I'm starting my big birthday milestone way too early

[Autumn in New England]

Steven Spielberg directed that episode

Did he really?! Wow!! That explains a lot. Thank you for the insight.

 

[Autumn in New England]

So what else do you have planned for your big b-day, OP? You've started the celebrations with a bang.

 

[stracci2000]

I know you're a fellow paisan... Faulk was Jewish, but I love that Columbo often discusses his Italian heritage ("on both sides"). He even spoke the language in some episodes. Remember the one where the food critic poisons the restauranter (Frank Pentangeli from The Godfather)?

Yes! That was the one with Louis Jourdan. All the best actors of the day were in Columbo episodes....
And don't get me started on The Godfather! OMG

 

[Autumn in New England]

Yes! That was the one with Louis Jourdan. All the best actors of the day were in Columbo episodes....
And don't get me started on The Godfather! OMG

 

[RRfromR]

So what else do you have planned for your big b-day, OP? You've started the celebrations with a bang.

We'll be in Florida for my youngest son's sport tournament, so I'm planning to go to the beach and hit some estate sales and antique stores, which are both big loves on mine. I found some great mid century jewelry in that area of the country in the past.
Maybe go to some orchid growers if I have time, I grow fragrant orchids. This is what I have blooming now.

 

[dk168]

And it's such a supportive environment, almost no bullying or arrogance.

Almost, yes!

There are a few on my Ignore list though for various reasons.

Getting grumpier and CBA to argue/reason/whatever. Easier to block/ignore and not just on PS!

DK

 

[Catmom]

Im turning 50 (!!) In December and was on the lookout for a diamond turquoise (birthstone) ring. @lulu_ma has one that is too die for. So this fell into my lap a little earlier and bonus, it has all old and single cut diamonds, so I think it's truly vintage. The diamonds are filthy and I know I'm not supposed to put water on the turquoise, so I'll try to clean them with a q tip.

What a gorgeous ring to celebrate a big milestone!

 

[Autumn in New England]

We'll be in Florida for my youngest son's sport tournament, so I'm planning to go to the beach and hit some estate sales and antique stores, which are both big loves on mine. I found some great mid century jewelry in that area of the country in the past.
Maybe go to some orchid growers if I have time, I grow fragrant orchids. This is what I have blooming now.

This sounds like a perfectly lovely way to spend one's birthday. Your blooms are breathtakingly beautiful. Enjoy!!