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Birthday, Calgary, dancing, Deanne House, Diana Schwenk, Events, family, friends, Ranchmans, The Big 5-0
Some of you had asked me to share how I spent my birthday; OK one of you asked me. (Thanks B!)This is the last post about my birthday – I promise!
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Because it was my birthday on Valentine’s Day I decided to take Thursday and Friday off and Monday was Family Day here in Alberta. I ended up with 5 days off for my birthday.
Thursday, the day of my birthday, I had a dentist appointment because I’d lost a filling. It turns out I need to get a crown so after the dentist smoothed the sharp edges I booked another appointment for March. Happy Birthday to me!!!
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Later I enjoyed a lovely lunch at the lovely Deanne House in Inglewood with Kathleen, a friend who used to be my EA at a previous job.
The one thing I really miss about my old job is the group of people who used to make up what I called my ‘Dream Team.’ Kathleen had spoiled me rotten; she really took care of me in those days. Thanks so much for a lovely lunch Kathleen!
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I got home around 1:30 and within a few moments my doorbell rang. I opened the door and there was this 6’4” cowboy looking guy with a box.
“What’s that?”
“It’s a box,” he said.
“For me?”
“Yup, can you print your name here?”
“Yeah…sure”
“You know,” he said observing my excitement, “they always act surprised, but if you don’t get them flowers, there’s hell to pay!”
I chuckled to myself thinking he probably had forgotten to give his girlfriend flowers for Valentine’s Day, said goodbye and shut the door.
I couldn’t believe someone sent me flowers and couldn’t imagine who they could be from. I opened the box to discover they were from my friends Annie and George who live in Scotland. The flowers were accompanied by such a beautiful note! It made me cry – you made my day A & G – thank you so much!
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Friday was my day to rest and get ready for the visit from my daughter and her tribe (her friends). They arrived late Friday night (I was already sleeping) and I awoke to find them all safely here Saturday morning.
We hung out for the day and got ready for the big night out. I had reserved the loft, overlooking the stage and dance floor at the Ranchman’s Bar and Dance Hall. (I highly recommend booking your event here) There were 15 of us there and we enjoyed a night of dancing and celebrating.
Many of you already know that I love dancing.
I like letting the music move me.
It was Michaela though who wowed us with her dancing prowess, having learned two-stepping and other ‘dance moves’ in high school – wish they’d done that when I went to school!
I had an awesome time!
Thank you Adele, Carmen, Julie, Sandra, Norm, Helga, Tammi, Derek, Paula, Del, Cherie, Michaela, Jayden and Katrina for helping me celebrate my milestone birthday – the big 5-0!
Also a special thank you to Jason, our bartender who took care of us for the night.
I wish I had more photos to share with you!
~ HUMP DAY CHRONICLES ~
Turning 50 ain’t so bad when you’re blessed with dear family and friends 😉
How did you/do you plan to spend your ‘half a century’ birthday?
Our Life In 3D said:
It looks like a hoot Dianna! Where was I? I would never have guessed you were that…ah….the same age as the res of us! A very belated Happy Birthday Di! All the best in the years to come….
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dianasschwenk said:
Funny I thought you guys were waaayyyyy younger than me too!
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WordsFallFromMyEyes said:
You know, I went through a dark period recent years, & seeing a grey hair made it all “so much worse”, but I am in a place now where I am beginning to live, to really live, and age is simply no “issue”.
* Happy birthday * 🙂
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dianasschwenk said:
Yeah I remember my first grey…I was in my early 30s, I thought everyone could see it a mile away! 🙂
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stuffitellmysister said:
Welcome to 50! It rocks….mostly 😉
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dianasschwenk said:
I can feel it!!
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mindfuldiary said:
Sounds like lost of fun! 🙂 Pls share some dance action pics?!
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dianasschwenk said:
there were none taken I’m sorry to say… 😦
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elizabeth2560 said:
Yes, welcome to my decade..the best is yet to come
Enjoy 🙂
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dianasschwenk said:
Good to hear – thank you!
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billgncs said:
great stuff! Thanks for sharing!
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dianasschwenk said:
My pleasure!
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joannerambling said:
There was a time I couldn’t see the sense in sending flowers but that was so long ago now I really don’t know why I felt like that……………since now days I love to send flowers and chocolates……..lol Glad you got a nice surprise on your birthday………..
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dianasschwenk said:
I bet you like to recieve them too!
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Wyrd Smythe said:
Happy 50 solar cycles!! Welcome to my decade!
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dianasschwenk said:
Thanks Smitty!
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jensine said:
glad it was amazing, I am turning 40 this year and have no plans
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dianasschwenk said:
I didn’t do anything for 40 either…
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artsifrtsy said:
What a fun celebration – it really ain’t so bad on this side of the hill – others are joining us everyday 🙂
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dianasschwenk said:
What a great marketing slogan: Others are joining us everyday! I like it!
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artsifrtsy said:
Ah – my marketing brain is showing…
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dianasschwenk said:
love it!
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Margot Schwenk said:
For us you are still our Valentine’s love baby. We are so happy that you had a good time with your friends.Life is full of surprises and we hope that all your dreams and wishes come true.
Have a great day!
Mom and Dad.
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dianasschwenk said:
I have a good life mom, I consider myself lucky and blessed!
love you,
Diana
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Adele said:
Loved the evening, and spending time with you. I guess, royalty now that you’re 50 (being fitted with a crown)? I continue to celebrate you, my friend!
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dianasschwenk said:
It will be my third crown actually haha! But you can still call me Di. It was awesome having you there Adele. ❤
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bulldog said:
It was a long time ago.. it wasn’t the best of times… my house had been through a flood 3 months before and we were in temporary digs while the house was restored to it’s former glory… but if I remember we still had a good time with lots of friends and a lot of noise… my 60th was a big celebration.. but nothing quite like your 50th… it is good that you had a great time.. and like someone else said keep on celebrating it will never come again… but then 50.. you’re still a spring chicken and you’re only as old as you feel… looking at the photos, i’d say you feel 30…
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dianasschwenk said:
ha sometimes I feel 30. Sometimes I feel 80! You know your 50th sounds like it was hard work but also the unfavourable circumstances seems to have drawn some real good people together and you remember it as a good time! Gotta love that!
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Jennifer's Journal said:
I was hoping to see a new pic of you in the slide show. Oh well..
Looks like you had a fabulous birthday weekend, Diana. Thanks for sharing!
Jennifer xo
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dianasschwenk said:
My daughter was supposed to take pictures but forgot her camera!
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The Presents of Presence said:
Keep celebrating ~ you’re 50 ~ act like a Queen and enjoy your jubilee! xo
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dianasschwenk said:
It is the jubilee – I hadn’t thought of that! Yeah, but I’m done celebrating I think…. 😉
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The Presents of Presence said:
Nah, enjoy one more Ta Da!
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cyclingrandma said:
I love spreading out a birthday celebration over a few days! Sounds like great fun.
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dianasschwenk said:
I liked doing it with this one for sure!
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jmgoyder said:
How wonderful for you. I am so glad we are in the same decade now!
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dianasschwenk said:
me too!
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