A Very Special Birthday

This year birthday is very special to me.  Why?  Coz I get to celebrate twice!

First, I get to celebrate with my family thru' Skype.  The feeling is awesome (though I don't get to eat the cake).  So, Dear, Sweeties, eat more & enjoy......

Next my colleagues celebrate with me in the hotel. 

Ivana made me a cake, and that really caught me by surprise.  It a fruit cake (czech-style):  biscuit layer base, fresh cream & lots of fruits.  Unique & refreshing (goes well with our liquor drinks). 

Peter as he has promised, cooks a traditional czech food call "brambrovy knedlik a gulas" (a as in AH not er).  Its beef stew (in vegetable gravy & beer) supplement with "rice cake" (make from potato, flour, egg & water).  Taste is awesome. Think I should get him to set up a chez restaurant in Spore. :-) 

Beside the staff, our guest Finley & Louise also join us in the celebration.  Finley buys me a bottle of champagne like wine.  Boy, I have a hard time popping the wine.  Check this out:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EyQVXk87l_U

With the cork, Finley makes me a Good-Luck Good-Heath Good-Wealth Cork Charm.  Tradition Scottish Well Wishing.

David then opens a bottle of 12 years old Scottish whiskey.  Smooth & has a good after taste.  Better than any whisky I have tried in Spore. 

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Happy Birthday, Max!