This past weekend, my lovely wife and I were invited up to La Porte, Indiana to share in the celebration of @Bu11sh1t wife 60th Birthday. I'll get into the specifics in just a second...but first, let me say it was magically awesome!!!!!!
A little background is in order. My wife and I met Harvey during Booze and Blues in September of last year and immediately struck up a wonderful friendship. We were blessed, in that we got to meet his wife (along with @Bill Martin and his lovely bride) during Noel's Toy Run in November. Velma, Diana, and Angie struck up a lasting relationship as well as the three of us guys. This friendship was so strong, January or February of this year, Harvey let us know he and his wife were traveling from La Porte to Lake Charles to spend a weekend with Bill and Angie... and he thought it would be "pretty cool" if Velma and I tagged along!!! THAT was an epic weekend!!!! We got to meet @Rob the Slob and his lovely wife, as well!!! I love this place!!!!!!
Fast-forward to a few weeks ago...
Harvey was planning a surprise party for his wife's 60th. His daughter, Elizabeth, was spear-heading and coordinating all the logistics. Velma and Elizabeth got to talking on the phone and exchanging texts...and someone came up with the bright idea of Velma and I surprising Diana (more so, Velma, not me) for her Birthday. Harvey thought it was a great idea and ran with it!
This past Thursday, Velma and I jumped in the car after work, and headed to Indiana. A few hours of driving in the rain, we arrived in La Porte. We stayed in a wonderful Hotel on one of the MANY lakes in La Porte, out of sight from prying eyes. Small town...people talk!!! We met up with Elizabeth and helped set up for the party. Guess who popped in to help as well?? @EjFord !!!! Loved meeting him and his wife!! Wonderful people!!!
The evening of the surprise party was one to remember. I think the best part was when Harvey's family arrived and he brought his wife into the Private Dining area. His wife was truly surprised to see all the people who turned out for her special day. After all the pleasantries were exchanged, someone suggested we move the gathering to a larger area...at which time, I shouted out..."How about a hug for Velma"!!! Diana turned around and saw Velma and I hiding in a corner and let out a squeal that could have been heard around the world!!!! Kodak moment type stuff!!!!!
Well, after the tears were dried, and all had calmed down, we went to the banquet room downstairs...where there were more people waiting to share in this celebration. Once they yelled "Happy Birthday"...it was ON!!!!!!
That was truly the BEST evening Velma and I have enjoyed in a long time. But wait!!!!! There's more!!!! Due to the @$#^%! weather, we didn't have the opportunity to take our Sling with us. You think that would have been the end of that story...but no!!!!! Guess who got the opportunity to pilot the "ORANGE CRUSH"??? Your's truly!!!!! If you have never seen @Bu11sh1t Slingshot...it is BADASS!!!!! @EjFord showed up and the three of us hit the town!!!! Lake Michigan is a BEAST!!!!!! Kinda' reminded me of driving down to Virginia Beach...only, COLDER!!!!! Was not expecting THAT!!!!!! Thanks to the coat donated by Harvey, I stayed a few degrees above fudge-sickle!!
Ladies and gentlemen, I want to thank you all for the friendship you have shown. My wife and I consider ourselves very fortunate to have the friends we have...some, a little more special in their own ways. And before someone says "Pics, or it didn't happen",...give me a minute or two to download the pics and I will gladly share them with you all.
Can't wait until Maggie Valley, so we can meet the rest of our Slingshot family...and bring my "Brother from another mother" home with us!!!!
I LOVE THIS PLACE!!!!!!!