Monday, 30 May 2011

90th Birthday Lunch

This is a special blog to record  thanks from my father-in-law to all those of my followers who were kind enough to send best wishes on the occasion of his 90th birthday today, a public holiday in the UK.  We organised a quiet lunch
 at a nearby pub, as he wanted and we all enjoyed the  great meal we were served! He was thrilled to receive an impressive list of wishes from all around the world; a special treat on a very special day. Here are a few photos including his raspberry meringue dessert dressed up with birthday candle!
Myself, the birthday boy, Nigel and our friend Mary


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41 comments:

  1. Sebab30 May 2011 at 22:23

    Wishing him a Belated Happy Birthday and he seems really thrilled.

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  2. Rosebud Collection30 May 2011 at 22:52

    Sending wishes from Maine..God Bless him..it looks like a fun time and everyone looks great..
    I think the best present anyone can give..is just being there and sharing the love..Happy Birthday, a little late, to your father-in-law..

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  3. Rosaria Williams30 May 2011 at 23:14

    He certainly doesn't look his age! And all of you look smashingly handsome together.

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  4. Dolly30 May 2011 at 23:29

    I was wondering how the party went and it looks like all had a good time. The raspberry meringue looks so yummy. Are you sure your father-in-law is 90? He certainly doesn't look it at all Diane, and many happy returns to him.

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  5. Deb from WhatsInMyAttic30 May 2011 at 23:56

    Wow, that looks like a dessert befitting a 90th birthday celebration! That's one young-looking 90 in that photo! Congrats to him on this milestone...I hope when I'm 90 I can enjoy such a celebration.

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  6. cocoa and coconut 31 May 2011 at 01:47

    Happy Birthday to him and what a good way to celebrate. I cannot resist a good pub lunch. That raspberry meringue looks a mighty treat!!

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  7. Mary Bergfeld31 May 2011 at 01:54

    He looks very pleased with his luncheon and special dessert. I'm sure he had a great day. Blessings...Mary

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  8. Olga31 May 2011 at 02:35

    One more time - Happy birthday to your father-in-law!
    Everyone looks so happy in your photos.

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  9. My Little Space31 May 2011 at 03:00

    Oooo... Happy 90th Birthday to your FIL! What a celebration. Wishing him all the best.
    Blessings, Kristy

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  10. Mehjabeen Arif31 May 2011 at 03:43

    Belated Birthday Wishes to Him!! Nice Pictures !!

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  11. Sonia ~ Nasi Lemak Lover31 May 2011 at 04:56

    Happy belated birthday to your FIL.

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  12. Gaelyn31 May 2011 at 06:17

    I want some of that desert. He doesn't look a day over 80. Nice celebration.

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  13. Kenny Mah31 May 2011 at 06:41

    Here's a happy belated birthday to your father-in-law. Ninety! What a milestone in life! :)

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  14. Liesl31 May 2011 at 07:18

    Your Father -in-law looks great Dianne,are you sure he is 90? Happy Birthday to him too! That raspberry meringue thingey looks sooo good!

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  15. Bo31 May 2011 at 07:18

    Best birthday wishes to your father in law...he looks in good health.

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  16. karen31 May 2011 at 08:40

    Lovely photos, thanks so much for the update.. The birthday boy looks great!

    Just been enjoying your previous post, with all that glassware, and the porcelain/ceramics. Lovely photos of your garden in May, too. Your blog always has so much to absorb!

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  17. GaynorB31 May 2011 at 09:11

    I agree Diane, your father-in-law certainly looks well for 90, and happy with his celebration.

    He will have appreciated that you travelled to be with him on such a special occasion.

    A very balated 'HAPPY BIRTHDAY'.

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  18. Vera31 May 2011 at 14:43

    Gosh that 'cake' looked very do-able, especially since I have just had my lunch and all I had for dessert was a kiwi which is not quite the same as that gorgeous pile of sweetness! Wishing the birthday boy and Happy Birthday from us down here in SW France.

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  19. Diane31 May 2011 at 15:22

    Sailor, Rosebud, Rosaria, Dolly, Deb, Brittany, Mary, Olga, Kristy, Mehjabeen, Sonia, Gaelyn, Kenny, Liesl, Bo, Karen, GaynorB, Vera, Anne, and Nadège, (the last two are email as the comments will not work!) thank you so much for all your kind wishes, they have all been forwarded by email to Nigel's Dad but he does go on the blog from time to time so he will catch up with them all in time. Computerised at 90, not bad going..... especially as he only got the computer 3 years ago!! Thanks one and all Diane

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  20. Noushka31 May 2011 at 17:06

    A great family moment!
    With only one candle, I guess your dad-in-law has still many-many years ahead!! :)
    Sincerely: best wishes to him for a good health and happiness!
    Love, Diane!

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  21. LindyLouMac31 May 2011 at 17:09

    A wonderful tribute for a man keeping up with the 21st century. I am so impressed you managed to computerise him. I so wish we had done this for my husbands father who is 91.

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  22. MARCO PASHA31 May 2011 at 19:20

    Happy Birthday and Happy Healthy many more years ahead to your father-in-law. He looks great for his age. Many blessings be upon all of you.

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  23. Diane31 May 2011 at 19:24

    Noushka and Linda, many thanks for your comments. Linda I agree it is much easier to use the computer although a times he has problems - mind you don't we all....... :-) Diane

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  24. Cate1 June 2011 at 03:12

    Happy belated birthday - love the cake!!!

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  25. Anonymous1 June 2011 at 11:46

    Anybody reaching 90 years has many more memories than I do after 77. I wish him a Happy and Healthy 90th Birthday too.

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  26. Diane1 June 2011 at 13:11

    Thanks Cate and Abe, will pass the messages on. Diane

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  27. Peggy1 June 2011 at 15:28

    Wishing him a happy belated birthday! You definitely celebrated properly - that dessert looks fabulous =)

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  28. Anonymous1 June 2011 at 16:44

    How lovely!
    Mary

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  29. Pam1 June 2011 at 17:14

    Wow - he does not look 90...he looks much younger. Happy b-day to him.

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  30. Nadji1 June 2011 at 19:15

    Bon anniversaire à beau-papa et à très bientôt.

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  31. magda1 June 2011 at 19:40

    Happy birthday to your father Diane, who is young and very nice!
    I wish him from my heart, to have a good health and happiness!
    Many greetings

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  32. Diane1 June 2011 at 20:07

    Thank you everyone for the kind birthday wishes, all have been forwarded to my father-in-law. Diane xx

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  33. Denise Covey 2 June 2011 at 23:22

    Please wish your father in law best birthday wishes from Australia! What a cozy lunch spot. Love the birthday candle!

    Denise<3

    Not long to go and we'll be in Sarlat!

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  34. islandgirl4ever23 June 2011 at 07:01

    Hi Diane

    A big Happy B-day to your FIL.. MY he looks dashing and in great health!! Fantastic!! Must have been a lovely day!! Glad you had fun together!
    Hugs, Leesa

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  35. Anonymous3 June 2011 at 12:29

    He certainly looks very good for his age! Sorry I've not been very good at keeping up with your blog, will try to do better! Btw I'm now with Wordpress.

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  36. Deana Sidney3 June 2011 at 14:09

    Wow, he looks fabulous for his age... more like Nigel's older brother.. what an amazing resemblance. Looks like you had a great party... lovely to read you again!

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  37. Chubskulit Rose6 June 2011 at 01:05

    What a very sweet treat! Belated happy birthday to Nigel. He doesn't look 90 at all!

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  38. Diane6 June 2011 at 08:03

    chubskulit, I hope that Nigel does not look 90 as he is my husband, it is my FIL on the left who turned 90 - Hee hee. Diane

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  39. lena7 June 2011 at 16:22

    your father in law definately looks so much younger than his age!

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  40. Diane7 June 2011 at 18:15

    I go along with that Lena, he is amazing for his age. Diane

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  41. Unknown12 June 2011 at 17:21

    Belated congratulations!

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