Friday 16 January 2009

Thank you all for your Birthday wishes





NEW UPDATE - 9th February 2009

Grandchildren having fun in the snow at Winston & Lynn's home.


Click on this link -----> SNOWMAN & GRANDCHILDREN

New update - Snow hits United Kingdom on Benny's Birthday
Click on the links below to view Snowfall in the UK
Simba enjoys the snow - first experience

Snowfall on January 5th 2009 - Benito's birthday.


Dear friends & relatives

Just a quick note to say 'Thank You' for all your phone calls received on my birthday, plus emails and birthday cards.

Very special thanks to all members of our Zanzibar "A" team. It was wonderful receiving your phone calls on my birthday and as it was Merwyn's birthday on the same date, Betty & I were able to sing Happy Birthday to Merwyn as we spoke. (Two years ago Merwyn & I celebrated our birthdays together in Goa, organised by Pervin and family where all of Merwyn's family members attended from all over globe).


Betty and my two daughters were planning to organise a big birthday bash which I stopped and said, will celebrate when I am 75 as I had big parties when I was 25 and 50 so will wait for 75 followed by 100 if I am lucky!! (Wishful thinking but may be possible as I only feel I am 25)!

As there was no way I could stop my immediate family coming over to wish me happy birthday, Betty organised a small party with a few friends and relatives which was fun. Our 7 grandchildren and our eight, SIMBA who were all able to be present on the night was the icing on the cake. They all sang 'Happy Birthday to Grandad'.

Patsy, member of our Zanzibar "A" exclusive team made it to the party though she was not 100% well after a bout of the flu.

Thanks to all friends and relatives who came over to celebrate my big 70 and for all your wonderful birthday gifts.

Please click on the link below to view some of the photos taken by Anita, my daughter Yvette and some by myself.



Look below for Christmas/Boxking day photos

Best regards
Benito
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Dear family members & special friends

If you have time to space please click on the link below to view some photos taken at Benny & Betty's place on Christmas Day followed by some photos taken at Lisette's place on Boxing day.

Thanks once again to Anita for flashing away with your camera adding to my photo collection during the festive season to include snaps you took at my birthday party.