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Hello again, Everyone. I hope you and your family and friends are well.
You may recall in early October my friend Allan's 100th birthday noted in this thread.
I took photos of the walls in his apartment recently - with his full permission - so you could see the cards he received.
I thought you might like to see them strung around his apartment
I counted 110 cards on the walls; unseen on a table are more cards.
Unfortunately, what you see per the link below is one long thin card from all I stitched together as best I could from four photos I took around the room.
It will give you an idea what such a great number of cards look like!
You will likely need to zoom in - possibly download it if you wish - to see a clearer picture.
Sadly, Allan hasn't been 100% recently. He was feeling better the last time I spoke with him, I'm very pleased to say.
Allan again asked me to pass his warm thanks to all of you kind enough to send birthday wishes.
He really is a lovely fellow, take it from me.
My thanks also to you as well.
Cheers,
Barry

https://www.dropbox.com/s/e4p0nyw8q3w0qis/AllanWallCards.jpg?dl=0

(P.S. Perhaps there is a declared winner in a vote held yesterday?)

PPS. Nothing to do with cards, rather a silly question per a very slight 'clue word' above ...

What do 68F and 20C have in common?

Thank you Allan and Barry for the note of appreciation.of

I hope you will all stay safe and well and will both have many more happy celebrations in your block.

Lizx

Many thanks also to you, Caroline, for your good wishes which have been passed to Allan.
I have printed this full tread for Allan as I noted above.

I have posted a 'Thank You' from Allan that has very recently been added to the Notice Board in our apartment. .
I have added this to right of the two cards I uploaded for him.
The link - also changed on the previous page - is updated to:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/ab1skxuyoqnierw/AllanHMCards.jpg?dl=0

Many thanks again to everyone who 'visited' here to wish Allan A Happy Birthday.
Take care,
Barry

Sorry late to this thread but Happy Belated Birthday Allan :-)

Hello, everyone.
I would like to thank those of you who kindly added Birthday Wishes for Allan.
I am going to print this thread for him as a keepsake.
Many thanks to you once more.
Warm regards (winter is 'a comin'!)
Barry

Goodness Barry that was a lot of cards and two very special ones. And I am sure your cupcakes, presents and input on here made it even more special. He is lucky to have you as a friend. (you probably say the same about him!) :-) :-)

Hi Barry

It was a pleasure to send good wishes to Allan and in fact, I send good wishes to you and all your family, friends and neighbours.

Sadly my sleep pattern is still crazy, I am 73 now and will often sleep from 10am to midnight, then stay awake all night, which is my day! Really frustrating but the only way I can cope with the fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.

Oh well, at least I don't see many people so less risk of covid.

Take care

Lizxx

Liz!! What a lovely surprise to see your post. Thank you!!.
I know you used to be a bit of a 'night owl' but I was hoping you were no longer.
Take great care, Liz
Again, "Thank you.".xx

Thanks Barry, I am glad Allan had such a huge amount of cards and enjoyed his special day.

He can be Captain/Colonel Allan like our Captain/Colonel Tom.

He was lucky to meet you and find such a kind friend. Thanks for al! you do for him.

Lizxx

The letter from the Governor General is lovely and of course, the card from the Queen is very special too.

Hello again, everyone! I trust 'we' are well. 

I would like to thank everyone who posted a message for my dear neighbour Allan's 100th Birthday on 5th October 2020. 
After I posted this thread and kind folk left their birthday wishes, I phoned Allan early in the morning for a quick birthday chat, etc. 
Along with his birthday card and the 1921 Census Page with his entry, I made him a few large cupcakes - with surprises inside - which he always likes. 
I also advised him about this thread and as there were good wishes early on I noted to him, he asked me to convey his thanks to everyone. 
Please kindly consider yourself 'thanked'!

I have just been chatting with Allan's family and I asked about the number of birthday cards he received. This really intrigued me.
The present count is approximately 130 ... and there are more to be opened ... and more are known to be 'on the way to Allan'. 
What a terrific number of cards for a really super and genuine gentleman. 
I am indeed truly so very happy for him that he enjoyed this most memorable of days ... and that so many kind folk remembered him. 

I have noted a link below. If you care to click on this link it will open and show the two very special cards Allan received for his 100th Birthday. 

One is from Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. 
The other is from the Governor General of Canada. 

It may be necessary to zoom in to read them clearly. 
This is the best I could do as they were posted online. 
I erased Allan's surname on each card in case you are wondering. 

I would like to thank you again for all your warm Birthday Wishes for Allan. I know he is truly humbled by all that has occurred in recent days. 
I shall wait a wee while to see if there are replies to this input. I shall print these pages and pass them to Allan for his safe keeping ... and perhaps his occasional referral.

Take great care ... and again "Thank You." 
Best Wishes,
Barry 
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To see the cards from HM Queen Elizabeth II and the Governor General of Canada, please click below link: 
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https://www.dropbox.com/s/ab1skxuyoqnierw/AllanHMCards.jpg?dl=0
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Dear Allan

Many happy returns for your special day.

A very happy birthday to you.

Take gentle care
With many good wishes
Elizabeth, EOS
xx

Sending hugs and very good wishes on your special 100th Birthday.

Florene in the hebrides <3

Enjoy your 100th birthday Allan! <3 <3 <3 I'd like to see your birthday cake with all those candles!! ;-). It would light up your whole flat. Very best wishes. <3 <3

Happy 100th Birthday Allan. I hope you have a wonderful day <3

Happy 100th birthday Allan hope you have a super day and night hugs



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Sending you hugs and good wishes on your 100th birthday Allan.

I hope you enjoy your day
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Happy birthday Allan <3

Have a wonderful time xx

Thank You for this story Barry stay safe A big (((((()))))) hug for Allan on your 100 Birthday <3 Barbara xx

Happy Birthday, Allan! Have a wonderful time :-D <3 <3 <3

Allan, were you stationed in the New Forest?
The Canadian Forces haven't been forgotten.

https://www.newforest-life.com/New-Forest-WW2-Canada-Cross.html

Hi Barry glad to see you posting, give my regards to your Birthday boy.....


Bob...

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