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Grandson Joshua(http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a261/peeps999/71st2.jpg)

With some of my flowers(http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a261/peeps999/71st6.jpg)

with 83yr old sister(http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a261/peeps999/71st7.jpg)

With brother (baby of 9 children)(http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a261/peeps999/71st21.jpg)

with crazy sister-in-law & brother-in-law (husbands sister)
(http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a261/peeps999/71st25.jpg)

two Grandsons(http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a261/peeps999/71st5.jpg)

With my baby!! Lorna jnr ( I have six helium balloons tied to each wrist)
(http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a261/peeps999/71st26.jpg)

With middle daughter Alyson
(http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a261/peeps999/71st28.jpg)

What a lovely surprise......
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Awww Lorna, I have tears of joy in my eyes.  What a lovely family you all are.   :)

G xx

Aaaw Lorna, that looks a lovely party, you are a lucky lady, and still your trip to look forward to, have a lovely time.

Thanks folk. I meant to mention.. my hairdresser came in the morning (me thinking I was going for a meal) when I arrived at the hall Grandson Joshua insisted on putting a "ribbon" round top of my forehead and round the back of my head....certainly made my hair look different!!!! Georgie TEARS?? I wanted to make a little thankyou speech, broke down in tears twice but after one or two more brandy's I made it. Lorna. :o :o :o ;D

FANTASTIC...Good for you Lorna..

Hi Lorna,

Thank you so much for sharing your party photos with us lot !  You look wonderful and it seems you had a beautiful time too !
Here's to the next one !  :D ;) ;)
xx

I love the 'ribbon'.  Makes you look a bit like John McEnroe I think.  ;)

G xx

Georgie YOU CANNOT BE SERIOUS!!!!

What a great surprise Lorna - a VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY from me :D  You all look as if you really enjoyed yourselves, what a great bunch your family are :)  Thanks for sharing the photos :)

 Lorna when is your actual birthday please.

Lorna,

Looks like a good time was had by all, what a lovely surprise...Happy Birthday!

M.

Lorna,  you must be a very well loved lady!  Beautiful pics and it looks like a great night - isn't it wonderful when all the generations can be happy together........

Rosebud It was Tuesday (13th) I always told my old Mum thirteen was lucky for her :) I was eigth one of nine, seven still living.. Rest all live (except brother) 100 miles away.When I come back from Brussels,  few days at home then going to Erith Kent to spend a week with sister (83) while her son is in Australia. I am certainly one lucky Mum. Lorna.

Hi Lorna!! What a great party you had and what lovely pics! Congratulations!!!

Looks like you had a blast, Lorna!! Glad you had a wonderful time. Lottie  ;D ;D ;D

What a lovely lovely surprise party Lorna. No wonder you are so chuffed. And I didn't see too many of those (in)famous brandy bottles in evidence.

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glad you had a fab time :)

Beejay. The kids supplied all beer and soft drinks and the guests bought bottles (wine).
Apparently the only bottle of brandy was drunk by me!!!! I found out next morning that Lorna jnr had sneaked in to my dining room and taken MY bottle of brandy. She said no point in us buying one ;D  Amongst my present were FIVE bottles of brandy. The ironic  thing is that I sometimes go weeks without a drink but I do indulge if we have company or go out. All my kids are  more or less teetotal so was their Dad.    Lorna.

Thanks GW  I thought I would post  pics  but not going to disclose what I got up to between the hours of midnight and 3am!!

What very happy pictures Lorna.  Looks a brilliant party. Every one must love you a great deal.  Glad you had such a lovely party.  :) busy_lizzie

Hi Lorna sorry i missed your birthday my puter was down for 4 days , pleased to see you had a wonderful time, and my very best wishes to you  even though they are a little belated. ;D ;D ;D.

Coooo!  What a fabulous party.  Looks like you were belle of the ball!  Glad you had a great time Lorna.  Massive congratulations! ;D

looks like you had a fab time Lorna and so did everyone else , you must have a very loving caring family ,Congratulations  ;D ;D ;D

Just caught up with your pics Lorna.  Looks like a fab old time was had by all  ;D  You all look very happy and you're very lucky to have such lovely peeps  ;D

Lorna ;)
Great Pics Great family great Party no doubt a great time CONGRATULATIONS a little belated.....Sorry :D

Just to say thanks to one and all for kind remarks and taking the time to look at my pics. Apparently the kids thought about the surprise last year for my 70th but decided against that. Two reasons. My Grandson was 18 and daughter-in-law (his Mum) was 40 so a small celebration was had for that. The main reason for not doing it (so I am told) was the fact that it was only the following year of us losing "The Governor" and they thought it would be too emotional for me.. How they all kept the secret, even my yound grandchildren  I just don't know.
I hope to visit a gardens in Brussels at the weekend so hope to bring you some pics. Thanks again!!     Lorna.

Have a wonderful time in Brussels Lorna, look forward to seeing the pics.  :D busy_lizzie

Hi Lorna, what a lovely, thoughtful family you have. Lovely photos, I'm glad you all had such a wonderful time. Happy Belated Birthday xx