Ah, Jolene, would have been a blast driving round Chicago with you in the Wienermobile, with "(I can't get no) Satisfaction" blasting on the speakers, and Mick Jagger hogtied on the roof, while we sipped on mint juleps in honor of Savannah, Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, and your birthday, BUT IT WAS NOT TO BE! Sounds like you partied just fine anyway, so Happy Birthday, and here's to future hot dogs!
Honestly, I don’t know anyone who knows how to enjoy a birthday more and spread the joy! Even Wienermobiles magically appear for the occasion! 😆 Many happy returns in this signature decade, Jolene, and bravo on reaching the milestone number of Substack subs, as I know you will. No one deserves it more!🎂💕
Aww, Ruth, you really are wonderful, thank you so much. I can’t wait till the day when you and me and Jeff can hang out — it would be a blast! Thank you again, my friend. Xx ❤️
One day we’ll surprise you, Jolene—okay, we’ll give you some warning first!Such fun we’ll have! After reading TTK for all these years, I already feel like I know it—and you too!❤️
There was a Weinermobile in Philadelphia on July 6th! I want to say they are everywhere but now that I know there are only six active ones out there, I know it was just luck.
The Chicago History Museum has an interactive exhibit called Sensing Chicago. The best part is that you can turn yourself into a Chicago dog. Definitely worth checking out. No ketchup!
Never ketchup!!! 😂 thank you for this, I am DEFINITELY doing this, right up my alley! Thank you! Glad you got to see the Wienermobile, like spotting a unicorn 🦄 😂
I wanted to wait to read this post until the weekend, when I had proper time to dedicate and enjoy with my morning coffee. I am so happy I had the discipline! Starting my weekend and day with the joy of your writing is an absolute treat. (Happy birthday again!) ✨✨✨
What a terrific birthday celebration and post! I admire the gusto you threw into your big day. I'm sure 80 will be even better but I really hope you don't dedicate yourself now to planning for it. So much to do in the meantime. Don't stop!!
As your birthday approached, I was curious how you were going to come up with a celebration that might live up to a) your awesomeness and b) the day’s importance. I shouldn’t be surprised that you went above and beyond…and beyonder…and then beyondest. What an absolute joy to read!
Aww, Maddie, thank you for this, you absolute sweetheart! I’m now adding “beyondest” to my vocabulary, as glamour demands this! 😂 I saw your comment on notes, love it! 😆❤️
Ah, Jolene, would have been a blast driving round Chicago with you in the Wienermobile, with "(I can't get no) Satisfaction" blasting on the speakers, and Mick Jagger hogtied on the roof, while we sipped on mint juleps in honor of Savannah, Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, and your birthday, BUT IT WAS NOT TO BE! Sounds like you partied just fine anyway, so Happy Birthday, and here's to future hot dogs!
Wait! I read that wrong! 🤣 Poor Mick! NO!
😂😂😂😂😂
Thank you, Annette, I love the speakers tied to the roof! 🤣 one of these days, we will do it all! 🌭🚗 🎶 🥃
The Rolling Stones AND the Wienermobile?? What a birthday you’ve had! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Icons only! 🤣 🌭🚗🕺🎶 Thank you so much, Domenica! 🤗
Honestly, I don’t know anyone who knows how to enjoy a birthday more and spread the joy! Even Wienermobiles magically appear for the occasion! 😆 Many happy returns in this signature decade, Jolene, and bravo on reaching the milestone number of Substack subs, as I know you will. No one deserves it more!🎂💕
Aww, Ruth, you really are wonderful, thank you so much. I can’t wait till the day when you and me and Jeff can hang out — it would be a blast! Thank you again, my friend. Xx ❤️
One day we’ll surprise you, Jolene—okay, we’ll give you some warning first!Such fun we’ll have! After reading TTK for all these years, I already feel like I know it—and you too!❤️
For sure! xx
Couldn't have put it better ourselves! Many happy returns from us both, Jolene!
Thank you so much! ❤️
Quite a memorable birthday! All you needed was a kiss from Mick himself! Happy Birthday! (I'm a bit ahead of you at 73)
Thank you, Mel! ❤️
Did you see the news about one of the mini Wienermobiles rolled over outside of Chicago on Monday?! Everyone is okay!
I did! So glad everyone’s ok! Also, thank you SO MUCH for your subscription, Alycia! ❤️
There was a Weinermobile in Philadelphia on July 6th! I want to say they are everywhere but now that I know there are only six active ones out there, I know it was just luck.
The Chicago History Museum has an interactive exhibit called Sensing Chicago. The best part is that you can turn yourself into a Chicago dog. Definitely worth checking out. No ketchup!
Never ketchup!!! 😂 thank you for this, I am DEFINITELY doing this, right up my alley! Thank you! Glad you got to see the Wienermobile, like spotting a unicorn 🦄 😂
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
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I’m back!!!!!!
Yay!!! 😀
The Substack shirt <3
😂 I wanted to feel like an investigative journalist!
I wanted to wait to read this post until the weekend, when I had proper time to dedicate and enjoy with my morning coffee. I am so happy I had the discipline! Starting my weekend and day with the joy of your writing is an absolute treat. (Happy birthday again!) ✨✨✨
Erin, what a sweet comment, thank you so much, I’m really touched. ☺️ xx
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
Thank you, pal! 🤗
Happiest of birthdays to you, Jolene. I’m impressed with your finagling! And thank you—I now have my Halloween costume (the bacon strips). 🎂
🤣🤣🤣 🥓 love it! Thank you, Amie, also: love the word “finagling!” xx
A last minute ticket to The Rolling Stones for your 70th!? You’re the coolest. Happy birthday Jolene!! 🥳❤️🌭💫
Thank you so much, Kayla ☺️ ❤️ !
What a terrific birthday celebration and post! I admire the gusto you threw into your big day. I'm sure 80 will be even better but I really hope you don't dedicate yourself now to planning for it. So much to do in the meantime. Don't stop!!
Thank you so much, Andrea! (I’m planning to see The Stones again! )😉😂
What a fabulous reportage of your birthday shenanigans 🩵 love it!!! 🥂🤩
Thank you so much, Lisa, and I love the word “shenanigans”!! 😆❤️
The Sistine Chapel of Wieners!!!!
As your birthday approached, I was curious how you were going to come up with a celebration that might live up to a) your awesomeness and b) the day’s importance. I shouldn’t be surprised that you went above and beyond…and beyonder…and then beyondest. What an absolute joy to read!
Happy glamorous new decade, my friend 🥳
Aww, Maddie, thank you for this, you absolute sweetheart! I’m now adding “beyondest” to my vocabulary, as glamour demands this! 😂 I saw your comment on notes, love it! 😆❤️