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"How did it happen that..." (a group project)
*HOW DID IT HAPPEN THAT…
(Initiate by Sister Judy and Brother-in-Law Marty)
(To all visitors and/or participants to the Carol and Bob Blog: You are cordially invited to add Carol and Bobby “ism” Happenings - this is merely a starter list, now it’s your turn. Add one or more happenings and we will all watch the list grow! Be sure to identify your contribution.)
The knees in all of Judy’s slacks were stretched out (Carol wore them)
All of the coats taken to a BBYO Convention disappeared (Carol borrowed them)
Mr. Gregory, the next door neighbor on Dellwood Drive, called to see if someone was hurt…he heard someone screaming (Carol, age 14, reacting to one of her teachers at Northside High School)
The JOJ (BBYO) Basketball Team didn’t win a game (According the coach, Marty Kogon, “Carol was better than Judy!”)
The best songs were written at Lake Lanier during storms (Bobby wrote them)
A golf club ended up in the upper branches of a tree at the Meridan Mississippi Country Club (Bobby played golf)
Judy made a 4-point landing on the 3rd fairway of the Meridian Country (Carol drove the golf cart and threw her out)
The towel bar “just came out of the wall” in the guest bathroom (Bobby “just” hung up the towel)
The clothing bar and all of the clothes in the closets of the guest room ended up on the floor (Victim of a Carol and Bobby visit)
All of the condiments on the 3 shelves on the refrigerator door landed on the kitchen floor (Bobby was making breakfast)
During Passover 2 Temptee Cream Cheeses, 1 Whipped Butter, 1 jar of Preserves, 1/2 box of matzahs and 6 eggs are consumed daily for breakfast (Carol and Judy really love Passover)
In one day there are 4 sets of sweaty clothes (Bobby’s typical day activities – running 5 miles, biking 20 miles; jumping rope for 45 minutes, stretching – and that’s before breakfast!)
A horseback ride during a family trip to Tucson ended abruptly (Carol and a cactus collided)
A Security Deposit is a pre-requisite for a visit to Winterthur Lane (Experience of 60 years of living with Carol and 38 years of visits from the Deutsches – we’re slow learners)
Canyon Ranch visits deserve hazard pay (Carol left Judy for one class and Judy ended up with the medics; Marty did a bike ride with Bobby – need we say more)
Etc., etc., etc.
(Initiate by Sister Judy and Brother-in-Law Marty)
(To all visitors and/or participants to the Carol and Bob Blog: You are cordially invited to add Carol and Bobby “ism” Happenings - this is merely a starter list, now it’s your turn. Add one or more happenings and we will all watch the list grow! Be sure to identify your contribution.)
The knees in all of Judy’s slacks were stretched out (Carol wore them)
All of the coats taken to a BBYO Convention disappeared (Carol borrowed them)
Mr. Gregory, the next door neighbor on Dellwood Drive, called to see if someone was hurt…he heard someone screaming (Carol, age 14, reacting to one of her teachers at Northside High School)
The JOJ (BBYO) Basketball Team didn’t win a game (According the coach, Marty Kogon, “Carol was better than Judy!”)
The best songs were written at Lake Lanier during storms (Bobby wrote them)
A golf club ended up in the upper branches of a tree at the Meridan Mississippi Country Club (Bobby played golf)
Judy made a 4-point landing on the 3rd fairway of the Meridian Country (Carol drove the golf cart and threw her out)
The towel bar “just came out of the wall” in the guest bathroom (Bobby “just” hung up the towel)
The clothing bar and all of the clothes in the closets of the guest room ended up on the floor (Victim of a Carol and Bobby visit)
All of the condiments on the 3 shelves on the refrigerator door landed on the kitchen floor (Bobby was making breakfast)
During Passover 2 Temptee Cream Cheeses, 1 Whipped Butter, 1 jar of Preserves, 1/2 box of matzahs and 6 eggs are consumed daily for breakfast (Carol and Judy really love Passover)
In one day there are 4 sets of sweaty clothes (Bobby’s typical day activities – running 5 miles, biking 20 miles; jumping rope for 45 minutes, stretching – and that’s before breakfast!)
A horseback ride during a family trip to Tucson ended abruptly (Carol and a cactus collided)
A Security Deposit is a pre-requisite for a visit to Winterthur Lane (Experience of 60 years of living with Carol and 38 years of visits from the Deutsches – we’re slow learners)
Canyon Ranch visits deserve hazard pay (Carol left Judy for one class and Judy ended up with the medics; Marty did a bike ride with Bobby – need we say more)
Etc., etc., etc.
Musical Interlude "Bobby D's Back Seat"
This song was written as a tribute to Bobby D's boy-scout attitude toward the backseat of his car - always be prepared! Never know when you'll need a Guidebook to Clouds, basketball, talit ....
Enjoy the musical interlude.
Bobby D’s Back Seat
Dave Edwards – Music & Lyrics 2007
Bobby D, Bobby D
What is that I see
Rollin’ ‘round the back seat of your car?
“My basketball” he’d say
“Never know when you get to play
So how about a little one-on-one? Your ball.”
Hey Bobby D, Bobby D
What’s in that bag I see
Sitting in the back seat of your car?
“It’s the shawl I wear to pray
To the Lord each seventh day
You can wear it, come and join me. It’s not hard.”
Ready to go, ready to go
At a moment’s notice, no matter what the show
Ready to roll
Just throw it in my car and head out on the road
Bobby D, Bobby D,
What’s this jamming against my knee?
As I try to find some space here in your car?
“Oh that’s my paddle, for Christ’s sake
When I canoe around Beaver Lake
And it won’t fit in the trunk, so please don’t start…”
Bobby D, Bobby D,
Where the hell you taking me
Schlepping through the hills with a packed car?
“Well I was riding my bike last week
And I want you to take a peek
At this new house, I think it’s around here, can’t be far.”
Ready to go, ready to go
Got my hiking boots and jump rope
Ready to roll, ready to roll
Just throw it in my car and head out on the road
Bobby D, Bobby D
There’s a hundred loose CD’s
Planted ‘round the back seat of your car.
“Oh yeah,” he’ll always say
“Can you find the one that’s gray?
There’s this guy, you’ve got to hear him play guitar.”
Bobby D, Bobby D
Have you noticed Maddy T
Lounging on the back seat of your car?
“You know I wondered where she could be
She must want a little somethin’ to eat
And another dose of meds straight from the jar”
“Hey Bob – what else you got there in that back seat of yours?”
Well, I found my daughter’s wedding album
And some foreign DVD’s
A tin of melted chocolate cookies
And collected clients’ legal fees
I got a hat from Bob’s Adventure Club
Stuck beneath the driver’s seat
My holey Warren Wilson sweatshirt
But don’t need it in this summer heat
Found a random Mont Blanc pen
But I never owned a Mont Blanc pen
It was in the Field Guide to Clouds
I wondered where that book had been
Here’s a sign that says “Go Blue!”
And a year-old Outside Magazine
A stack of unread bulletins
A folding chair I owe the JCC
And here’s a set of heavy hands
And a Blue Ridge Atlas guide
They’re sitting on my guitar case
That’s come along for the ride
Hardly room for anyone
With all this stuff in my back seat
But I’ll invite them anyway
Come one, come all to play with me
Dennis Deutsch
60, Wow!!! When I moved back to Detroit, Dad had just turned 60, and I thought that was so old. He proved me wrong, being vibrant and more active than I thought anyone his age had a right to be for more than a quarter century.
Words cannot express how I feel about the two of you. I just hope that you have as long and active post 60 life as Dad did. Our new start at the Canyon Ranch is just a couple of weeks away. I look forward to additional adventures with both of you, as well as the ongoing family events (all should be simchas) including Seder in Atlanta.
Love,
Dennis
Words cannot express how I feel about the two of you. I just hope that you have as long and active post 60 life as Dad did. Our new start at the Canyon Ranch is just a couple of weeks away. I look forward to additional adventures with both of you, as well as the ongoing family events (all should be simchas) including Seder in Atlanta.
Love,
Dennis
Mark & Tova Cohen
Mark’s remaining memories of Carol:
§ Carol was an example to follow on how to react to teachers you didn’t like: throw a tantrum. She was really funny when she out of control
§ Memories from the back sit of the car: you don’t hit girls, even if your sisters are picking on you and pinching you.
§ Who’s ever heard of being allergic to the sun?! It must have something to do with red hair; I’m glad I don’t have red hair.
§ Freckles are different… it’s another red hair thing.
§ Hand-me-downs: why is she complaining they look new to me.
§ Not the greatest playmate; I don’t think she understands what’s fun.
§ First trip to
§ First house in the woods surrounded by trees – the quintessential flower children dwelling
§ Wood burning sauna: running through the snow to the sauna.
§ …many more we can’t remember and many more to come!
May you be blessed by the things over which you don’t have control and have the strength and courage to steer those which you do.
Nancy & Morris Deutsch
Dear Carol and Bob:
We wish you both a very happy 60th! Your love and support has meant a lot to us through the years. It's been great growing closer to you two in recent years.We share lots of special memories of times we spent together, from the mountains of Asheville, to the monuments in DC, to the top (and bottom) of the Wintergreen ski slopes, family cruises, Hilton Head, Toronto (Lion King), dinners at Boca Rio and Franklin Hills, and most recently hiking around the Swag.
Here's to 60 more years of special times, starting next month in Canyon Ranch. We love you!
Nancy and Morris
Robin Deutsch Edwards
As we gathered our thoughts to find a meaningful way to help you celebrate this birthday milestone, I realized that I’ve known you for half of your life.
At my age you were parents and professionals. You had been married eight years, survived graduate school and moved to “east of nowhere” North Carolina. Many of your pre-kids memories and stories recounted by friends and family in this blog are intrinsically woven into the fabric of our lives and have become part of the Deutsch Family lexicon. We share a language peppered by those stories and memories created together. A language understood by few and a deeper understanding of the meaning behind the words and physical cues.
I am grateful to have had an ever-changing and ever-deepening relationship with you – one that has evolved from complete dependence, to shared discovery of the world, to friendship.
I am grateful for the deep appreciate for family and community that you gave to me and for the genuine interest that you have in my interests, endeavors and day-to-day life.
I am grateful to have followed your example and become friends with my brother.
I am grateful that you have embraced Dave as part of the family.
I am grateful to have shared half of your life and look forward to adventures yet to come.
This blog is our gift to you on this occasion. We had fun pushing the limits of our technological prowess (or lack thereof) and reaching out to the large network of friends and family. This is a dynamic gift and one that we hope you’ll actively use (after we supply the requisite lessons!).
I love you – Robin
I am grateful for the deep appreciate for family and community that you gave to me and for the genuine interest that you have in my interests, endeavors and day-to-day life.
I am grateful to have followed your example and become friends with my brother.
I am grateful that you have embraced Dave as part of the family.
I am grateful to have shared half of your life and look forward to adventures yet to come.
This blog is our gift to you on this occasion. We had fun pushing the limits of our technological prowess (or lack thereof) and reaching out to the large network of friends and family. This is a dynamic gift and one that we hope you’ll actively use (after we supply the requisite lessons!).
I love you – Robin
Dave Edwards
To Carol and Bob on Your 60th Birthdays – with much love from your Son-in-Law:
60 Greatest Moments in Just 6 Years (Just 1/10th of your lives!)
Introductions & Asheville:
1. First dinner at Flying Biscuit Midtown in Atlanta: Bob tells the story of getting poison ivy after necking with Carol on his first visit to meet Helen and Gerald.
2. Spagano Family email: April Fool’s joke…turned around on Bob when Dave forwards the email to Bob Edwards to let him know just who we were dealing with.
3. The Apprentice: Couples Edition: April Fool’s joke. Hook, line and sinker!
4. First whirlwind visit to Asheville: judge retirement party, “Howdy, Howdy”, Shabbat Dinner with the extended Asheville family.
5. Grand opening of Grove Arcade: voila!!! The Flying Walendas!
6. First hike with Bobby D. and Robin, and Bob keeps taking pictures: “I have a vision."
7. Months later, the second whirlwind trip to Asheville: lunch downtown, a quick jog, art exhibit, concert or 2.
8. Dave and Bob jog around Beaver Lake in their free 20 minutes before going to an art opening: when telling Bob that “I’m getting older and my knee and back hurt,” Bob quips, “F@%& you, Dave.” Straight for the jugular. Ouch.
9. The Windsor Road Sessions: Bob records his greatest hits. “Carol, go in the other room” when recording “It’s Easy To Make Her Cry”.
10. Dave’s fundraiser concert at Limerick Junction: the whole Deutsch/Cohen/Kogon family was there!
11. Walks with Carol to the bird sanctuary.
12. Kayaking/canoeing with Robin and Bob on Beaver Lake.
13. Bike rides and walks through the neighborhood and Beaver Lake...with heavy hands on…saying “hi” to all we pass.
14. Dining in Asheville, Deutsch-style: burritos, Trevi, Fresh Market apple pie.
15. Doc Watson & David Holt concert. “Railroad Bill”…
16. Tim O’Brien concert
17. Multiple MLK Day visits to Asheville: a tradition?
18. Casual jam sessions in the sun room: Beatles, the Band, James Taylor
19. Remembering Grandma Bea in Detroit: but that’s no excuse for a Deutsch mishap: Bob floods the hotel floor by flushing the toilet.
20. Shindig on the Green 2006: oh boy. Asheville’s finest.
21. Brisket prep (by the whole family) and a full, home-cooked Jewish meal in the Deutsch Sukkah.
22. Butcher Block Time – nothing else like it!
23. Miscellaneous, fridge-clearing “wrap” sandwiches with grilled veggies, honey mustard, and anything else that can be scrounged up.
24. Reading the morning paper at the Butcher Block and admiring the day’s most intriguing stories. Top story of all time: Woodfin Diaper Party.
25. Eli Evans speaks at UNC Asheville…then joins us back at the Deutsch house for pecan pie!
26. Bob and Dave take a tour of Sonopress.
27. Watching the Golden Globes in Asheville: Carol & Robin stationed in front of the TV and Dave on-call in the next room for celebrity references.
28. Opening up Bob’s trunk and trying to identify where he got a random camera equipment from.
Atlanta:
29. Christmas in Atlanta: dinner at the Golden “Booty” and the search for Gerald’s wallet.
30. Dinner at Fortune Cookie in Atlanta. We learned that Carol always wanted to be named “Brenda.”
31. Dinner in Atlanta with Robin and Carol at Sunflower Café. Perhaps one of Robin’s last meals EVER at a vegetarian restaurant.
32. Walks and jogs in Atlanta along the Chatahoochie.
33. Atlanta Weekend of Mayhem #1: Eve’s baby naming, a quick change in the AA bathrooms, and then off to Marc & Brynne Goncher’s wedding…Bob and Carol driving away ever-so-slowly and waving…
34. Hanging out at the Lake House.
35. Dave’s 32nd birthday party at Andy’s Atlanta Bachelor Pad – and the entire selection of chips and crackers courtesy of Bob’s shopping spree at Whole Foods.
36. Final Four 2007 in Atlanta: the wait for Robin’s arrival from NYC – constant phone calls throughout her 12-hour adventure.
New York:
37. “The Parents Meet” in NYC: W Hotel, Moving Out – the musical, Blue Fin, Bistango, the “winning lottery ticket” – a full weekend of celebration.
38. Limo ride around New York: Golly!
39. Bob’s first solo trip to NYC: CanStruction, Golda’s Balcony, Indian cuisine, a jog through Central Park, Frank Rich interviews Terry Gross; staying at Walter and Larry’s place.
40. Robin’s NYU Graduation Weekend in NYC: LIVE! at the Apollo!
41. NYC phone calls to Asheville: Carol referencing the map, “where are you now?”
Wedding/Engagement:
42. Driving Up To Asheville: Dave sends his “popping the question” song to Bob. Then in a later phone conversation, Bob urges Dave to “move it along” because “Carol has trouble keeping secrets.”
43. Robin and Dave call to share the news of their engagement. Bob and Carol answer the phone and Robin says, “I said yes.” Their response: “To what?”
44. The treacherous drive to visit Charlene on Cold Mountain – a true team-building experience.
45. Summer of 2004 in Saratoga: The Deutsch/Cohen/Kogon and Edwards families bond as Carol recovers.
46. Bob becomes the mayor of Saratoga in a matter of weeks.
47. Opening wedding gifts in the Deutsch living room and downstairs.
48. Wedding preparation: Wednesday night dinners with our respective families. Dave has a perfect evening with Bob & Sue, while disaster strikes the Deutsch family.
49. Pre-wedding festivities at Shangri-La. Asian Asheville-style: acoustic guitar jam with fiddle and a chorus of singers.
50. The Wedding: Dancing to the tunes of purple-suited Complete Desire (wedding band and escort service).
And more:
51. Carol’s customer service presentation: “If you don’t know me by now, you will never, never, ever know me. Oooh ooh ooh.”
52. Rehearsing the skit for Ross and Sara’s rehearsal dinner….only to be outdone by their own Apprentice skit.
53. D.C. Family trip for Emily’s graduation & Morris’s concert. Embassy Suites, Yip Harburg classics and a round of Beatles tunes in the Deutsch living room.
54. Thanksgiving 2005 in Saratoga: Carol’s big return to Saratoga!
55. Saratoga Thanksgiving: Football in the snow followed by drinks at the Parting Glass…a true manly experience.
56. The First Annual Oscar Competition: Carol narrowly wins with her well-researched selection of “You Know It’s Hard Out Here For A Pimp”.
57. The Second Annual Oscar Competition: Carol crushes the field.
58. Thanksgiving in Hilton Head: walks and football on the beach.
59. Phone conversations on Sunday nights ending abruptly at 9 p.m. when The Sopranos come on.
60. Family Reunion 2006: Guitar Hero competitions. My mother-in-law made me very proud.
Happy Birthday!
Love,
Dave
60 Greatest Moments in Just 6 Years (Just 1/10th of your lives!)
Introductions & Asheville:
1. First dinner at Flying Biscuit Midtown in Atlanta: Bob tells the story of getting poison ivy after necking with Carol on his first visit to meet Helen and Gerald.
2. Spagano Family email: April Fool’s joke…turned around on Bob when Dave forwards the email to Bob Edwards to let him know just who we were dealing with.
3. The Apprentice: Couples Edition: April Fool’s joke. Hook, line and sinker!
4. First whirlwind visit to Asheville: judge retirement party, “Howdy, Howdy”, Shabbat Dinner with the extended Asheville family.
5. Grand opening of Grove Arcade: voila!!! The Flying Walendas!
6. First hike with Bobby D. and Robin, and Bob keeps taking pictures: “I have a vision."
7. Months later, the second whirlwind trip to Asheville: lunch downtown, a quick jog, art exhibit, concert or 2.
8. Dave and Bob jog around Beaver Lake in their free 20 minutes before going to an art opening: when telling Bob that “I’m getting older and my knee and back hurt,” Bob quips, “F@%& you, Dave.” Straight for the jugular. Ouch.
9. The Windsor Road Sessions: Bob records his greatest hits. “Carol, go in the other room” when recording “It’s Easy To Make Her Cry”.
10. Dave’s fundraiser concert at Limerick Junction: the whole Deutsch/Cohen/Kogon family was there!
11. Walks with Carol to the bird sanctuary.
12. Kayaking/canoeing with Robin and Bob on Beaver Lake.
13. Bike rides and walks through the neighborhood and Beaver Lake...with heavy hands on…saying “hi” to all we pass.
14. Dining in Asheville, Deutsch-style: burritos, Trevi, Fresh Market apple pie.
15. Doc Watson & David Holt concert. “Railroad Bill”…
16. Tim O’Brien concert
17. Multiple MLK Day visits to Asheville: a tradition?
18. Casual jam sessions in the sun room: Beatles, the Band, James Taylor
19. Remembering Grandma Bea in Detroit: but that’s no excuse for a Deutsch mishap: Bob floods the hotel floor by flushing the toilet.
20. Shindig on the Green 2006: oh boy. Asheville’s finest.
21. Brisket prep (by the whole family) and a full, home-cooked Jewish meal in the Deutsch Sukkah.
22. Butcher Block Time – nothing else like it!
23. Miscellaneous, fridge-clearing “wrap” sandwiches with grilled veggies, honey mustard, and anything else that can be scrounged up.
24. Reading the morning paper at the Butcher Block and admiring the day’s most intriguing stories. Top story of all time: Woodfin Diaper Party.
25. Eli Evans speaks at UNC Asheville…then joins us back at the Deutsch house for pecan pie!
26. Bob and Dave take a tour of Sonopress.
27. Watching the Golden Globes in Asheville: Carol & Robin stationed in front of the TV and Dave on-call in the next room for celebrity references.
28. Opening up Bob’s trunk and trying to identify where he got a random camera equipment from.
Atlanta:
29. Christmas in Atlanta: dinner at the Golden “Booty” and the search for Gerald’s wallet.
30. Dinner at Fortune Cookie in Atlanta. We learned that Carol always wanted to be named “Brenda.”
31. Dinner in Atlanta with Robin and Carol at Sunflower Café. Perhaps one of Robin’s last meals EVER at a vegetarian restaurant.
32. Walks and jogs in Atlanta along the Chatahoochie.
33. Atlanta Weekend of Mayhem #1: Eve’s baby naming, a quick change in the AA bathrooms, and then off to Marc & Brynne Goncher’s wedding…Bob and Carol driving away ever-so-slowly and waving…
34. Hanging out at the Lake House.
35. Dave’s 32nd birthday party at Andy’s Atlanta Bachelor Pad – and the entire selection of chips and crackers courtesy of Bob’s shopping spree at Whole Foods.
36. Final Four 2007 in Atlanta: the wait for Robin’s arrival from NYC – constant phone calls throughout her 12-hour adventure.
New York:
37. “The Parents Meet” in NYC: W Hotel, Moving Out – the musical, Blue Fin, Bistango, the “winning lottery ticket” – a full weekend of celebration.
38. Limo ride around New York: Golly!
39. Bob’s first solo trip to NYC: CanStruction, Golda’s Balcony, Indian cuisine, a jog through Central Park, Frank Rich interviews Terry Gross; staying at Walter and Larry’s place.
40. Robin’s NYU Graduation Weekend in NYC: LIVE! at the Apollo!
41. NYC phone calls to Asheville: Carol referencing the map, “where are you now?”
Wedding/Engagement:
42. Driving Up To Asheville: Dave sends his “popping the question” song to Bob. Then in a later phone conversation, Bob urges Dave to “move it along” because “Carol has trouble keeping secrets.”
43. Robin and Dave call to share the news of their engagement. Bob and Carol answer the phone and Robin says, “I said yes.” Their response: “To what?”
44. The treacherous drive to visit Charlene on Cold Mountain – a true team-building experience.
45. Summer of 2004 in Saratoga: The Deutsch/Cohen/Kogon and Edwards families bond as Carol recovers.
46. Bob becomes the mayor of Saratoga in a matter of weeks.
47. Opening wedding gifts in the Deutsch living room and downstairs.
48. Wedding preparation: Wednesday night dinners with our respective families. Dave has a perfect evening with Bob & Sue, while disaster strikes the Deutsch family.
49. Pre-wedding festivities at Shangri-La. Asian Asheville-style: acoustic guitar jam with fiddle and a chorus of singers.
50. The Wedding: Dancing to the tunes of purple-suited Complete Desire (wedding band and escort service).
And more:
51. Carol’s customer service presentation: “If you don’t know me by now, you will never, never, ever know me. Oooh ooh ooh.”
52. Rehearsing the skit for Ross and Sara’s rehearsal dinner….only to be outdone by their own Apprentice skit.
53. D.C. Family trip for Emily’s graduation & Morris’s concert. Embassy Suites, Yip Harburg classics and a round of Beatles tunes in the Deutsch living room.
54. Thanksgiving 2005 in Saratoga: Carol’s big return to Saratoga!
55. Saratoga Thanksgiving: Football in the snow followed by drinks at the Parting Glass…a true manly experience.
56. The First Annual Oscar Competition: Carol narrowly wins with her well-researched selection of “You Know It’s Hard Out Here For A Pimp”.
57. The Second Annual Oscar Competition: Carol crushes the field.
58. Thanksgiving in Hilton Head: walks and football on the beach.
59. Phone conversations on Sunday nights ending abruptly at 9 p.m. when The Sopranos come on.
60. Family Reunion 2006: Guitar Hero competitions. My mother-in-law made me very proud.
Happy Birthday!
Love,
Dave
Shelly, Harvey, Josh & Julia Berman
I vividly remember when my parents went to your wedding…..as you know, my father had a very special bond with your family. I remember when they came home and told us how much they loved Carol and her family. Through the years, we have been through good and less good times together. It has always been special to celebrate family simchas together. The highlight for me, and my family, was the first family reunion we planned at Tamarack Butzel Conference Center about 13 years ago! I still can’t believe how fabulous it was; at our peak on Saturday afternoon we had 105 people. We got to benefit from Carol’s family reunion experience while adding our own Hungarian twist. Our parents’ generation truly loved it and the best part is that most of them were still alive to enjoy it! Several years later, at Robin’s graduation brunch from UM, we decided to plan the second one. It was not quite the same, but was still wonderful.
It is amazing how young 60 is today (it didn’t used to be that young!!). We love you and wish you both your happiest birthdays yet, with a special wish for healthy years to come. We miss seeing you in Ann Arbor, but maybe we can connect in NY soon.
All our love, Shelly, Harvey, Josh, and Julia.
It is amazing how young 60 is today (it didn’t used to be that young!!). We love you and wish you both your happiest birthdays yet, with a special wish for healthy years to come. We miss seeing you in Ann Arbor, but maybe we can connect in NY soon.
All our love, Shelly, Harvey, Josh, and Julia.
Sara, Ross & Marion Kogon
Aunt Carol and Uncle Bobby
On your 60th birthday we wanted to send you best wishes from our whole family!
As we sit here writing this we have a new member of the family who cannot wait to get to know her great aunt and uncle. We have told them about the warm hearts and wonderful adventures of Aunt Carol and Uncle Bobby. People who are fun, kind and always have open arms and hearts.We are so happy for y’all on this simcha and await many, many, many more to celebrated together as mishpacha!
Happy birthday and we love you so much
Sara, Ross and Marion Kogon
David & Riva Rosenberg
I have several early Bobby & Carol memories including the announcement of their engagement, Bobby not being at the house for a Passover Seder and my freaking out to Aunt Bea about it, walks with Chip & Booby, and who could forget all the many skits (including,"David was the teacher-Riva was the student" at my rehearsal dinner.)
But what stands out for me is when i was about 11 or 12 (35 years ago!) my father took myself & my brother to visit in beautiful Hendersonville, N.C. We arrived on a friday just in time to see Bobby the lawyer in legal action at the courthouse. He was examining (or cross examining) a witness. "So, are you saying that you saw the defendant approachingthe screen door?" ". . . and after he was on the porch. . .. but he didn't enter the home. . . " I thought, "wow, this is what lawyers do--I can do that!"
Carol had made us dinner and we were getting a tour of the house. I just have this visceral memory of her being so warm & loving--the whole southern accent and manner reminded me of my own mother. I also remember how beautiful the house was and the mountains. Bobby was really hyping up going for a hike the next morning. I remember telling him that we hiked at camp (Tamarack) and that it would be no big deal. The next morning we went on a hike and all I remember is passing out in the back of his pick up truck and my father saying that they're too heavy to pick up! I was dead to the world and could hardly move.
When we got back to Michigan I told my friends that I went hiking with my cousin and that we went for 100 miles and that I collapsed (the word I heard my father and Bobby say). But most of all I remember the trip as a wonderful time with my grown up cousins who were so much older than me--but yet, so cool.
Love,
David
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I can't believe its your 60th birthday. I have to say that even though we don't see each other often enough, you have always been an inspirational couple to me. You are both kind, generous of spirit, warm, down to earth, and loving people. As they say, the proof is in the pudding. You have raised two of the sweetest and greatest young adults that we know. David and I aspire to give Matthew and Sofie the wonderful upbringing that you have shared with Robin and Andy. We can only hope that they turn out as well as your kids.
A funny memory of Carol...
Do you remember Emily's bat mitzvah? We are in the hotel lobby chatting, Sofie is 3 and Matthew is 5(I think). Sofie has this dolly which she totally adores and she has named her Carol. I think its so funny that she has named her Carol and that Carol's name is Carol so I say, "Sofie, do you know what her name is?" (pointing to Carol)- Sofie says "no". I say, "it's Carol, just like your dolly". At this moment, for some unknown reason, Sofie decides its a good idea to to pretend she's a Red Sox pitcher and throws that doll at Carol's face. Ouch! Carol is clearly in pain but is gracious about the whole incident- no surprise. I am of course totally mortified. Sofie starts to cry. I have to say that she has never thrown anything at anyone since then. Thanks for being so understanding, Carol!
Something I love about Bobby:
Bobby, I love your musical talent and how you enhance any family event by doing a song about it. I remember... our rehearsal dinner- David was the teacher, Riva was the student....A cute little ditty about the beginning of our love. Thanks for making that night so special!
I love you both and wish you at least another 60 years of health, love and happiness!!! Happy Birthday!
Riva
But what stands out for me is when i was about 11 or 12 (35 years ago!) my father took myself & my brother to visit in beautiful Hendersonville, N.C. We arrived on a friday just in time to see Bobby the lawyer in legal action at the courthouse. He was examining (or cross examining) a witness. "So, are you saying that you saw the defendant approachingthe screen door?" ". . . and after he was on the porch. . .. but he didn't enter the home. . . " I thought, "wow, this is what lawyers do--I can do that!"
Carol had made us dinner and we were getting a tour of the house. I just have this visceral memory of her being so warm & loving--the whole southern accent and manner reminded me of my own mother. I also remember how beautiful the house was and the mountains. Bobby was really hyping up going for a hike the next morning. I remember telling him that we hiked at camp (Tamarack) and that it would be no big deal. The next morning we went on a hike and all I remember is passing out in the back of his pick up truck and my father saying that they're too heavy to pick up! I was dead to the world and could hardly move.
When we got back to Michigan I told my friends that I went hiking with my cousin and that we went for 100 miles and that I collapsed (the word I heard my father and Bobby say). But most of all I remember the trip as a wonderful time with my grown up cousins who were so much older than me--but yet, so cool.
Love,
David
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I can't believe its your 60th birthday. I have to say that even though we don't see each other often enough, you have always been an inspirational couple to me. You are both kind, generous of spirit, warm, down to earth, and loving people. As they say, the proof is in the pudding. You have raised two of the sweetest and greatest young adults that we know. David and I aspire to give Matthew and Sofie the wonderful upbringing that you have shared with Robin and Andy. We can only hope that they turn out as well as your kids.
A funny memory of Carol...
Do you remember Emily's bat mitzvah? We are in the hotel lobby chatting, Sofie is 3 and Matthew is 5(I think). Sofie has this dolly which she totally adores and she has named her Carol. I think its so funny that she has named her Carol and that Carol's name is Carol so I say, "Sofie, do you know what her name is?" (pointing to Carol)- Sofie says "no". I say, "it's Carol, just like your dolly". At this moment, for some unknown reason, Sofie decides its a good idea to to pretend she's a Red Sox pitcher and throws that doll at Carol's face. Ouch! Carol is clearly in pain but is gracious about the whole incident- no surprise. I am of course totally mortified. Sofie starts to cry. I have to say that she has never thrown anything at anyone since then. Thanks for being so understanding, Carol!
Something I love about Bobby:
Bobby, I love your musical talent and how you enhance any family event by doing a song about it. I remember... our rehearsal dinner- David was the teacher, Riva was the student....A cute little ditty about the beginning of our love. Thanks for making that night so special!
I love you both and wish you at least another 60 years of health, love and happiness!!! Happy Birthday!
Riva
Laurie Kogon
Dear Aunt Carol and Uncle Bobby,
(Uncle Bobby, I know you said that since I am a mother, I should call you Bobby and not Uncle Bobby. But, I feel that now that you are 60, you’ve re-earned the title Uncle!)
Both of you are such wonderful people. I am always amazed at your thoughtfulness. From your unbelievably creative skits (thank goodness for your creativity!) to your incredibly well thought out “chach”, you put your love for the family and passion into everything you do. I thank you for everything that you do for all of us.
Bobby, I love chatting with you about all the nonsense celebrity gossip and Carol, I love hearing your animated and exciting stories.
I wish you both a wonderful birthday. The best is yet to come! To love, health, and happiness! L’Chaim!
Love,
Laurie Kogon
(Uncle Bobby, I know you said that since I am a mother, I should call you Bobby and not Uncle Bobby. But, I feel that now that you are 60, you’ve re-earned the title Uncle!)
Both of you are such wonderful people. I am always amazed at your thoughtfulness. From your unbelievably creative skits (thank goodness for your creativity!) to your incredibly well thought out “chach”, you put your love for the family and passion into everything you do. I thank you for everything that you do for all of us.
Bobby, I love chatting with you about all the nonsense celebrity gossip and Carol, I love hearing your animated and exciting stories.
I wish you both a wonderful birthday. The best is yet to come! To love, health, and happiness! L’Chaim!
Love,
Laurie Kogon
Marcy Goldberg
Just wanted to wish you both many more years together filled with happiness and love. Wanted to thank Bobby for coming to Detroit to be with me when my mother died. It meant a lot to me.
Lots of love,
Marcy
Lots of love,
Marcy
Ronna & Merv Hellman
Dear Bob and Carol,
It is with much love that we send you birthday wishes on your 60th birthdays. May you be blessed with much health, love, happiness and peace in the coming years. Now the two of you have joined the elite family group who are in our sixties---and it's really not so bad!
Love to you both,
Ronna and Merv
It is with much love that we send you birthday wishes on your 60th birthdays. May you be blessed with much health, love, happiness and peace in the coming years. Now the two of you have joined the elite family group who are in our sixties---and it's really not so bad!
Love to you both,
Ronna and Merv
Stanley & Judy Kolodkin
We enjoyed many family meals and good conversations with Bob and Carol while they were living in Bedford MA (on one memorable night they introduced us to corn dogs - not exactly a traditional New England classic). They would come over from time to time for dinner at our home in Lexington. On one particular evening toward the end of the month, they waxed eloquent about the roast beef dinner with all the trimmings we had just had - their monthly budget was running out and they were living on peanut butter, potato chips and tuna fish, pinching pennies to make their allowance last. In almost the next breath, they were discussing their plans to spend the summer traveling through Europe, maybe around the world.
We chuckled, but I don't think they ever saw the humor in it.
Stanley and Judy Kolodkin
We chuckled, but I don't think they ever saw the humor in it.
Stanley and Judy Kolodkin
Adam & Matthew Cantor, Emily & Greg Grossman
Dear Cousins Carol and Bobby,
Happy 60th Birthday! We feel so lucky to have you as family and friends. We have grown up listening to the stories and tales of your youth, and we are thrilled to share in this milestone.
Much love to you both,
Adam, Emily, Greg, and Matthew
Happy 60th Birthday! We feel so lucky to have you as family and friends. We have grown up listening to the stories and tales of your youth, and we are thrilled to share in this milestone.
Much love to you both,
Adam, Emily, Greg, and Matthew
Phyllis & Wayne Lazarus
Dear Carol and Bobby,
Now that you are both 60 I’ve got good and bad news for you. Here is the bad first, you both still need to wait two more years to qualify for the senior discounts at most cinemas and museums and other good things. Not to even mention that Social Security is another couple of years – if there is anything left in it. Now the good part, I guess that means you are still young!
You are a wonderful couple who are sharing a journey together filled with so much joy and also some unique challenges. We all have our own dramas and how we all face them is what makes each of us unique. I must say that through all the good and not so good times you both have shown us how to face it all with dignity and humor.
I remember that first time meeting you both at Elaine and Alan Kolodkin’s home for our engagement party in 1974. I was meeting all the cousins and will always remember you two coming dressed for a prom. I knew then that you were a very special couple and cousins that I would always look forward to being with.
May you both celebrate 60 more years with the joy of life that you have shown in the first 60!
Mazel tov,
Phyllis and Wayne
Now that you are both 60 I’ve got good and bad news for you. Here is the bad first, you both still need to wait two more years to qualify for the senior discounts at most cinemas and museums and other good things. Not to even mention that Social Security is another couple of years – if there is anything left in it. Now the good part, I guess that means you are still young!
You are a wonderful couple who are sharing a journey together filled with so much joy and also some unique challenges. We all have our own dramas and how we all face them is what makes each of us unique. I must say that through all the good and not so good times you both have shown us how to face it all with dignity and humor.
I remember that first time meeting you both at Elaine and Alan Kolodkin’s home for our engagement party in 1974. I was meeting all the cousins and will always remember you two coming dressed for a prom. I knew then that you were a very special couple and cousins that I would always look forward to being with.
May you both celebrate 60 more years with the joy of life that you have shown in the first 60!
Mazel tov,
Phyllis and Wayne
Phyllis & Richard Canvasser
LET'S TOAST CAROL AND BOBBY ON THEIR 60 th BIRTHDAYS!
TOP TEN THINGS EVERYONE LOVES ABOUT BOBBY AND CAROL
10. Carols southern accent and Bobby's Midwest accent
9. Their ideas of adventure- Bobby going camping with the boys & Carol traveling & staying in hotels
8. Their love for family both near & far
7. Their commitment to a small town community with big hearts of gold
6. Always keeping in touch no matter how long it has been in between phone calls or emails
5. Being at all the family parties whether they are in winter, spring, summer or fall.
4. Sharing memories of our Grandparents, parents, aunts, uncles, & the stories they tell so well
3. Rooting for our teams in Michigan and NC
2. For being unselfish and giving to all those lives you touch
AND THE #1 THING EVERYONE LOVES ABOUT BOBBY AND CAROL IS:
BEING WHO THEY ARE IS WHAT THEY DO BEST!
TOP TEN THINGS EVERYONE LOVES ABOUT BOBBY AND CAROL
10. Carols southern accent and Bobby's Midwest accent
9. Their ideas of adventure- Bobby going camping with the boys & Carol traveling & staying in hotels
8. Their love for family both near & far
7. Their commitment to a small town community with big hearts of gold
6. Always keeping in touch no matter how long it has been in between phone calls or emails
5. Being at all the family parties whether they are in winter, spring, summer or fall.
4. Sharing memories of our Grandparents, parents, aunts, uncles, & the stories they tell so well
3. Rooting for our teams in Michigan and NC
2. For being unselfish and giving to all those lives you touch
AND THE #1 THING EVERYONE LOVES ABOUT BOBBY AND CAROL IS:
BEING WHO THEY ARE IS WHAT THEY DO BEST!
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