Had a wonderful 70th birthday

[kitchengardener2]

I am being boastful now. However, because I count you all amongst ny friends, even though most of you are virtual, it makes no difference. My wonderful husband and our two best friends planned a surprise couple of days away to celebrate my 'big 70th ' birthday. I had absolutely no idea where I was going, was only given guidelines on packing. We have been to a beautiful country house hotel near Macclesfield. Yesterday, my actual birthday saw us at the Tatton Park RHS flower show. A perfect day in spite of rain. I was then treated to an hour of present opening. Throughly spoilt with some beautiful gifts. Heading homeward now with beautiful memories.

[MistyMountainHop]

Happy (belated) birthday🥳

The rain at a flower show, would fill the air with the georgous scent of flora🌿🌸🌺🌼🌻.......

No rain, no nature🍃

[kitchengardener2 in reply to MistyMountainHop]

Absolutely, the floral marquee was amazing.

[AnneHill in reply to kitchengardener2]

Happy Birthday! What a lovely treat. I had a lovely birthday treat when I was 50. I wasnt pleased to be getting older and now I would love to be 50 again. Sounds like you had a lovely time, Anne uk

[Mtk1]

A big happy birthday Alice, here’s to many more, so glad your family spoilt you rotten, you deserve it love Dave xx

[kitchengardener2 in reply to Mtk1]

Thanks Dave, please God let there be many more xx

[AnneeNor]

You deserve it after all you’ve been through this year.

[kitchengardener2 in reply to AnneeNor]

Thanks Anne, are you ok,? Take care xxx

[Newdawn Administrator]

Many Happy Returns and may it lead to many more illness free years. Glad you had a wonderful birthday 😊

Newdawn

[Peggy4]

Well isn’t that lovely! Good family and friends are worth their weight in gold. Happy belated birthday Alice, you deserved a good one after your scald.Peggy xx

[kitchengardener2 in reply to Peggy4]

Thanks Peggy xx

[MorganNL]

A belated but very Happy 70th Birthday to you💞

[KittyK44]

Happy 70th (welcome to the club😮) birthday💐. So pleased you had a lovely day - definitely well deserved😊. x

[carolly]

Happy Birthday! It’s lovely to hear about the important things in life. We concentrate so much on this pesky illness stopping us doing stuff x

[kitchengardener2 in reply to carolly]

We do don't we? So good to forget it for a while. xxx

[Sushibruno]

Happy 70th Birthday!!!🥳🥳🥳🥳.

[devonrr]

Happy Birthday. I have 2 birthday celebrations. 1 my actual birth and 2 the day I was told my treatment for CLL was stopping as I’d been in remission for 3 cycles (FCR). Both important dates and need a celebration!Good excuse anyway.

[kitchengardener2 in reply to devonrr]

What a good day, hope I have that news soon. xx

[JLJC]

What a wonderful day with people who love you! 🎉🎉

[wroxham-gb]

Belated birthday wishes from a virtual friend.

Suex

[cllady01 Former Volunteer]

Happy Birthday!!

[Ghounds]

Sounds wonderful, many happy returns.

[SofiaDeo]

😍

[studebaker]

Very Happy Birthday and I am sure you will enjoy the memories of this surprise celebration 🎊 by very nice husband and friends for a long time to come.Dana

[Panz]

Very special memories indeed….so very happy for you….this was very very special! Sounds like you are a bit like me….I really do love a rainy day…it washes the spirit and cleanses the soul!!! 🙂

Panz 🙂🙏💕☘️

[Yalokin]

Oops. I almost missed this post.

I wish you a happy birthday from the bottom of my heart and wish you to continue to share beautiful moments like this for a long time to come. How does a person feel at 70?

Yalokin

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[Palmetto in reply to Yalokin]

Like I am still 25! I will be 73 this year. Husband with former. (**)CLL 83 now. I still can not believe I am a grown up!

Doctor visit after cancer free! First doctor visit after surgery - cancer gone!

[kitchengardener2 in reply to Yalokin]

Thank you, bless you. My 'cake' is beautiful xx

[PaulaS Volunteer]

Belated Birthday greetings, KitchenGardener! So glad you had such a special time away. Thanks for sharing.

Paula

[claree_ford]

Happy Birthday!! (I don’t feel virtual, I feel real - but I know exactly what you mean! 😘)

[very]

Happy Birthday.Jenny uk

[Fran57]

Happy birthday, Alice! 😊🥳💐🎈🎉

[Potplant]

Happy birthday and many more to come - sounds a perfect celebration. And yes, we are all friends here - the most understanding of friends, I find. Linda x

'From quiet homes and first beginning,

Out to the undiscovered ends,

There's nothing worth the wear of winning,

But laughter and the love of friends.'

Hilaire Belloc.

[Altindal22]

Happy birthday 🎈

[Palmetto]

Many many more good times! Savor every moment. I had my first meet up with cancer myself and for now defeated it. Wishing you good health!

[LeoPa]

Happy birthday!

[1ofakind]

Happy Birthday and many more wonderful times to enjoy and celebrate!!We share so many difficult times in our lives ; it’s

fitting that we get to share in the good times too!!

All the best!!

[Reddg]

Happy belated Birthday 🎂 🥳

[nuji]

Happy Birthday K G 2. Have a wonderful year and another 30+ Years filled with health and happiness

[hopefulbunny]

Happy belated 70th birthday 🎂🎈. Sounds as though you had a perfect day, what a delightful memory to reflect on.

[blowinginthewind]

Belated Happy Birthday, glad you had a. lovely time

[Garston]

All the best and wishing you many more. 😊

[Angie4now]

Happy belated Birthday 🥳🎂🎉. Wishing many many more wonderful birthdays.

Best Angie

[Wendy328]

Happy Birthday!! What a wonderful celebration!!

[Lilsa]

Happy Birthday to you!

[Qualicum]

Happy birthday glad you had such a lively time.🎂🎉

[Qualicum in reply to Qualicum]

Lovely time sorry not lively.

[jabee]

Happy birthday, what a lovely celebration.

[Mijoed]

Happy birthday! Please send some rain south.

[Golf4life]

Wish you a very Happy Birthday and many more healthy one to come.

[Feldman]

Happy belated birthday! 🥳🎂 What a wonderful way to celebrate!

Wishing you Many more happy and healthy ones.

[Teemed]

What a beautiful day and thanks for sharing that hopeful , peaceful experience Happy Birthday!!

[Hidden]

Happy Birthday to you 🎉💕✨️What a memorable celebration! Thank you for sharing~ Best wishes for many more!!

Cookie

[Edalv]

Happy birthday and welcome to the 70’s club… 🥳 🎉 🎂

[Vivica]

Oh..what a wonderful story about your 70th made me happy to hear about it!!

[Jetliz]

What a wonderful birthday treat congratulations!

[popys]

Just seen your post. It all sounds wonderful. A very happy belated 70th birthday to you!👍 x

[CycleWonder]

Happy Birthday! When you first got this diagnosis you may have thought you wouldn’t see this day! But here you are!

[kitchengardener2 in reply to CycleWonder]

Thank you, yes that was my initial thought. Then I was told the difference between a CHRONIC illness and an ACUTE illness which gave me hope. I am still terrified before each consultation. With the help of my medication ….. Acalabrutinib, I hope that I have many more healthy years to come.

[DoriZett]

Happy Birthday!

[BeckyLUSA]

Happy birthday! Sounds like you were well celebrated!

[strongmouse]

It is lovely to celebrate becoming 70 years old! We had a surpise celebration last month (for our 70th birthdays this year - my husband is the one with CLL plus a few other things). Congratulations and enjoy the years to come.

[kitchengardener2 in reply to strongmouse]

Congratulations to you both. I have never before had such a celebration, quite overcome.

[Gisygirl]

Happy Birthday ! I too will be a septuagenarian in November. Hard to believe! Wishing you many more trips around the sun!

[kitchengardener2 in reply to Gisygirl]

It is hard to believe that I have entered my 7th decade. When I reached 30 I felt old but now that is distant I am looking forward to many more years.

[spi3]

Happy birthday- so happy you have wonderful friends and a husband

[kitchengardener2 in reply to spi3]

I am truly blessed.

[bayside64]

Happy happy birthdays 🎂

[BobbyFour]

Happy belated Birthday!

[Eucalyptus22]

Happy Birthday. What a lovely surprise and must have felt incredible after everything you have gone through. A real lifting of the spirits.

[kitchengardener2 in reply to Eucalyptus22]

It was just what I needed to brighten my spirits up. The leg is much better now and with luck it shouldn't be long before the dressings can come off and I can have a proper shower! Thank you for your good wishes xxx

[jonathan7176]

Belated big birthday greetings! 🥳

[Phil4-13]

A great celebration🎉 Happy Birthday! Sandra🙂

[Bluemerlegirl]

Sounds like a wonderful celebration! Happy Birthday!!!🎉