The Big 50 in St Maartn

In preparation for Glenn's BIG 50th Birthday, Lynn left for St. Maarten on October 19th, with Glenn joining her on October 23rd. This picture was taken on our first visit to Philipsburg and was taken from Front Street at the Courthouse, looking toward the boardwalk at the watertaxi dock.



Lynn had staked our claim on the beach right in front our unit and under this bushy palm that made the perfect natural shade for Glenn to sit under.

Nan and Glen joined us on October 26th and arrived equipped with special balloons for Glenn's chair. New ones were added every day and resulted in some interesting looks and comments from passers by on a regular basis.




Several of our friends had to leave before the day of the official birthday, so we had a "Beach Party" with them complete with those special frozen drinks.

Lynn had flowers delivered for the occasion. It was a nice assortment on tropicals, lillies and two red roses.

Our Smoke kitty had to stay home with Gram and Pap, but this guy found us. He was only half the size, but had quite a similar personality as our Smoke. He visited at least twice a day - Breakfast and Supper.




Lynn won a 2 for 1 dinner at Jimbo's when we played Bingo at Belair. (Jimbo's is a Tex Mex restaurant) Nan and Glen, Gary and Karen joined us. Dinner was delicious, but we won't do any more coupons!

THE BIG DAY!!!! For his birthday, we chartered a 60' catameran called Bluebeard for the day. We sailed from Simpson Bay to Anguilla, stopping to snorkel. We had all packed sandwiches and had vegetables, cheese, baguette bread and chips for lunch. Drinks were provided and we all had a great meal.




Glenn's best friend from work and his wife - Shawn and Heather.

Nan and Glen enjoying the sun on the day sail.



Our neighbors, Karl and Steph.

Friends, Gary and Karen, from Florida, who we met at Belair years ago.

The rock cliffs on Anguilla were beautiful and diverse in color and texture. This is the first spot we stopped to snorkel.

Glenn took some terrific action shots as we jumped off the catameran.

The water was wonderful!!

Here is Bluebeard anchored where we shorkeled. She is sponsored by Heineken.

The sail is unfurled. All the guys had to hoist it.

We stopped at Beau Rouge on the way back and snorkeled some more. This is one of the many rainbows we were treated to on the trip.

This is a shot of Joseph with Lynn and Glenn. Joseph is one of the mates on Bluebeard and is from Prague.

When Air France takes lands and take off, it is quite impressive.

This is a good shot taken from the catameran.

After many trips to Belair, Glenn finally managed to get to the roof to get this awesome shot.

Creole Rock - taken when we traveled to Grand Case for ribs.

A new view of the airport taken from one of the new roads added to the island.

It was a great 50th Birthday party

that will never be forgotten!!!!!!!!