Turning 70 next January made winter look even colder so I staged a big bash in my garden this summer. It was a financially reckless thing to do in this economy but it was also a salute to the past – mine and that of so many other people who will never again be living as well as they did before this depression. That is what it is, a depression. What else would you truly style a time with this much unemployment and people losing their homes.
I combined my usual summer party “The Moose is Loose” with my birthday and the first anniversary of a young lady who is like a daughter to me. I rented a tent, I hired a caterer and I invited 30 people. Here are the preparations undertaken the day before – a day that saw me biting my nails over the weather forecast – heavy rains and thunder storms.
Guess what – there is a God in heaven. The rains stopped just before the party and started up again just afterward. It was a perfect day. Here are a few pictures of the scene. Better ones are on the way.
wdednh
August 17, 2011
Good for you SamHenry, it looks very nice 🙂
samhenry
August 17, 2011
Hello you sweet thing. I send bouquets of flowers to you and your dear wife. You deserve some fun sooner rather than later. Those you have lost will want that.
loopyloo305
August 17, 2011
Looks wonderful Sam Henry!
samhenry
August 17, 2011
Thanks, LL. I worked hours on it and I was so tired it went to the party in the dress I had on that day! Age is a release.
Freedom, by the way
August 17, 2011
What a lovely setting for such a big day! Happy (early) birthday! I think it’s fabulous that you picked the time of year you wanted to celebrate!
samhenry
August 17, 2011
Thank’s, Free. As you well know, the early bird gets the worm, right? So good to see you again. I mean it.
roblorinov
August 17, 2011
SH my dear you never cease to amaze me 🙂 Very good! Excellent! And you deserve it!! Nothing wrong with splurging on self at times. God wanted it to happen and that’s why he stopped the rain for the party and then continued it afterwards. You are a woman of great character and great taste I can see. Keep it up! And thanks for the pics and video so we can all share in your party 🙂
BRAVO!!
roblorinov
August 17, 2011
PS—Hope you don’t mind but I just posted on my blog the following:
“SamHenry Holds Social Event of the Season!!”
🙂
roblorinov
August 17, 2011
The story I did about you on my blog SH….YOU’RE A HIT!! 🙂
samhenry
August 17, 2011
My deah -I’ll be right over ta see ya.
samhenry
August 17, 2011
Alas, I would not bring out the samovar to expose it to the elements! LOL
Joanna
August 17, 2011
Absolutely
FANTASTIC!!!!
Awesome garden party and a wonderful idea!!!!!
Thank you for sharing it with us!!!!
God Bless You SamHenry!!!!!
and Your Family!!!!
samhenry
August 17, 2011
Thanks, Joanna. Your comments are a wonderful joanna gift.
boudicabpi
August 17, 2011
Happy early Birthday and look forward to wishing you a Happy Birthday when you do hit the day.
Bob A.
samhenry
August 17, 2011
Oh, Bob, I will want someone to remember then I think. You’re on. And thanks for loving my vids. I love the ones on your site.
The Morb
August 17, 2011
VERY NICELY DONE SAM !!! … Good to hear Mother Nature cooperated with ya … You did a fine job of table settings in the tent … Wish I coulda been there to have a glass of wine to celebrate the BD with ya ! … 🙂
samhenry
August 17, 2011
You old soft shoe – I just adore you and I think in 5 years time when I have shed 50 pounds we should have a friends of SamHenry gala in the yard – what say you to that?
roblorinov
August 18, 2011
That would be fantastic!!
The Morb
August 19, 2011
Having just established a good full time job once again … I’d be all for that Sam !! 🙂 … I’ll even man the Q !!! …
samhenry
August 20, 2011
You’re on my Morb.
DarcsFalcon
August 19, 2011
What a great idea Sam! 🙂 I love the garden and the cakes and even the Hello Kitty napkins. 🙂 I wish we could have been there to celebrate with you!
I need to know when your birthday is! I thought it was in Nov.
roblorinov
August 20, 2011
Ah I like coming here and just looking at the pics. Such elegance and class. 🙂
It gives my mind rest and hope for our nation and people.