My dad is 88 years young today.
I am so blessed to have him as my dad, and I think he's the second best guy in the universe (the Beloved Husband, of course, is the BEST - and Daddy heartily approves). Growing up, he was always there for me. He has always been kind and gracious, and I don't believe I've ever heard him be harsh or rude to anyone.
My high school graduating class (only 42 of us, if I recall correctly) voted me as "Daddy's Girl," an honor I still relish.
So, here's to my dad - the BEST Dad in the Universe for me, chosen by God Himself to show me the strength and kindness and gentleness that is the true standard of masculinity.
I love you, Daddy! Many happy returns of the day...
-- From your favorite Middle Child
Happy Birthday Harry!!!!
Nice kid you have here, good job.
Wishing you a wonderful birthday,
Jane
Posted by: Jane | May 24, 2006 at 08:03 AM
Happy Birthday to man who brought us RomeoCat!
Many many happy returns!
Posted by: LindaSoG | May 24, 2006 at 08:08 AM
Happy happy birthday, Harry, from one of Daddy's Girl's many friends!
Here's to many more happy birthdays for you!
xo
Posted by: Beth C. | May 24, 2006 at 08:09 AM
Happy Birthday Harry! You have rasised one terrific kid in Kat and you must be quite proud. As a dad myself, I know that one of the joys of our lives is the children we've raised. So here is to you on another birthday and here's to you for being such a terrific dad.
George, you are so sweet! I am blessed by all my friends who have come by to wish Dad Happy Birthday - you all are a gift to me from God Himself.
I am blessed by having such gracious, kind, and wonderful friends as you-all!
-- R'cat
Posted by: GM Roper | May 24, 2006 at 08:54 AM
Happy Birthday sir! And many happy returns!
Posted by: annika | May 24, 2006 at 09:46 AM
Here's hoping you have a very happy day today!
Posted by: Ogre | May 24, 2006 at 10:29 AM
Happy Birthday to you,
Happy Birthday to you,
Happy Birthhhhhday toooooooo youuuuuu.
and many more................
Posted by: Michael | May 24, 2006 at 10:33 AM
Happy Birthday!! Kat is such a great person and it reflects on what a great Dad you are. So a BIG ole thank you for being YOU!!
I am so glad I get to wish you a Happy Birthday. I hope you have the best birthday ever.
Posted by: Wild Thing | May 24, 2006 at 10:46 AM
To the man that brought us the Fabled RomeoCat, she who soothes her loved ones wounds with prayers so profoundly full of friendship and love that her heart shines through her words, I wish you the happiest of Birthdays, Good Sir, and say Thank You for bringing such a light into this world as your daughter.
You have done well and deserve happiness untold. May smiles rain down upon your head and drown you in silliness.
Kender, dear blog-brother, you are always such an encouragement to me! Thank you so much for your beautiful comment - your praise makes me blush.
Daddy, as you read all this, remember that Kender (or the "K-man" as I like to call him) is very much like Memere - and like she used to say to me, I am now saying about Kender: "Kender always makes my day."
Thanks, K-man. I love you, too!
-- R'cat
Posted by: kender | May 24, 2006 at 10:49 AM
Happy Birthday! I know how special a Daddy needs to be to have a Daddy's Girl. Enjoy every moment with great celebration!!
Posted by: Crystal Clear | May 24, 2006 at 11:32 AM
Happy Birthday, sir! And may you have many more!
Posted by: Caltechgirl | May 24, 2006 at 12:11 PM
Happy Birthday! Mine was yesterday!!!
Posted by: Rightwingsparkle | May 24, 2006 at 12:14 PM
(posted by Kender for Raven who is deep in the wilds of the West searching for the fabled Cave of Beer for Ogre)
Happy Birthday Harry!! You're a lucky Dad to have a daughter like RCat, who speaks of you often and with such love
and respect. God bless you sir and have a great day!!
Posted by: Raven | May 24, 2006 at 12:36 PM
Happy Birthday to the father of one of the nicest, most polite, daintiest, most prim and proper women I know.
(I can see Harry saying "Who'se that guy kiddin'!")
Truly, Happy Birthday, Harry!
And, just to add MY two cents - I've obviously been on my absolute best behavior with Rick... Oh, dear, I'm heading for a fall! *laughing!* -- R'cat
Posted by: RIck Moran | May 24, 2006 at 02:01 PM
Happy Birthday R'cat's dad! From what I can see, you must be one of the top ten dads on earth!!!
Posted by: Beth Donovan | May 24, 2006 at 02:14 PM
A birthday Haiku:
Romeocat says
her dad is the best of all -
Happy Happy Day.
Happy Birthday from our side of the mountain.
Posted by: The Random Yak | May 24, 2006 at 02:35 PM
Happy birthdayyyyyyyyyyyyy!!!...God bless ya Kat..and many more to dad!!
Posted by: Angel | May 24, 2006 at 02:42 PM
Happy Birthday Dad, and many more to come !!!
Posted by: SpankThatDonkey | May 24, 2006 at 10:16 PM
Happy Birthday, good Sir, and thanks for gifting the world with a daughter that I'm lucky and honored enough to call my friend.
Posted by: Darth Misha I | May 25, 2006 at 12:44 AM
Happy Birthday Sir.
You daughter has been a blessing in my life.
Thank you for your service in WW2. The greatest generation indeed.
Posted by: Kilo | May 25, 2006 at 10:31 PM