Thursday was Reg's 80th birthday and Pat had planned a surprise happy hour party for him on Friday night at 4pm. She almost managed to surprise him but someone who will remain nameless let the cat out of the bag yesterday.😁 No matter, he was happy to see us all and it was a great party. A bit short because that darn north wind was blowing and by 6pm we were all frozen and had to go home.
It was a beautiful afternoon and Eric and Frank were enjoying a beer and some chat.
Willie and his wife have been friends with Pat and Reg for 20 years. Reg drives a pulmonia for a living and does great city tours. He showed me and our daughter Erika and granddaughter Abby the city last spring when they were here visiting. He's a great guy!
Christine and Susie up front with Larry, Stuart and Sid behind. Christine and Larry are in the RV park along with Sid and Cherry. Pat and Reg had their RV up for sale awhile ago and when the deal fell through at the last minute they decided to keep the rig for now and come back to it next season. We're all happy about that!
Cherry and Marion with Eric and Frank up front. Sid and Cherry leave a rig in the park and Sid says they'll keep coming back until it falls apart. 🤣
Sandi, Pat and Reg.
Susie and Dennis. All of us were RVers in the park at one time and have remained good friends over the years. We had some pretty special times during the early to mid 2000's and by the look of the park occupancy those times are over. Just the right people at the right time I guess.
A few of the current RVers came to the gathering but I don't know their names.
It was an appetizer party but there was plenty of food so we didn't need to cook dinner.
Stu and Marion are catching up. We don't have too many get togethers over the season so it's nice to see each other.
Here Pat is greeting us and asked that everyone introduce themselves and say where they are from. We don't know the current people in the park so it's a good way to say who we are. Pat and Reg usually have a " Vagabond Christmas Eve" party but they didn't come until the new year so this is nice way to visit. Reg usually blows his horn but one of the younger members in the park, Patty, did it for him.
Reg with Marilyn, Dennis and Willie.
Reg toasted us all and thanked us for coming to his party. I said I'd see him at his 90th but he wasn't sure about that one! Willie thought it was a great idea!
Doug, Susie, Cathy Eric , Frank and four of the current RVers
Lots of good food.
The birthday boy gets to go first!
We have to get started early because it was so cold no one will stayed very late. The sun was still up but it was hidden behind the Escondido tower.
When Pat and Reg decided not sell the RV Reg said " I'm going to buy a scooter!" That's a pretty cool birthday present and it's electric so he can sneak up on people!
I convinced him to get on it so I could take a picture. Happy guy!
Marion and Mar.
Pat broke out the tequila and shot glasses at the end so we could all have a sip. It was a great party and everyone had a really good time.
Happy Birthday Reg!
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