Last week we celebrated George's Birthday at the Dolphin's Leagues Club in Redcliffe. It was my turn to dress Birthday Bear and I am running out of ideas. We have been using Bear as a birthday gift in our little group of friends for over ten years now. The idea started when we decided giving useless presents to each other was a silly idea so we started the Birthday Bear tradition. Where we pass a bear around our group for each birthday but it has to be dressed differently each time to reflect something about the recipient. Our birthday group started when we retired from working at Kuraby State School and we wanted to stay in touch so we decided to celebrate our, and our spouses', birthdays together.
Last time we were together, George was showing us pics of the orchid he had grown which had two different coloured flowers. So I dressed bear as an orchid grower to help George in the green house.
So Bear was dressed in a 'Yard Master' apron with a trowel in pocket and a shady garden hat. He had a beautiful orchid and a book of hints for George.
Last time we were together, George was showing us pics of the orchid he had grown which had two different coloured flowers. So I dressed bear as an orchid grower to help George in the green house.
So Bear was dressed in a 'Yard Master' apron with a trowel in pocket and a shady garden hat. He had a beautiful orchid and a book of hints for George.
Unfortunately, Mary was sick this day and couldn't join us.
As usual, Bill ordered bangers and mash.
I had a eye fillet steak. It was cooked to perfection. We also had a choice of salads and vegetables from the Salad Bar. Typical club food but it was okay.
Birthday Bear is a lovely tradition but it must get ever harder to think of new creations.
ReplyDeletebob would love that bangers and mash. he loves mashed taters and he loves saugages so what is not to love. that is really cute with the bear this time.. you all do such a good job making the bear fit the person.
ReplyDeleteYour group is perfectly creative!
ReplyDeleteIngenious. You did well to think of that one.
ReplyDeleteBirthday Bear is amazing as usual
ReplyDeleteIt’s so neat that you all keep in touch. And you had a beary good idea there!
ReplyDeleteHas Birthday Bear worn a kilt yet?
ReplyDeleteYou always think of something clever! It’s a good thing you have friends with so many interests.
ReplyDeleteThat's very nice to hear how the tradition started. You did a great job dressing up Birthday Bear for your friend.
ReplyDeleteyes, it must be hard to come u[ with new concepts after 10 years of birthday celebrations. Still, it's a wonderful way for friends to keep in touch and share a meal. I liked George's birthday bear outfit and the orchid was a nice added touch as well.
ReplyDeleteYour birthday group is endlessly creative. I'm amazed that you can all still come up with new Birthday Bear ideas. Happy Birthday to George - I bet he loved his new assistant!
ReplyDeleteBirthday Bear looks tres smart in his gardening gear Diane.. sausage and mash is P's favourite also ✨
ReplyDeleteHello, Happy belated birthday to George! I love the orchid bear. The food looks delicious. I hope you are having a great day!
ReplyDeleteI can imagine, new ideas with birthday bear cannot come easy after 10 years! Looks like you had another great birthday bash. Enjoy your day, t'other Diane
ReplyDeleteIt looks like you came up with a terrific idea. Cute birthday bear Yard Master.
ReplyDeleteThat lunch doesn't look half bad either. I truly love a good steak. (:0)
Sue
Your celebration meal looks so yummy. What a great custom and Birthday Bear looks great. I've got a monkey that I dress for the holidays. I need to get him into his St. Patrick's Day outfit.
ReplyDeleteLovely photographs.
ReplyDeleteHappy belated birthday to George.
All the best Jan
The good thing is the bear makes you keep your eyes and ears open as to what your friends are up to, which has no doubt changed over the past 10 years.
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