Nine Out of Ten

Life's a challenge at the best of times Winning 9 out of 10 is a damn good sign Life can be hard Keep up your guard You'll get through, let happiness shine

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Date: 3/23/2020 1:36:00 PM
Hello Happy Jack, I want to wish you a happy birthday today. 84! My husband was 84. A good number to be. So how are you celebrating your special day? I wish you all the best on this special day. XXX-ooo.
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Jack Ellison
Date: 3/23/2020 7:20:00 PM
Well, how about that!!! I'm a former Montrealer as well. Actually, born and lived in Greenfield Park on the south shore for 42 years! Happy Face from Happy Jack! XOX
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Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 3/23/2020 6:47:00 PM
Hello Happy Jack, I am Canadian born in Montreal. Now live in Kitchener Ontario. It was Tom that said it was your birthday today. Tom C. Stay well Be strong xxxooo.
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Jack Ellison
Date: 3/23/2020 2:14:00 PM
Whoops! LOL, My 85th birthday is not until August 11th but you can wish me a Happy Birthday that day as well! LOL Have a nice rest of the day Darlene! Are you Canadian as wel as this old man??? Love, Happy Jack XOXOX
Date: 3/23/2020 9:07:00 AM
Certainly Challenging at the moment Jack, but I'm sure brighter days are ahead. Hang in there.
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Jack Ellison
Date: 3/23/2020 9:10:00 AM
Absolutely!!! We will make it through my good friend! Cheers!
Date: 3/23/2020 8:48:00 AM
Working on it ;), <3
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Jack Ellison
Date: 3/23/2020 8:59:00 AM
Positivity is obvious!!! Have a great day Miss Mo! XOX
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