Although I’ve been known to tic about birthdays on a variety of random occasions, my #Dailyoutburst today isn’t just a coincidence, it’s because today’s my actual birthday. I’ve spent it with friends and family, in Town to start with and then locally for dinner this evening. It’s been beautiful.

I can always count on the people I know best to make sure I have a wonderful time, but this morning I was surprised and touched to get a call from someone at the SMART Team to wish me a happy birthday. This team are at the other end of the line when I press my emergency alarm if I’m at the castle on my own and need help.

Most of the people with these alarms are likely to be elderly, and the thought of everyone who uses one getting a call on their birthday got mine off to a particularly cheery start.

A big thank-you to everyone who’s sent me messages (or gifts) today.