In the seven years since the bluebird of bitterness was hatched, it has gone from an obscure little blog that no one had ever heard of to an obscure little blog that most people have never heard of. More importantly, it has provided more or less steady employment to Bob’s brother Otto and his sisters Nan, Ada, Hannah, and Eve. Bob was even able to hire a few new employees this year, which made the annual office party a lot more fun for his siblings, since they were able to leave all the planning and preparations to the new hires.
Sylvia volunteered to handle the refreshments. There’s nothing Sylvia enjoys more than feeding people, unless it’s trying out new recipes on her unsuspecting kids.
Lamar and Lucille helped by gathering ingredients for her.
Trisha and Victoria made the party hats…
Doreen did the floral arrangements…
… and Virgil and Artemis were in charge of games, even though everyone knew what the games would end up being if Virgil and Artemis were in charge.
Cleo and Mimi were the entertainment committee. Their cousin Cicilia is an up-and-coming opera singer, currently starring in “The Thieving Magpie,” and they persuaded her to come and warble a few arias.
Everyone said the cupcakes Sylvia made were too pretty to eat… then went ahead and ate them anyway.
Arnold took first place in the skateboard competition…
… and Cicilia’s singing was a big hit with everyone!
Well, almost everyone. Otto grumbled because there were no English subtitles…
…and Lamar and Lucille got into an argument over whether “The Thieving Magpie” or “The Barber of Seville” was Rossini’s greatest opera. It ended the way Lamar and Lucille’s arguments usually end.
Bob had to threaten to fire the both of them if they didn’t stop their squabbling, and he told Lamar to go soak his head.
Which Lamar did.
In spite of all that, it was a great day. There was a congratulatory call from Mom and Dad down in Florida…
…and one from second cousin Schlomo in New York…
…and even one from third cousin Robin in Dorchester-on-Thames!
All in all, an anniversary to remember.
bluebird of bitterness 
You’ve truly outdone yourself this time, with the family album, BoB.
Bitter Birthday to Blue
Bitter Birthday to Blue
Bitter Birthday to Bluebird
This really doesn’t sound right.
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Hippo birdie two ewe,
Hippo birdie two ewe.
Hippo birdie, deer ewe,
Hippo birdie two ewe.
Sounds better and everybody gets into the act.
Many more, Bob!
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Thank you. 🙂
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I’m pretty sure an accomplished songsmith like you could set this to music and have it sound just fine, mindful. 🙂
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So clever. Left me smiling, Bob.
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Mission accomplished!
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Happy birthday!
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Thank you Wally. 🙂
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Well-done. This is absolutely hilarious. Love it!
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Thank you Christa. 🙂
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Aw. Glad to be able to share in the festivities this year BoB. My now deceased hubby’s name was Bob and now I understand more fully certain things about his personality! 😉 Thanks! 😀
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Happy bloggaversary!! xx
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Thank you Cyranny. 🙂
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7 years… wow, I am impressed. I’m still just a newbie with my 2 years… LOL
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Thank you so much for all the laughs
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You’re welcome. Thanks for reading. 🙂
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🙂
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Cute blog post.
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Thanks. 😀
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My life has been made complete, with the addition of you, BoB, and your motley crew of relations. Happy Birthday.
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Thanks Yvonne. 🙂
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Happy Birthday! What a fine feathered fest!
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Thank you. 🙂
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BTW, who is doing the clean up?
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Don’t volunteer!
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Since you asked,
grab a broom and a mop.
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Pretty sure Bob’s sisters hired ServiceMaster to handle that. 🙂
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Well that sounds and looks like one heck of a party! This was outstanding BoB, Happy Birthday!
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Thank you Tricia. ❤️
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Yaaay! Hurray! Happy 7th Birthday, BoB! 😀
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Thank you LadyQ.❤️
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY BOB 😀
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Thank you Chris. 😀
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Welcome Bob 👍😃
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Happy Birthday, Bob. I loved the post. 😀 — Suzanne
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Thanks Suzanne. ❤️
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BOB!
Thank you for bringing always a lot of laughter into this, sometimes dark world!
Have a great weekend1 Michael 😉
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Thanks Michael. 🙂
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Thank you, Bob! You are great! Have a good weekend! Michael 😉
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Happy birthday, Bob! The office sounds like a fun, if messy, blast. I liked that Bob included his reprimanding of Lamar to “soak his head” in the album. He has one crazy family.
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Yep, a real bunch of birdbrains.
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Congratulations!!
Such a creative post, too!
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Thank you. 🙂
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You are very welcome!
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Happy birthday! ♥
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Thank you. 🙂
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Dee-lite-ful! Happy Birthday to you.
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Thanks!
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Happy lucky seventh blogversary!
We’ll be having our seventh ourselves later this year.
Enjoy, cheerfully bitter one! 😉
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Thanks Will. 😀
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Sorry I missed the fun, but belated Happy Blogversary, Bob! Your birdhouse has always been a real delight.
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Thanks Grunt. 🙂
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Hap-hap-hap-py birthday. Love birds. Outstanding pictures.
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Made my day!! Love this 🙂 Bob looks so grumpy Lol
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Congratulations! And thank you for the howls, squawks, and tweets of laughter.
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