My memory of childhood birthday celebrations is family dinners, with my mother’s lasagna always being my meal of choice. One lean year when I was in middle school I received a pair of oxfords as a gift. No penny loafers for me.
Leaving Austin, Tx in September 2013 for our move to Mexico.
The last garage sale before we left. Our sons and their dad and my DIL and grandson. Bittersweet.
To make up for my lack of childhood parties, I guess it wasn’t a thing in the stone age, I planned my own fun adult parties.
Family portrait for my big 6-oh. A lot has changed in six years.
My annual celebrations included a kite-flying picnic in the park and glow-in-the-dark bowling which was a big hit. We had musical performances on the patio in Austin and even a poetry reading. But the absolute best was my sixtieth birthday in a hardware store!
Treehouse Hardware in Westgate Mall, Austin, TX.
Formerly a Boarder’s book store, Treehouse is an upscale, swanky hardware store. In 2012 it had just moved into its current space and wasn’t doing that great. I approached the staff about having my party in their large central workshop area during store hours. I wanted to promote the store because I liked having it within walking distance of my house. Staff looked a bit confused but seemed willing to humor me. My good friends The Therapy Sisters performed and we served a large sheet cake to all comers. It was a blast and the best birthday party ever.
Not your daddy’s hardware store.
Today is my birthday and Lisa and I have slipped off to a jungle B&B for a few days R&R. No electronics allowed. I’ll be back next week with some great pictures.
DOS TORTAS
the adventures of dos tortas 
Happy, happy birthday. Hope you enjoyed your relaxing get-away. I was surprised to read about your childhood…I never knew. Completely changing the subject, I love Mexico. Had a chance to visit Acapulco for 4 days with a brief few hours in Mexico City. Would have loved to connect with you, but time didn’t allow as we travelled with Charlie and all of Julie’s family to celebrate Charlie’s wedding. It’s funny how I had lapsed into using my Spanish a great deal (though not fluent!); I hated giving that up once back in the states. Hugs to you and Lisa…
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I bet you can find volunteer work that allows you to speak Spanish. Or you can come visit me! Retirement is good that way.
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A wonderful and happy birthday to you, and enjoy your time. Kisses and hugs xoxo
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Thank you dear friend. You are missed.
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Have a wonderful day today. Feliz Cumpleaños amiga!
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Thank you Karen. Every day’s my birthday.
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Happy, happy birthday. So happy that you are now 16 years old!!!
Hope your birthday is great!!!
Laird
On Sun, Feb 25, 2018 at 6:03 AM, the adventures of dos tortas wrote:
> afish25 posted: “My memory of childhood birthday celebrations is family > dinners, with my mother’s lasagna always being my meal of choice. One lean > year when I was in middle school I received a pair of oxfords as a gift. No > penny loafers for me. To make up for my lack” >
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I am quite content to be my 66 year old self. When will you be back?
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Have a wonderful birthday. 🎂
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Thank you Jack. We are off climbing pyramids and watching monkeys.
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Have a wonderful Birthday, Alex. May this year be filled with happiness and good health!
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Life is good. Nice to hear from you.
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Happy birthday, Alex!
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Why thank you my dear. Life is good.
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Happy birthday Alex, in your posted pictures I can see the amazing loving person you are, kids, grandkids, exes and your wife…… You deserve all the happiness in the world, every day!!!
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Why thank you!
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