Through no fault of his own . . .
It's a big number, 50, and in honor of Ian's getting there pretty much intact
(give or take a few brain cells!), Marie-Hélène
decided to throw him a party. Thank you very much chérie!!
Here's a copy of the
invitation. The vultures are circling! Charlie
periodically asks when we will hold another party like that. It was one of
the best days of his life, he says.
Through no fault of his own . . .
Ian is turning 50
PLEASE COME AND PARTY!
CASUAL
SATURDAY DECEMBER 7TH, 2002 7:30 PM
Children welcome but no supervision
Parking and shuttle will be available across the road
Most of the guests were friends that we have made since settling in Santa
Cruz, which often means parents of other children at
Happy Valley School. Not forgetting their children, which is why Charlie had
such a great time. The run of the house with only the half-baked supervision
that a group of very relaxed parents could muster up.
Above are two very relaxed Happy Valley parents, Christian and Carl. Christian was kind enough
to give Ian some Viagra promotional materials in a vain attempt to inspire the
birthday boy to surmount his rapidly increasing age. Thanks buddy! It's the
thought that counts!
Below are three more relaxed parents, David, Nick and Susie. David is a
Happy
Valley dad whose son plays soccer with Charlie, and we met Susie and Nick through soccer.
Happy Valley and soccer are the ways we generally meet people in
Santa Cruz. Nick's son played with
Alban for a couple of seasons in the Aptos Aftershocks.
Again, members of this group are cradling their "apple juice," and having a
conspicuously good time.
As were the children present!
Here is David's son Alex with Charlie and the hosts.
Our photographer's instincts were a little lacking during much of this
wonderful party (even if we do say so ourselves!). Let's say that we were
otherwise occupied. But as things wound down after midnight into mellow chats
and mellower entertainment, we woke up to our responsibilities, and took
pictures of the musicians.
