90 and Perky as Ever

Although the lady in today's blog is still a few weeks short of the magic number,
I decided to mention the occasion because we attended a surprise party for her
at Pam's place.  It was a surprise to me as well.  Pam was at her best, constructing a luscious cheesecake topped by a single candle.  Best of all, we
were joined by a few of our good friends who turned out to wish the birthday girl
a cheerful happy, happy.  Amy and Casey, the newlyweds, were there as well as Anthony, Melanie and, of course, Rob, stalwart spouse of the hostess.  Birthday cards were in abundance all cleverly inscribed to add a few chuckles to the festivities.

From left to right, Casey, Amy, Anthony with Melanie in front then Pam with Rob

in front.  Of course, every party has balloons and this one was no exception.

I'm also giving Amy a special mention in today's posting not only because she is
such a dear person to Annabelle and I but also because she actually wanted to be
included as a blog reader of Despicable Tours.  I'll try to meet her expectations
for our coming travels to England and the Baltic cruise to St Petersburg.  Welcome aboard, Amy.  In the meantime,  I'm still in the process of putting all the pieces of this complicated journey in place.  Fortunately, I was able to order our luggage tags for the Royal Caribbean International Cruise that leaves
from Harwich, UK on July 26.  I completely forgot about that task up to this point.  My travel folder is now bulging with documents of all kinds and will
probably add 10 lbs to the baggage.  Now if I can only keep track of the money
I have hidden in all sorts of places.