No he's not blogging but you may remember his name from some of my blogs. He takes me to the bird shop every other month to get supplies and will often go to the movies with us on Friday.

He is my personal decorator and handyman--great at both--since I am not good at either!! :O)

We met in September 1979, when I moved back to Florida, at The Sandpiper bar and restaurant right around the corner from my place. It had a unique bar which was basically a HUGE fish tank--imagine what you see after having a few drinks!

That year Hurricane David was going to strike and we rode it out at Mike's house where we bonded and have been friends ever since.

One of our traditions is that I take him out for dinner every year for his birthday and, of course, he celebrates mine.

He has been a friend for 29 years and I hope will be for another 29 years!