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It's hard for me to believe, but I turned 69 today. I've spent a lot of my years here and I've been humbled working with so many fine people. Here's to many more!

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Barney

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On 25/09/2025 at 07:20, Barney T. said:

It's hard for me to believe, but I turned 69 today. I've sent a lot of my years here and I've been humbled working with so many fine people. Here's to many more!

Best,

Barney

😮 Happy birthday Dude, your two years younger than my father. (1954)

 

On 25/09/2025 at 08:49, Warwagon said:

Happy Birthday! I hope you have a wonderful day, which includes awesome tech presents and cake!

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God dammit Warwagon, not I've got that stuck in my head lol...

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On 25/09/2025 at 08:55, cork1958 said:

How old is that pic in your avatar? You don't look a day over 29 and I bet that's how old you tell people you are when they ask!! 🤣

Hope you have a spectacular day!!

Hey!

Thank you. It is about 8 years ago!

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Thank you, everybody. It is a great pleasure to work with all of you and help wherever I can. Here's to another successful year! The very best to all of you!

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It’s truly inspiring to see the passion, dedication, and humility you’ve carried throughout the years. Working alongside you has been an honor, and your experience continues to motivate everyone around you.

Here’s to good health, happiness, and many more meaningful years ahead. Enjoy your day _ you’ve earned it!

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On 28/09/2025 at 07:33, FloatingFatMan said:

Happy belated birthday @Barney T., you old fart. :p

69 is clearly a superior number.  It's your age, and the year I arrived in this world. ;) 

And a number that represents fun times :D 

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