belated birthday celebration with friends and volunteers 2006

it had been set a week before that saturday night. we were going to strings bar to have buffet and some band music and dancing.

it was on the wednesday before that weekend, i was told that buffet had been stopped because of foreseen holiday functions. i called the manager with whom i was a bit familiar, re-introduced myself and explained that our group was expected to consist of at least thirty people - all for the buffet. i knew that we were good business for that saturday night (except that we would not be like others out for the splurging) with our 'big' number. and so we got confirmed.

my vols colleagues who were having their first time at strings

the very good buffet meal which was enjoyed very much by those who came

the filipino band who played regularly at the bar. they did a good rendition of 'manila' by the hotdogs.

my filipino friends (some came in later)

it was dance to the max!

it was kind of a milestone celebration for a milestone age. two consecutive nights to commemorate reaching the top of the hill. it felt great. only with a different group of friends, loved ones, fresh and new relationships - hoped to be cherished and treasured until the twilight of memory...