Maxie, Tony & Irene

To the left of this picture is Steve. He'd come specially all the way from Oz to help celebrate Irene's (his mother's) 80th Birthday. And what do you think she, Irene (to the right of the picture), is making of his speech? The expression on her face, I would say, is somewhat inscrutable, eh?


Actually, the speech was great but, if there were any shortcomings at all, they were made up for by the filial kiss.














It fell to Rose to propose the toast.











Hospitality was, once again, the key. A wonderful spread provided by ChrisnBev.








A quick scan round the table reveals:


Irene's grandson Tom and 'novia' Clare, who were great company.


Blogger will not upload any more images tonite, it seems - to be continued . . .