Thanks, guys! We were supposed to go on a hike today, but yesterday I came down with an ear ache! The first one I've ever had! It's better today but I don't feel up to a 2 mile hike! Oh, well, I'll just sit around and eat ice cream instead! 
Hey again hopeful......here are 2 natural ear ache remedies....
1 - Put a blow dryer on warm......hold it a bit from your head and let the air blow into your ear. It works! My kids say this one helps a lot.
2 - Warm some olive oil......and get someone to poor some (make sure it's not too warm) into your ear....and put a cotton ball in the ear to keep the warm oil in. My mom used to do this for me when I was a kid......it works great too.
Anyway......hope you feel better so that you can enjoy your Birthday.
