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Today Charlie woke me with coffee, blew up six birthday balloons upon a table and presented me with a card and cake; he makes me feel special, even on his off days.

Later he drove me to Grey Mare's Tail, a 200 ft waterfall near Moffat. He wanted walk to the top, I insisted he go ahead when I had to turn back as stomach pains became worst a quarter of the way to the top. I enjoyed the walk, the air and views; took pictures of goats and the waterfall. Charlie walked down with me, we both appreciated the ascetic scenery.

We drove into Moffat, browsed some shops, enjoyed takeaway lunch at a bakery before visiting Moffat museum. The model railway was really quite something, although not presently working; before departing we talked to two friendly volunteers before signing the guest book. I also visited my pottery friends, she gave me a bar of soap for my birthday.

During the day I received well wishes from three friends on Facebook; returning to Roberton we stopped to view the Devil's Beeftub and read about it's fascinating history. Also along the way we viewed the calming valley's along breezy Talla and Megget waters.

Woodburn farmhouse is looking tidy, late afternoon I planted a flower Charlie bought me at Moffat Garden centre; were having a cooked meal and a stress free quiet night in tonight.