Dad’s 80th birthday was on 2 September, so the whole weekend was set aside for revelry. Saturday was set aside for a family BBQ. Denise makes a mean salad and we had lamb and beef burgers with potato salad to match. We worked out that it has been 35 years since Dad, my brother Brett and myself have been in the same place together. Even with phone calls and emails, it’s still a long time apart. Unfortunately my sister-in-law Chris was unable to come with Brett as it was her Dad’s birthday on the weekend also.
On Sunday, which was also Fathers’ Day, we went to lunch at the Runcorn Tavern. Some very good friends of Dad & Denise’s also came along. The Tavern was very busy because of Fathers’ Day, but the service was pretty good, and the meal was great. Then we all piled into the cars, headed back home for birthday cake and champagne and a much quieter place to be able to talk.
Brett had arranged a taxi to take him to the railway station. From there he was heading to the airport to catch Jetstar back home to Newcastle. Rick and I decided to go with him to the station, and then keep the taxi to go back to Acacia Ridge.
It was a lovely weekend, but it was now time to head north of the city to get the new tow hitch installed on the Kedron.
Cool photos! I was a bit worried about your dad waving the knife around but he negotiated the cake cutting & blew out the candles safely. Ken has a video which I must send you as it featured some dialogue from Rick :-) A lovely day was had by all especially as it was a double banger for Alan - Fathers' day and 80th birthday celebs.
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