Welcome, one and all! Apologies for the many delays tonight, but I had problems editing the page (my incompetence….not WordPress).
If you’re seeing this comment, then you’re in the right place! And, if you don’t see this comment…..well, um….I’m not sure how to reply to that!
At any rate, we’ll be celebrating Susan’s birthday here (if you find the page) OR I will be celebrating all by myself, and Lord knows where you all will be!
When I came back a few minutes ago, there were still only 3 comments….all mine. Instant panic, until I realized that I needed to refresh! Glad we’re back to “normal”!
StelBel, you’ve really outdone yourself this time. Late is OK, when you bring so much talent to the site.
BTW, I received your e-mail yesterday, and panicked — “I have to knock something out PDQ!” Then I went to try and post it, and found that it was a day ahead. Whew!
Welcome, everybody, to SUSAN SUNSHINE’S birthday party starting now and for the next 24 hours!
Yep, another orbit around the Sun has occurred and although the last year has been trying for us all, the coming year looks very bright! After all, this year is a milestone year for our dear Susan!
(ANOTHER MILESTONE???? geeesh….!!)
(that’s all I can say, though…..l’ve been sworn to secrecy NOT to reveal an actual number. Although you’re all welcome to guess!)
But, it IS a special birthday so grab a drink and some appetizers, and post whatever special videos and pictures you may want to share!!
Now, I know NO ONE will need to look at the solution to today’s special birthday FTD, as you all have become experts at solving these. BUT, just in case Nighthawks couldn’t solve it, here it is anyway!
Spoiler
LET’S PAR—TEEE!!
…and, of course, the extra-special Birthday Party Hat specially ordered from Stel’s Costume Store on Ballard St. Open 9-5 and by appointment.
Wow, Stel… it just keeps on coming… I’m not even finished thanking you for the last batch!
And now the girls in Party Hats… to remind me of the good ol’ days…
Love your new hat!
So far I’ve only found 7 differences in the puzzle… but I haven’t had time to just sit and look at it….
I’m sneaking peeks at it between refreshes and posts here…
and a phone call.
It’s tough getting up early, rushing to the party only to find an empty site, strewn with confetti and empty plates and bottles. I can only imagine what goodies Stel posted in the nine images of empty trays, meatless bones, and tipped glasses above.
Anyway, Have a WONDERFUL birthday (I may have missed the party, but it is still your birthday).
Do they hire out to private residences??? (fingers crossed!)
Sheriff MunkyBluz
Member
2 years ago
Well, ah hopes no buddy mines me pokin mah nose in hear, ah herd SuSun is cellar baitin anutter burpday, annah needs ta give mah bestest wishes and award her with a LIFETIME ACHEEVEMINT award 🥇 fur best stand-in Sherrif… in ALL THE FREE WORLD..!! SuSun… yer The BEST.!!!
Ahh, at the Tiki, back in those halcyon days… I for one sure miss that… Such are memories…
Liverlips McCracken
Guest
2 years ago
Wow! No way I can compete with all the goodies and songs and videos and … and … and …
Best fishes for a happy, happy, happy day – the best ever – and mucho mas.
It makes so much sense to see Cleo lying on the heating vent. It warms the cockles of her heart.
dorothea
Member
2 years ago
First and most important
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SUSAN SUNSHINE!!!
I’ll stop shouting now… Couldn’t believe that before 6am EDT there were already 71 comments when I stopped by. And then I saw why. And understood.
Did you know that your birthday is on National Eggs Benedict Day? Normally, we’d celebrate that, but we also do Eggs Benedict (and champagne) for Easter. Two days in a row would be too much for us. (We’re a year or 2 behind Susan.) Plus I volunteer at the library today. Not a good idea to drive tipsy at 10am.
You’ve made enough comments that I think I know your age – especially with the mention of it being one of the big ones. I hit that next year and my hubby the year after. (I’m the elder by one day less than 6 months.)
Welcome, one and all! Apologies for the many delays tonight, but I had problems editing the page (my incompetence….not WordPress).
If you’re seeing this comment, then you’re in the right place! And, if you don’t see this comment…..well, um….I’m not sure how to reply to that!
At any rate, we’ll be celebrating Susan’s birthday here (if you find the page) OR I will be celebrating all by myself, and Lord knows where you all will be!
So, here goes……!!!!!
I see it!
And it’s not late.
THANK YOU! In case I didn’t say it.
When I came back a few minutes ago, there were still only 3 comments….all mine. Instant panic, until I realized that I needed to refresh! Glad we’re back to “normal”!
Happy birthday, Susan!!!!!
Wow, Stel! you really know how to pack a birthday party with goodies.
In the ever memorable words of my mother: “I’d rather have too much than not enough!” (said especially if she was cooking for a large gang of us!)
..
Hah!
[BTW, I’ll be posting the solution to today’s special FTD in about 2 hours.]
If I’m part of the problem, can I still be part of the solution?
It’s your birthday. You can be anything you want to be!
Only if you precipitate.
I thought that if i precipitated, I’d have to come out of the solution.
If it’s ok, I’d rather not settle for that.
“I’m on the look-out for a party ’round these parts…..”
Wowie Zowie!
Thank you!
I’m stunned!
Along with… well… puzzled. in fact, you could say I’ve been … um…. well puzzled.
I’ve never been in a puzzle before, though people have spotted differences… I mean, they say things like, y’know, that girl is a little… different…
…
This is overwhelming.
Singing and talking dogs… How did they know?
A gorgeous cake…
How did you do all this?
Thanks to Nighthawks too, of course… for puzzling me!
OMG… I don’t know what to say….
Except to keep saying THANK YOU!
THANK YOU… THANK YOU …THANK YOU!
I’ve got something on the stove… I’ll be back.
And…um… THANK YOU!
French flies!
one of those bottomless cups of coffee
Thank you so much!
Sorry, Tigressy… this one “says video not available”.
Maybe this one?
That’s me in the back.
Right-clicking and choosing from “This Frame” works.
Dang! What happened to this link?
It’s not an image, but some kind of page in a format I don’t understand…
but I think I captured the URL of the embedded gif.
Thanks!
Thanks, Dennis… sorry, but I can’t see anything…
there’s no link, no image to reload or view in another tab (Firefox right-click menu) … and anything in the “This Frame” menu says “Page not found… ”
WAIT… on about Try #27, I got an image. Didn’t do anything different.
Trying to see whether I can catch it….
IF this works… is this it?
…
Quite a beard ya got there. LOL
On a Mac two finger click and choose open in new tab.
Funny! 😀
That is not me! Eye bleach is on the way.
YIKES!
I managed to separate that one too, by opening the “frame” in a new window… but I’m not sure I should post it!
Oops… I can’t do it the same way anyway, cos it’s an MP4, not an image, so I can’t upload it to PostImage.
I did get a direct link, so I’m going to try posting that with spoiler tags…
If this works..
https://c.tenor.com/DuMtvWog2n8AAAPo/laugh-hard.mp4
Thanks… I think. LOL
OMD! he is TOO much! LOL!
Thanks for fixing my posts. Sorry to put you to work. The first one is a gif of blowing kisses.
Thanks… And don’t worry, that sort of work is my entertainment.
Just another type of puzzle…. unless it’s way over my head, which it often is.
today’s puzzle was entirely all Stelbel’s idea and work.
Happy Birthday, Susan!
Thank you, Nighthawks!
And wow.. Stel really outdid herself!
I woke up early (does it show?) and prepared something for the party – my apologies if it’s too much.
Dig in!
Thank you!
So nice of you.
There’s never too much with this gang!
Happy Birthday!
It IS too soon.
After a certain age they should space them out… maybe get a year older every five years.
Instead, I get more spaced out.
…
Good to see you, Arfside!!
What???
Goooood tooooooooooo seeeeeeeeeeeeeee youuuuuuuuuu, Aaaaaaaaaaarfff sssiiiiide.
LOL
Looks like Lloyd Bridges.
And Many More!
Yes… a happy half-birthday to you!
I’ve had a great day today… of course, my birthday is tomorrow… at least, as of this minute, on Friday night, here in California.
Hope you get a whole good day tomorrow… not just a half.
So glad you came to Cleo!
Thank you!
Don’t be a stranger.
As my mom used to tease, stranger than most. At least I thought she was teasing….
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SUSAN PUNSHINE!!!
you are sooooooooo loved and a big part of the Cleomaniacs! happy birthday!
here is a motto to ;live by…..
Cool! ML, you are the coolest!
Thank you so much, Rita….
and yeah, let’s keep on exercising, and eating right.
Grapes are very good for you… who says you can’t have them in concentrated form?
And fermented foods are one of the new touted “superfoods.” Really!
one of my favorites.
StelBel, you’ve really outdone yourself this time. Late is OK, when you bring so much talent to the site.
BTW, I received your e-mail yesterday, and panicked — “I have to knock something out PDQ!” Then I went to try and post it, and found that it was a day ahead. Whew!
good to see you, my friend!
And you too. I’m glad you haven’t frozen everything off. Hope all is well with you and yours.
i’ll write soon.
If you think that those birthday announcement emails are confusing to read, try writing one and making sure it’s sent out in time!
I second that!
I think I found all 9 differences – or more than one glitch.
Great artwork (all of them), StelBel!
GLITCH??? Bite you tongue, Tigressy! Glitches are NOT tolerated!
Why, I never…..!
I’m not that hungry…
Welcome, everybody, to SUSAN SUNSHINE’S birthday party starting now and for the next 24 hours!
Yep, another orbit around the Sun has occurred and although the last year has been trying for us all, the coming year looks very bright! After all, this year is a milestone year for our dear Susan!
(ANOTHER MILESTONE???? geeesh….!!)
(that’s all I can say, though…..l’ve been sworn to secrecy NOT to reveal an actual number. Although you’re all welcome to guess!)
But, it IS a special birthday so grab a drink and some appetizers, and post whatever special videos and pictures you may want to share!!
Now, I know NO ONE will need to look at the solution to today’s special birthday FTD, as you all have become experts at solving these.
BUT, just in case Nighthawks couldn’t solve it, here it is anyway!
LET’S PAR—TEEE!!
…and, of course, the extra-special Birthday Party Hat specially ordered from Stel’s Costume Store on Ballard St. Open 9-5 and by appointment.
Wow, Stel… it just keeps on coming… I’m not even finished thanking you for the last batch!
And now the girls in Party Hats… to remind me of the good ol’ days…
Love your new hat!
So far I’ve only found 7 differences in the puzzle… but I haven’t had time to just sit and look at it….
I’m sneaking peeks at it between refreshes and posts here…
and a phone call.
But um…. not particularly milestone … if anybody’s guessing.
and NO, not 100.
As far as I’m concerned, ALL birthdays are milestones!
Elton loves you:
Those brothers would have, but you’re much too young for them:
And Frank? – Well…
Excellent Find The Differences, Stel!
Thanks, PC!!!
Get down tonight!
Oh, she’s beeoootiful.
Is she for me?
She’s just what I wanted.
I will name her Spot.
Well, that’s an appropriate name!
There! That should last for a little while…..
Wow… May I have one each of everything, please?
there’s sooooo much to see and do, i am starved!!!
PARTY ON, PEOPLE!!
I’m going to grab a few hours of shut-eye, but I’ll be back when it’s daylight!
(I remember, back in “the day”, I’d just be going out for the night at about 10 or 11. Those days are long-g-g gone!)
Thank you again, Stel… see you in the light of day!
BTW I’ve always loved that basset gif.
I can’t find a one, but I just started. Obviously, I’ll probably have to put a partial transparency over the other to get them all.
Stick with it, mr_sherman!! It’s not as hard as it looks!
Have a Happy Happy Birthday
Thanks, Bambushie!
wow, your up as late as I am, and I’m later!, I’m going back to bed! now, don’t stay up too late partying!
I’m always up into the wee hours… wish I weren’t, but that’s how it goes.
Then people comment to me in the morning, but that’s when I’m sleeping….
and I answer them so late in the day that some of them never come back to read the replies.
Sigh….
It’s tough getting up early, rushing to the party only to find an empty site, strewn with confetti and empty plates and bottles. I can only imagine what goodies Stel posted in the nine images of empty trays, meatless bones, and tipped glasses above.
Anyway, Have a WONDERFUL birthday (I may have missed the party, but it is still your birthday).
You haven’t missed a thing, P51Strega! These parties are ALWAYS 24 hours long!
Just refresh the page…
The serving dishes, bottles, etc magically re-fill.
The little monkeys scramble in, and clean the tables and counters.
They remove the used plates and utensils, clean up the scraps and spills, and bring in stacks of clean dishes, flatware, cups and glasses.
In between refreshes, they wash and dry the tableware, and get everything ready for the next one.
Just refresh the page…
The serving dishes, bottles, etc magically re-fill.
The little monkeys scramble in, and clean the tables and counters.
They remove the used plates and utensils, clean up the scraps and spills, and bring in stacks of clean dishes, flatware, cups and glasses.
In between refreshes, they wash and dry the tableware,nand get everything ready for the next one.
Do they hire out to private residences??? (fingers crossed!)
Well, ah hopes no buddy mines me pokin mah nose in hear, ah herd SuSun is cellar baitin anutter burpday, annah needs ta give mah bestest wishes and award her with a LIFETIME ACHEEVEMINT award 🥇 fur best stand-in Sherrif… in ALL THE FREE WORLD..!! SuSun… yer The BEST.!!!
Monkey! You’re back!
No, not your back… nothing is wrong with your back… honestly…
I’m just happy that you’re
ba… I mean, that you’re here again!…
I’m not sure cellar baitin… er… I mean celebrating is exactly the right word… or words… but I’m hangin’ in there and making the best of it.
A great birthday party like this makes it worth it… almost.
…
Thank you for the award… very kind… but you know what I really want?
For you to stay and take your job back!
i’ll echo that!
Good to see ya, Sheriff!!! Just wish it was more frequently!
at the grill:
at the TIKI:
Ahh, at the Tiki, back in those halcyon days… I for one sure miss that… Such are memories…
Wow! No way I can compete with all the goodies and songs and videos and … and … and …
Best fishes for a happy, happy, happy day – the best ever – and mucho mas.
Gracias!
Walleye guess no one could carp about that!
It makes so much sense to see Cleo lying on the heating vent. It warms the cockles of her heart.
First and most important
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SUSAN SUNSHINE!!!
I’ll stop shouting now… Couldn’t believe that before 6am EDT there were already 71 comments when I stopped by. And then I saw why. And understood.
Did you know that your birthday is on National Eggs Benedict Day? Normally, we’d celebrate that, but we also do Eggs Benedict (and champagne) for Easter. Two days in a row would be too much for us. (We’re a year or 2 behind Susan.) Plus I volunteer at the library today. Not a good idea to drive tipsy at 10am.
Thanks Dorothea!
A year or two behind me?
You’ve made enough comments that I think I know your age – especially with the mention of it being one of the big ones. I hit that next year and my hubby the year after. (I’m the elder by one day less than 6 months.)