On June 29th, Phyllis, Eric and I threw a fabulous party out at Edgefield in Troutdale. It was planned to celebrate her 40th birthday and my departure. As you all know that departure has been delayed slightly. But since Phyllis only turns 40 once and everything was in place so we went ahead with the big party.
The week started with a few fun things in our office. On the 24th of June there was a team 
building event modeled after the classic game show, Family Feud. Several coworkers and I dressed up as Hawaiian quintuplets, the Chelcuhaha sisters. We took 2nd place in the tournament and won 1st place for our costumes. From right to left it was Ululani (Christina Choi), Roselani (Robin Elliott), Okelani (yours truely), Noelani (Phyllis Hanson) and Leilani (Ruth Cullen). A fun time was had by all the sisters! Wigs provide by Phyllis and a trip to goodwill found the dresses.
building event modeled after the classic game show, Family Feud. Several coworkers and I dressed up as Hawaiian quintuplets, the Chelcuhaha sisters. We took 2nd place in the tournament and won 1st place for our costumes. From right to left it was Ululani (Christina Choi), Roselani (Robin Elliott), Okelani (yours truely), Noelani (Phyllis Hanson) and Leilani (Ruth Cullen). A fun time was had by all the sisters! Wigs provide by Phyllis and a trip to goodwill found the dresses.On Phyllis' big day, June 25th. Those of us younger than 40 made an effort to make her feel good 
about that milestone and decorated her cubicle with friendly reminders that the 30's were long gone. Then a group of us took her to lunch at Macaroni Grill. Where we proceeded to write all of the paper tablecloths that she was 40 today. A little chocolate cake and a single candle done by the restaurant staff made sure everyone knew she was the special guest for the day. Rumor has it Eric was a kind and supportive husband by taking the family to dinner and telling P she only looked like 34.
about that milestone and decorated her cubicle with friendly reminders that the 30's were long gone. Then a group of us took her to lunch at Macaroni Grill. Where we proceeded to write all of the paper tablecloths that she was 40 today. A little chocolate cake and a single candle done by the restaurant staff made sure everyone knew she was the special guest for the day. Rumor has it Eric was a kind and supportive husband by taking the family to dinner and telling P she only looked like 34. On Sunday June 30th, a large group of our friends met out a Mcmeniman's Edgefield resort and partied the evening away. The event was for Phyllis' birthday and my bonvoyage. (even though it's delayed) But the honor was all ours when so many of our friends came to wish us well. 10 of us spent the afternoon in Ruby's Spa, on the grounds getting massages, facials, and manicures. All around pampering. The drinking started there and 
continued for many hours. Rusty came all the way from Boise to see us and there was a large group of the great 1990's BRW staff in attendance. Friends from all of the Northwest and for many years we in attendance. Some, I sadly know, it will be a very long time before I see again and some, I gladly know, will be showing up on my door step in Melbourne very soon.
continued for many hours. Rusty came all the way from Boise to see us and there was a large group of the great 1990's BRW staff in attendance. Friends from all of the Northwest and for many years we in attendance. Some, I sadly know, it will be a very long time before I see again and some, I gladly know, will be showing up on my door step in Melbourne very soon.
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