The Leak

...
For 20 years I kept pretty quiet about my birthday at work, and was able to enjoy the 'peace and quiet' ... until now. Somehow word leaked out. Though my fellow bus drivers missed it by a day, they still managed to sneak a cake in and surprise me today. It was pure ninja. I am standing by a bus in the barn barking out orders for everyone to do, and I turn around and there's this birthday cake on the counter staring me in the face. And everyone has big guilty grins ...
I can only hope next year they forget ...

A wonderful evening

.
We enjoyed a wonderful evening with kith and kin and a chance to catch up on old times over pizza at Uncle Les' and Aunt Joan's cozy home. Thank you so much, Uncle Les and Aunt Joan!

A day just for Nan, part 2

.
In keeping with family tradition, the decision on vittles went to Nan ...

Finger-lickin' fried chicken, honest tootin' corn on the cob, smashed mashed potatoes and butter ... Nan you can invite me to your party any day! Oh, and then there's the cake! Oh boy ...

A day just for Nan, part 1

.
Even though it was Nan's birthday, for breakfast she made us the most wonderful apple pancakes e.v.e.r! When it was lathered in butter and Vermont maple syrup, it was oh so yummy!

Retracing our steps

.
We love it when others cook and clean up for us!





Crossing the Hudson on the Tappen Zee ...

Ritual

.
Breakfasts at the hotel were always great and the staff provided excellent customer service!