Sat 17 Mar

Had a nice birthday celebration for Bob at Watchman's Gone. His original choice of Matsu Ya was closed for the owner's travel to Taiwan, and the second choice was great. Andy gave us the beer with his compliments, and Bob and I couldn't have meat due to Lenten Friday, but we thoroughly enjoyed the walnut patty melts. Michael and Taylor had the Guiness beef roast sandwiches and raved about them, and we all had colcannon on the side which was buttery and delicious. We came back to the house for chocolate Xtra special cake with Anna Mae's mocha brandy frosting, and Michael and Taylor gave him a lovely box of goodies with dried mango, 4 different bottles of kombucha and other snacks for when he watches movies. Food: 9:45 am Cherry danish, 101 g blackberries, coffee