Friday, September 26, 2025

FFO, Smiles And... To a BIG Kiddo And "Home"

 
Yupp, right here!!!!!
This is for Nicole´s FFO and  Gillena ... let me show you more...

 
10 metres!!!!
 




 
 
 ... and ya all!
Tadaa. Some funnies: 
 
 
 
For another please visit Linda´s Relaxing Lair here!
 

Henry 🦁 Has a Pressie for you, scroll down past his invitation! There is a pic and a lille story.
 
 

 
This "cake" is a doughnut  without a hole called Fruit Heaven.
The beer is from where you speak "Platt", which Ingo loves. 
Let us go back to 1999, Outback Australia.
We went west and somewhere a day before Ingo´s Birthday, in the Outback, I needed to fill up our car and get party-ice for our Esky.
 
Gas stations in the Outback are a mini-grocery, too, and I found a diet-fruit-cake, thinking maybe not so super-sweet (I was wrong).
Came out, party-ice in my right arm in front of my belly, cake behind my back in the left.
 
To this day Ingo claims he did not see how funny or awkward I walked. 
I managed to hide the cake. 
We hit Kalgoorlie and in the morning I had the fruit-cake and some mini candles ready as little surprise. BOY.Was.That.Cake.Sweet!
 
As only adults without kids watched the very wonderful Elmo-movie and hit the road for the bush. 
 
Found a place for the night. Means:
 

All stuff as in Esky, kitchen, clothes etc in the front and making our bed in the back. 
Note the two huge Jerry Cans full of gas on top... sometimes the stretches between two gas stations were too long, he (to me/Germans a car is male) needed a snack:
 
 
Well, that Birthday night we stood in the bush with two full tanks, "Baby" ready for bed, sharing a glass of sparkling wine when it started.
 
BOOOOOM! the most HEAVIEST thunder and lightning, coming right into our direction!!! 
 
Put stuff from the driver´s seat back and "flee"???? 
 
Just before we started this Mother Nature turned  to the right and gave us a wonderful show leaving!
Now, that was some very special Birthday - as is maybe turning 60 (just a number, huh?) - so... a fruit-doughnut without a hole it had to be. 
To wonderful memories! 
 
To many more good years, Ingo. 
 

 



44 comments:

Bleubeard and Elizabeth said...

Happy birthday to Ingo. LOVE the 60 cake. Acts 7.

Some of the funnies were great. Loved the dog and Chris. Great Picard this week, too. Happy FFO.

River said...

Happy Birthday Ingo! 🎉🎂🎈🎈
I have jumped off high diving boards but I don't tnk it was ten metres, maybe eight. Ingo was the cutest little firefighter!

Lisca said...

Happy Birthday Ingo! May something really special happen today!
I love the cake!
Ingo was definitely the cutest fire fighter.
I'm still laughing at Chris....
Have a great day!
Lisca

Linda's Relaxing Lair said...

Happy Birthday Ingo!!! Dear friend Iris, thank 😊 you so much for these funnies. Sending you warm hugs 🫂 🤗 and much love 🫂 ❤️

Iris Flavia said...

Thank you, Elizabeth and happy FFO!

Iris Flavia said...

5 metres, once and never again! ;-)

Iris Flavia said...

Thank you and have a great day, too!

Iris Flavia said...

Thank you, dear friend Linda, much love and warm hugs on the way!

Gene Black said...

A very HAPPY Birthday to Ingo. I love the big smile on his young firefighter's face.

Iris Flavia said...

Yes, loooong ago.

My name is Erika. said...

Happy birthday Ingo. It's a big one, isn't it? I love that cake decoration. My hubby turns 65 next month and I am going to copy that-hope you don't mind. (Well I will change the numbers...) And he was a cute teenager. I hope you and he have a wonderful celebration. hugs-Erika

Maria Medeiros said...
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Maria Medeiros said...

hello Iris! Happy FFO, I posted a comment before but made a mistake and deleted it. lol I am getting mixed up with all names and posts lately. Happy Birthday to Ingo! All the best to good health and happiness and a wonderful Birthday! Lovely cake! Lots of love and hugs to you Iris! All the best and have a wonderful weekend!

Christine said...

cute face. Happy Birthday Ingo!

The Padre said...

Happy 60th - Way Cool - Stay 7 My Man - And Enjoy Another Trip Around The Sun

Cheers

RedPat said...

Happy Birthday to Ingo! A mere 60! Hope that it is a grand day.

CJ Kennedy said...

Alles gute zum Geburtstag, Ingo! 🎈🎂🎉

Tom said...

...Happy Birthday, young fellow!

DVArtist said...

Iris, what a wonderful, wonderful post. I love the birthday story in the outback. Happy birthday to your guy Ingo. 60 starts new adventures. I love the baby and all of the other photos. The firefighter is best. Ohh and Chris. P. Bacon just too funny. That donut cake looks way good. Thank you sharing all of this with FFO and be sure to give Ingo a big birthday hug from me.

Felix the Crafty Cat said...

Happy Birthday Ingo. Sorry I'm late been taking dogs for a haircut. Hope you both have a lovely day. Hugs Angela xXx

Gillena Cox said...

Happy Birthday to Ingo
Thanks for linking to AFFF

Much♡love

Fundy Blue said...

Happy Birthday to Ingo! Being a kid at heart is the secret to aging well! I've missed visiting your blog. It's been a crazy summer in my life. Enjoy your weekend!

Iris Flavia said...

I didn´t bake the cake, it´s from the internet - sorry to disappoint you! But bet for real it´s a real bummer! Maybe you like to share then?
Oh, we never celebrate - pressies when we see something the other will like, just for being there :-) Hugs for surprises!

Iris Flavia said...

Happy FFO to you, too, and don´t you worry! Yesterday I mixed my customer´s name up!!!! And he said, happens to him, too - we are but people :-)
Health would be so wonderful, but that will not happen - but maybe not being sick so often! Love and hugs and to a great time, Maria.

Iris Flavia said...

The years fly by, huh...

Iris Flavia said...

I bet he will, both!... Cheers

Iris Flavia said...

Oh, a quiet one, RedPat, and that is OK.

Iris Flavia said...

Reckon he is too lazy, also Danke in seinem Namen! :-)

Iris Flavia said...

Hehehe, young, aw, well...

Iris Flavia said...

Thank you, Nicole, will do. Glad you liked the story, it was truly amazing!

Iris Flavia said...

Thank you Angela - hugs xXx

Iris Flavia said...

Thank you for brightening the day with the music at yours!

Iris Flavia said...

Hope it was a good crazy!

Granny Sue said...

Happy, happy birthday to Ingo! What a life he has had, and such good memories too.

Bill said...

Happy birthday, Ingo. Onward to the next 60.

Amypie71 said...

Happy birthday to Ingo. What a cute baby photo

Bertiebo said...

Happy birthevening, Ingo!

Lowcarb team member said...

Lovely post a great mix.
Happy birthday to Ingo.

All the best Jan

Iris Flavia said...

Yes, most are happy ones! :-)

Iris Flavia said...

That sure is goal very high!...

Iris Flavia said...

Thank you.

Iris Flavia said...

Birthevening :-)

Iris Flavia said...

60 years in a rush!

Nuria de Espinosa said...

Te ha quedado genial Iris, me encanta el repertorio del cumpleaños. Un abrazo