The first Birthday for 2013 in our Birthday Bear Group is Bill's 70th. We are all happy to see him reach this milestone as he has had some serious illnesses in the past. But here he is on his 70th as large as life and enjoying himself with Birthday Bear.
Bear came to the Birthday lunch dressed in his Snowy Mountain driving gear, ready to tour the Snowy Mountains.
He has cars to choose from and maps of the Snowy Mountain Region. We were supposed to drive there last October but we had to turn back due to bad weather. Hopefully Bear can get us there next time.
I love his driving cap. Thanks to Ann for dressing bear this time.
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| LtoR: Mary, Margie, Peter, Helen, Paul, Bill, Ann standing, me, Ros, Dennis and George. |
Paul had just got out of hospital yesterday after an operation to remove a tumour and a piece of broken rib from his chest. He wasn't going to miss the party. He is such a fighter.
It was a fabulous lunch at one of my favourite restaurants, with a bunch of good friends. See you all again in 10 years, ha ha.
ReplyDeleteGreat post, Diane, love the photos!
ReplyDeletelooking like a lovely time to share his milestone birthday with special friends. Belated birthday wishes to Bill - 'tis my birthday today
ReplyDeleteA belated Happy Birthday to Bill!
ReplyDeleteLooks like BB is ready for adventure. I'm sure will be the perfect guide on your next trip to the Snowy Mountains.
Happy Birthday to Bill. He has joined 'my' club--the Age 70's. George and I are both 70--although George will be 71 in March.... I always tease him about being older than I am!!!!!! ha
ReplyDeleteAnn did a great job dressing the Bear this time... Hope you all make it to the Snowy Mountains next time...
Hugs,
Betsy
Best wishes to Bill. Always nice to see Birthday Bear have another outing.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to TOH and many MANY more!!!
ReplyDeleteWell happy birthday to Bill, Birthday Bear looks really handsome in his driving cap
ReplyDeleteAh gee!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a load of fun.
Of course Bill, you will still be strutting the stage at 80, 90 - 100??
Annj, you do a great job with that bear, as do you all when the turns of dressing him/her up is yours.
No fumigation due to the constant rain here yesterday, done this morning! Damn.
That photo was obviously taken very early, not too many filled glasses???
Cheers
Colin (HB)
Oh the big 7-0! Happy belated to your Bill!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a super idea Diane, I do love some of Birthday Bears outfits over the years, there's definitely been a bit of 'cross dressing' going on there haha!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Bill! Yes, we'll be wishing you in ten years' time for sure and on blogger too! May you have perfect health from now on. Great crowd and the Birthday Bear has such detail for every "hero of the day"! Thanks Diane, for sharing Bill's day with us; another good person born in February LOL! Greetings Jo
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I love this teddy bear tradition and tell Bill he doesn't look a day over sixty!
ReplyDeleteA very happy Birthday to Bill ! What a cute outfit for the Birthday bear !
ReplyDeleteThe red racing car would be something for Mr. G. too ! He is collecting little Ferraris (child in men)
Great to see people enjoying themselves : happy times make for happy photos.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to your Bill with reaching this milestone. I see you all had a great time, keep celebrating.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to Bill, and best wishes to Paul as well!
ReplyDeletelove that plaid shirt B Bear has on, we used to wear those in the winter time when i lived where it got cold.
ReplyDeleteHappy 21st Bill!!! May you have many many more happy birthdays to come!
ReplyDeleteDiane ,you grossed me out with the previous pube post!
Birthday Bear does it again with another great outfit. Hopefully you'll get to the Snowy mountains this time. Did I spot some origami happenings with the serviettes?
ReplyDeleteLooks like another fun birthday for the Birthday Bear. Love his Snowy Mountain driving clothes. Happy Birthday to Bill!
ReplyDeleteBill's Ponderings popped up in my side bar, so I have been over to wish him a happy birthday. I love your tradition of Birthday Bear Diane. He looks a real dapper Dan in his driving clothes.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to Bill!
ReplyDeleteYou friends are a happy bunch!!!
I really like that birthday necklace on the bear. How clever of Ann.
Here's wishing for many more happy times for all of you!
Bear is so smart in his driving cap ... well done to Ann for Bear's very smart outfit and Happy Birthday to Bill.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Bill. Lovely post. Keep well Diane
ReplyDeleteHave a great trip to the Snowy some time soon.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Bill and wow Paul hope you are doing well. looks like a fun crowd. B
ReplyDeleteDiane,
ReplyDeleteOnce again I find you and your friends having more fun than almost anyone I know. And good for you!
Our latest adventure took us to the Napa Valley, and while the scenery was beautiful...well, let's just say there were some lumps in the road. :)
Hve a great weekend.
P.S. That bear just gets better looking every year! How does he do it? :)
Can Birthday Bear come over and visit me on my 70th? It may be the only way I will cheer up for it. Man - I can't believe I'm looking at that number. Where did the years go? And why didn't I handle them better such as making better decisions. Cute photos of him. BB's daddy that is. :))
ReplyDeleteYou always have the greatest luncheons!
Congratulations and Happy 70th to Bill! You are blessed with many good friends, including the remarkable Birthday Bear.
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