The view from my window

The view from my window
The view from my window

Sunday 5 June 2022

I'm so lucky, lucky, lucky!

So we had Jordan's surprise 30th birthday at my house yesterday, but damn were we lucky! The weather this week has been so up and down and on Friday it rained and right now it's pouring down hail storms!!! But yesterday the gods smiled on us and it was wonderful. No rain and about 30°C all day! What more could I ask for?

At a guess I think we were 30 to eat and maybe 50 dropping in for a drink. I'd done all my shopping by Thursday and Jen and her mom came over the day before to help set up, with Jen lying to Jordan about going to work, and four hours later we'd pretty much got it all done. I have to admit I stress over this stuff but everyone showed up and hid behind my neighbours' hedges until he arrived (said neighbours who had been wonderful about lending me chairs/tables etc.) and it all worked out great!

Max showed up with his girlfriend, Elise, who is quadraplegic (following an accident with wild boars), and then had a problem with the wheelchair ramp on his van. I sent André out to help but seriously??? You send out a guy who doesn't know the top end of a screwdriver from the bottom? But we got it sorted and everyone was hidden out behind the neighbours' hedges when Jordan arrived. He thought we were heading out to the village restaurant but nope, we had about 30 people à table and maybe another 20 stopping by for an apéro! And yes I'm knackered but dammit, I'm so so happy that I have all the people that I love so close to me!








20 comments:

  1. Happy Birthday to Jordan! I am glad you had a blast and the weather cooperated.

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    1. It's weird. I kept watching the weather and it was crap, and then BAM we get one good day! Thank you Lord!

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  2. I'm so glad you had fun! Were there 30 candles on the cake?

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    1. Nah, we had a "3" and a "0", but he was tickled pink!

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  3. Looks like a fabulous party, and sounds like you need a rest!

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    1. You know what, I LOVE it!! Of course it's hard work but I realize how much I enjoy this stuff! Off to bed now!

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  4. It looks like it was a fantastic party. Sometimes we all get the weather luck!

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    1. I guess it's like their civil wedding in March 2019. Rain/snow/whatever, and then on the day the skies cleared and we had the most beautiful weather!

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  5. I bet you are knackered! What an amazing party!

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    1. It was lovely, but I think I've realized that if I want to have these special moments I have to put the work in! So I'll keep going until I can't, I guess!

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  6. It looks and sounds like a great party. I am glad everything cleared away for one day.

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    1. Everyone was very good about clearing up so I have no complaints!

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  7. This looks like a great party! What a set up!
    I know you are tired but thankfully the weather cooperated and everyone had a great time.

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    1. $I can't believe it. It rained the day before and the day after!

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  8. Great job Mom! I'll bet he was surprised :)

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    1. I spoke to him after and he had no idea! Just perfect!

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  9. What an amazing day. Having great weather as well. Bet he was absolutely delighted. It’s hard work arranging such a big party but the best feeling when everything goes to plan. The best days are the ones when all the people that mean the most to you are close by and happy. So pleased for you!

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  10. Belated happy birthday to Jordan - sounds like a great celebration!

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    1. It was lovely - and it poured down the next three days!

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