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And I knew you way back when you were a wee 23 year-old, sweeping me off my feet. Thanks for never stopping.
Happy 30th Birthday!!
Anna
Happy birthday, Josh. Don't fix any bicycles, walk unprepared in any trout streams, or drill any holes today. It would be depressing for you to end up in the emergency room for anything other than work on your birthday. Just think, in ten years I'll still be ten years older than you!
Nick
you have packed a ton into the first 30; make your fortune the next 30; then retire and get wild and crazy like me; thanks for being such a good son in law and husband to anna; let's catch some monster trout this season! grandpa ray
well Josh, 30 isn't that bad, i've been there a whole 3 months now, and can't say much has changed. that whole thing of not wanting anything or nothing special for your birthday hasn't ever worked for me, so doubtful it will work for you. if you figure it out you can tell me at one of the summer gatherings.. take care, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!
Happy Days to a: nacho-eatin', trail-hikin', marathon-runnin', beer-drinkin', UW-goin' kind of guy. Wishing you the best...Lisa Rodkey
Happy 30th Birthday Josh!!
Are you eating a cactus or a kiwi fruit on your "cereal" in the photo??!!
My Oh My! You are just a youngster!
May your chickens lay many eggs especially for you on your special day!
Love,
Anne
Happy 30th Birthday Josh!!! It is hard to believe that all of us from the class of 96 are going to be leaving our twenties within the next year or two. Time really does go too fast!!! From PHS to our roaring twenties and now our fabulous thirties. Here's to a big bright future. I wish you the best on your birthday and always Josh!! Happy 30th!
Leslie
Happy Birthday Josh,
Lets see, a birthday wish, how about a 30th B-day Top 10 list.
1. May you one day own a flock of sheep, I'll buy the trampoline and the white picket fence. BOING!
2. May you one day get the truth from an ER patient, fallen victim to a "freak bathroom accident".
3. May you one day catch da Tirty Pointer Trout on a beautiful flyfishing Saturday.
4. May you one day learn to play the banjo riff from Deliverance.
5. May you one day receive a thank you note and a smile from a chicken named Pepe.
6. May you one day have the opportunity to hand deliver Champy's love puppies.
7. May you one day see John Muir's portrait in a burnt piece of toast. Ebay will never be the same.
8. May you one day convince the neighborhood association to zone your house a tax free temple.
9. May you one day find a hot sauce that makes your eye's fill up and thank 'ol hired hand'.
10. Finally, may you one day wake up an old man still rockin to Alabama! "Oh play me some mountain music, like grandma and grandpa use to play"
Happy 30th, Mitch
Happy Day to you dear Josh !! What a wonderful and unique part of our family you are. Where do you get all of that energy ? Hope this next year will be exciting and rewarding for you and Anna. Love, MomPat
Hey Big Boy.....30 huh? It's not so bad. Happy Birthday to one of the coolest young men alive. Have A Great Birthday and DRINK one for me in honor of your special day !!
Jane Rodkey :)
Hello, JC. It's a lucky parent who has health, healthy children, good fortune, good marriage, and Irish heritage (we ignore the English and Welsh.) In so many ways my children--who are not really MY children, but children of the stars and the Universe--have made us proud. Your accomplishments, some perhaps unnoticed, are legion. The obvious--marathons, 2700 mile hikes, college--are easy to spot and ballyhoo. The proudest moments to me, however, are the more sublte. Your ability to make people smile, to make them feel important enough to warrant your time and conversation, your tolerance of different life styles and people, your tenacity, are often the most difficult for one of average humanity to grasp. Perhaps you can understand, it's not immitating a parent or following in footsteps that makes me proudest--it's making your OWN footsteps and following your heart, being true to who you are and constantly learning life's brief and hard lessons that are truly accomplishments. A good, gentle, compassionate man is a hard commodity to come by. You are all of those. And turning 30 is really no milestone for you, it's just another day. It is a milestone for me, however, to admire the man you continue to become. I'm thankful you're my son, and if I've done nothing else, I trust you know you can always count on me. Be well and enjoy a long lifetime, nuture a long love affair with those closest to you and with life itself. WARNING: PARENTAL ADVICE COMING--Sometime....go to the Cliffs of Moher and stand in the wind, knowing parts of your parents' and ancestors souls are there. Know there is no time in your life that I will not be in your heart. Also know--one of the best times in my entire life was Cooperstown. Many happy birthdays to come, Josh. Two quotes for you--"Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong." Gandhi "Young. Old. Just words." George Burns --I continue to re-read the Steinbeck books you gave me that Christmas. They are a precious gift I will enjoy for my lifetime. Keep reading Whitman and Thoreau and Emily. The answers are there. I love you, Josh. Dad
You sir, have a happy b-day!
Do party, but not like we once did in 'nawlins.
--adam rodkey
hi josh I could not think of better numbers in the world than 3 and 0. I will surprise you someday with a box of fancy crackers and some really good cheese...glad to be your friend for so many great years and adventures sucka. if I could remember poems and great quotes like you, i'd write one down. you my friend take great great interest in every moment of every day and this makes your life rich. you will have very happy children and I look forward to meeting them. so how about three cheers for my brotherman josh, yippee, yeehaww, yodalaheewho....
i don't know what that's all about, just keep running i'll never catch you. later buddy, happy to have you around
I've given my other friends who turned 30 a 40oz. I won't be there to give one to you in person, but you may get drunk reading this message. Have a great day, and many more to come.
-Caroline
Hey Josh...it is great that we have gotten the chance to get to know one another again after all these years. You are a true inspiration in all aspects...and I can only dream of doing some of the things you have done. Thirty years old!! Gosh..we are getting up there! I look forward to hanging out with you soon...and of course our yearly summer camping trips (it's an annual thing now). Happy 30th birthday!! I wish you many more...Love Emily
Happy birthday my friend! I have come to this blog about 3 times now and have not been able to put down any words. I have loved you since the 2nd day I met you.(The first day you told me jokes and I was afraid of you) "What did the frog say when he got hit by a car crossing the road?? I should have had my heavy luggage!" We have gone from childhood, to adults, and sometimes back to childhood together. Of all of my friends, you have been in my life the longest and I am always thankful for that. You have stuck up for me when it wasn't the cool thing to do, you have listened to me when I was not fun to listen to, you have made me laugh till it hurt(many times)and you have and continue to show me things through a wider lens. For all of these things and more I love you and look forward to 100 more years of friendship. Enjoy your day!
-Keely
Happy Birthday Josh. I hope all your years are happy and healthy. Looking forward to brunch sometime soon. Mardi Gras '98!!! Love, Jessi
Joshua- Hopefully on your 30th birthday you can handle a shot of Wild Turkey better than on your 21st!!Wish that I could have a beer with you but maybe next year because I definately won't be pregnant then.
Hope you have a great birthday-
Love,
Shabvon
Happy Day Josh. Welcome to the 30 and over club. You're now welcome to stay in on Saturday nights and read the paper. Have a great birthday... tim
i'm not a big fan of birthdays either, josh.
just think of it as the first day of another 365 day journey around the sun.
enjoy the ride; as i know you will!
happy 30th -
emily
Josh...Holy Cow..."30"...I remember when...Life just gets better and better and by what you have done in the past 30 years makes even a greater adventure for the next 30...WE always have a bunk for you and Anna and this is your Northwest home away from home..We really love you guy's...Greg
Happy birthday, Josh! Cheers to you on your day. I wish you a good cup of coffee, followed by a nice run with Champ, then a breezy bike ride into the city and home again, and finally, a relaxing meal with Anna.
Happy 30th!
Lisa
HEY JOSH - When I turned 30 I decided to lose 30 pounds, grow a beard and start running. Of those three, it looks like about all you can do is turn 30. You're an amazing, amazing guy and you've accomplished a lot in those short 30 years. Jane and I agree that the luckiest people in the world are people who have to go to the emergency room...when you're on duty. Just in case you are wondering how to measure success. SUCCESS IS:
At age 4 - not peeing in your pants
At age 12 - having friends
At age 16 - having a drivers license
At age 20 - having sex
At age 30 - having money
At age 50 - having money
At age 60 - having sex
At age 70 - having a drivers license
At age 75 - having friends
At age 80 - not peeing in your pants
Dave Rodkey
JOSH - 2 things. First, in my previous post I wish to retract the beginning of the sentence, "Of those three" and begin the sentence "It..." And second, it just came to my attention that March 14th is also pi day in recognition of 3.14 (and on and on). I hope you (and Anna) go on and on and on.
DAVE RODKEY
Johnabee-
Happy birthday to the only person I know who can wake up at 4:30 am ready to give everyone a hug, make coffee, feed the chickens, take Champ for a run, get some extra OJ, go for a Polar Bear swim, and talk about traveling- all at once! It's a great blessing for Scott and I to have you and Anna as friends. Here's hoping your next thirty years are full of happiness, adventure, and fulfilment.
Happy 30th to you!!
-Elsa
johnabee--
it's your birthday and, consequently, i am reminded of a beautiful birthday that you gave me lying under a stone looking back on sonora pass, a ziplocked bundle of han shan poems whose corners had been nibbled upon by some creature. it was a grand present, i carried it all the way to canada. now, it is your birthday, i wish i could give an equally wonderful gift but all i can do is wish you a unending feast of good moments, good friends, good skies, good drinks, it'd be nice to run into you again.
onward -- bill aka intruder
josh- so glad you walked into fontana sports one day, many years ago, and struck up a friendship with the kid who sold you your pack. so glad i started dating said friend, and met you and anna. it's been amusing, entertaining, enlightening, and inspiring to have you both in my life! happy 30th birthday, and many more happy birthdays to come.
love, erin
Mr. Josh Palmer-
The man with many miles! You have accomplished so much in just 30 years! You make all your friends and family proud. You teach me something new every time we are together. I really enjoy our friendship and always look forward to our dinner clubs - good food, good friends, lots of laughs and great inquisitive conversation. I wish you the happiest of birthdays and many more miles traveled in the future! Love ya Josh!
-Shana
Josh-
I still remember like it was yesterday when your pops took us down to see the All Star extravaganza at Wrigley. Us being knee high made those bombs by McGuire and the almighty(Ryno)Sandberg seem even farther than we ever thought we could get. Who knew that with as far as we did end up going with all life's twists and turns that we would end up practically being neighbors and pals after all. I'm proud to say we are friends and thanks for being you. Probably good that we didn't get to rabit hunt this winter because I'm secretly a haruspex, therefore I feel safe in saying beware the Ides of March, (unless someone delivers you a tasty bottle of Scotch the night before). Although as a good omen I foresee a long and fruitful life with many children and a great beard. May you catch 30 beautiful trout this summer in celebration of your .......... ability to catch trout well.
Happy Birthday Mate
KDD
Josh, you've made that next milestone in life, although it seems to me that there are so many more important life events we go through. I thing I'll always remember sitting in the middle of the river, the water of life flowing around and through, basking in the sun. It's amazing how much you've accomplished at this point in your life and will undefinatly continue on that path of greatness. Never forget to appreciate what we love, and love that which surrrounds us.
Take care buddy!
ken
happy birthday josh!
three decades...nicely done buddy! may there be many more to come. wish we could be there to celebrate...errrrrr...i mean not celebrate, but maybe eat some nachos together. you can stick birthday candles in nachos, right?
love, heidi
oh, i almost forgot...
"GO GET 'EM!!!"
Feliz cumpleaños, Continue to fill your life with good people, exciting adventures and make each day one of learning.
richard
Yikes, I don't know what's scarier: the fact that you're 30, or the fact that we've known each other for 11 of those years. That's 36% of your life. Consider the following events, all of which lasted less than 11 years:
* The construction of the first transcontinental railroad
* The two World Wars, combined
* The Great Depression
* Disco
Also consider that if two squirrels met at the UW on the same day that we did, their great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great grandchildren would be cruising Bascom Hill today. And they would be carrying cell phones.
I know of few people who live more consistently with their ideals than you and Anna. Keep up the good work.
JDU
Happy Birthday Joshua C! I wish you a wonderful birthday! Enjoy 30, I believe life gets better with age.
Be well, do good work, and keep in touch.
Victoria
Happy Birthday Josh!
We hope to see you soon.
Matt
Of all the 30 year old peole who have ever performed a wedding ceremony for me and my wife, you are the best. Truly, of all of the unstoppable spirits I know, yours is among the strongest.
Evin
Happy 30th, Josh!
I can't believe you are 30! I thought you were more like 27. Thanks for being such a great friend. Your contagious energy was much appreciated in the EKG lab. It can also be entertaining. I remember you opening your chicken coop when it was about -5 out to show me the chickens dancing around in there and you called it a "chicken disco". That was funny, as are many of the things you say. Thanks for jogging with me and letting me borrow Champ to be my pace dog. Also, thanks for having me over for larb to get to know you and Anna better. They say the journey is the destination and you are one who has reached it.
(That was from Erica, by the way.)
Josh,
Happy 30th Birthday! Did I happen to mention recently that I'm still in my 20s? Someday I'll join you in world of thirtydom. Until then, I'll bask in the realization that you will always be older than me! Have a fabulous day; you're one in a million!
Cindy
Josh!
Happy Birthday! It was great to spend some time with you and Anna in Bear country. Kate and I both know you were secretly looking forward to the big 3-0.
Even though you can't spend your birthday with us, maybe you can remember your day in Chicago:
http://jonkuta.com/photo/0207_josh_anna/
Much love, Jon and Kate
Happy Birthday Josh!
It's nice to know that you'll always be paving the way for us youngsters coming behind you!
Hope you have a fabulous 30th year. We would love to see you and Anna sometime this year and I'm sure that Tom would love to have a fly fishing companion this summer. Maybe if Greg Brown comes to Big Top again we could make a weekend of it... Have a good one!
Lil
JOSH - I just read that today is also Einstein's birthday (the genius, not the bagel brothers). Does reincarnation exist???
DAVE RODKEY
Awww... I thought your b-day was today! I'm always tardy. Happy belated b-day, if you read this . . . Doug
hey big fella-
happy belated birthday!
a healthier, livelier, more positive person i do not know.
keep on truckin'
-al
Old One--Wondering if you're still checking the site, hoping to find money in a belated birthday wish. We had a great time on the 14th. Let's do it again soon! Love ya! Dad
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