tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post2719790764752558921..comments2023-12-26T08:30:05.614+00:00Comments on A Mixed Bag: The BirthdayValeriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12099030819314552958noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-49005684853110962242014-06-02T17:54:22.872+01:002014-06-02T17:54:22.872+01:00Oh Valerie Happy Birthday, I'm so sorry I miss...Oh Valerie Happy Birthday, I'm so sorry I missed it!<br /><br />Everything looks fabulous and I absolutely LOVE your cake! The menu sounds divine and I'm so glad you had a wonderful time. xxAkelamaluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11234268568845148285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-71201996194778792712014-05-26T18:41:18.292+01:002014-05-26T18:41:18.292+01:00Happy 80th indeed, Valerie. And what a grand venue...Happy 80th indeed, Valerie. And what a grand venue for your special dinner...:)troutbirderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087811292280881959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-79230616936964684382014-05-26T18:30:45.444+01:002014-05-26T18:30:45.444+01:00What a fantastic celebration! :-) Happy 80th. That...What a fantastic celebration! :-) Happy 80th. That's a milestone. Loved the photos.<br /><br />Greetings from London.A Cuban In Londonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16423293358605007539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-10905720406085605662014-05-26T12:05:55.402+01:002014-05-26T12:05:55.402+01:00Denise, thank you. Normally the birthdays come and...Denise, thank you. Normally the birthdays come and go uncelebrated, but this was a special one so we went to town! We're lucky living so close to the Hall so it didn't involve any travelling. Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12099030819314552958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-12061492687169805362014-05-26T12:05:45.948+01:002014-05-26T12:05:45.948+01:00Star, it pays to drop hints early but you've g...Star, it pays to drop hints early but you've got plenty of time yet. Yes, it was a good day from start to finish.Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12099030819314552958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-20961942377546617562014-05-26T12:05:25.758+01:002014-05-26T12:05:25.758+01:00Dan, I am so glad you noticed the error... I don&#...Dan, I am so glad you noticed the error... I don't think anyone else did!!Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12099030819314552958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-51020475453561235742014-05-26T11:18:12.636+01:002014-05-26T11:18:12.636+01:00What a fantastic way to celebrate your birthday Va...What a fantastic way to celebrate your birthday Valerie. Happy Birthday!!! I loved all these photos of what was obviously a very joyous occasion! I agree, Joe is a sweetheart but I am sure he would agree, so are you :)DeniseinVAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08494518513936310345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-89832443141452024242014-05-26T00:05:29.257+01:002014-05-26T00:05:29.257+01:00OK, did anyone else see the mistake on the cake? V...OK, did anyone else see the mistake on the cake? Valerie you look way too young to be 80 years old. It looks like you had a enjoyable party. Joe is a great man for knowing what you like.Dan the Mountain Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05011867680756996102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-15782381727999865552014-05-25T17:39:22.356+01:002014-05-25T17:39:22.356+01:00Happy Birthday Valerie. I can see you had a wonder...Happy Birthday Valerie. I can see you had a wonderful time. That menu sounds delicious. Your cake is beautiful, the venue is marvelous. I'd better start dropping hints, methinks!!Stella Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06699491230987143490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-79410126642406658072014-05-25T17:25:29.867+01:002014-05-25T17:25:29.867+01:00BC, Joe's speech was really good, like everyth...BC, Joe's speech was really good, like everything else that night. Oooh thank you, I do try to keep up despite the occasional twinges... smiles.Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12099030819314552958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-33149185091037461092014-05-25T16:42:40.498+01:002014-05-25T16:42:40.498+01:00Oh my what a lovely birthday party and your pictur...Oh my what a lovely birthday party and your pictures are lovely. What a sweetheart Joe is....I am sure his speech was special and delightful. I am amaze at your youth and vitality. Many more happy years for you.katie eggemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00615362861509258088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-84011756120681244482014-05-25T16:07:26.288+01:002014-05-25T16:07:26.288+01:00That is simply AWESOME!!! Loved seeing the photos ...That is simply AWESOME!!! Loved seeing the photos of your special day.Montanagirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16428565909247665015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-24755029327059139112014-05-25T15:24:42.615+01:002014-05-25T15:24:42.615+01:00Good afternoon, Ron. I wish I could send pieces of...Good afternoon, Ron. I wish I could send pieces of cake over the Net... it was/is indeed gorgeous... wasn't Joe a clever guy for thinking of it? Maybe one day we'll be able to send samples over the Net but it wouldn't be in my time if it ever happened. At least.... no, don't even think about it.... grins. Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12099030819314552958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-9748096728463787132014-05-25T15:18:33.138+01:002014-05-25T15:18:33.138+01:00Ranita, when I walked in and saw the table laid so...Ranita, when I walked in and saw the table laid so beautifully I thought again how stunning it all was. I was then doubly sure we'd done the right thing to book it for the birthday dinner. Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12099030819314552958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-8053665834962767822014-05-25T15:18:21.465+01:002014-05-25T15:18:21.465+01:00Jenny, the weather was disappointing - not much su...Jenny, the weather was disappointing - not much sun and some rain but, hey, the room cheered me up... smiles.Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12099030819314552958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-33309164823526374662014-05-25T15:17:02.602+01:002014-05-25T15:17:02.602+01:00"Yes, it was a wonderful day ... I was treate..."Yes, it was a wonderful day ... I was treated like a queen and enjoyed every minute."<br /><br />And you so deserved it, Valerie!<br /><br />OMG...reading this post and seeing the photographs put a HUGE smile on my face because I could feel the joy and love that went into this faaaabulous day!<br /><br />That cake is GORGEOUS!!! And what a beautiful place to celebrate your birthday. Ronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15977027331657615697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-752469923443781162014-05-25T15:14:52.943+01:002014-05-25T15:14:52.943+01:00Brian, I have been in the New Hall many times but ...Brian, I have been in the New Hall many times but never before in THAT room. It is fantastic, no other word for it.Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12099030819314552958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-27085187478976369382014-05-25T12:39:17.595+01:002014-05-25T12:39:17.595+01:00what a cool place you have for your party....smile...what a cool place you have for your party....smiles...glad you were treated like a queen...smiles...and what lovely flowers you got as well...<br /><br />glad you had a happy birthdayBrian Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00722940075884718007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-59465772445299985622014-05-25T08:28:52.120+01:002014-05-25T08:28:52.120+01:00Oh dear! everything looks class apart..The new hal...Oh dear! everything looks class apart..The new hall, the entrance, the great chamber looks fabulous..the table beautifully done and the ceiling and the chandeliers are just 'wow'..<br /><br />You are a really nice person, because good things happen only to nice people..and a loving wife too to receive so many gifts and a speech from Joe.. <br /><br />will love to see more photographs of Ranita Sinhahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13417607648876926648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-74228736438896947402014-05-25T07:27:10.778+01:002014-05-25T07:27:10.778+01:00How wonderful! Wow, I am speechless. this is reall...How wonderful! Wow, I am speechless. this is really amazing. Truly like a queen. Thank you so much for this Valerie. An amazing venue, a wonderful meal, and by the looks of it nice weather too. <br />Congratulations!!!Jenny Woolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16881781466502273314noreply@blogger.com