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Happy Birthday Dad- 85 Years Young

By Barbara Carter

Real Estate Agent with Century 21 Alliance Realty Group

August 18, 2008 01:36 PM

Saturday we celebrated my Dad's 85th Birthday!

We had a family reunion for the ever faithful New York Mets fan.

My dad, Nathan Brown is the best. This year has been a tough one he had brain surgery in April to reduce a pressure from fluid build up on his brain. He is doing fine.

When I brought him to the hospitol for his presurgical testing it was the first time he was in the hospitol. He was born at home.

My Mom passed away September 2000. When she did we worried that Dad would never make it without my Mom- his constant companion for over 50 years. Our Dad surprised us all.

Dad did not want to live with any of his three daughters- He wanted to remain independant. After living alone for a year he choose to move to a wonderful senior home in New Paltz, The Culinarians's Home.

Originally founded as a retirement home for chefs fron New York City the home is now a not for profit assisted living home.

The Culinarian's Home is located north of the village of New Paltz off route 32 on Old Tshirkey Road. The grounds are beautiful with paved walkways that run along the Wallkill River.

The Culinarian's Home has a wonderful staff that is my Dad's extended family. The atmosphere is warm and inviting.

Dad's birthday party was at my house- We had a house full of family and friends, It was a great day- At the end of the day Dad was glad to go "home" to the Culinarian.

Post Script:The Times Herald Record has an article about the Culinarian's Home- It was a great treat for me to get my google alert today and see a photo of my Dad- To view the article go to:

http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080817/NEWS/808150395/-1/COMM03

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Fran Gaspari

Patriot Land Transfer, Inc. - Limerick, PA

"The Title Man" - Title Insurance - PA & NJ

Barbara,

Touching story! Happy birthday to your Dad! I once new a family of 'Greens'...they had all girls...one of them married a guy named 'Brown'...we all kidded her about going from 'Green' to 'Brown'...! :) Thanks, Fran

Aug 18, 2008 04:34 PM

Becky Cook

EXIT Realty Services- New Paltz, NY - Highland, NY

Ulster County, NY- New Paltz, Highland, Marlboro, NY Real Estate

Happy Birthday to Grandpa. It was such a wonderful day for everyone. I was thinking, he had a tough time after his surgery, but he really does seem to be doing well. I loved hearing him introduce Nathan to everyone. I know how proud he is to have a namesake after decades of girls!!! And he gets the biggest kick out of Drew (who doesn't?). The kids love him too, Sunday when we passed 299, Nathan said, "We're going to see Ba and Poppy and Pop-pop!!!"

Aug 18, 2008 11:11 PM

Paddy (Patricia) Pizappi

Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty - Pine Bush, NY

Real Estate Associate Broker Hudson Valley NY

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU NATHAN. What a great them-them to your father and the staff at his Adult Home, Barbara. I am featuring this on the Them Them Group. Have a great Tuesday

Aug 18, 2008 11:41 PM

Barbara Carter

Century 21 Alliance Realty Group - Highland, NY

Serving Your Real Estate Needs in the Hudson Valle

Fran-My Dad is an amazing man- I am really Blessed.

Becky- Grandpa loves those kids... I was so happy to get today's google alert and see grandpas smiling face in the Culinarian's article...Priceless!

Paddy- Thank you for the feature- The Times Herald Record has a great story about the Culinarians Home online today- With my Dad's Photo, he is sitting doing a jigsaw puzzle on of his favorite pastimes.

Aug 18, 2008 11:52 PM

Barbara Carter

Century 21 Alliance Realty Group - Highland, NY

Serving Your Real Estate Needs in the Hudson Valle

This is my Dad at his home- The photo is from a local newspaper report: http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080817/NEWS/808150395/-1/COMM03

Aug 18, 2008 11:59 PM

Becky Cook

EXIT Realty Services- New Paltz, NY - Highland, NY

Ulster County, NY- New Paltz, Highland, Marlboro, NY Real Estate

I just read the article on-line. That's so nice- the Culinarian's Home must be so proud. And they should be. The article hit the nail on the head. It is beautiful. The rooms are truely a home for the residents. You couldn't ask for much more!!!

Aug 19, 2008 12:02 AM

Harold "Hal" Place

A1 Connection Realty, Inc. - Sun City Center, FL

Morning Barbara,

Your Dad sounds like a great man, independent, focused and dedicated to his goal. Easy to see where his daughter(s) get their, "Stuff" from.

Thanks for posting, Not on my way to the article.

Have a great day!

Aug 19, 2008 12:47 AM

Barbara Carter

Century 21 Alliance Realty Group - Highland, NY

Serving Your Real Estate Needs in the Hudson Valle

Becky I had to add a comment to the article- Another comment challenged the Culinarian's "Spouting Off" It really made me feel bad because nothing can be further from the truth- They are a really humble group- If you get a chance add your prospective- I think it would mean so much to them. They never accept gifts.They say our thanks are enough- I think it is a great way to publicly thank them.

Good Morning Hal- How are you today? My Dad never wanted us to make the hard decisions he made them all for us- He decided he wanted to live in an Adult Home- and a year later he said it was time to stop driving. All the things that I hear others worry about with their parents- My Dad did for us- He is a great great man. Thanks for stopping by- I appreciate your comments!

Aug 19, 2008 01:14 AM

Cynthia Tilghman, Realtor® Onslow County NC Home Specialist

Kingsbridge Realty, Inc - Hubert, NC

Hi Barbara,

A big aHappy Birthday to your Dad on his 85th!

Aug 21, 2008 03:00 AM

Barbara Carter

Century 21 Alliance Realty Group - Highland, NY

Serving Your Real Estate Needs in the Hudson Valle

Thank you Cynthia

Aug 21, 2008 01:00 PM

Brenda Tressler

Crye-Leike Realtors - Clarksville, TN

Hello! HAPPY BIRTHDAY to your DAD! He looks great and it sounds like you were very lucky to get such a good Dad. Great post... Thanks for sharing. Brenda :)

Aug 22, 2008 03:18 PM

Jay Lundeen

Jim Maloof REALTOR - Morton, IL

Happy Birthday to your Dad - The Culinarians's Home looks real nice,.

Aug 22, 2008 03:26 PM

Barbara Carter

Century 21 Alliance Realty Group - Highland, NY

Serving Your Real Estate Needs in the Hudson Valle

Brenda- The Times Herald Record had a full, front page picture of Dad- Quite a 85th birthday present!

Jay- The Culinarian's Home is exquisite! Thanks

Aug 22, 2008 11:51 PM

Gary Woltal

Keller Williams Realty - Flower Mound, TX

Assoc. Broker Realtor SFR Dallas Ft. Worth

Great story about your Dad Barbara. It's great to see him doing well at 85 and hope he had a Happy Birthday.

Aug 23, 2008 08:02 AM

Barbara Carter

Century 21 Alliance Realty Group - Highland, NY

Serving Your Real Estate Needs in the Hudson Valle

Thank you for visiting Gary!

Aug 23, 2008 08:22 AM

Doris Freeman

Zach Taylor Real Estate - Gallatin, TN

Broker/Agent, 615-961-7799

Happy Birthday to your Dad! He appears to be happy and healthy, enjoy every moment you have with him, my dad died 2 days after his 85 birthday, I still miss him everyday, (11 years ago).

Have A Wondereful Day

Aug 23, 2008 12:32 PM

Barbara Carter

Century 21 Alliance Realty Group - Highland, NY

Serving Your Real Estate Needs in the Hudson Valle

Doris- I know what you mean- I never go a day without missing my Mom! Thank you

Aug 24, 2008 12:48 AM

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