I hope is was a day full of happiness just for you.
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