In addition to the obvious reference to Dan's age (notice he's the one with the cane) look below at what the local council sent him so he could have "free" elderly transport on the train and buses during the off-peak hours. Older, redundant (retired or laid-off) persons can travel almost anywhere for nominal rates on all means of public transportation. The British are very sensitive to those of us who are in the 'twilight' of our lives.
Despite the obvious attempts to ruin Dan's 65th birthday by the signage and bad photo travel ID, we still celebrated as evidenced below.
Anna, Sue and Pauline provided the much appreciated chocolate treats!
Joyce made her famous Pulled Pork Sandwiches, Watermelon, Crisps (Chips), Shrimp Macaroni Salad, Victoria Sponge Cake for the office celebratory luncheon with Jan assisting.
Shelley, Jan, Sue, Pauline, John, Alan, Luke, Nigel, John and Ray joined the festivities. They were great sports to join in celebrating that "colonial holiday" on the 4th of July.
Alan Tong (on the left) joined the Church in Hull when Elder Jones was a young missionary and still keeps in touch with many of the missionaries from the "old" North British Mission.
John Henley (Physical Facilities Manager) and Dan golfed at Lickey Hills Golf Course a couple of days after the 4th.
Later that evening, we celebrated with the Jolleys (old friends and Self Reliance Missionaries in Birmingham) with dinner at our favorite Miller and Carter's and the traditional Angel Food Cake! Dan has it once each year. Thanks to Brittany for providing the cake mix and Joyce for preparing the yummy cake with orange glaze frosting.
Dan cannot wait to get even with Joyce when she celebrates her 39th birthday in October...
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