More or Les (was Bloody Plurals)

[Hobbit]

What you have said without the umlauts is  “Happy Happy German”.  Umlauts can make an entirely different meaning of a word.  For example “schon” means “already” whereas “schön” means “beautiful”.  However, mostly the the umlaut just  changes the tense, gender or subtle meaning of the base word as well as it’s pronunciation.   

You would realise that this has all the authenticity of a person just into his third month of a basic German course.

What were you trying to say in English?

Hi Jack

That doesn't make much sense does it?    I think I was aiming for something along the lines of happily learning German.  I'll just pretend I'm not a plonker and blame Ms Google.

I think you're doing brilliantly - especially after only three months. It's a tough old language to learn. I did German for two years at school.   They swapped Latin for German as a compulsory subject.  It was probably a mixed blessing - they're both tricky!

Yet another very busy day.  Got a bit of a headache  I shall be very glad when it's lunchtime 

[Ozzyjack]

Hi Pen,

We know it’s not your birthday until Thursday, but we thought we would be the first to get in with good wishes.

Happy Birthday, Our Dear Friend!

From one of Yorkshire’s pubs to Milton Keynes,
You've journeyed through life, embracing scenes.
Behind the desk at the hospital you reign,
With kindness and smiles, you ease the pain.

A tipple of Sauvignon Blanc or Rosé,
We call it "pink muck," and that’s okay!
To the Peak District with motorbikes and thrills,
With a cousin and laughter, you conquer the hills.

With Eve, on holidays, you roam the land,
From the continent’s charms to England’s sand.
Puzzles and debates on Chihuahua’s threads,
Great menus with Linda, always ahead.

Zoe and Rex, you hold so dear,
A bond so strong, year after year.
Sympathy and kindness in everything you do,
The world’s much brighter because of you.

Enjoy your outings with friends, the Ladies Who Lunch,
And your walks around Bletchley, such a lovely bunch.
With the neighbor next door and the friendly dog too,
Every moment shared is a joy through and through.

On this special day, let’s raise a cheer,
To a friend so amazing, both far and near.
Happy birthday, may joy never end,
Here’s to you, our wonderful friend!


With love, June and Jack

[Hobbit]

Thanks June and Jack.  Smashing birthday wishes - lovely and very thoughtful.  I was very touched - you brought tears to my eyes.

I'm lunching with Gill tomorrow at the Boat Inn in Stoke Bruerne    I'll probably enjoy a tipple of pink muck tomorrow evening!  I'll raise a glass and toast fantastic friends - near and far.

Love from Pen xx

[blackrockrose]

Happy birthday wishes for Thursday Pen. I hope the sun shines on all your endeavours, tomorrow and always.

[2dognight]

Hi Pen

Have a wonderful birthday and enjoy your lunch

Carol

[lilys field]

Happy birthday Pen.  Have your cake & eat it too!!

Clink

Paula

[Alan W]

Happy birthday from me, too, Pen. Enjoy!

[Linda]

Well I never!  Surely another year hasn't passed by already, Pen? 

I hope you have a fantastic birthday, if your weather is anything like ours today the sun will be shining on you, and rightly so!

I will raise a glass of something dry, chilled and white to you this evening. 

[Dragonman]

Happy Birthday Penny.
I wish I was 25, like wot you are .


 Gareth

[cmh]

Happy Birthday Penny! Christine

[Hobbit]

Thanks to all my friends for the the lovely, thoughtful messages    I really do appreciate it    Cheers everyone!
Penx

[Hobbit]

I wish I was 25, like wot you are .

 Gareth

I wish Gareth!!  I'd settle for 52 

[Hobbit]

Well I never!  Surely another year hasn't passed by already, Pen? 

I hope you have a fantastic birthday, if your weather is anything like ours today the sun will be shining on you, and rightly so!

I will raise a glass of something dry, chilled and white to you this evening. 

It certainly has Linda! Time seems to fly a lot quicker the older you get 

I've had a smashing day thanks.  Lots of lovely pressies. Lunch in the pub by the canal and a walk afterwards  The weather has been beautiful and sunny here too.  The sun always shines on the righteous   

I'll raise my glass of chilled pink muck back at you later 

Penx

[auntiemo]

Hi Penny.
Happy birthday from me too! Life seems to be getting in the way of my Forum visits...I am sooo behind on the rebuses...and now birthday greetings as well. Sounds like you had a great day, so from the "other" Redlands Chihuahua pair, many happy returns of the day!
Moyra

[Hobbit]

Thanks Moyra    I did have a very enjoyable day!