Birthday

A Special Day for Pondering

Pondering Today would have been Bobby’s 79th birthday. I’ve been pondering on this day for quite a while, from my new favourite pondering spot on the beach near my new house. I wondered how I might feel when the day arrived. A little sad and rather befuddled, if I’m honest, as I miss Bobby’s chatter…

78 and Fulham

78 and Fulham Being greedy, Bobby celebrated his 78th Birthday for four whole days. The theatre; South Bank; the theatre; Brick Lane; The Cemetery. And finally – a special treat. Going back to his first love to watch a big football match.

78 Plus One – The Next Day

78 Plus One They woke in the Brick Lane Hub the day after his birthday (“78 plus one“), with the music of the Drifters still ringing in their ears. The Drifters “Under the Boardwalk”.

78 and All That

Bertie: “Did you have a nice birthday, Bobby?” Bobby: “Bonnet de douche, Bertie.” (Excellent)

Let’s Have a Party

Seventy Seven Sunset Strip

Bobby and Bertie’s Big Birthday Bash.

Bobby and Bertie’s Big Birthday Bash. The Invitation Bobby and Bertie’s Big Birthday Bash. You are only 75, three quarters of a century, once. Bobby’s Birthday is on Saturday 26 January and you lucky people are coming with us. We have booked the 14.30 “flight” on 26 January. British Airways ask that we get there…