Happy Birthday to the dearest friend anyone could wish for

Today is ilmera 's birthday and I am proud to be able to mark it here. She is the best friend anyone could wish for and knowing her has enhanced my life beyond measure. I have many great, truly wonderful friends, and I hope they would forgive me and understand when I say that the stunningly beautiful, intelligent, wise, warm Julia is simply the best.

The photos are not mine, and how I wish they were, so I hope I can get away with posting them here on this special occasion. 

Take care, dear, and I wish you a marvellous day with, perhaps, a few pleasant surprises. It would be nice to think that the parcel I have sent you will arrive today, but I fear it may be late as usual. 

I wish I were there to help you celebrate.