Yea! It was Birthday Bear time again, where a group of us celebrate our birthdays by having lunch/dinner together. Instead of a present we pass on Birthday Bear, which has to be dressed to reflect the personality of the recipient. Last Friday it was Helen's turn. It is always fun for us to see how bear will be dressed next.
Helen goes to the local school pool every morning (except when its freezing cold) to swim and do exercises with her a noodle. Ann had the brilliant idea of dressing bear as a swimmer.
We all met at the Sunnybank Sports Club for lunch. Bear was there to greet us in her pool with a towel, noodle, cap, goggles, ear plugs and.......
even a nose clip.
Helen was very happy with her bear.
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| George, Ann, Bill, Paul, Birthday Bear, Helen, Mary and I am behind the camera. |
We always enjoy each other's company and have a great time chatting and laughing. It was wonderful to have Paul with us again now that he has finished his chemo therapy. It is a huge club and we could easily find a place on our own.
We were pleasantly surprised with the club food. I had a pork chop and Bill had garlic prawns. Others had steak, or chicken. Everyone enjoyed the tasty meals.
Diane, birthday bear looks cute with the swimming gear. Looks like another great birthday celebration. And the food sounds yummy. Have a great week ahead.
ReplyDeletethere is not to much that bear has not done, this one is really cute. and the food looks divine
ReplyDeleteI love the birthday bear! It's dressed so cute and seems to take on the personality of how it's dressed... what fun!
ReplyDeleteThe meals look scrumptious as well.
Have a fantastic week!
Birthday Bear is a great tradition and no doubt has everyone smiling as soon as they see him/her.
ReplyDeleteHe's cute as a swimmer! And lunch looks yummy.
ReplyDeleteSwimming bear is adorable!
ReplyDeleteLovely photos and birthday bear looks fit for the occasion.
ReplyDeleteBirthday Bear looks very sporty! How clever you all are to keep coming up with more clever attire.
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of 'birthday bear' and the imaginative way he is dressed for each of your birthdays.
ReplyDeleteHelen does very well to go swimming even here in winter, I hope the pool was heated?
ReplyDeleteGreat to see you all having a time and a half again.
The food looks great.
Cheers
Colin (HB)
Had to smile about the ear-plugs and nose clip!! what a fun night.
ReplyDeleteVery funny with the bear in the swimming outfit.
ReplyDeleteGreetings,
Filip
I've always thought that Birthday Bear is the neatest tradition. I enjoyed all your photos again Diane, always cheery and I was happy that your friend could rejoin you now that his treatment is over. Made it all extra special I am sure.
ReplyDeleteThe birthday bear is a great idea and lots of fun as well. Looks like you had a great meal and a good time. Keep well Diane
ReplyDeleteAw, even a bear-sized pool. What fun. That meal looks very delicious too.
ReplyDeleteBirthday Bear makes a wonderful swimmer. It looks as if you had a perfect place for this birthday celebration.
ReplyDeleteAnother unique birthday celebration!
ReplyDeleteThe pork chop looks delicious.
Oh my goodness, Birthday Bear makes such a great swimmer. She looks like she is really enjoying her pool. I just love your tradition of getting together for birthdays.
ReplyDeleteBirthday Bear never ages a day!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a lot of fun was had by all.
Jeff had his birthday late last week - lots and lots and LOTS of eating. I seriously need to start exercising!
How does Birthday Bear do it? He is so talented! :) Happy birthday to Helen! The dinner looked fabulous!
ReplyDeleteThis is one of the best bear costumes yet.
ReplyDeleteStumbled upon your blog and I was happy to see a nice surprise. I definitely love the Birthday Bear tradition and the Birthday Bear geared up for swimming was really cool! Even with nose clips! Got to love the effort you placed there.
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