Of a birthday and a stimulant.

This ad in the newspapers really had me laughing out loud. I wonder who the person was that first called the herb thus. Must be a shepherd.

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It reminds me of one of the lighter moments in elenya54's All That I Had when Rosie bought the herb to help increase Frodo's vitality *g*

He idly picked up the packages on the table. ‘So what are these for? Cow-itch and horny goat weed. I’ve never heard o’ them. Horny goat weed?’ He raised his eyebrows and looked quizzically at Rosie. She was blushing.‘I’ve got an apology to make to you ‘bout them later, Sam. But I think I’d best take tea along to the parlour, don’t you?’ She picked up the tray and was heading out of the door before he could protest. An apology? What for? - Chapter 16, ATIH.

If you haven't read this wonderful story, then go read it to find out what the apology was for and why Rosie bought the herbs for Frodo :)

And i_o_r_h_a_e_l, I really wish I could be here with you for your birthday celebrations.



I would have ordered the, uhm, let me see, iced lemon tea, the delicious Vietnamese beef noodle soup and apple cheese crumble for dessert. Along with a slice ( perhaps two ) of that yummy birthday cake!Happy Birthday to you, my dear friend. Luv ya.

*hugs and kisses*

ps Look here to see with whom you share your birthday with :D