Southampton - Day 5

HAPPY 92ND BIRTHDAY JOANIE!!!! The revolving door started early this morning. Terry picked up Bob around 11:00 to go bowling - lawn bowling (which he thoroughly enjoyed). Simon and Carol arrived shortly after that, then Collin and Anne, Terry dropped Bob off from bowling, Janice stopped by, the phone was ringing off the hook ... It was a circus!! A good circus but a circus nonetheless. Lynne and Terry came by to pick us and Joan up and we all took off to The Lone Barn (one of Joan's favorite spots) for lunch.

Food, drink, conversation and laughter flowed like a river. The food was excellent only matched by the company. Lynne made a beautiful sponge cake that was brought out at the end. Joan only had to blow out two candles instead of 92. LOL. We got a group shot outside of the pub and headed back to the house. It was such a gorgeous day. Blue sky, sunshine and a light breeze made it a delight to sit outside in the garden, as they say (that would be yard to us). We all got some more visiting in before it was time for most to journey home.

Carol brought some delicious strawberries and real cream (we can't get that stuff at home) that were just begging to be eaten. Later in the evening that along with some biscuits (that would be crackers to us) and cheese was dinner. Soooo good.

What a blessing to be able to be here for Joan's birthday and to meet so many of our extended family. Old stories were shared and new memories made.

Keith's taking us to Stonehenge and a cathedral in Salisbury tomorrow. Crossing my fingers for continued good weather. 

G'night Mary Ellen. G'night. John Boy. (How many know that reference?)