Monday 28 May 2012

Reasons to be cheerful - Part Two


We celebrated our third big birthday this month, this time my husband, Tod's 60th. We had a great evening and the weather was very kind.  We had the celebrations at a near-by hostelry where we were entertained by The Cheats, an excellent cover band who happen to contain two of our close friends. I have to thank John and Trish who organised the food and decorations as well as John playing in the band,  how lucky we are to have such fab friends.  Quite a few of these were Tod's school mates from  Dr Challoner's in Amersham, and others were friends from Bedford College of Education in the early 70's as well as newer pals made at work and play.

Mr T enjoying a pint 

We were very grateful to be able to sit outside as it was so warm

So nice to see Alexandra, the next generation.

Old School pals.

Very old friends, Dave and Elaine....(forgive me - friends of many years)

... not quite as old, but 'still getting on a bit' friends....
Heather, Jim, Keith and Lynne who also very dear,

a good selections of real ales was really appreciated

The Cheats kept us entertained with a great selection of songs we knew and loved as well as some of their own numbers.

Guest bassist - Keith

John reminding everyone he's know Tod for 40 years plus...
and we all sang Happy Birthday, and he blew out the candles on his cake!

We kept on rockin' but not till the early hours ... we all like to enjoy Sunday morning these days.

Not a lot to show on the creative front I'm afraid, and another busy week coming up.  I'm not grumbling about fine weather, but I'm not much good in heat so taking things very easy.
Hope you have a good week,
Jill





10 comments:

Unknown said...

what a fantastic day:) Hugs 4 smailes M xx

Jee said...

How good to see Mr T looking so well. Looks like you all had a great time.

Joanna said...

Happy 60th Birthday to Mr T!

Happy photos, isn't it lovely when friends and the sun come out together?

ju-north said...

Pleased everything went well for you! Is it yours next?

Lalabibaby @ Dreaming of The Simple Life said...

Thanks for sharing your celebration Jill ... belated birthday wishes to Mr T x

menopausalmusing said...

Happy birthday Mr T! This looks to have been a great "bash"!

Emma said...

Fabulous looking party, happy birthday to Mr T! Sun is meant to be enjoyed slowly!

harmony and rosie said...

Happy birthday to Mr T, he certainly looks to have enjoyed himself.

LAC EMP 2020 said...

It really is heartening to see Mr T in such fine fettle Jill and enjoying a great party by the look of it. Can't help reading that blog post title and wanting to burst into my Ian Dury impersonation..... wish him a belated Happy Birthday from me!

Liverpool Lou (Anne) said...

Great photos Jill, looks like a good time had by all :-) I'm the same with the heat - I have a 'faulty thermostat' so can't stand it too hot or too cold :-/
Anne x