04-19-23 Hello 60!
I woke up to Ashlée’s ring tone and then her lovely self singing happy birthday which was followed by a great chat. She got me motivated to not care that it snowed but to warm up the Willys and head to the office. I love the attention it gets, not going to kid you. I stopped at OK tire to source new radials for it and was impressed with Jakob following up. I committed to new Trail tires which are a crossover for street and off-road, and they should be here by early next week. That will be so much safer and a better ride than the military dried out tires on it at the moment. I will keep the original spare because it looks cool on the tailgate and will work short term in the event it is needed. I did love all the guys coming out of the shop to gush over it.
Once back at the office I got a lot done and was thrilled that my new hanging chair for my yard showed up.
It was a lovely surprise that my office was decorated and that they treated me to Tuxedo cake in the afternoon, one of my favourites.
CIndy took a pic when I arrive this morning.
I took the time to park outside Mom’s room as the rain was beginning and we had a phone visit. I will stop and see her soon for a good hug.
I was ridiculously overwhelmed with all the personal messages and Facebook posts.
At 5 I arrived at Encore for the friends and family soft opening. It was a lot of fun, and I wore the 60 button that Keri got me. There were so many good wishes and they even had Happy Birthday Marnee scrolling across the bowling screens. We ate and visited and bowled and had a great night. This is going to be a great spot for Cranbrook.
I was also spoiled. People know me well and I admit that the gifts I appreciate the most are the ones that speak to who I am.
On the way home I stopped at Esso and there was an RCMP member there filling up. I may have not wanted to risk a breathalyzer, but I asked him if “ at risk of being pulled over when I leave here, do my wipers and horn have to be working to be street legal?” he said it was not an issue as he would never pull over my vehicle. It is too cool and unless I am driving in a way that a pull over is necessary, not to worry. That was a fun moment.
So, do I like being 60? hell yes!!
triumphgal 