Monday, 10 November 2025

You Are Only Seventy Once!

People have been saying that a lot, as we all have marked this significant "Milestone" event with Bob. I think he has been overwhelmed by the kindness and love shown to him.
It was one truly memorable week of events [and good food]
Sunday - cake, singing and a birthday ode with church family
Monday - special meal together, followed by late night opening of gifts and cards
Tuesday - birthday lunch in Norwich with good friends
Wednesday - Kippers for breakfast, then Men's Shed with cakes, Indian banquet
Thursday - Cambridge, seeing many dear friends 
Friday - Julian arrived- fish and chip tea from our favourite shop
Saturday - a family birthday meal, with Julian, Marion and Adrian 

It was good to have a celebration meal on Saturday, between Bob's birthday [4th] and Adrian's birthday [16th]
Also, November 8th would have been the 69th birthday of my dearest cousin Gill - Julian's mum. I was so glad he could be with us.
As well as this mahoosive card, and enamel mug, there have many other cheerful cards and thoughtful gifts. I may mention some of them in a later post. Once again, thank you to everybody who has sent such kind greetings 💓

23 comments:

  1. You reap what you sow. Bob is surrounded by love and friendship which is testimony to his kindness and loyalty. So glad he had a fabulous week. Also very glad Julian could spend Gill's birthday with you x

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    1. We have had a great weekend with J. Do you realise, it is 4 years this week since you and I met in person , Kezzie! [but our friendship goes back years before that]

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    2. 4 years, eh? I knew we met around this time of year but not exactly when. I still remember my After Eight Mint Chocolate muffin! 😁

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    3. A lovely meet up in Romford Costa. I remember you had that muffin, but cannot recall what I ate!

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  2. What a lovely week of celebrations.
    There are 2 people in the family and one friend with birthdays on the 4th - must be a good day!

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    1. Lots of birthdays in early November - it is 9 months after Valentine's Day!!

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  3. So glad that Bob has had lots of lovely treats for his birthday from family and friends. Catriona

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  4. It's definitely a milestone birthday, isn't it? Sounds like a lovely way to celebrate a special birthday. :)

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    1. It has been good. Now I must diet for a week I think!

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  5. What a lovely week you have had with family and friends. Xx

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  6. Well deserved 🎉
    Alison in Devon x

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  7. What a fantastic week of birthday celebrations for Bob and so nice for Julian to be with family when it would have been his Mum's birthday. I'm sure she was up there in heaven celebrating with along with you. Xx

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  8. What a brilliant way to celebrate - doing stuff with friends and family, I mean. Best Wishes to everyone

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    1. The food was good too! Must check out those M&S cookies you recommended

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  9. What a week of fun!. I thoroughly agree with moules as a birthday meal.... mmmm

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  10. Good to know that Bob truly celebrated his 70th birthday with plenty of help from friends and loved ones!

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