For some people turning 70 would be traumatic. But it was quite the contrary for me, Don Voth, it was dramatic! Dramatic in the sense of I felt no diminishment of life, but on the contrary
---an affirmation!
I was looking on my past years in wonderous appreciation and looking forward to the time ahead. It was September 4, 2010.
Also my best friends Ray and Steve were throwing me a large party—a party, as it turned out, that was the best of my life. Oh, I've had nice birthday parties: surprise ones, big ones, small ones but this one was singularly red letter!
First of all, it was held in their 1730s double living room with double fireplaces
---a perfect setting.
Second, it had a lot of my current best friends—from several cities. And third, it was a splendid party
---a fun time had by all.
Steve and Lee came all the way from West Virginia the day before. Therefore, sightseeing was in order.
And six more were from surrounding towns and eleven from Milton.
The food was sublime, the company exhilarating and the setting grand with perfect weather. Lamb kebobs were perfectly cooked on an open fire in the garden.
Everyone had a good time.
---an affirmation!
I was looking on my past years in wonderous appreciation and looking forward to the time ahead. It was September 4, 2010.
Also my best friends Ray and Steve were throwing me a large party—a party, as it turned out, that was the best of my life. Oh, I've had nice birthday parties: surprise ones, big ones, small ones but this one was singularly red letter!
First of all, it was held in their 1730s double living room with double fireplaces
---a perfect setting.
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| Steve and Ray's Colonial home. |
---a fun time had by all.
Steve and Lee came all the way from West Virginia the day before. Therefore, sightseeing was in order.
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| Lee, Me and Steve with Ted taking the photo at Dogfish Head Craft Brewery. |
The food was sublime, the company exhilarating and the setting grand with perfect weather. Lamb kebobs were perfectly cooked on an open fire in the garden.
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| Winnie the cook. |
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| Everyone's here except Steve, Marilyn, Aurelio and Kevin with Drew taking the photo. |
Next, The Party.
12 comments:
No one throws a party better than Steve and Raymond. These pictures demonstrate that very well. You are blessed to have them as friends and they to have you. You look inordinately happy in the group picture. This is one of those moments you can treasure always.
IT'S TRUE ON ALL COUNTS! One of the best times of my short life!!!!!
Thanks for sharing! What a nice way to start the day. Hope you are having fun. Love, Aurelio
I AM having fun doing this blog. It's therapeutic, too! And invigorating! And lots of fun to share.
WOW !!!! How wonderful for you.. Congrats... and good luck and fortune on the next seventy-years. Bob King
Thanks, Bob. SEVENTY!!!! well, maybe sixty.
Enjoyed reliving your party. Marilyn
Marilyn, I'm glad you did. So did I, SO MUCH! Fond memories forever.
Happy Bthday, Don. Kiss from Paris.
Fadela, Thanks. Wish I were in Paris!!!!
Don---great photos!!!, Mary Ann
Thanks, Mary Ann! Having you and Deo there added greatly to the gayety.
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