A Great TB Meet-Up While Someone Turns 70

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June 16th 2014

Published: June 16th 2014

Back again down under. This time, under better circumstances. Surprise, Surprise! Pulled a major one on my sister (the only remaining member of my original, immediate family) who turned 70 last April 27. Yes, the same and only sister I visited "on an emergency" last year. She did beat the odds and came through that surgery last year. All the more reason to celebrate! Really, life is fragil... Read Full Entry

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liliram

Retired early, but still active. Very involved in celebrating life! I love traveling because I always come back with less cobwebs in my mind. It is as if I empty my mind of all clutter upon departure, and fill it with many happy memories upon arrival. I also like the idea that life is so focused on the present, and my senses are all playing to listen, feel , see, smell and taste everything novel or not so new. The fact that I only have to choose from a limited wardrobe, or use the same pair of shoes throughout my holiday , or work and survive on a single budget make life so much simpler. ... full info

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16th June 2014

aspiringnomad
Jason

Great meetup!
Looks like you're having a hard time persuading David to give back those drinks!

16th June 2014

liliram
liliram

BYO
Can't stop him. He brought his own bottle :))

16th June 2014

A Small Swede in the Big World
Per-Olof Persson

How wonderful!
This is love in every letter! I think what you did was simply put wonderful. I raise my glass to you and wish you many more wonderful moments such as this together with your nice family and friends.

16th June 2014

liliram
liliram

Thanks
Yeah, we love surprises, and we do love traditions and celebrations. I think family traditions are good "excuses" to bond and enjoy.

16th June 2014

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

Hey Good Lookin'
What a wonderful day we had meeting you Lili and your family. What a wonderful day. Our meeting like ole best friends...you radiating welcome and warmth. Then we met your family...heaps and heaps of them. I don't think we've ever seen so many good looking people in one place...talk about handsome genes. But it's also easier to look good when your family extolls such love and unity...led by the Birthday Girl. Who'd have known she had been so sick not long ago...waggish and cheeky...her health undoubtedly revived by the love of her family. And who looked the happiest of them all? Gotta be Lili...gotta be. Till next time with love. D & D.

16th June 2014

liliram
liliram

There's got to be a next time!
My pleasure to have you meet my big family. See you more often!

16th June 2014

cabochick
Andrea

family is everything!
So glad you got to celebrate with your sister! Wonderful way to surprise her too. And then you got to meet some TB family too. Very cool.

16th June 2014

liliram
liliram

Hi there
So true. And this family ain't wasting time. Love it. So much cheer :-)

16th June 2014

taracloud
Tara Cloud

The wild bunch!
I'm always so in awe of your family adventures (often in big vans), and how great that this one included Dancing Dave and the Tango Lady. Happy 70th to your sister, and may you all have many more celebrations together!

16th June 2014

liliram
liliram

A Major Production
Big vans , yes. This time, 3 cars! Really, with her 4 children and the grandkids, plus the 2 dogs, a big production. Dancing Dave is correct. Heaps and heaps of them. A riot!

16th June 2014

Jo Trouble
Jo McCarthy

Two families
So pleased your sister is doing so much better, and sounds like loads of fun plotting and springing the surprise on her! Hopefully you have a bit longer there next time.

16th June 2014

liliram
liliram

Another time....
....and hopefully NZ next time! Now that would be fun. :-)

17th June 2014

RENanDREW
Ren & Andrew

So much love!
A very belated Happy Birthday to your sister...what an awesome party theme! Hope you make it down to Tassie on your next trip :)

17th June 2014

liliram
liliram

In my list!
Someday, Sometime. Soon I hope ;-) Thanks!

18th June 2014

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Around the globe we unite
Lili, Dave and I wish we could have been there as part of the group. We miss you! What a wonderful surprise for your sister. Don't forget we are part of the extended family so please feel free to ring our bell anytime! And how wonderful you were able to meet David and Denise this time. You look stunning as always!

18th June 2014

liliram
liliram

I wish you were there too
Miss you too. I bet it would have been more fun if you were there. Really!

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