This past Wednesday, October the 2nd, was Sue’s 80th birthday. Bryn wanted to plan a nice party for her Mama–boy howdy, did she. We all gathered at the nearby Holy Moley Restaurant to eat, drink, and play putt-putt.

Among others the party included our good longtime friends, Bob & Mart Larson; Charlie & his best friend, Dylan; me & Sue; new friends Ping, Emma & Reid Hawk, and Joel and Bryn. We have to be real and say the food was just so and so, but everyone enjoyed the opportunity to play miniature golf. Some of us were more successful than others.

People were asked not to bring presents, but as often happens, some ignored Sue’s request–the Hawk family presented Sue with a beautiful White Jade Disk, symbolizing their wishes for happiness, love and a long life. Joel & Bryn gave her a Native American clay pot–both items are now on display in our home.

The final act featured a magic show by our friend Scott Haney that had everyone, children and adults alike, mesmerized and confounded. It was Scott’s first public performance, but we don’t think it will be the last.

We first met Scott when he waited on us at our favorite breakfast place, The Corner Office, which is just next door to our condo building. On Wednesdays, we habitually go there for breakfast, usually with Ping & Reid. Over these last three years Scott has been studying magic and trying out his tricks on us. We are so impressed with Scott’s skill,s Sue invited him to entertain all of us at her Birthday Party–it was a great idea!

Thanks Brynie for bringing us all together–it was a great party full of fun and love.