Last night it finally happened. I was hit with a surprise party. Anybody that knows me knows that I am one suspicious SOB. And that is why I have never had a surprise party until now. I turned 70 on March 31st and it took until May 1st for them to pull it off.
I first want to thank my wife Cindy, daughter Laura (who coordinated this whole thing), and my camera club buddy Brian Alspaugh for pulling this off. There were people there from my camera club, neighborhood, my old country dance club and my daughters Tammy, Kim,and son-in-law Kevin,and step-son Brian and wife Vicky. Hope I didn't forget anybody. I was a little shell shocked.
They pulled this off at a restaurant that I had been wanting to try and since it has been over a month since my birthday, I never suspected a thing.
People that know me also know that I am my own worst critic and don't often ask anyone for help. I will always help others if I can and I never think that anything I do is good enough. Well I got my eyes opened last night. So many people were there from so many parts of my life that told me "Hey, you like me, you really like me". (wonder where I heard that before). I am really impressed that such a diverse group of people did not slip up and give old suspicious me a clue.
The topper of the evening was when they brought out the cake with 70 candles on it. It looked like the restaurant was on fire. They challenged me and I did it. I blew them all out. I feel sorry for the waitress. First she nearly got scorched by the flames and then I blew I large billow of smoke in her face. (I bet she got a good tip).
Finally, thanks for everyone that came. You will never know how much this means to me. It got me a little teary and those that know, know that I don't cry easily.
A MILLION THANKS................
ha ha gotcha ya. it was fun and laura and brian did most of the work. i just got her in touch with brian. i am soooooooooooooo happy that you were surprised. i was gonna ask some more of the kickers but with the camera club that would have made too many people. i love you
ReplyDeleteI am sooooo pumped still that I DID IT !!!!!! Your face was so awsome and I cant believe you didnt know the table was for you until we were right up on it lol. I knew it would be a large group and I am only sorry that I had to narrow it down due to restaurant availability. Everything went so well with the wait staf it was so fun and Im glad you had fun. Thank you Carrabas for having it all together ...no gliches in the bill or food or anything and it ran so fast and smooth. I am impressed with them.
ReplyDeleteLove you pops!!!!
Laura