Louis' 60th Birthday & 218 W 5'th Ave Homecoming Party

This past August, I celebrated my 60th. It was sort of odd, because my gals had to be out of town - overseas at the time. So it could have been a lonely celebration, had it not been for my dear friends who came far and wide to be with me that day! From as far east as Winnipeg - as far south as Portland and as far north as Edmonton! (okay - some of these folks just Happened to be in town for other reasons - but it sounded good!). 

These were all my very dear friends I made shortly after moving west from Ontario in the early 1980's! Since then almost all have relocated elsewhere. So this was a great homecoming party as well as a B-day. 

Back then was exciting! We were all at the prime of our lives - BC was booming and the world was our oyster! Ernie's place at 218 West 5th Ave in North Van was the hub of activity! Thanks for creating the ideal party pad for us Ernie! 

My only regret was that a couple of my friends, Denise and her mum Shirley, needed to come and leave before the rest arrived (and stupid me Forgot to take a few pics of them too!! duh!) 

Anyways - it was a lot of fun seeing everyone! Thanks to Ernie, Paul and Ed Vasvary, Denise and Shirley Wright, Christian Soltendieck, and Val Cheer!  

See pics below from the get together....

August 2015 Party Pics

 Christian & Ernie, and me in next pic

 Ernie, Christian & Paul and Ed & Val in background

Strolling the Seawall @ English Bay

 Ernie & Val discussion world politics

Group Mug Shot

Polar Bear Swim, January 1, 2015

Emily promises to participate in the swim next year.

Polar Bear Swim English Bay, Vancouver, BC Jan 1, 2015

New Years Eve Dinner Dec 31, 2014