In passing I mentioned my day of birth because a very nice poster said he was older than me....in Germany your birthday is called "Namstag" Name day...pure and simple. In Japan on your birthday tis the custom to give presents to your parents...it was they who honored you with birth and allowed you to prosper on this planet. Giving thanks and gifts is one way to celebrate your birthday, I am extremely honored Terry AKALooker chose to mention it here. The big 60 is next....I will look forward to that one. As a sideline, J.C. is just a few years older than me...I can only say from reading almost half of his articles (I will finish them soon) his knowledge and information will be legend in fly fishing lore, us mere mortals can only imagine what will come next. Such is this fine website...how fortunate We all are to have discovered it. Jonezee