The next morning, breakfast began with apple bread
and coffee cups were placed out
as pizza was contemplated
and the table was set
with the season's first cherries
and Dan's pizza was heated so that we could all eat
before having a game of Ohell.
Larry arrived carrying shirts
and Janet's shoes
as they settled in
and we then headed off to D Z Akins
where amidst the signs
and the menus
many pickles were served
along with the sandwich Larry and Janet split
my avocado jack sandwich
Syl's bagel
Dan's sandwich
the blintzes
and Syl's massive salad.
I took photos of the assembled but Janet was incognito with Larry
and with Syl
as Dan and I posed
and I took this profile of myself.
After lunch, Janet was enthusiastic
as she headed to the yarn store
and then back at the apartment, we saw what we were celebrating.
After a break, we headed to the Marine Room where the valet was ready for us
and once inside we watched the people on the water
as butter was served
along with Larry's iced tea
and wine for those of us who were imbibing.
When main courses came, this was the salmon Janet had
and my tofu
Syl's salmon (which looked remarkably like Janet's)
Larry's elk
and Dan's halibut.
Outside, the seas were getting rougher
and the sun was setting
so that these pictures of our group
were taken by Hector, our waiter
who also recommended these desserts
and then brought us a final treat
and upon hearing that it was Syl's birthday gave us an opportunity to sing to her.