Let's join in wishing Mike a happy birthday, and continued great baking and cooking success in the coming year. Thanks also to Mike for this site, and the opportunity for all of us to find community with other bakers and cooks here.
I concur with BakerAunt and Rascals: Happy Birthday, Mike, and thanks for this site. Everyone is helpful and friendly. I wouldn't have a new marble pastry board if it wasn't for this site . . . and you. I hope you have great health and lots of cooking/baking projects in the coming year.
Thanks all, it was a pretty good day. The Veal Zurich was excellent (on spaetzle) and the pie was a great dessert. My older son called and we had a good chat, the younger one has been absorbed into the Googlesphere again, but will be joining us for Christmas.