Many thanks to everyone for the birthday wishes. We'll soon be going out to dinner tonight with my sons and their wives. It's been a lovely day, and to answer your question Vit, I've never minded having my birthday so close to Christmas, besides it's a festive time of year. My wonderful parents taught me as a child to feel honored I was born so close to the birthday of baby Jesus, and I always have. Many blessings to each and every one of you at Discuss Cooking.