July 1, 2008

what a party!

Great day last Sunday for my birthday, thank you to all of you who made it over and I apologize to those of you who did not know about it.  Anne got the the house all clean and filled with flowers and balloons with the girls' help and we ended up with close to 100 people at the high point.  there were many gifts and cards, both home-made and others.  also great food, wine, etc.  But the best thing was seeing friends from long past and present and watching them enjoy renewing those friendships.  It was one of the best days weather-wise in a long time, so most of the time was spent on our back deck, which is a scary thought since it is in need of rebuilding soon.  A couple of my friends are firemen, though, so I was not too concerned as I was sure that one of them might have the "Jaws of life," tool in their truck just in case.I will try to post photos soon. 

Feeling strong and steady since last Monday's chemo treatment, so I'm happy about that, to say the least.  Happy 4th in case I don't update until after that and keep those birthdays coming, I say.

2 comments:

carpandi said...

Hi Tom! That really was a fantastic time on Sunday! The food was yummy, the house was beautiful, the company was great! But one of MY favorite things was looking through your photo album!! Oh,those high school days...

Have a bitchen' summer! :o)

Carolyn said...

Hi Tom, Anne and family!

It has been far too long since I have been in contact and when I saw an article about the Friendship paddle in a local surf publication I thought, "That's it, I have to at least post something on Tom's blog." So here I am.

We will certainly be sponsors and who knows?, maybe we will make it down for the finale on the 13th.

Until then, please know I think of you all, I miss you all, especially my dear friend Anne, and I hope to see you soon.

Much love always,

Carolyn (O'Roark) Bagley