Vintage Birthday

One from our church's men's Bible study, a mate called Gordon, is now a year shy of eighty. Peter attended Gordon's birthday lunch with family and friends after church at the Donnybrook Hotel. Unbeknown to us, the hotel was also committed to a large group of vintage car enthusiasts. So the place was packed. After feeling very squishy at our table in our reserved corner of the dining room, Gordon's son John came back and reported an open area at the back of the hotel, one that was used in the summer. That was the solution. The hotel agreed, and we all moved out there with our knives forks and napkins. The weather was mild and at times the sun shone through gaps in the clouds. So what turned out to be a awkward beginning led us to appreciate a God-sent gift. Our new spot was away from all the noise and there was even a play area for the four children who were part of our group. The meal, when it came, was enjoyed by all and we sang to Gordon's health.
About the only "star" older than Gordon on the day was the 1929 Chrysler, parked in the hotel car park. The other vintage cars were all good to look at, but this one seemed pretty special. In the above picture, John can be seen leaning on it... looking the part.