Joan’s birthday

Merhaba,

Last night we celebrated the 88th birthday of everyone’s favorite cruiser gal, Joan.  A once upon a time circus performer ( her family owned the circus) she still knows how to take the stage.  Everyone had a lovely night and the cake was great.  And I have to say the staff at Pineapple raced like mad to get everyone served and did an all-around great job.

Ru

Joan’s 88th Birthday Bash at the Pineapple Restaurant April 25, 2013

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There was a birthday banner, flowers and gifts….

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Bill and Joan: A Birthday Kiss!

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Gwen giving the “Birthday Toast”  Here!  Here!

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Everyone was happy to see Bill feeling better after his “not so great” past 2 days.

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Bill, Joan and their grandson Chris

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The gang’s all here…

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Dear friend Nermin.

After dinner it was time to bring in the cake, sing Happy Birthday, blow out the candles  and cut the cake (with help from the kind Pineapple Restaurant manager.)
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Alex and Joan dancing to ABBA’s “Dancing Queen.”

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My piece of cake was size X-Large but I managed to get most of it down even after a huge dinner of pasta with salmon, spinach and cheese.