Well here he is, 60 years old. I bought him a book with the unfortunate by-line: The Reluctant Hero - when dying is the easy option. A bit reluctant for this birthday, but after a productive morning in the garden, and a spectacular round of golf in the afternoon with the veterans he had perked upuqite a bit. He played a round in 80, 5 below his handicap. So off we went to dinner at the Marina, and after a long survey of the wine list we began with a half bottle of Pol Roger.
The meal was spectacular. Duncan had the duck, and we shared a bottle of Milltons Clos de St Anne Chardonnay.
We indicated to the waitress that we wouldn't need dessert, but she showed up a few minutes later with a small scoop of icecream, a candle, and a Happy Birthday message on the plate. It was a superb ending to a lovely evening.
Next day Duncan's staff turned it on with a chocolate mud cake, and Moet champagne, and the suggestion that he was good for another 10 years. More cards and good wishes came in, and to top it off today when he played golf he won the jackpot - $170 by getting two two's. He played 4 under his handicap. He's talking of having a party - now he knows that being 60 is quite fun!
Happy Birthday Duncan!
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