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Mother's Day Party with Aunty Lily 1 of 3 Mother's Day Party with Aunty Lily 2 of 3 Mother's Day Party with Aunty Lily 3 of 3 Fuentes family ladies plus Marcelino 1 of 2 Fuentes family ladies plus Marcelino 2 of 2 As far as I can remember, this was a solid mac and cheese! The view from the office Redoing the passport renewal photo for Marianne over and over A grumpy old curmudgeon Lovely new shirt improves matters ‐ thanks Melanie x x x Impressed with Marianne who made the Mario pic on her instant sketch board My sister Bridget looking lovely in red and out to the Northwest of London where lives Doug who moved into this wonderful house after a lengthy conveyance wait.  Molly brings home the timber. It was up in the high sevens on the Richter Scale but extremely severe in places some distance from here in Bato.  The first day in a new school term for many (Marianne started later on) The loss of life was around 80 God rest their souls.  Some buildings collapsed in a town called General Santos a few miles along the coast.  Here at home everything swayed from side to side for half a minute and fortunately no damage.  Marianne and I called Melanie who was in Toril at the market and was ok. Teacher Sis Crizel with naughty nephew Josiah.  He could be a badminton champ. More with Crizel and Josiah. A visit to the Crocodile Park Zoo on a hot day. 1 of 20 Crocodile Park snaps 2 of 20 Crocodile Park snaps 3 of 20 Crocodile Park snaps 4 of 20 Crocodile Park snaps 5 of 20 Crocodile Park snaps 6 of 20 Crocodile Park snaps 7 of 20 Daddy couldn't take the heat. Crocodile Park snaps 8 of 20 Crocodile Park snaps 9 of 20 Crocodile Park snaps 10 of 20 Crocodile Park snaps 11 of 20 there's always time for ice cream. Crocodile Park snaps 12 of 20 Crocodile Park snaps 13 of 20 Crocodile Park snaps 14 of 20 Crocodile Park snaps 15 of 20 travelling incognito. Crocodile Park snaps 16 of 20 Crocodile Park snaps 17 of 20 Crocodile Park snaps 18 of 20 we returned to a calendaria we'd enjoyed a few years ago. Crocodile Park snaps 19 of 20 lovely cloud formation on the coastal road ‐ on our way home. Crocodile Park snaps 20 of 20 look out there's a croc about!

Congratulations!  Nephew Sam Bryer got married to the lovely Sara.  Marianne sent a drawing and we made a card. Stylish invites from superb artist Sam.  The marriage ceremony took place in Chelsea Registry Office in the old Town Hall on 12th June, followed by a reception in the Bluebird restaurant on the King's Road.  Family and friends celebrated the union on the following day in the famous Trafalgar pub in Greenwich. Nephew Sam Bryer and the lovely Sara follow the reading of declarations and vows as they are joined in their wedding ceremony in Chelsea Town Hall Registry Office.  Sam's parents Peter and Bridget were married here on 4th July 1987. The Bride and Groom attend the Superintendent Registrar at Chelsea Town Hall. Sam's brother Joe Bryer and Hanna, Sara's sister, witness and register the marriage. A wonderful group photo outside the old Town Hall entrance. left to right: baby Jack Daíthi Bryer, Joseph and Claire Bryer, Bridget Bryer, Douglas Hester then: Mr and Mrs Sam and Sara Bryer, Sue Bryer and Patsy Bryer. Sealed with a loving kiss! Mr and Mrs Sam and Sara Bryer.  Congratulations from m&m&m! Rings at the register. Little Jack and big Sam at the Bluebird.  How did they get to the nearby Bluebird from the Town Hall? Hani El‐Boghdady ‐ Sara's father on the left and Doug Hester on the right. Claire, Jack and Sara Bryer with her mother Sally Claire, Jack and Sara Bryer. That cake looks smashing. The lovely Hanna, Sara's sister; Sam's sister in law. Bridget tells Sam the correct way to hold a wane glass. Smarten up a summer outfit with a chic titfer. A smashing photo of Doug and Bridget outside the Town Hall. At home and at the Bluebird ‐ Bridget's flowers and food. Next day and here are some of Lizzy McCauley's photos.  Polaroids at the Trafalgar. Wendy and Rebekah McCauley. Danny and Wendy McCauley surrounding Bridget Rebekah, Danny, Wendy and Lizzy with the O2 in the distance and the place where we lived before emigrating. Danny, Rebekah and Wendy McCauley at the Trafalgar That will do you the world of good Wendy! Vilcommen and Bee ann Venoo Lovely smiles from Lizzy and Rebekah Tripping the light fantastic. With the lovely Sara. In Greenwich Park with Sara. Toffee Vodka eh? Sam and Sara's Wedding extravaganza took place the following day at the wonderful <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trafalgar_Tavern" target="_blank">Trafalgar Tavern.</a><br /> Beautiful wedding photography from <a href="https://www.Zealphotography.co.uk" target="_blank">Zeal Photography</a>.  There are hundreds of wonderful photos so I made up these several collages from them. Getting Ready 1 ‐ Sara Getting Ready 2 ‐ Sara Getting Ready 3 ‐ Sara Getting Ready 1 ‐ Sam Getting Ready 2 ‐ Sam Getting Ready 3 ‐ Sam Bridal Party Bride and Groom Ceremony ‐ Best man Joe looks like he's getting emotional for his bro. Film Photos Lovely Family Group Photos Hani and Sally El-Boghdady, Sam and Sara, Hanna El-Boghdady Joe, Jack, Sara and Sam, Bridget Chris and Bernadette Welcome Drinks Reception ‐ empty Reception ‐ full and speeches Reception ‐ more speeches Reception ‐ the groom and best man Reception ‐ get your back up off the wall Reception ‐ how to jitterbug

For the forthcoming birthdays and anniversary celebrations we (or should I say "they") supervised by father in law Marcelino ‐ put up this pavilion in the new plot. Progress ‐ we opened up our garden wall for access to the new plot.  Welder Manoy finishes the rolling gate before the section of wall gets demolished. Three amigos and three of the very best talented lads: ‐ Carlo (Rojcarl Rubo) Jehro Gorgonio and Zion Andreé Felix. Gate and pavilion nearly done. Off we go to SPLOOSH.  A wait for the place to open thus the Cicceron snack.  We got stamped! The observer can see on the screen what the particpants are looking at through their headsets. Sploosh 3 of 5. Sploosh 4 of 5. Sploosh 5 of 5.  Please see movies below. Marianne unwraps delivery.  Sausage casings for Mal's Kielbasa. Photos from the Eduard and Sheila Catulong Wedding. Plenty of SawSaw and Salakay from champ Jehro. Uncle Marcelino and nice Nephew Josiah. Melanie's favourite ‐ Bulad ‐ not mine! A Bracelet and matching Ring; a lovely gift from Marianne. Love this photo so here it is again.  Marcelino Sr. with Marianne. Father's Day with Pianpian and family. Musikademy celebration 1 of 2. Musikademy celebration 2 of 2 McCauleys from Athy: Maeve, Maureen, Johnnie, John Sr., Siobhan. The hanging gardens of Krakowska ‐ drying out for smoking. Cousin Gabriel Dessauer is on tour once again. Pavilion preparation underway with Pianpian and Marianne plus Taling. Lechon Baboy is a whole pig spit roasted over charcoal for several hours. The theme is pink.  It is Mrs Perla Fuentes 70th birthday and her 50th wedding anniversary with Marcelino Fuentes Sr. ‐ Nanay and Tatay; my dear parents in law. Some beautiful cakes for the party.  People start arriving for family photos. Perla and Marcelino 5 of 41 Perla and Marcelino 6 of 41 Perla and Marcelino 7 of 41 Perla and Marcelino 8 of 41 Perla and Marcelino 9 of 41 Perla and Marcelino 10 of 41 Perla and Marcelino 11 of 41 Perla and Marcelino 12 of 41 Perla and Marcelino 13 of 41 Perla and Marcelino 14 of 41 Perla and Marcelino 15 of 41 Perla and Marcelino 16 of 41 Perla and Marcelino 17 of 41 Perla and Marcelino 18 of 41 Perla and Marcelino 19 of 41 Perla and Marcelino 20 of 41 Perla and Marcelino 21 of 41 Perla and Marcelino 22 of 41 Perla and Marcelino 23 of 41 Perla and Marcelino 24 of 41 Perla and Marcelino 25 of 41 Perla and Marcelino 26 of 41 Perla and Marcelino 27 of 41 Perla and Marcelino 28 of 41 Perla and Marcelino 29 of 41 Perla and Marcelino 30 of 41 Perla and Marcelino 31 of 41 Perla and Marcelino 32 of 41 Perla and Marcelino 33 of 41 Perla and Marcelino 34 of 41 Perla and Marcelino 35 of 41 Perla and Marcelino 36 of 41 Perla and Marcelino 37 of 41 Perla and Marcelino 38 of 41 Perla and Marcelino 39 of 41 Perla and Marcelino 40 of 41 Perla and Marcelino 41 of 41.  Thank you Marcelino Jr and Larry Cezar for most of these great anniversary photos. Our dear friend Margaret in New York, Staten Island prepares for the forthcoming centennial 1876 celebrations.  The 250th anniversary, or semiquincentennial, on July 4, 2026. Our dear friend Margaret in New York, Staten Island prepares for the forthcoming centennial 1876 celebrations.  The 250th anniversary, or semiquincentennial, on July 4, 2026.

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