Thorny Brithday

Thorny Brithday

Thorny Brithday, originally uploaded by malyousif.


Birthday Cactii
I planted all the cactii earlier this morning, and took some nice pictures around the garden. They’re uploaded to my flickr account if you want to have a peek. Thanks all for your kind wishes again.

My wife and children are happy that I have taken up gardening. Now, they say, it’s pretty easy to pick up a present for me!

And today, Friday, is my 45th birthday, which is proving to be a very thorny one!

When two of my friends have opted to get motorbikes to deal with their mid-life crisis, I’m opting for gardening and I love it.

Have a wonderful Friday my friends!

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83 Responses to “Thorny Brithday”

  1. H.
    23.Feb.'07 at 9:06 #

    And many mooooooooooore!!

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  2. ammoontie
    23.Feb.'07 at 9:38 #

    Would like to wish you a very Happy Birthday. May you be blessed with good health , happiness and have a wonderful year ahead.

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  3. Dude
    23.Feb.'07 at 10:02 #

    Happy Bday!!!

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  4. nurox
    23.Feb.'07 at 10:37 #

    Many happy returns of the day Mahmood, and I think gardening was an excellent choice!

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  5. amal
    23.Feb.'07 at 10:43 #

    Have a wonderful birthday, Mahmood!

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  6. mahmood
    23.Feb.'07 at 10:45 #

    thanks all! you’re very kind.

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  7. Hisham
    23.Feb.'07 at 10:57 #

    Motorbikes are so cliche! Keep up the gardening and have a wonderful birthday, Mahmood!

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  8. Butterfly
    23.Feb.'07 at 11:05 #

    Happy birthday Mahmood and many happy returns.

    Cactus birthday :wink: I love this plant

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  9. Anonymous
    23.Feb.'07 at 11:10 #

    طول العمر وحسن العمل ان شاء الله

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  10. can we talk
    23.Feb.'07 at 11:24 #

    you know that forty five is the new twenty??
    stay young and have a great one

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  11. Mavis
    23.Feb.'07 at 11:45 #

    Happy 46th orbit around the sun. :smile:

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  12. Bernie
    23.Feb.'07 at 11:46 #

    Happy birthday Mahmood. It’s mine on Monday so best wishes from another Picean and have a wonderful day. :biggrin:

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  13. Romster
    23.Feb.'07 at 11:47 #

    Why was there an H at the headline? What the hell is thorny anyway?
    Must have been a typo……….lah?
    Happy birthday dude.

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  14. Anonymous
    23.Feb.'07 at 12:12 #

    Happy birthday, Mahmood :smile:

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  15. Ahmed
    23.Feb.'07 at 12:15 #

    Oops, that was me. Forgot to put my name ’cause all such info were saved and automatically there on the old machine :unsure:

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  16. mahmood
    23.Feb.'07 at 12:16 #

    Thanks again all, you’re very kind and I am privileged to have friends like you.

    Romster, the typo was the addition of the “T” in there! :devil:

    And that’s a monster of a Harley you came riding on today, absolutely beautiful beast which I know you will enjoy t the full.. just be careful for goodness’ sake!

    Happy birthday Bernie! I hope you have a wonderful one too.

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  17. mahmood
    23.Feb.'07 at 12:21 #

    No worries Ahmed, it’s worth doing these things all over again on your brand new MacBook, it’s part of the experience!

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  18. knightrider
    23.Feb.'07 at 13:07 #

    My daughter Elysse turned 25 on Feb 22nd – so this time of year is very special to me. Now my cyber-friend has a birthday too. May you have MANY more!

    BTW – this weekend I am going to post a photo of “Joe” on FLICKR – it will be dedicated to you – as you currently feel that you are “gagged” so to speak – you will probably appreciate the story and the pic.

    No present – but something little to look forward to :cool:

    MANY happy returns,

    Mike

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  19. mahmood
    23.Feb.'07 at 13:10 #

    Thanks Mike, and please convey my best wishes to Elysse as well. I look forward to seeing Joe!

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  20. maria
    23.Feb.'07 at 13:18 #

    May you grow up to be a fine man

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  21. mahmood
    23.Feb.'07 at 13:24 #

    :kissing:

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  22. maria
    23.Feb.'07 at 13:39 #

    it has been a while since I have seen you- thanks for the :kissing: I will take it in good faith since my Birthday was not far back :wink: Are you going to the GP this year?

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  23. mahmood
    23.Feb.'07 at 13:49 #

    Happy birthday to you too M.

    Not sure about the F1 yet, haven’t decided. I might watch it on TV and relax at home instead…

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  24. mahmood
    23.Feb.'07 at 14:06 #

    Oh, and now that your boy is out, who are you rooting for? I’m staying red for the moment! :sideways:

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  25. Abdulla
    23.Feb.'07 at 15:50 #

    kil sinna winta 6ayib ma7mood. looking good for 45! :) allah ee’7aleek lina..

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  26. رشيد الخطار
    23.Feb.'07 at 15:58 #

    Happy Birthday :)

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  27. sheyma
    23.Feb.'07 at 16:08 #

    What a coincidence that the first time I go into your sight in a long time, it is you BIRTHDAY! I hope there are many and I hope they are the sign of good luck to come!
    Happy Birthday to you! Have a wonderful 45!

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  28. sillybahrainigirl
    23.Feb.'07 at 16:16 #

    Happy birthday and many happy returns! Stay out of trouble and see you in April :)

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  29. NewMe
    23.Feb.'07 at 16:24 #

    mahmood
    happy birthday
    may your wishes be fulfilled
    you are a great man and you deserve all the best
    & your garden is beautiful because it reflects a beautiful soul

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  30. M
    23.Feb.'07 at 16:41 #

    45! :w00t: Just a spring chicken. Happy Birthday, Mahmood.

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  31. K from Oslo
    23.Feb.'07 at 17:06 #

    Happy Birthday Mahmood, may your flourish for many, many years to come with you as the gardener.

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  32. Hashim
    23.Feb.'07 at 17:33 #

    Happy Happy birthday Mahmood :) And many many many more. May all your wishes be fulfilled this coming year, Mr. Pisces. :)

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  33. docspencer
    23.Feb.'07 at 18:44 #

    Wish you a very happy birthday Mahmood!

    Vic

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  34. BuZain
    23.Feb.'07 at 18:46 #

    Happy 45th birthday Mahmood. You look older though :tongue:
    And keep it up with your gardening activities. You encouraged me to have a look at mine; something i never thought I’ll be doing :happy:

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  35. Seroo
    23.Feb.'07 at 18:48 #

    For He’s a Jolly Good Fellow…

    =) Happy Birthday MAHMOOD =)

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  36. tooners
    23.Feb.'07 at 19:02 #

    Happy Happy Birthday… you’re still a young chicken! hope you have a fabulous bday and the coming year fulfills your every wish!

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  37. MoClippa
    23.Feb.'07 at 20:24 #

    Happy Birthday Mahmood! Wish you all the best!

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  38. Gibran
    23.Feb.'07 at 20:31 #

    happy birthday big guy! :cheerful:

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  39. billT
    23.Feb.'07 at 20:31 #

    Happy 45th Mahmood may this year bring you more enlightenment and joy.

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  40. Barry
    23.Feb.'07 at 20:38 #

    Happy belated birthday, Mahmood! Here’s to many years of good growing. I was going to post a link to the acacias near my home, but I’m at work. I’ll do it later (i’m sure you’ll love it).

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  41. Troy Z
    23.Feb.'07 at 20:47 #

    Happy Birthday Mahmood!

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  42. mahmood
    23.Feb.'07 at 21:17 #

    Thanks all again!

    Barry, I’m looking forward to the picture!

    BuZain, I’m glad that you’re inspired. I never thought I’d say this, but gardening is a wonderful hobby and you get to learn so much while having pleasure in playing in the sand :wink:

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  43. Cerebralwaste
    23.Feb.'07 at 22:33 #

    Happy Birthday my friend!

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  44. Hani AlYousif
    24.Feb.'07 at 0:15 #

    Happy Birthday Mahmood!

    -Hani, Gillian, Laura and Dana

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  45. Mitmallel
    24.Feb.'07 at 0:16 #

    Happy Birthday Mahmood!
    3o8bal 1000 sana :)

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  46. Anonymous
    24.Feb.'07 at 1:30 #

    Happy Birthday Mahmood. It’s my son’s 11th birthday on the 23rd too.

    Gabrielle

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  47. minus
    24.Feb.'07 at 1:30 #

    Happy birthday!

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  48. haythoo
    24.Feb.'07 at 1:43 #

    Happy birthday Mahmood
    و الله يطول في عمرك و يخليك إلى أولادك إن شاء الله

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  49. Sami
    24.Feb.'07 at 2:26 #

    Happy Birthday… al 3omor kolloh ya 7aj mahmood :)

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  50. jayjerome
    24.Feb.'07 at 2:55 #

    Happy B-Day, etc.
    Here’s a site you may find interesting in light of your current ‘prickly’ passion:

    JJ

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