Spud is nineteen today. Happy birthday, my little potato cake.
He got there despite all the roasting I’ve given him, half-baked parent that I am. To be fair, though, I never beet him; and I yam a loving mother to my sweet potato.
He’s a chip off the old block because he’s a Golden Wonder to me, and never grates my nerves, fries my beans or sets me boiling. I’ve done my best to raise a good crop and he hasn’t given me any hasselback, despite the many downright hash browns I’ve made. We’ve had a lot of fun and latke, that’s for sure; though I sometimes leave him steaming, but that’s no skin off my nose. Still, I don’t want to be peeling him off the walls. He is my King Edward, after all; and he who pays the Maris Piper calls the tune.
Well, I’d better go – I hear him gnocching but he can’t come in because I’m typing this. I don’t want him stewing; that will leave me having to sauté him out and it is his birthday.
Happy birthday, my darling little tater tot. Here’s a birthday mashup for you:
19!! and I’m sure you remember taking that pic with the cigar …. as though it was yesterday. Geez, time goes SO fast!! Happy Birthday!! (I never knew there were so many possible ways to refer to a potato) I’m guessing he’s a “chip” (my contribution) off the old block! 🙂
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Spud and I are TWINS!
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Happiest of days to you Mr. Spudnic! We have loved laughing at your expense through the years and feel as if you are partly ALL our son. I truly hope it is a grand day for you and that your mama does something special to make up for this roast! 😉
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happy Birthday Mr Spud…what a proud mother you have..she is so tickled pink that her seed potato is now into a big Spud..love you lots Mr Spud…how is the Dramatics? Any more shows?
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Three this month! Death of a Salesman (Happy); a 24-hour musical; a student play.
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Break a leg Mr Spud…
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Not literally of course..not quite sure where or why it is said but I know its theatrical talk for good luck
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Wonderful tribute, Tilly. Have a chipper full of Happy Birthday Greetings and all your favourite food, Mr Spud, on your special day!
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😀
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Happy Birthday Spudman!!! Your mum did me proud with all of her culinary references, I relished every single one. I hope that you have a day filled with delicious potatoey deliciousness. 😀
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Way to go Spudster! You’ve done well to have survived your mother’s grilling.
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Heehee 😀
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Many happies, Spud. Don’t mind your mum – she loves you really!
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Happy Birthday Spud!
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Great post. I think Spud is definitely a chip off the old block. 🙂
Happy Birthday Spud!
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Happy Birthday Spud!
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Happy Birthday to Spud. 😃♨️
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Happy Birthday to your dear Spud!
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ksjdfdkjdsd!!
Sorry, I was laughing so hard — my typing spuddered! 🙂
Happy birthday to him. Have an apeeling day.
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Hahaha 😀
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Seldom seen, always appreciated. Happy Birthday Spud.
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Happy belated birthday to the Spud. What a wonderfully wacky tribute.
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I came back to reread this and found it was a mushy as I remember. It left a lump in my throat.
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Hehehehe 😀
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Happy belated Birthday!! I hope your day was chipper!!
Tilly, I think you’ve been teasing us about not being a cook!
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I really haven’t… 🙂
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It’s rather belated but Happy Birthday Spud!
I hope you got the full Mash on the day, with butter and cream and maybe even cheese on top.
The only thing is you might have to be adding the extras yourself because your Mother’s culinary skills are apparently legendary (and not in a good way).
She’s brilliant in many other ways though, so count your blessings, when it came to dishing our Mums you got a good one!
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*Blush*
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