Last night there was enough of a break in the storms hitting the Greater Sacramento Region, to allow for several old farts to get out and celebrate a couple 80th birthdays.
This is kind of a long story I’m going to try and keep short. Bare with me!
Bret Harte Court is a short one block street in the heart of Sacramento's Oak Park, When I was a kid growing up, there were several of us near the same age living there. Last evening was a testament to how long we’ve known each other. The relationships we forged, evolved with time, but we've managed to keep love as treasure.
I'll try to sort it all out for you with this first photo. See that guy, with the cap on, pictured next to the guy on the left? That's John Jeffcoat. He and I grew up 4 doors apart. I've known him since I was 2 years old. Now, let's skip over to the gal pictured on the far right. That's Bonnie Dodge McAdams. She lived right next door to John. They were engaged to be married for awhile. However, time got into mischief, and she married Tim, the guy on the far left. Tim worked at the gas station across the street from my house, or at least he hung out there.
When John returned from Germany after his stint in the Army in 1962, he and I married for a number of years. He is the father of most of my 4 children. Though our marriage bit the dust, we have remained friends, and still live in homes about 500 feet apart - The furthest apart we've been since I was 2.
The lady in the middle of this photo is Pat. Pat is John's new wife. They've been married around 30 years or so now. Pat didn't grow up on Bret Harte Court, but she did march in 4th of July parades around the corner on 35th Street. Bonnie also marched in those parades. I never did. . .I watched!
So, there you have it. The point of this first photo, is to demonstrate relationships can change, they can evolve, but they don't need to be destroyed. They can continue to be more treasured with each coming day!
Four of us pictured have turned, or will turn 80 years of age this year. 1943 was a really good year. John is a little older than the rest of us, but not by a whole lot.
Last night, we celebrated the 80th birthdays of Bonnie and Tim. Happy Birthday, you two! When you think back to the past, and consider where we are now. . .Who could have imagined?
The party was hosted by Darren and Jenny, Bonnie and Tim's children, in the barn on Darren's beautiful estate in Newcastle.
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