A DOUBLE DOSE OF HAPPY 48
I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH MY INTERNET CONNECTION, HENCE MY ABSENCE FROM THE BLOGS. I AM BACK UP AND RUNNING AND WILL TRY TO CATCH UP WITH ALL MY FRIENDS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
My birthday party on Sunday was riotous. With a bunch of dear friends, all witty and clever women, I lunched at Weltevreden Farm and was royally spoilt with gorgeous gifts, great food and sweet treats fit for a princess.
My crown soon slipped, no small blame on the wine, I am sure…
Emboldened, I decided to ignore my fear of heights and clambered up onto an old wagon to feed the chickens.
Thanks to My Pal Sal, who lifted me down safely.
Monday’s affair was very tranquil by contrast. My MIL took me to lunch at a nearby Greek restaurant, Plaka.
It was perfect; the décor is serene, the staff attentive and the food is consistently good.
We both opted for the kleftiko and thoroughly enjoyed our afternoon.
My thanks go to all these women in my life, I am blessed.
Happy (if belated) Birthday. A wonderful series of pictures. Thanks for sharing them.
Thanks Ric
Ooh, Cindy, looking gorgeous in pink…Happy Birthday!
‘Happiness resides not in possessions and not in gold,
the feeling of happiness dwells in the soul.’
Love it! Who’s it by?
Some old Greek guy, Democritus or something like that
Glad you had a happy birthday
One of the best ever, Sue
I’m so glad you enjoyed your birthday, Cin. Btw, you look younger than ever – your hair style plus colour couldn’t suit you better – gorgeous!
Thanks, adee, I am enjoying myself
Birthdays are always so special, such great memories you have put together for your 48th!
It was a blast, Ange
It was wonderful,
Thank you for seeing me home safely
A very happy birthday, Cin! I’m glad you had such a fabulous day!
Thanks Lee xxx
Happy Happy Birthday to you! Wow looks like you guys had so much fun!!!!!!!!!!! You look fabulous in pink my dear.
Thanks so much
Love all the pictures, and what a gorgeous dress! Happy birthday, and wishing you all the best in this new year.
Thanks Ruth, it was my wedding dress
It really are our friends whose lives bless us, isn’t it the best birthday gift of all?! Love that you had that wine and climbed up to see the little chickens:)
You are right, Smidge, friends are our wealth
Hope happy you had a lovely and blessed birthday! Here’s to many more!
Cheers to that, SuziCate
I am blessed to have you as my sister and I am so grateful for your wonderful friends!
Love you xxx
So glad you’re back on line and had a wonderful birthday.
Thanks Charlie, and your parcel arrived yesterday
Imagine you spending time with chickens on your birthday, Cin. That riotous rooster must have finally converted you.
Good that you had a great birthday.
I’m loving poultry, there was a darling baby guinea fowl on my shoulder for most of the afternoon
Happy birthday Cindy. And you look so beautiful up there on the wagon in your bright pink dress – what a great dress to wear to your own party – and it goes so well with the crown of course. Very glad you had a wonderful day of celebrations. Good friends are such treasures.
Thanks HS, treasures indeed
You don’t change! You look gorgeous in every picture and it always is the same look.
Happy happy birthday girl! I wish you all the very best in the next year. Xx
Thanks Bokkie, hope it’s a good one for you too
Happy birthday Cindy. What exactly is kleftico? It looks like a leg of lamb
Hehehe Myra … kleftico is Greek style slow-cooked lamb shank
Hope the fun continues the whole year through
I hope so too
Glad you had a GRAND birthday . . . while looking pretty in pink!
Thank you, Nancy <3
Many belated birthday blessings and a beautiful year to you! Must say, you always look fabulous in your photos. (I so wish to have your hair…you wear it so cool) Cheers! ~
Thanks LS, love your new avatar pic
second that.
*blows kisses*
Many Happy Birthdays Cindy, You look great and I love the pink frock! If I lived in Jo’burg I’d also go to that lovely place to celebrate my birthday – love the pix of you with the chickens.
Thanks Rosie, I simply adore the place
happy birthday sweet. that crown is the bomb. i’m glad u were born.
Your comment is the bomb, thanks Doc
being 1/2 middle eastern i should probably b more careful w my adjectives – tee hee. j/k. x
*wink*
What fantastic photos of you Cindy! I’m so happy you had a good birthday and even happier that your internet connection is working again.
Thanks Tammy, no internet is the pits!
it is my birthday coming up. I shall show my family this blog and hope for a similar reception
I hope they take heed, John
you look so happy!
I am
Wishing you a wonderful fulfilled year and looking forward to sharing some fabolous wine very soon. Love the hair.
Look forward to seeing you too, Jan
So wonderful to have awesome birthdays that streeeeetch!!!
Well deserved by a wonderful woman!
Still wanting to know about the hidden pressie though!!
xxx
Got the ‘hidden’ pressies for Christmas and a voucher for a day at the spa soon
Glad you had a great day!
Thanks Tilly, I’m still smiling
What beautiful happy photos Cindy! Well deserved spoils from your family and friends.
Mandy
It was so special, Mandy
Many Happy Returns! Glad you had a fun day.
You, too, have been suffering from linelessness? ‘Tis a nasty complaint indeed.
It is very cross-making indeed, Col
Cindy, what a blast! Shocking pink suits you so: and I’m so glad there were special people to share this day with you. Happy birthday.
Thanks Katie
Happy Birthday Cindy! It sounds like you’ve had a wonderful time – love the photo of you feeding the chickens!
I’ve decided to get some fowls of my own, Celia
I just absolutely love you Cindy, you are gorgeous! Oh and you are going to get some chooks! Excellent. they are so soft and cuddly! Love love Happy birthday.. sorry i am late!! c
Thank you, Cecilia xxx
Testing making a comment with WP instead of FB.
It works
Yay! it works
Erm … as I said …
I’m so pleased you had such a lovely double celebration
BTW what is kleftiko?
Seems many people want to know, Pseu, I shall do a post about kleftiko
thank you
Very much in the pink, Cin
Hope you found all those lovely hidden gifts. Cheers to Fabulous at 48!
Thank you, bluebee
More like fit for a Queen!!! Love Ya
paul
Love ya too, Paul
And they are blessed to have you in their life!!
Dankie Mevrou xxx
I’m happy to be back just in time to wish you a “Très Joyeux Anniversaire”, a belated one but with all my heart. Pink is so beautiful on you, princesse
Merci Isa
Great shots! You have been blessed….
I have, Hookie
So glad you had a great time.
I am STILL not getting your notifications…sigh
*double sigh* Love you xxx
How frustrating. Eagerly anticipating your next post.
Working on it
looked like a fun meal and what a fun blog you have love the dancing
Thank you so much for the visit, Rebecca
Belated Very Happy Birthday again, Cindy! It’s wonderful to see what a delightful time you had
Glad that your internet connection is playing ball again; I can just imagine the frustration…
It was VERY frustrating, Naomi
Happy Belated Birthday Dearly Beloved!! I remembered though I did not have internet access the entire week I was on Leave. I was telling my colleague about Weltevreden Farm that it is a must “go”. JHB people are so fortunate to have such lovely places in your surrounds. Grandy looks great too.
You are right, Sparky, Grandy is looking terrific
The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate.
- Oprah Winfrey
Happy (belated) Birthday! You look amazing and I hope you have a year that matches!
Thank you, Cindy
Happy Birthday Cindy! That pink dress is gorgeous! and, was that crown made of chocolate? Can’t imagine it would stand up in the hear, but. . . Wishing you a year full of happiness and prosperity.
It was an amazingly solid chocolate crown
Happy Birthday, Cindy! You looks so happy
Thanks very much, Tes
Happy Belated Birthday! You look much younger than you claim
Thank you
A belated “Happy Birthday” to you, Cin.
Oh Dawn, it’s so wonderful to see you on the blogs again