I'm truly whelmed over! Thank you, one and all.
It's been a great day so far, and seems set to continue that way, providing the inch and a half of snow doesn't disrupt things too much (I hear your hollow laughter from here, Diane). I'm heading out for a romantic posh meal and a sleepover in a plush hotel tonight, with breakfast in the morning if I'm good.
I've had loads of cracking prezzies from loads of cracking people, and spent most of the day tapping out thank-yous, including this one for your warm wishes (and the cake, Diane - splendid!).
Now if you'll excuse me, I have to get on with being fifty...harrumph!.........