Ah, but you didn't miss it, so everything's alright
No-one asked...?
How did you know?! The beard was actually tamed, trimmed and neatened for my birthday - the missus took me to a posh hotel down south
Hah, like Shadow would *ever* wait to start the party food
Thanks guys!
Had a great couple of nights away near Warwick, spent my actual birthday - you know, the day it snowed! - going round Warwick Castle. Lots of posh grub and fine wine, swimming before breakfast, all that posh stuff I don't normally get to do. Feel very much better for getting a break