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Old Apr 25, 2006 | 09:14 PM
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Drop those two and use this: Happy Birthday! Sorry I forgot.
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Old Apr 26, 2006 | 07:30 PM
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I thought the first one was right, but the more I thought about it, I agree that the second one makes more sense.
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Old Apr 27, 2006 | 06:13 AM
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a belated happy birthday to you

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a happy belated birthday to you

The second implies the birthday itself is belated like the other person said
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Old Apr 27, 2006 | 10:15 AM
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Originally Posted by PrimoGen,Apr 27 2006, 06:13 AM
a belated happy birthday to you
Thank you, but my birthday isn't until next month.
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