Yes, 38 already!
Well, this is my third birthday that I'll be celebrating on steemit. If you've seen my previous birthday posts, you may remember some of this, but for those who have not, I'll share a little bit form each before I get into the amazing artwork that I received today.
PAPA-PEPPER BIRTHDAY 2016
"If you were around then, what were you doing on December 8th, 1980? You see, this was the day that John Lennon, of The Beatles fame, was murdered. It was also the day that I was born... Interestingly enough, another musician died that same day, years later. For those who enjoy heavier music, you may have heard of a certain band called Pantera. The guitarist for Pantera, “Dimebag” Darrell also died on December 8th...Also, in 1997 Bob Bell, the first "BOZO the clown," died at age 75 on my 17th birthday."
Yeah, that excerpt above is from my first birthday post on steemit. It seems that I mentioned death a lot...
PAPA-PEPPER BIRTHDAY 2017
In my 2017 Birthday Announcement, I mentioned some of the artists that died on my birthday from the previous birthday post, and then added Marty Robbins, who recorded the song "El Paso" that I shared above. Also, I spent some time reflecting....
As you can tell from the photo above, by the time I turned 37, I had gotten really good at reflecting! Here is an excerpt of what I wrote last year.
"Here I am today, already 37 years old. Sometimes I may look or act younger, but that's the truth of the matter. It seems in many ways that I am just beginning my life, since we stand at the doorway of our entire new future on the homestead that we are building. However, I've already been married over a decade and a father for almost eight years now... read more here"
Also, I made the video above to give some people a taste of what a day might be like for me, and chose my birthday as the "sample day." Enjoy it if you want.
38th Birthday Art from the Family
Here is a sampling of the original artwork that I received on my home made birthday cards from the family today. As it turns out, they seem to know what I look like. Enjoy the pictures, and enjoy the rest of my birthday too! Feel free to celebrate!
As always, I'm @papa-pepper and here's the proof:
proof-of-38
Until next time…
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happy Birthday
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I just can't believe you're 38, what?! 😱. You look so young like the guy next to door.
Happy Birthday to you, and am joining the host of angels in heaven to wish you long life and prosperity.
I really like your thought provoking view of the Bible.
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Thanks @botefarm! Yup, I'm only 38, even though I may look way older, lol!
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What a young feller you are!
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Yeah, he's just a little guy!
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Happy Birthday my friend! :D
It looks like you had a wonderful day with your family, all those lovely homemade birthday cards and a road runner too, very cool. :D I've never seen a real road runner, just the cartoon version that gets chased by Wylie Coyote, LOL. :D
I hope the rest of your birthday is as good as the start and filled with family, fun, love and laughter. :D
God bless you and your wonderful family. :D Have an awesome day my fabulous friend! :D
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Thank you so much, the @little-peppers also made me a cheesecake and I bought Ice Cream!
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You're most welcome my friend! :D
My handsome husband loves cheesecake, which kind did you have, chocolate, strawberry, plain? I bet it was yummy and ice cream to go with it too, that's nice. :D That sounds like a great way to spend part of your birthday and enjoy it with your family. :D
God bless you and your wonderful family. :D Have an awesome day my fabulous friend! :D
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Happy birthday friend!!!
🎂
🎁
😊
We are practically twins!!! Lol!
Love the kids' art! It is always the best!!
Peace
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LOL! Thanks my twin!
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@Papa-Pepper Congratulations on BOTH Your Birthday AND 3 years here...
You've helped & given so much of Yourself AND... this is the reason there are so many people that support You & Your Family.... and deservedly so.
100% UpVOTE & Resteem !!
Well Done Papa !!
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Thank you so much! It's nice to still be an active part of the community , and to have shared another year with all of you!
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Happy birthday Papa-pepper! What are you holding there in that first card?
I love getting to see the imagination of our young ones at work! A blessing they are. May Yah bless you.
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I have a Birthday card in my raised hand, and a hat in my other hand. Thank you very much!
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Happy Birthday! Hope it was a great one!!
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It was a good one. Thanks!
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Congrats!
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Thank you!
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that young ? happy birthday man! hope it's a good one!
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So far I'm only that young.... we will see what happens next year!
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Lol, your funny!
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Happy birthday, dude.
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Thanks! How will you be celebrating it?
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There's only one way:
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Nice! Thanks!
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Happy Birthday!
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Thanks @captaintj!
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It was my pleasure!
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Happy Birthday, @papa-prepper! Very sweet artwork from the kids! WOW... 38 years... you are in your prime, my friend! Looking forward to knowing more about this next year of your life! And congrats on your third year in steemit! Me... I am just a newbie... just started really posting April this year! Keep steeming... and more power to your endeavors. Have terrific weekend!
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Wow, well to get to a 64 rep already, you must be up to some good stuff! Thanks for stopping in!
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Happy Birthday Big Guy!!
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LOL - I think I prefer "Whoa Black Betty Rambutan!"
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Happy birthday man! 😊
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Thank you so much!
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Happy Birthday, my brother from another mother. hope it has been a great one for you to remember and reflect on :D
Wish I could buy you a pint but this one will have to do.
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Thanks! I'll enjoy it!
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY BIG GUY! MANY MORE AHEAD!
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Thanks! We can hope for some more!
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Have a great birthday! That is some wild hair you got there it must have had its own kettle of coffee!
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LOL - Yeah, I think they may have exaggerated... maybe not.
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howdy sir papa-pepper! haha! hey you're still young from my viewpoint and hopefully you will put out a post for the 4th year in a row next year. Happy Birthday!
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Thanks man! How are you celebrating my birthday?
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haha! I'm having a wild night working on steemit, it's the best birthday ever! lol.
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Nice, I just bought some STEEM for myself on bittrex tonight as a birthday present!
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oh that's a wonderful Birthday present papa-pepper! Very good and hopefully very wise!
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Happy Birthday PAPA @papa-pepper. That is Crazy and I remember how Surreal it was when John Lennon was Assassinated the Same Day You Were Born.......I Guess December 8, 1980 His Death and Your Birth was a "Double Fantasy"
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LOL - Yeah, I was too young to remember, but I've heard.
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It's All About The Rock 'N Roll...............
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Happy Birthday! I guess I just hit on first year here. That was fast. :)
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Nice! Thanks!
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Happy birthday papa-pepper!
/FF
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Thank you so much!
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Happy birthday.
I love those art and how they draw your beard is kind of cute.
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Yeah, they did a nice job for sure!
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God bless you all.
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I knew something was peculiar about you, and that's you're born in December too. I had my birthday too this month - Dec 1st
Happy birthday to you Papa 🎉💯🎊🎈
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Well happy birthday to you too!
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Happy Birthday Young Fella
Enjoy the day with your family, while they are still small and before they grow up and leave home.
It will happen before you realise it .
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I'll cherish every minute! Thanks man!
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As they grow up they will say some funny things, write them in a book so you and them, remember them.
Like a 4-year-old, being asked what she wanted for Christmas, and thinking it was going to be a doll or similar, all she wanted was an ATM.
A hole in the wall, money machine.
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Ey Happy birthday, I wish you all the success of the world, I hope it will be many more years and many projects to be done, you will appreciate a lot from VENEZUELA, soon when I have a cell phone I will show you my big photos in your photo contests, and I want to tell you which is one of the competitions that I like the most!
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Thank you very much!
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Happy birthday to you sir. I pray more of this great day to come. Amen. Hurray 🙌 @papa-pepper at 38.
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Thanks man, much appreciated!
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You welcome sir. How is family? And the animals?
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Happy birthday bro!
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Thanks so much Jimmy!
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Happy birthday @papa-pepper !!!!!!!
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Happy Birthday Buddy!!
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Thank you!
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Happy birthday
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Thanks @steemituplife!
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No worries how did it go
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Happy Birthday @papa-pepper!
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Nice! @Gregory-f came over for my birthday!
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New high score! I was not in existence until after 1980, but that won't stop me from trying to catch up.
Looks like the kids are really capturing the "wild man" aspect of your personality!
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LOL - That they are! Those kids sure know me!
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Happy belated
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Happy Birthday @papa-pepper!!!
I just now saw this. I knew you were a little older then me but not by much. I knew you weren't quite 40. That has to be hard being born on the day John Lennon was killed.
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Well, I didn't have a choice about when my birthday was, so it is what it is. Thanks man!
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Happy Birthday!
Have a very god one
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That I will!
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Congratulations @papa-pepper!
Your post was mentioned in the Steem Hit Parade in the following category:
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Nice! What a way to celebrate, number 8 on the 8th for my birthday!
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Perfect match! Happy Birthday @papa-pepper!
🎉🎈🎂🎉🎈
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Thanks!
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what were you doing on December 8th, 1980?
I had just separated from the military. I and my family had returned home after being overseas for several years.
I would turn 30 the next month.
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Happy Birthday
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❤️🌈Happy birthday @papa-pepper. It’s the first I have shared with you but I hope not the last! I wish you the happiest one ever and can see from the birthday art received You are surrounded with the most love anyone could be! No one is more deserving than your good self. Life is good. 🎉🎊🎁❤️🌈🦋🤗
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Happy birthday papa
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Thanks @fatherfaith!
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Welcome
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Hello @papa-pepper, thank you for sharing this creative work! We just stopped by to say that you've been upvoted by the @creativecrypto magazine. The Creative Crypto is all about art on the blockchain and learning from creatives like you. Looking forward to crossing paths again soon. Steem on!
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Happy birthday @papa-pepper! We need a treat.
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We had cheesecake and ice cream for a treat over here. How did you celebrate?
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