The Ritz

Meg decided that the top pub was not "good enough'
to take Uncle Bill out for his birthday. So she
said "Let's go to The Ritz, in Traralgon," which
really is only a cafe with pretensions of grandeur.

I ordered a half nip of vodka and was charged $6.50,
which is the price anywhere else for a full nip! So
either they got it wrong or they overcharge! Either
way it is a mistake.

I must admit the duck was cooked well and tasted
wonderful and was not too dear at $26.95, as I know
The Italian Club would charge at least another $10!
It cost about the same as The Traralgon R.S.L.
would charge.

There was a twenty first birthday party at the next
table and I suggested we sing "Happy Birthday" to
Uncle Bill but he didn't want that, though he claims
it has been the best Birthday ever as it lasted two
weeks! but then you don't turn 70 every day of the
week.

Lisa finally turned up in time for dessert, as she
had gone to Melbourne to play tennis for the Saturday
and it ran late. So she was not in any of the photos,
which of course nobody thought about till now!

Lots of photos with me, Cliff, the kids, and Uncle Bill.

A good night was had by all. Especially as Meg and
Donald went on to a club till the early hours of the
morning which in a way annoyed me as Donald cried
poor and asked me to pay his $206 rates for him this
week as he did not have the money yet was able to
spend $180 on alcohol!!!!