A village world in turmoil and a happy birthday to me...

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Um, happy birthday to me.

As the big five-oh arrives, there is a huge call to arms from a load of people about the village shop and the pub.

'WE NEED TO KEEP THEM BOTH OPEN!'

Um, I'm not sure I can do that on my own but I know of some people who can.

That's about it.

But, by the way, never seen the pub more busy than after a crisis meeting We should do this more often...

That's about it.

Love Maddie x

Comments

  1. Pondside25 August 2011 at 02:12

    Happy Birthday, Maddie! I hope you didn't have to buy yourself a single drink in the pub after the meeting.

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  2. Hilary25 August 2011 at 10:53

    Wishing you a very happy birthday.

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  3. CountessLaurie25 August 2011 at 15:19

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY! I hope the pub stays open too. Maybe I can talk my (chef) husband into moving across the ocean and running a pub in rural England... I wonder what names you would give us :)

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