Well, this is not about camping or kayaking, but it will be about my Dad's 85th birthday party. My sister Carole had the idea early in July to have a meeting of the family to decide what we would get Dad for his 85th birthday. We thought at first about renting a place up in Arkansas and having a family outing like we did when Dad turned 80, but Nancy reminded us that Elizabeth's baby being due in October meant that she would not be able to travel. So we thought about having the party closer to home. I was going to look up renting a party barge on Lake o'the pines and Susie got information about renting one on Cross Lake. In the meantime, our TV broke down and I was "forced" to buy an HDTV. I loved it, and thought about how Dad would like it too. So I suggested that we all pool our money to buy Dad an HDTV. I researched and found a set that seemed like it would be a good fit. So below are the pictures from Dad's 85th birthday. Can I just say that he was very surprised and I think that smiles on his face pretty much say it all....
This is right after we brought in the box.
Everyone gave individual cards.
Look at his face...I think he likes it!
Carole and Bill had also bought and installed a rooftop digital antenna (which Dad never saw before tonight), so Bill got the TV hooked up to the cable and it recognized 13 digital channels and a few Christian channels that are standard channels that Mom will like. We got to see the President's address with the new TV. Too bad they don't have an HD camera in the Oval office!
After that we sang Dad the Happy Birthday song and ate cake (made by Carole) and ice cream.
I think we did the right thing in getting Dad that HDTV. I think he will enjoy it a lot! Thanks to all for helping Dad have a great 85th birthday.
