Grandma’s Stories

Sep 13th “Birthday Memories!” –p.2

My Grand-daughter, Alyssa called me yesterday and at her request – I’m writing about Birthday Memories – that stand out – this is one that I’ll never forget!

When we were living in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida – early 1960’s  – my husband really like to get me something that  I would not get for myself – but something – exceptionally different  – something over and above the usual run of the mill – things that couples would  not normally do. Always, Lee would ask me what I wanted – and this would go on for days – giving me lots of time to really give some real thought to different things of what would be coming my way – and that he wanted me to be for sure – because generally – you just cannot return- special order gifts – and never would you return a gift you received from your husband!

Well, it was getting close to my “BIRTHDAY” and I do not see anything hidden anywhere – and I do not overhear any conversations with anyone of anything special? I even said, “I changed my mind – I don’t think that, I want  – what I said that I really wanted – can we change to something, else?” Lee’s reply, “You said you were for sure and there is no way to change it now, it will be delivered – so you will be surprised!” Well, the suspense was killing me – looks like – I will just have to like – whatever comes?

So, on my “BIRTHDAY” – we get ready to go to our restaurant – and I ask, Lee – “Will I have to wait, till we go back home – after work for my birthday surprise – or will something be delivered to me at work?” Lee’s reply, “It is too complicated to go into – now – but after work – your surprise will show up!” So, all day – I tried to figure out what the surprise would be?

Lee was in a hurry to get us home –  and as soon as we pulled into the drive-way – “get ready – for we are going somewhere extra special for dinner and dancing, okay?” So, as soon as we were dressed for the evening affair – off we were and soon pulling into the “Yankee Clipper” – somewhere that I had not been! Dinner, drinks, dancing and something different – they had a “Fortune Teller” who came to your table to read your palms – if you so desired? This sure was something I would have like to have done, but never on my own – so I had my hands read – and everything was delightful!

So, for me  – this was just great – it seem to be late- as we were driving – Lee, said – “There’s an “Auction” going on – how about us going in and  seeing what they have?” “Sounds good to me – never been – would like to see how they do it and what they have!” We took a couple seats on the left of the room – right on the aisle. Different things were going around for future bidding and one of the employees, I’m guessing – Lee knew , was showing him a couple of what looked like  estate rings – that were soon to be coming up for auction. One of the rings, from an estate – came up for auction and Lee was bidding on – which I could hardly believe and was successful in the final bid. This ring was the most beautiful surprise  and just for me – something I would never have dream  possible?  But, that was Lee – always the best – He always said, “It only coasts 10% more to go first class!” “This was an unforgettable “BIRTHDAY!”

 

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