Fortunately, I cheated and had it yesterday (Sunday; as I finally post this, Monday has become yesterday). "Fortunately", because I felt better then. Today, as a little birthday pressie from the gods, this remarkably long-lasting flu started playing up again. :-(
Oh well, the Doc put me on three days sick leave; maybe *that* was my birthday present from the gods. :-)
Anyway, thanks for the kind words and thoughts.