Our 50th Anniversary ...... Stuff.

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Tonight, we head to our fave French Restaurant, located just a few blocks away. It's actually the day before our Real Anny Date. But that's okay.

This weekend is really a celebration of not just me and David but for us, individually. i.e Birthdays!

Mine was three weeks ago (turned 69) - March 30 - David's (75th) was two weeks ago - April 7 - and now we are here, for tomorrow on Earth Day.

Stay tuned, stay healthy, stay safe everybody! More to follow.....

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Us, nearly a decade ago, at the annual OUT ON SCREEN queer film fest. 2013.

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Last night's dinner at Absinthe Bistro was wonderful. We had the three course meal, and shared plates, too. http://www.bistroabsinthe.com/

Before we left for dinner, David coordinated our light up pendants. He makes them, himself.

Still funny to see full sized palm trees around here. On the way to the restaurant.

Inside Bistro Absinthe.

Ooooo, I found butter w/apricots and chive in it.

The two of us, 'clinking' our 50th together.

Dinner is served!

David had the poached salmon.

And I had the rib eye steak, with a Caesar Salad along side. Delicious!

For dessert, we shared the restaurant's creme brulee'. With an Anniversary Candle!

And a nice cheese plate, and my fave absinthe cocktail: The Black Fairy.

Tonight, we head downtown to see Cirque du Soleil's Alegria.

And HAPPY EARTH DAY, every one!

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Forgot to add. We saw the original ALEGRIA back in July of 2003,

so I am bringing along the original program for that production.

And check out the top tier price for a seat, back then.

Before they outdid themself, and start offering "the VIP Experience," for - alot - more.

The original show, back in 2003.

Our top priced tickets, way back then.

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Cirque du Soleil ~ ALEGRIA ~ Friday, April 22/22.

We took a taxi downtown to the Cirque chapiteau (i.e. tent), and several minutes later, we were having our "VIP Experience" there. Separate entrance for us, food, food, food everywhere, and an open bar too! There were also separate bathrooms for us, and a lovely outdoor patio-style for us to enjoy. Which we did, pretty much all the time we were there, before the show started. And we were there during Intermission as well. It was so laid back, I kept wondering if this was the way to do, from now on. "VIP" I mean.

And during the time we were there, everybody was so happy for us and our Anniversary, spending it with them! All the crowd there got free programmes and a very unique umbrella, when we left. But for us, somebody was kind enough to put a HUGE swag bag together for us! Which included the CD soundtrack, a DVD of the original 1994 production (filmed in Australia), t-shirts, coffee mugs .... we figured we had been given over $200 worth of souvenirs! Sweet.

Obviously we couldn't take photos of the show itself, so these are all pre-show shots in the VIP "tent." And the souvenirs we got.

We wore our "Happy Masks" to the show, but didn't need them once there.

Here we are!

Sponsorship wall.

Where we're heading to.

A closer look, before we went inside.

Not sunlight, but a light from below

Downtown is so close to us, here.

David getting his first cocktail (of several we had). And if not finished, we could take our drinks with us for the show!

Like I said ... a lot - of - food for us! Including this wonderful soup they were serving, besides all the appetizers.

What we started with. To be sure, we went back for more, and during Intermission as well.

A really nice outdoor patio area created for us. And not many went out here. Most stayed inside. Silly VIP-ers.

Two cast members came to visit, for photos with us.

Hot Pink Lights on = Time for us all to head into the Grand Chapiteau, for the show!

Our view from our seats. Pardon the fuzzy shot.

Souvenirs 'R Us! The bag had the original Alegria logo and image on it - and the current one on the reverse side.

Programme, CD, and DVD of the 1994 show. I already had the original DVD, so I may gift this one to a friend.

Mug left, cold ~ Mug right, hot coffee in it. Kewl!

And the t-shirt which pretty much says it all, about LIVE stage shows,

now getting back to business of touring etc. Thanks for all of it Cirque!

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To end this all, there's one more photo to show. One that was taken at our French dinner @ AbsintheBistro.

A nice little gift from Absinthe. Thanks Cory (chef/owner) and your great staff! We'll be back.

Didn't plan not looking towards David. Oops. My bad. About to dive into our wonderful meal.

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Congrats to both of you! For special occasions like that, I always try to get my wife the best flowers from justflowers—they have such a beautiful selection and the delivery is always reliable. I usually pair the flowers with some nice jewelry to make the gift feel even more memorable and personal. It’s a small way to show how much I appreciate her and to celebrate the moment in style.

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^ Thanks. We are at year 53 right now. Still holding on, lol.