My 83rd birthday was celebrated with some family and special friends at my home. 

As he does every year to be home for my birthday, James flew to Brisbane from Jakarta for one week. He, Mila and Jack AND French Bull dog Paul, arrived in Jack's electric Tesla on Thursday 24th .

The week began on Monday when a group of friends meet to write their memoirs. The host Bob produced   a birthday cake for afternoon tea to celebrate three of the writers birthdays.  

Barry,  special friend from Caloundra arrived Thursday afternoon as did the family from Brisbane.  Friday morning dawned with a bright sun and perfect temperature of 25 tops for the day.  Mila was a great help , making side dishes for the beef curry I made the day before, and setting the table for nine.  

Along with Sue, Carrol, Meg and Nigel, we enjoyed the curry followed by fresh strawberries, cream and icecream, washed down by a good red and champagne. I was reminded of the great dinner parties Ross and I had around that table.   

           Barry, Carrol, Nigel, Mila, Meg, Sue, James, Jack.

Carrol, Sue and Mila  working in the kitchen. Iam wearing my birthday gift from James, Mila and Jack. 

                                                       James, Mila and Jack 

 

                                                    Lunch of fish and chips at Bargara on the 26th

                                                          A farewell hug on the 27th. 

Paul, the almost human dog

                             Friends Julie, Tess and Jan took me to morning tea at the Cruze Cafe by the river. 

A best friend Sue and James