Dick - A very hearty Happy Birthday to you! May you have so many more that you tire of counting them. I consider you to be among the folks here who make this site what it is - The Premier Site for Valve Patients and their Families.
Thank you for the birthday wishes. No one is more surprised than me at reaching 80.....and that goes to show that none of us can know what the future holds...so, as Cooker likes to say "laugh, love and eat cake"........and, as hard as it is sometimes, live one day at a time.
Sorry I missed the big day, but wanted to chime in and wish you a belated 80th! You "young un"...remember, 80 is the new 60.
May you celebrate many more decades in good health.
You are an inspiration to us all and certainly appreciate you valuable input and great insight on this forum.
Cheers!