Aaaaaaaaaargh, Gary. There be fungi here. Seriously, glad you've recovered your (emotional) equilibrium. In a sense, every day is a B'Day for us 50Plus types...others have fallen by the wayside thru mischance or, most often, inertia and apathy. We're still chuggin'. Still, we all want our birthday to be somehow "different" and special...........and so yours is.....black patch and no ride. But, somewhere your sweet daughters are bubbling, your friends both fleshly and virtual are beaming good wishes, and the San Diego sun is evershining, Not to mention the road will be there tomorrow and is ever-beckoning.

P.S. One more "Happy Birthday" to a deserving guy!!!