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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsSo I was at the gas station when I remembered that my oldest sister
turned 70 today. It's a big effin' deal in our family. I only had her cell number saved on my phone but decided to call anyway. I got her and they were in Hamburg about to head for dinner and then live ballet. This was her hubby's gift - a weekend at a nice hotel and a trip to tonight's ballet.
Before you think it's excessive Germany is next door to Denmark. I remember watching the beaches in Denmark fill up with Germans way back in summer 1993.
I once went to the beach in Denmark in October - my sister's sister-in-law had on her bikini - I had on my wintercoat
MADem
(135,425 posts)malaise
(269,023 posts)When we visit, he takes us to the most interesting of museums and restaurants.
They've been married for 45 years - they have worked very hard and played very hard as well.
That is a lovely birthday present - Hamburg ballet is magnificent if that is your thing - and big sis always loved ballet.
murielm99
(30,742 posts)It's my brother's birthday. I am outta here.
malaise
(269,023 posts)MineralMan
(146,317 posts)in July.
Must be nice to reach there - I have a few years to go.
MineralMan
(146,317 posts)My parents are both 91 now, so I have some good genes on my side. However, as I watch them fade, I can see my future. And so life goes, as my mother said the other day. They're both amazed at their longevity, and pretty unconcerned about things. I keep learning from them, as always.
malaise
(269,023 posts)on his birthday and I reminded him that based on genes, none of us is likely to have 20 years left. I was being kind - it's less. Still life has been an absolute blast.
MineralMan
(146,317 posts)When I review my 70 years, which I do quite often, I'm amazed. I couldn't have asked for a more interesting life. It's been wonderful, both the good and bad. I've learned from it all, and will continue to learn.
Life's a gift. Life's a random experience. I'm lucky to have lived in interesting times.
shanti
(21,675 posts)happy birthday to your sis. it also happens to be my 2nd son's 35th bd today too.
malaise
(269,023 posts)Tell 2nd son Happy Birthday from a DUer