This week we celebrated Bill’s birthday. He still looks young to me but we are beginning to resemble each other (much the same as dogs and their human companions).
Wednesday was extra special though, because some very old friends came all the way from very far away to surprise us. We have been friends with this family for 50 years and met when our son was still in diapers and Janet and her “younguns”, Debbie, Scott and Pam, were 4, 5 and 6 years old.
But here they all came 50 years later, barreling down our driveway beeping and shouting!
Surprise!!! Surprise!!!
And what a time we all had.
And what moments of hilarity we all shared. The laughter could surely be heard all the way to the next mountain top.
We went to Hull’s drive-in movie one night even though it threatened rain. Did you know drive-in movies are practically extinct (kinda like Bill and me)?
Bill made pancakes and bacon one morning to relive earlier breakfasts shared so long ago.
They were here for three nights and though we went practically nowhere, we certainly traveled back in time.
And we talked and talked, reliving never-forgotten joyful moments and lamenting the sad ones.
This morning they drove away again, perhaps not as quickly as they had driven in, and Bill and I were left in stunned silence.
Were they really here or were they hallucinations?
Thank you Janet, Pam, Deb and Scott for reminding us of the value of real friendship!
What a wonderful surprise! Long-time friends like you friends are really special.
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It sounds like you had a great time, how wonderful! And Happy birthday to your husband!!
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What a wonderful surprise. Happy birthday, Bill!
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Well Bill you and I are the same age ! so I know you enjoyed that wonderful surprise of friends you had not seen for all those years coming that distance for your 80th Congratulations ! you look good and happy and I’ll say that’s probably because you are well looked after by dear Dora. Its nice to spend quality time with friends, as did I recently when in England catching up on old times with lots of laughs and a few tears when we had to leave. Have a wonderful time you two for the rest of your lives together.
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What a happy bunch – it sounds like you had a fabulous time!! Happy Birthday to Bill from Mike and I :).
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What a sweet birthday surprise!!! I can just imagine all the memories shared during their visit. And you still have a drive-in theater??? Wow! Happy Birthday to your Bill!
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“We are beginning to resemble each other.” Oh dear, I am getting these chin whiskers. Hopefully I won’t get the full beard my husband has…Old friends are the best! Somehow they understand you better. A belated happy birthday to your hubby!
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And that’s the best birthday present of all – the rekindling of precious old friendships! And you and Bill do not look alike….yet! LOL!! Happy Birthday, Bill!
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Thanks for the happy wishes for Bill! He was “over the moon” with our visitors. 🙂
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Yup – Friends are just the best. And look closely and you may see the resemblance tween Bill and me. On the other hand, my eyes are dimming so I may be seeing things. Thanks for the good wishes too. 🙂
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Bill will be surprised at the blogger birthday wishes! Thanks Dianna. And yes, we do have one of the few remaining drive-in theaters. It is completely community owned and maintained. It’s a charming place to visit just for the memories but also because it is so family oriented. There was a Daddy blowing bubbles for his little children and their friends pre-film. Our night was a commemorative evening (and a fund raiser for a depressed teens program) dedicated to Robin Williams.
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Thanks Cindy! What a fun visit we had! You and Mikey would have fit right in to all the kidding and laughter.
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That is a very special wish Rita and we both thank you.:)
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It was an unforgettable visit we will never forget. And thanks for adding your wishes to the mix too Patti!
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There can be nothing to match that happy onslaught of faces and memories and laughter. Thanks Kim.
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I thought there was no describing the ease and joy we feel with these very old friends who never stand on formality. Their visit was truly a celebration.
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Dora … This comment really says it all: “though we went practically nowhere, we certainly traveled back in time.” What a great reunion. I’m so glad you had a blast. Happy Birthday, Bill!
This is just how I felt when we met old friends as we vacationed in Central New York where we used to live. 😉
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Hi Judy – and yes, it was a great reunion. How nice that we could both share such fun with old friends around the same time.
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The best kind of surprise is when long-time friends from far away come to visit. Looks and sounds like you had an extra special time. Happy belated birthday to your Bill!
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Happy birthday to your Bill! You both look great. What fun to have a drive-in movie!
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You are very kind to say so coastalcrone! Thank you.
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I believe that was the best birthday Bill ever had! Thanks for your good wishes too Cindy. 🙂
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Ah Bill, you are such a good guy! Happy birthday ~
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He is – he is. A good guy. And thanks Mary for your good wishes.
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