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What a fun time we had Saturday night to celebrate Phil and Joyce's 60-60-40 party with family and friends. They are both 60 years old this year and celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary at their daughter's wonderful property.
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| Relaxing , golfing and cruise on their trike |
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| what a super couple they are |
Below is a picture at their wedding 40 years ago, Joyce and Phil far right and Suzie (maid of honour) in the yellow on the left.
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| wow time flies |
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chatting outside this wonderful shed
all set up for the party |
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| a few rv's parked here, wish we had our to bring |
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| love the washroom here with a barn door |
We played outside with the dog for a bit he had so much energy running and running.
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| then he hopped in to pool to cool down |
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| they have a beautiful driving shed here, so clean and organized |
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| lotsa chickens outside |
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| even more inside |
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| bouncy castle for the kids |
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| Suzie chatting with Phil's mother |
Around 6 pm the food was set out and what a feast they had!
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| excellent salads, pork chicken so much food was wonderful |
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| it was all good |
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the kids got a wagon ride pulled by this
beautiful restored Farmall tractor |
Then later on Phil wanted to crack this limited edition of Crown Royal Whiskey he has been saving over 35 years for a special occasion and this was it! Excellent whiskey, so smooth....
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| this was bottled in 1974 |
Sunday Stere Reunion
Now Sunday is the Stere family reunion (Suzie's Gramma's side). We were up nearly this morning got our coffees and computing done I got a nice walk down the country road and back about a mile. Then whipped up my salad to take to the reunion.
This year Suzie's family was in charge about once every 10 years or so , and Suzie was elected to organize this at the Easter dinner (that we were not at). So not much chance to say no ? Her Gramma was 12 of 13 children by Joseph Stere, and this reunion has been taking place for many years in Tavistock the first Sunday in June every year, Rotating among the 10 to 12 children that were in this area.
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| this be the place |
We arrived about 10:30 to set up the hall, tables and chairs, for 140 people (just in case) organize the buffet tables, get coffee and tea going, pop and water in the coolers, the sign in table, games prizes etc. This goes like clockwork with many hands.
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| tables set up and whipped down |
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| 3 desert tables |
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6 tables for the buffet, pot luck
tables clothes on these |
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| we ready |
People begin to arrive around noon and we will eat at 1 pm.
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Suzie's Dad and aunt Delores greet people and sign them in
name tags for everyone attendance today 78 people |
There is a beautiful hand made quilt made for the Stere Family members, but I could not get a decent photo of it under glass with the lighting here,
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| wish I could have gotten a better picture |
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| Suzie and her sister discussing stuff |
The buffet table was full with some amazing food, and the lines proceeded.
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so many choices and so much food was awesome,
nobody left hungry I am sure |
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| the lines moved quickly |
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| I got a real good selection of tasty food |
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| and of course all the amazing deserts as well |
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| Suzie and Nephew Greg taking care of the prizes and draws |
We had the hall wrapped up, cleaned and everyone gone thanks to all the help, by 3:30 and we hopped in the car back to Rock Glen resort in Arkona and our Cabin by 4:30.
When pulled in noticed the Happy hour was still in progress at Paul and Judy's so quickly unpacked the car and headed over to visit while everyone was still there. At they all were, Emile, Monique, Melinda,
Patsy,
Bill, Chantelle (and Baby) Gerry, Paul Rob. Pat and Judy. Nice to see everyone together again enjoying a few stories and laughs.
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we had a short visit then headed home to our comfy
Cabin to relax on the porch |
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| thats it for this hectic weekend |
We hope to be back in our coach by this Thursday. and be all back to normal again almost!
It was a busy fun weekend to see so much family and friends,
Thanks for dropping by and hope you enjoyed you weekend as well.
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Oh my - you had a a great weekend of fun, friendship and gluttony! Does it get much better? There's a saying 'that if you don't maintain a bridge, you have to burn it' (or something like that). The weekend also celebrates a 40 year old friendship that has been well maintained.
ReplyDeleteYes Jeff it sure was a wonderful weekend, does not get much better, the gluttony will take a bit to get over though, The friend ships and family ties are amazing.
DeleteWhat a wonderful turn out for both occasions, lots of great food. You and Suzie did a great job and of it is always nice when others chip in to help.
ReplyDeleteJo it was a great turn out and so much amazing food. Suzie did the organizing I was the go-fer team work did it.
DeleteWhat a wonderful weekend you had! The party looked like so much fun along with awesome food. Then on to Suzies family gathering! How wonderful that 78 people attended and it's something that happens every year. The food there looked amazing too. Now back on the diet huh?! Everyone looked so happy there. Back home and a huge group of friends to visit with. That's a great life George!
ReplyDeleteIt was a fantastic weekend, busy, too much food to sample. Back to regular healthy eating again! The party was fun and the reunion always nice to hook up with people again.
DeleteNice to get back for Happy hour for a bit as well.
You are right life sure is great !
A busy couple of days. Time to relax.
ReplyDeleteLots of food inhaled but all for great causes!
Nice to see you at Happy Hour.
It was a busy weekend but so much fun. And yes all that food inhaled, but somebody had to do it, I did my best! lol....
DeleteGreat to see you guys again as well.
That's the biggest plate of food pix you've ever posted. :c)
ReplyDeleteIt was a smaller plate than usual so looked like a lot.
DeleteStill more than normal though but all very tasty.
You did have a busy weekend and some good food - your plate shot looks delicious. Good to have one party to celebrate everything. My DIL's maiden name is Steere (with two e's) and they are from Michigan - wonder if they were related way back when and both names spelled the same.
ReplyDeleteYes Larry it was a busy fun weekend, and all the food delicious.
DeleteCould very well be related there is a lots of relatives in the states mostly New York, and their spelling is Steria . such a small world. ya never know
That was one busy weekend, but how fun!! It's good to have all that family to visit with. Cute cake and all the food looked delicious. Anything I don't have to make is wonderful!!!
ReplyDeleteYes Nancy it was busy and so much fun. The cake, excellent and all the food was as well, well really enjoyed it.
DeleteLove family reunion get togethers!
ReplyDeleteThey are always fun to catchup and reconnect with family and friends.
DeleteA wonderful funfilled weekend. You are blessed with many friends and family.
ReplyDeleteYes Peter we sure are blessed, sure was a lot of fun.
DeleteHow very amazing to have a reunion of that size. And the food and fun! The stuff of a good life, long term friendships, extended family, shared good times and good food. Wonderful.
ReplyDeleteYes Sue it sure was wonderful, the family, friends and good times.
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