Let's give Bootneck some birthday wishes today. His birthday is in October, but he won't be here, he'll be in Afgan. So, let's wish him a Happy Birthday today!
Since I am usually quite late with my birthday wishes, I cannot set a precedence and offer an EARLY birthday wish. I am sorry that I cannot make an exception, even for an Englishman. Therefore, I will say... Happy Belated Birthday, Bootneck! Sorry I missed it last October.