Joe's 75th birthday

 Joe's birthday was Friday. It began with a lovely morning.  

Sunrise Friday, I tried a panoramic image. 

Jesse, Cluny and Bryony created a birthday video before Jess went to work in Vancouver. How sweet!

The morning continued with me finishing up the wood pile. (See yesterday's post!) After I stacked another portion of wood, out we went to Merrickville for a birthday lunch. I'd coloured my hair prior to visiting my client, and he thought we ought to go out. It's just a spray-in, and lasts only a day or so.  But, since I was glammed up...

It's a lovely drive in the day time. There were birds flocking in the water. What is it about the water that looks so peaceful?

It's a lovely town. We took a staycation trip to Merrickville in 2017 in winter, in Baldachin Inn in the bridal suite! Just for fun!

Anyway, our birthday lunch. It is a lovely setting.

We sat by the window, happy to get out and about in the world. Little did he know that I'd brought something hidden in my bag.

I love this statue of the dolphin and the maiden. I told Joe to pose beside her.

The sunshine was lovely and warm. 

After lunch, we went shopping at the Wick Witch. It is amazing.

More walking and shopping. 

The Joy of Olives, infused olive oils.

By then, I was feeling my muscles. Home we went.

We'd saved room for dessert. Joe's bought himself a mini apple pie.

Our Ottawa kids did a birthday chat after dinner, with birthday wishes. 

The cats konked out. They don't celebrate birthdays.

Apparently, the cats ordered Joe some books, and he ordered a new blanket for himself.

The moon was amazing. This was the best I could do that night!