Eight for dinner tonight
By Judy Evans
@JudyEv (340278)
Rockingham, Australia
April 10, 2018 5:44pm CST
When my husband and I were approaching our 70th birthdays we didn’t really feel inclined to celebrate them in any particular way. However a friend kept on about how we should have a party as it might be the last big birthday when friends of a similar age were able to celebrate it with us. So in the end we gave in and had a small group of friends around. And it was really enjoyable.
The friend has moved away but comes back to Donnybrook regularly. They are here again this week. Today Vince turns 71 and the same friend has been asking what are we doing for his birthday. So we’ve felt more or less obliged to have them round for dinner together with the couple they’re staying with – and another couple who are close friends and have just returned from a trip to India.
So that’s eight for dinner tonight. Maybe it’s good that the new wardrobes haven’t arrived yet. The photo is an old one. We don't look like that now.
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@Letranknight2015 (51969)
• Philippines
11 Apr 18
I hope he had a great time in his Birthday.
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@snowy22315 (180908)
• United States
11 Apr 18
lol...look like a couple in the fun house mirror! what's for dinner? Tell Vince Happy Birthday!
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@kobesbuddy (78882)
• East Tawas, Michigan
11 Apr 18
Happy 71st Birthday, to Vince:) With smiles that big, it's no wonder you have so many friends! Have fun at your dinner party
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@kobesbuddy (78882)
• East Tawas, Michigan
11 Apr 18
@JudyEv You are very welcome, Judy:)
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@mlgen1037 (29886)
• Manila, Philippines
11 Apr 18
Happy birthday to Vince. I didnt even know that you are on your 70s. You both look young, Judy.
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@mlgen1037 (29886)
• Manila, Philippines
11 Apr 18
@JudyEv it is a pleasure, Judy. But you age gracefully. I dont think I would be as good looking as you when I hit my 70s.
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@Jessabuma (31700)
• Baguio, Philippines
13 Apr 18
Happy happy 71st birthday to Vince.. more birthdays and more blessings to come ,
Enjoy your dinner... God bless you..
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@Jessabuma (31700)
• Baguio, Philippines
13 Apr 18
@JudyEv that's nice to hear.. you're welcome
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@JudyEv (340278)
• Rockingham, Australia
11 Apr 18
Thanks. It will be nice to catch up with our friends.
@moffittjc (121612)
• Gainesville, Florida
13 Apr 18
Aww, Happy Birthday to Vince!!! I hope he a great birthday!
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@moffittjc (121612)
• Gainesville, Florida
15 Apr 18
@JudyEv I'd be a happy chappy too if I had a nice bottle of Scotch to drink!
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@JudyEv (340278)
• Rockingham, Australia
15 Apr 18
@moffittjc He will probably be a happy chappy for a few nights now!
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@WorDazza (15830)
• Manchester, England
11 Apr 18
Pass on my birthday wishes to Vince.
We tend not to celebrate birthdays much these days and we're almost 20 years younger than you and Vince. I don't see the point in celebrating something that just happens!! I don't have to do anything special to get to my next birthday other than not be stupid enough to step in front of a bus or something equally daft!! It's hardly an achievement to be celebrated!!
I know, I'm a miserable sod! Part of my charm!!!
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@JudyEv (340278)
• Rockingham, Australia
11 Apr 18
Duly passed on, thanks. We don't celebrate them much either but the last couple seem to have been taken out of our hands a bit. And you do realise that being so miserable just shows how old you're becoming. Pretty soon you'll be a grumpy old man - without even trying!
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@epiffanie (11326)
• Australia
11 Apr 18
Oh I love that photo!.. heheh! happy birthday Vince..
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@epiffanie (11326)
• Australia
12 Apr 18
@JudyEv heheh! so many ways we can alter our looks with this modern technology..
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@Courtlynn (67083)
• United States
11 Apr 18
Happy birthday to your hubby, hope he had a good day.
I think your friend had it right, with celebrating last year. As you never know..
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