Let the world know (well, at least the 3 people who read this blog), that Carl has joined the ranks of the Dirty Old Bastids today.

No more can he walk side-by-side, and claim kinship with the twenty-somethings. His membership into that club has been revoked.

But, do not despair. There is a new club that you can join. That of the Dirty Old Bastids. Let me be the first to welcome you. Your membership card is in the mail, and I will teach you the secret handshake as soon as you get back from your trip.

Happy Birthday Bud.