I'm pretty sure a lot of people know this beautiful smile.
Louise (of Louise & Ken) @Weezilou is celebrating her birthday today. So let's all raise our glasses and toast Louise (it's her 40th ;-)) on her special day.
Everyone's welcome to this virtual party, whether you know Louise or not, and you can bring her something special if you wish:
Wow, friends! I left for the kitchen to go bake my own cake, and return to the room for what is most-decidedly "a Surprise Party"! You all totally rock! @summerfield@salza@jackies365@bmnorthernlight@joansmor@suebarni@motherjane@timandelke I was sitting here, aghast with my hand over my mouth looking through all your generous party preparations! I'd love to have every one of you join us for our annual lobster Birthday Dinner with neighbours, Billy & David. That was Billy with me at Steve Chapin's performance. I'm making the cake to take to the Kitchen Party afterward to share with everyone who shows up! You know where to find me when you're in town! I'll be back shortly with a lobster dinner for each of you! ♥
As promised! You'll love my friends here and they'll love you all as well! Chocolate and Flowers! @bill_fe Bill and @Cherrill Cherrill, you know how to keep that smile on my face! Thank you!!! ♥
@summerfield There were two pots full of them...where were you?! Shall we plan one of these meals when you're here?
...Vikki...I'm really quite blown away by what you did here! Warm hugs and a sincere "Thank You"...it's easing the pain of entering my 40s!
AND...I'd be remiss to not mention my 365 Birthday Twin! Did you realize our buddy Osia is celebrating today as well?! Happy Birthday, Osia! @ panthora So come join us!
@Weezilou - surprise to me! er...uhm..i think i saw on fb that she's celebrating a birthday and in fact i did a blanket greeting on there and i think she liked it. :-D @panthora
well, now we need more cakes and drinks and chocolates (and lobster for me).
thank you so much, folks, for coming by and greeting our good friend Louise on her birthday @Weezilou and thank you, too, louise for indulging us, for the lobster, the meringues, and most of all your smile and your friendship. i hope you enjoyed this as much as we did, and hope you enjoyed your birthday. i love being your friend and i'm so looking forward to meet you and ken next month (and the lobster hahahaha!).
@kerosene@dsp2@cimes1 Well Caroline and "Ms" Pinkston, the cake and ice cream are fabulous! It's clear that we members of 365 eat well! And Carole, I couldn't be happier than to see you here today! Hugs to you sweet friend!
and a happy birthday to my other friend osia @panthora who also is celebrating her birthday today. girlfriend, you gotta come. but when we meet, drinks' on me, babe!
@summerfield This is quite a party you've thrown, Vikki! Those meringues are no more dangerous than a sugar lump! You and Bill can help me make some and I'll send them all home with you!
@brigette@sassyinma Brigette, I'm honoured to be included in that wonderful party you had for your mum! You and Sandi provided some awesome cakes! (I may have to spend the rest of this decade at Weight Watchers!)
@pixiemac@kwiksilver Sarah, those roses are gorgeous! I LOVE having fresh flowers around! Thanks for that! And Gillian, I'd love to take you by the hand and introduce you to my dear friend, Gill, of S African descent, living here now. She made me a card with her photo of a protea on it, saying it was the SA national flower.
@kiwichick@888rachel OMG Lesley and Rachael! Those are absolutely decadent! NZ, Lesley? I swear, the people I know there and in Australia throw some of the most beautifully creative parties! Do you realize how exceptional you are?! And Rachael, those remind me of a lovely visit to France where I first encountered these! They're not only pretty to look at, the sure did taste good!
@grammyn Katy, truer words were never spoken! It does seem the reward for having reached this age! AT LAST I've shed my insecurities, feel more free spirited and no longer allow negativity in my life. Best of all, I realized I'll never (ever) have the opportunity to be a sophisticated woman and I am happy NOT acting my age! Wishing all my friends here the same!
@radiogirl@chard It wouldn't be a proper Weezi-gathering without some wee pets in attendance! Thank you Kathy and Richard for remembering that and totally making my day!
@allie912 I swear, as the event came to a close and the clock has struck midnight, there might as well have been fireworks! Yes, it was just that good!
@wendyfrost haha! We haven['t actually met, have we Wendy?! In my prime I'd have coveted shoes like this, but since the hospital deemed me "A Fall Risk" after I broke my foot, I think my dancing days are over! While out listening to music tonight, I was clapping along and enjoyed watching some others dance! Great party atmosphere! (And thanks for thinking I might *possibly* still be able to wear something as gorgeous as this!)
@annied@homeschoolmom Flowers! I LOVE flowers! Annie, I suppose those daffodils are just beginning to show there heads as springtime must me around the corner! (Is an August birthday a springtime birthday down there?!) And Lisa...you clever girl! You left me Glads, probably wondering if I'd notice they're my birthday flower! Those tropical colours are gorgeous! Thank you SO much!
@peggysirk Ahhh Peggy... a favorite party libation! I'm glad you brought some as it just struck me that we forgot to have some with our Birthday-Lobster dinner tonight! I was on Cloud 9 even without it...the day was just that good! Thanks for raising a glass of cheer!
@northy Northy, you shouldn't have! Tickets to visit Toronto are just over the top! I sincerely hope I can make that birthday trip to visit there one day! Those gorgeous red balloons will lend a festive touch to the party room on this occasion, and are accepted with appreciation!
@Weezilou My birthday was about a week and a half ago - and it's the windy month down here - the last month of winter - not always pleasant birthday weather
@rangerxenos Dawn, what woman doesn't recognize the special gift this is "Red Roses"! Their perfume will linger awhile even when the party is over, and I'll remember once more what a perfect day this has been with so many special friends sharing this day with me! Thank you dear friend!
@Swazzette OK Missy...I saved this one for last! Well, Ken was laughing out loud when he saw it! Me, too, of course between gasps and exclamations of "OMG"! You didn't leave out a thing! (Thank you for that lovely camera! It suddenly feels special all over again!) Well, lunch down at Broad Cove is an excellent place to take me for my birthday! You obviously are very familiar now with the best places to go here in NS! It was sweet of you and Deb to pick up my tab! xox ♥♥ What fun!
@annied A belated Happy Birthday to you, too, Miss Leo! We had a left over lobster tonight...shall I send it down?! No cake though! I took it to The Kitchen Party, and after cutting it into about 40 pieces for the sizable crowd, I was just glad to get a bite of it myself! That said, doing something that made that many people happy tonight was an awesome gift to myself! ♥ to you Darlin'!
@olivetreeann Oh Ann, you have me reflecting on the sound of someone playing Cole Porter tunes on that piano! You certainly captured an image that might be hypnotic if you gave yourself into it! I'd say it suits the mood of evening's end quite perfectly! Thanks for coming to the party! Miss Vikki is quite the hostess!
@summerfield My goodness what you started today! Vikki, you're too adorable! I was in a bit and out a lot today, so it was a surprise to see this at the outset for the first time when it was already well underway! I've come in at day's end (and my eyelids are drooping) but I wanted to thank you and all in attendance for sharing in this wonderful party you threw! It's clear to me that we need to have a lobster dinner with meringues for dessert while you're here! I owe you Big Time! ...over and out...It's been a VERY full and quite wonderful day! ♥
@Weezilou - Glad you and Ken got a giggle out of the photo. Glad I used that one instead of a photo of you with four eyes and two noses from our goofy midnight iPad photo session. *grin*
Whew! What a day it was! This was no mediocre birthday... I suppose everyone says that, but this was an exceptionally good one! Vikki is to be thanked for gathering this group... I think I have a photo from last night's wee little dinner gathering for 4 that sums up how I feel about everyone here!
Sue and Nancy, your gorgeous blooms and the sweet words were a joy to receive! Laetitia, I would happily enjoy that Belgian waffle enrobed in chocolate with my morning coffee on the day-after!
Treats from all, and I'm more than just-a-little in awe of this turnout! ♥ !!!
There was a young woman named Weezi
Whose attitude was really breezy
We celebrate her Day
In a spectacular way!
For the smiles she's brought here, say Cheezy :)
@lifepause OMG! There I was at The Kitchen Party last night and the group on stage were playing "Yellow Bird" followed by "Kingston Town"... I couldn't help myself...dance I did! I just didn't realize YOU were there taking pictures!
and Kevin @kevin365 my dear Poetic friend... "Young Woman"...oh you sweet talker! Then again, the years have meandered slowly in my mind and (though I *Try* to behave) I certainly don't feel my age! In all my years, yesterday's Round-the-World Party and the Lunenburg celebration rank amongst the top 3-4 birthdays in my life! I'm SO glad you and Jae @lifepause didn't miss it! ♥ to you both!
Happy Birthday, Louise!! Sorry I could not make it to the party, but at least I am glad we were able to celebrate our birthdays together back in June! ;-)
So sorry I am late to the party!! I hope you have saves some lobster for me!! LOL!! Wishing you a wonderful extended birthday celebration Louise!! Enjoy yourself with your many many friends!!
@nanderson@skipt07 Thank you for coming by! And Skip, that "Birthday Bokeh" is like confetti!
...as is Pam's Sweet Treat, just above! @pamknowler Did someone tell you I I have a weakness for a cream-filled Dark Chocolate Lindt? "I really shouldn't... but oh well, may I have two and 'just one more' for the road"?
@danette Sunny days and puffy clouds make for a *perfect* summer party! They were on site just when needed Sunday and Wednesday evening. Now we're getting fog and drizzle, but that can't dampen this girl's parade! Just keeps those palms fresh and sparkly! Let's put on some Jimmy Buffet songs!
@panthora My Birthday Twin just came into the room! Never mind that she runs a little late...she never misses a get-together! On the 19th she was most likely out celebrating her own birthday...down at the beach would be my guess! And yes, we celebrated with @thirdjoe@joysfocus@stray_shooter@redy4et (who I just discovered I'd mysteriously "un-followed!") and Ken before I left town...that Macadamia-nut Chocolate Fudge Ice Cream Hula Pie is one not to be missed! Looks like I really did have A LOT of birthday celebrations this summer, didn't I?! Thanks for the love, Missy! ♥
@taffy Oh you know no idea how much I love the Mimbres figures! This one gets a lot of press, and it's definitely joyous, heralding in a new year, and thank you, I'll take a big dose of some good health! The confetti bokeh is like a sprinkle of happiness! So glad you came by! Thanks for taking a few minutes of your wonderful vacation time to be included here!
@Weezilou - heavens! i am such a good hostess, they still keep coming in and it's already friday! how's that for a 40th birthday bash? hahahaha! however, you so deserve all the love pouring in, and we'll just have to take 'em as they come! ♥
@summerfield I'm sending out Thank You notes as fast as I can, but will gladly continue to do so for anyone else coming by! It's been an absolutely joyous birthday gathering, and I'm bowled over by what you so generously and lovingly did here! Let's see if I can make your Maritime Party even half as good as this when you and Bill touch down! Do you realize it's now only one month away!!!
I'm walking a fine line here as I don't want it to look as though I'm now spamming you all. I put together a short video of birthday photo clips from across the summer and there's a 365 segment in it as well. I always tell people after a gathering that I'll send photos, and once-in-a-while I manage to send them out on time! (I need to "re-do" the clip to add a link to this thread at the end...it was all just too wonderful! ♥ Thank you all again!) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUEqRp43rkc
@kevin365 Thank you for taking two minutes out of your busy weekend ; ) Now go out there and make it a really good one!
@danette Coming to this place in life has been a learning curve, Danette. What I've learned is that time here won't last forever, so it's up to us to make this a joyful life as often as we're able, and to make the lives of others a pleasure as well. It's the one pyramid scheme that might actually work if everyone were on board!
@grammyn Thanks, Katy... It's like I just said to danette...it's not a straight line, it's a circle that's a pleasure for us all!
@summerfield High praise, and huge thanks! I've been wanting to do something with at lease "a few" of my photos...and now I can share them with those friends more easily!
@Weezilou Thanks for putting this together, Louise.....really, really enjoyed watching the video, and it brought back some wonderful memories!! I hope we get to see each other often, and make lots more! I love your attitude and spirit! :-))))
@olivetreeann Wait for the report from Vikki & Bill and if Ken and I pass muster, you can make your reservations! So when is your birthday?!
@panthora@joysfocus Writing to both of you because your friendship and the implausibility that we should ever have met is the most wonderful gift I might have hoped for! I could have made a video of just our time together that day...hmmm...would need a soundtrack...we certainly weren't a silent movie! Thanks for sharing in this thread...the lights are dimming and the party is about over, but the day wouldn't have been complete if you hadn't come by! You'd be amazed how much I've missed you two, and how often I think it would be great to spend some photo time together here! One day? ♥
thank you all for coming by to greet our dear friend; the outpouring of love and friendship is incredibly heartwarming, this was one heck of a birthday bash and i'm so glad i did it. we should do this more often! :-)
@summerfield@olivetreeann The weather isn't optimal at that time (May)...one year we came around then and drove home in show showers! However, it's been done before, and I'd love to have all the time I can get up here! Let us know!
@olivetreeann Ahhh, you're my kinda gal/person/friend! I've always been a bit nomadic, and see no reason to stop now! Say when! Perhaps you've seen we're the Lunenburg ambassadors for friends on 365!
@Weezilou I had not but it is not the first time I've missed something of that importance. I think it comes from having my face behind the camera too much! I would love to go up that way again- have always wanted to see Peggy's Cove again and to visit the place where my parents met. So thanks for the invite- I may start planning for next summer!
@olivetreeann How wonderful to have such Nova Scotia ties! Halifax is only an hour north of us and Peggy's Cove lies in between. I think we've had visitors from 365 here almost every summer! The first were parents of a 365 friend, and we've sine become good friends with them as they live nearby in California! One man has come here twice, but he also has Nova Scotia roots. I've met two 365 members who live in NS year round...the list keeps growing! I'm beginning to think I need to make a photo poster! Come join the community here! Just let me know in advance!
My pleasure! Thanks to 365 I've been invited to both Spain and Cape Town SA, and I'm trying to figure out how I could accent those as well! At least you live closer by! (And you come highly recommended by Vikki!)
@Weezilou Just saw this now. What a fabulous fun video and what a fabulous birthday you had......wow! My birthday was on the 15th so we are fellow Leos. Thank you for sharing all the fun.
@cimes1 Only a slightly belated Happy Birthday to you Carole! Osia (Aug 19th also) said it best... We Leo's attract other Leos like a magnet! She must be right! I have a far longer birthday list of friends to send cards to in August than in any other month! Another Leo neighbor friend (Wilma, in the video) commented that we summer-birthday kids never had anyone at home to celebrate our birthdays with us! When she said that, I did remember photos of me and my cake with my immediate family and a grandmother (visiting from out of town on *her* summer vacation!) My best and love to you Carole...
@stray_shooter - well, well, well! guess who shows up! and where have you been, young man? explain yourself or you're not getting any leftover lobster! hahaha!
@Weezilou@panthora look, it's the late stray shooter! :-D ( as in really really late!)
@stray_shooter OMG...I was going to say you were certainly missed, as in, we'd LIKE to keep you on our good side (literally!) You seem to know where all the bodies are buried and you've got all the photos! Aren't you glad you saved this one for a *special occasion*?! And Osia @panthora aren't you glad people have pretty much stopped looking at this thread! I totally love you guys! I started my morning with an Out-Loud Laugh! ♥
@Weezilou - i don't know how ron even found this as it has been off the board for a few days now. i was wondering when the notifications would stop. good thing this was a virtual party that i hosted or i'd gone bankrupt feeding all these late comers! hahahaha! give them lobster! :-)
@Weezilou Yeah, I see Ron@stray_shooter finally came out of hiding to attend your big day!. Cannot believe he put up that pic of Osia drizzling chocolate on her tongue. But that there was funny!
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@jackies365 - holy cow! jackie, this is over the top! i love it and hopefully louise, too! @Weezilou
And a table decorated for the birthday girl
Happy birthday Louise!
As promised! You'll love my friends here and they'll love you all as well! Chocolate and Flowers! @bill_fe Bill and @Cherrill Cherrill, you know how to keep that smile on my face! Thank you!!! ♥
...Vikki...I'm really quite blown away by what you did here! Warm hugs and a sincere "Thank You"...it's easing the pain of entering my 40s!
AND...I'd be remiss to not mention my 365 Birthday Twin! Did you realize our buddy Osia is celebrating today as well?! Happy Birthday, Osia! @ panthora So come join us!
well, now we need more cakes and drinks and chocolates (and lobster for me).
Happy birthday x
CHEERS!
it's louises' birthday save some for her!
Happy birthday, Louise! Here's to a wonderful year! Cheers!
thank you so much, folks, for coming by and greeting our good friend Louise on her birthday @Weezilou and thank you, too, louise for indulging us, for the lobster, the meringues, and most of all your smile and your friendship. i hope you enjoyed this as much as we did, and hope you enjoyed your birthday. i love being your friend and i'm so looking forward to meet you and ken next month (and the lobster hahahaha!).
♥♥♥
Happy Birthday Louise! May the year be full of sweet music and good reflections of what has past along with excitement over what lies ahead!
Belgian waffles and Belgian chocolate, enjoy!
Hope it was a fun day!
Whew! What a day it was! This was no mediocre birthday... I suppose everyone says that, but this was an exceptionally good one! Vikki is to be thanked for gathering this group... I think I have a photo from last night's wee little dinner gathering for 4 that sums up how I feel about everyone here!
Sue and Nancy, your gorgeous blooms and the sweet words were a joy to receive! Laetitia, I would happily enjoy that Belgian waffle enrobed in chocolate with my morning coffee on the day-after!
Treats from all, and I'm more than just-a-little in awe of this turnout! ♥ !!!
There was a young woman named Weezi
Whose attitude was really breezy
We celebrate her Day
In a spectacular way!
For the smiles she's brought here, say Cheezy :)
Happy Birthday, Ma'am!
and Kevin @kevin365 my dear Poetic friend... "Young Woman"...oh you sweet talker! Then again, the years have meandered slowly in my mind and (though I *Try* to behave) I certainly don't feel my age! In all my years, yesterday's Round-the-World Party and the Lunenburg celebration rank amongst the top 3-4 birthdays in my life! I'm SO glad you and Jae @lifepause didn't miss it! ♥ to you both!
@888rachel @grammyn @radiogirl @allie912 @wendyfrost@Swazzette @annied @homeschoolmom @chard @peggysirk @northy @rangerxenos
@kerosene @dsp2 @cimes1 @brigette @sassyinma @pixiemac @kwiksilver @kiwichick @888rachel @radiogirl @chard @allie912 @wendyfrost @annied @homeschoolmom @peggysirk @northy @olivetreeann @sioux @laetitiapetrussa @nanderson @overalvandaan @lifepause @kevin365
Whoever designed these napkins must have been quite familiar with the delightful and talented members of the 365 community! I save them for only the most special occasions, and today was one of them! Thank you all immensely, and don’t forget to pick up your party favours at the door!
Late to the party, but wanting to wish you a wonderful year ahead -- filled with health and happiness.
@Weezilou
...as is Pam's Sweet Treat, just above! @pamknowler Did someone tell you I I have a weakness for a cream-filled Dark Chocolate Lindt? "I really shouldn't... but oh well, may I have two and 'just one more' for the road"?
@888rachel @grammyn @radiogirl @allie912 @wendyfrost@Swazzette @annied @homeschoolmom @chard @peggysirk @northy @rangerxenos
@kerosene @dsp2 @cimes1 @brigette @sassyinma @pixiemac @kwiksilver @kiwichick @888rachel @radiogirl @chard @allie912 @wendyfrost @annied @homeschoolmom @peggysirk @northy @olivetreeann @sioux @laetitiapetrussa @nanderson @overalvandaan @lifepause @kevin365
@nanderson @skipt07 @danette @panthora @taffy @pamknowler
I'm walking a fine line here as I don't want it to look as though I'm now spamming you all. I put together a short video of birthday photo clips from across the summer and there's a 365 segment in it as well. I always tell people after a gathering that I'll send photos, and once-in-a-while I manage to send them out on time! (I need to "re-do" the clip to add a link to this thread at the end...it was all just too wonderful! ♥ Thank you all again!)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUEqRp43rkc
@danette Coming to this place in life has been a learning curve, Danette. What I've learned is that time here won't last forever, so it's up to us to make this a joyful life as often as we're able, and to make the lives of others a pleasure as well. It's the one pyramid scheme that might actually work if everyone were on board!
@grammyn Thanks, Katy... It's like I just said to danette...it's not a straight line, it's a circle that's a pleasure for us all!
@summerfield High praise, and huge thanks! I've been wanting to do something with at lease "a few" of my photos...and now I can share them with those friends more easily!
@panthora @joysfocus Writing to both of you because your friendship and the implausibility that we should ever have met is the most wonderful gift I might have hoped for! I could have made a video of just our time together that day...hmmm...would need a soundtrack...we certainly weren't a silent movie! Thanks for sharing in this thread...the lights are dimming and the party is about over, but the day wouldn't have been complete if you hadn't come by! You'd be amazed how much I've missed you two, and how often I think it would be great to spend some photo time together here! One day? ♥
thank you all for coming by to greet our dear friend; the outpouring of love and friendship is incredibly heartwarming, this was one heck of a birthday bash and i'm so glad i did it. we should do this more often! :-)
louise, ann celebrates her birthday in late may.
@Weezilou @panthora look, it's the late stray shooter! :-D ( as in really really late!)