During the middle of the night before my Bday, some spiders decorated the ceilings! (Jim was up to do some work and got creative!)So, my day started with this little delight, followed by a lovely omelet breakfast on our patio -- prepared by Lusy. Later in the day, after I trounced Jim in a game of Quiddler, Jim had to go to the office to get some work he forgot. Yeah, right ... He came back with the lovely flowers that are pictured at the bottom. It took great effort to get a car and driver, find a florist, etc. He hid the flowers in his office until Sat.
In the afternoon, with the same borrowed car and driver, we went to a spa for fabulous foot massages.
And then we spent some perfect hours on the only beach with "real" sand -- imported from another island. It's at Le Grandeur Hotel (Joey, you remember that place, right?). They prepared this amazing candle-lit walkway that led to our own private table right at the edge of the wiggle-your-toes-type of sand. The tide was just going out so the regular beach just beyond us was very clean and lovely. As we approached the table, the guitarist starting playing and he didn't stop for 2 hours!!! He did an amazing variety of light classic rock, classical, light jazz, pop, ... Phenomenal!!! And the very moment that he stopped playing, a pre-selected CD of instrumental music began -- they had the speakers set up closer to the restaurant but they were pointed out toward the beach.
The menu included: smoked seafood appetizers, tomato bisque, lobster, a dessert plate filled with decadence -- blueberry cheesecake-type thing, a carmelized basket with Hagen Daaz (how is it spelled?) ice cream, a chocolate box with mango and other fruit, ... and a little heart-shaped birthday cake!
They kept the bonfire going all evening. It was a treat to hear it crackling behind me and having it send dancing flickers over our table (and an occasional spark!).
Jim knows how much I hate surprises ... but, sometimes surprises are the best! (When I look back at it! :-) ) He pulled off an amazing success -- arranging such details in a place that has great limitations, language barriers, etc.! I am already cherishing the memories ... and Jim! The pain of growing older was definitely diminished!
4 comments:
Mr. Wonderful, I guess!!! That is pure enjoyment, and it's perfect that he implemented the whole thing for you! How appropriate and wonderfully indulgent all at the same time. So glad you had such a fun day!
Thanks, Zona! I told him that he certainly has made a huge deposit in my emotional bank account!
Wow Jim! We're impressed! Happy Birthday Sharon. I understand about the "getting older" feelings, youth is definately wasted on the young!
Thanks, Linda. I just saw a great card -- "the only problem with being middled-aged is knowing what comes next!"
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