TO GRANDBOB [Dad_n_Law] Happy 70th Birthday!!!
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A story of GranBob
in prose i do offer.
To commemorate his 70th
and a friendship from which we each prosper.

Stan was a kind man
who'd rather live quite simply
Stella was a graceful
a special beauty.

Early in life
his heart they were told,
was murmmered by Great Lake winters
seemingly too cold.
So lovingly his parents
heeding guidance wisely
moved to the desert
to raise a new family.

Bob's journey for knowledge
acquired through self-learning
continues today - dividends still returning.

A "baller" active in many sports
as each year he grew taller.
Victories to this day - Pump Him Up -
make him Hollah!!!

Now picture this young man
as new husband and father
Determined to secure
a future for 3 daughters.
Hit the books at night
9-5 solve payload compliance
Kids at home and a wife
YES THIS WAS ROCKET SCIENCE!

... and sacrifices made,
navigating complexities of life
Defined his values
to overcome strife.

Today - now at 70
Bob is NOT slowing down.
70 is the new 50
he proclaims Globe Trotting around.

CABRILLO DOCENT
- BOTANIST
-- HIKER EXTRORDINAIRRE
GEOLOGIST
- GARDENER
-- and OH Yeah - OMNILAIRRE!
BUT tonight a Disco King
Channeling Fred Astair

If you hear his life speaking
and you carefully listen
His adventures will stir you
may make your eyes glisten

So tonight we raise a toast
in your name there is honor:
- a life well lived
- friends abound
May your 70's go on for ever...