A special birthday

19 September 2015
Hanno is celebrating his 75th birthday today. He's asked for a family lunch with no gifts so that's what we're doing. Shane, Kerry, Sunny, Jens, Cathy, Alex and Jamie will join us for lunch tomorrow at a local restaurant.

Today I'm making the cake Hanno asked for - a traditional Black Forest Cake and Shane and Alex will arrive this evening and stay overnight. For the rest of us it's just a short drive up the mountain to the restaurant. We're all looking forward to it.  Happy birthday Hanno!

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  1. Cat LoverSeptember 19, 2015 4:01 am

    Please wish Hanno Happy Birthday from me. Enjoy your day!

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  2. MiirihSeptember 19, 2015 4:39 am

    Best wishes for your birthday Hanno

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  3. DeeJaySeptember 19, 2015 4:48 am

    What a wonderful way to spend his 75th birthday! What a lovely family time. Enjoy!

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  4. Thickethouse.wordpressSeptember 19, 2015 4:50 am

    Happy Birthday, Hanno! Have a wonderful party, and year being 75!

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  5. LindaSeptember 19, 2015 5:29 am

    Happy birthday, Hanno. I have been following your blog for a long time and feel I know you both. Hope Hanno enjoys his birthday cake and his special meal with your family.

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  6. UnknownSeptember 19, 2015 6:35 am

    Happy special birthday :)

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  7. Bovey BelleSeptember 19, 2015 6:41 am

    Happy Birthday to you Hanno. It's a good vintage - my husband will also be 75 this year.

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  8. Beautiful Simple LivingSeptember 19, 2015 6:50 am

    Happy Birthday Hanno!! Have a wonderful day with your family! Heather from Ontario Canada

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  9. LPCSeptember 19, 2015 7:10 am

    A very, very happy birthday to Hanno!

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  10. Jennifer HaysSeptember 19, 2015 7:28 am

    Happy birthday, Hanno! You look wonderful. I hope you have a great time.

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  11. Barb_in_GASeptember 19, 2015 7:35 am

    Happy birthday, Hanno! Wishing you many happy returns of the day.

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  12. Deb MSeptember 19, 2015 7:49 am

    Happy 75th birthday Hanno, I hope it is a wonderful day for you all

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  13. Nanna ChelSeptember 19, 2015 8:10 am

    How lovely for you all, Rhonda. Happy burthday to Hanno! Enjoy your special lunch up the mountain.

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  14. happyathomeSeptember 19, 2015 8:23 am

    Happy birthday Hanno. I hope you have a great time with your family this weekend

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  15. UnknownSeptember 19, 2015 8:50 am

    HBTY Hanno. Hanno does not look anything like 75. A pic of the black forest cake wold be super too please Rhonda

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  16. KathySeptember 19, 2015 9:05 am

    Happy Birthday Hanno......spending the day with family is such a precious gift....enjoy. Regards Kathy A, Brisbane

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  17. JanSeptember 19, 2015 9:06 am

    Happy Birthday Hanno! Enjoy your day.

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  18. PamSeptember 19, 2015 9:21 am

    Happy Birthday to Hanno, and may you celebrate many more!! Enjoy the family outing--surely the loveliest gift Hanno could possibly receive.

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  19. LisaSeptember 19, 2015 9:23 am

    Oh - a very happy birthday to him! Enjoy your day tomorrow.

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  20. Sue xxSeptember 19, 2015 9:47 am

    what a special day, Happy Birthday Hanno!
    (will be thinking of you as we celebrate my parent's 60th Wedding Anniversary with a family lunch and no presents!)
    xxx

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  21. DebSeptember 19, 2015 10:17 am

    "Best Wishes" to Hanno.

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  22. hopflowerSeptember 19, 2015 10:44 am

    Herzlichen Glückwunsch zum Geburtstag, Hanno! Yes, have a very Happy Birthday and enjoy that Black Forest Cake. It is one of my favourites, too.

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  23. BarbaraSeptember 19, 2015 11:57 am

    Happy birthday Hanno simply spent with family sound like a great way to celebrate!

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  24. CherylSeptember 19, 2015 2:00 pm

    Happy Birthday Hanno, celebrating with those you love is the perfect present. May there be many more celebrations to come and have a great day.

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  25. Winkel's Crazy IdeasSeptember 19, 2015 3:31 pm

    A very happy birthday to Hanno from Norway. Sounds perfect. Pam

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  26. notjustgreenfingersSeptember 19, 2015 4:31 pm

    Happy Birthday!

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  27. deaustinSeptember 19, 2015 4:44 pm

    God bless you and your loved ones for a special day... From us, in Hawaii!

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  28. DavidSeptember 19, 2015 5:16 pm

    Happy Birthday from France Hanno... I have not commented for a very long time but I do not miss a post and get inspired everyday Rhonda :-)

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  29. carol hardieSeptember 19, 2015 5:48 pm

    Happy Birthday Hanno!enjoy your gorgeous cake☺

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  30. BlinkySeptember 19, 2015 6:23 pm

    Happy Birthday to Hanno. Hope the restaurant is ready for you all tomorrow - have a great day.

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  31. Sue GSeptember 19, 2015 6:30 pm

    Happy birthday Hanno, you're looking great. Enjoy that wonderful Black Forest cake and have a great day!

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  32. UnknownSeptember 19, 2015 7:15 pm

    Happy Birthday, Hanno - the celebration plans sound perfect, hope you have a wonderful day!

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  33. ZenaSeptember 19, 2015 9:14 pm

    Happy Birthday Hanno! Great way to spend the day. Good birthday cake request - sounds delish.

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  34. Little Home In The CountrySeptember 19, 2015 10:01 pm

    Hanno ~ a VERY happy birthday from all of us in Alberta! You look to be a VERY young 75 - I would have guessed you to be in your 60's. The simple living lifestyle obviously agrees with you both!

    Hope your day is as wonderful as you both are XO Enjoy your precious family XO

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  35. BrendaSeptember 19, 2015 10:08 pm

    Happy birthday Hanno - have a lovely day. Is Sarndra ok, I didn't see her name on the list of visitors...

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    1. rhonda jeanSeptember 20, 2015 4:49 am

      Yes, everyone is fine. It's just a very quick trip for Shane and Alex this time.

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    2. BrendaSeptember 20, 2015 9:07 pm

      That's good :-)

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  36. JingerSeptember 19, 2015 10:24 pm

    What a handsome 75 year old! Happy Birthday.

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  37. MumSeptember 19, 2015 10:43 pm

    Many Happy Returns, Hanno. Enjoy.
    xx

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  38. CurvywitchSeptember 20, 2015 12:06 am

    Happy Birthday Hanno. I hope you have a wonderful day. :-)

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  39. Zane D. ClarkSeptember 20, 2015 12:32 am

    Happy Birthday, Hanno

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  40. EveSeptember 20, 2015 1:09 am

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY HANNO!!
    I hope you all have a wonderful weekend together.
    Eve xx

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  41. claudiaSeptember 20, 2015 1:20 am

    Happy Birthday t Hanno!

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  42. gabrajSeptember 20, 2015 2:07 am

    Happy Birthday!

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  43. SamiSeptember 20, 2015 2:18 am

    A wonderful birthday to Hanno. Enjoy the family visit too.

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  44. Fabric FanaticSeptember 20, 2015 4:24 am

    Hanno looks years younger than 75 ~ he has wonderful skin! Happy Birthday and many, many more!!

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  45. EllenSeptember 20, 2015 5:15 am

    Happy birthday to Hanno from the Netherlands!

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  46. carrieSeptember 20, 2015 5:23 am

    Happy birthday to Hanno. Have a lovely meal :)

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  47. UnknownSeptember 20, 2015 6:51 am

    Happy Birthday to Hanno. Enjoy your celebration.

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  48. Power and the PassionfruitSeptember 20, 2015 7:01 am

    Happy birthday Hanno- you are definitely proof that gardening keeps you young!

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  49. LanaSeptember 20, 2015 7:27 am

    Happy Birthday, Hanno!

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  50. NanetteSeptember 20, 2015 9:55 am

    Happy birthday Hanno and enjoy your day out today with family. I love the photo, is that Jamie's little hand reaching out to touch or tickle:)

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  51. ThiftedBlissSeptember 20, 2015 10:08 am

    Happy Birthday Hanno, may this year be the best ever!

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  52. CarolynSeptember 20, 2015 10:49 am

    Hanno, what a handsome "young" man you are! Happy Birthday to you and many blessings to you and your family. Carolyn and Don in Florida

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  53. UnknownSeptember 20, 2015 10:57 am

    Happy 75th Birthday Hanno, I hope you have a lovely day with your family.

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  54. lejmomSeptember 20, 2015 11:24 am

    Happy Birthday! My husband just turned 72 last week. We had a quiet celebration as well---the best kind, we think!

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  55. Ngo Family FarmSeptember 20, 2015 4:53 pm

    Ooh, Black Forest cake, yum!! Happiest of birthdays Hanno!
    -Jaime

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  56. selinaSeptember 20, 2015 7:04 pm

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY HANNO!
    hope you had a wonderful day!

    selina from kilkivan qld

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  57. UnknownSeptember 20, 2015 10:00 pm

    :))) Happy Birthday lieber Hanno :)))
    Die besten Wünsche für Dein neues Lebensjahr
    schicke ich Dir aus dem schönen Schwarzwald.
    Ach ja, und die Torte finde ich ja genial ;)))
    Liebes Grüßle auch an Deine Rhonda.
    Gudrun :) von http://baustellenleben.blogspot.de

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  58. DebbieSeptember 21, 2015 1:07 am

    I hope you had a wonderful birthday Hanno xx

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  59. SueSeptember 21, 2015 5:11 am

    I hope he had a wonderful birthday.

    Oh and I have to say, he's the most youthful 75 year old I have ever seen, what a twinkle there is in those lovely eyes.

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  60. SuzeSeptember 21, 2015 5:34 am

    Happy birthday Hanno. Today we celebrate my father's 79th birthday in the same manner. Great men are born in September.

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  61. Journey to Somewhere - Gail and NickSeptember 21, 2015 7:21 am

    Hey good looking,,,,Happy Birthday....70 + 5 and going strong,,,,enjoy your day with your lovely wife Ronda, children, grand children and yummy Black Forest cake,.

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  62. Ned@turaSeptember 21, 2015 7:37 am

    Have a wonderful day Hanna.

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  63. ebSeptember 21, 2015 8:13 am

    A great milestone. Happy Birthday Hanno!

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  64. JakSeptember 21, 2015 7:16 pm

    A belated birthday wish to your dear husband Hanno.

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  65. UnknownSeptember 21, 2015 10:29 pm

    Happy Birthday! and many more!!

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