As it ended up, he found the apricot tree was more fun to climb than help ole granddad grill tonight Fine by me. Everything ended up super, IF I do say so myself. I am so blessed to have such wonderful children and grandchildren in my life. They make me feel SO GOOD! The kids and grandkids that were not here with us today all called and/or sent texts for my birthday. We also went birding to a micro climate place south of Carlsbad, NM, (part of Carlsbad National Park)--saw many bird unique only to there this time of year. Had a picnic, hiked around in 75 degree weather. Was a super day topped off with grilling supper out on the patio. Can't do much better than that!