And from a former Shylock, likewise! By the way, I have beautiful pictures and memories of my 4 kids making up a play in the barn a few years ago when I took them for a visit!

-----Original Message-----
From: Robert Deike
Sent: Mar 19, 2013 12:44 PM
To: Shawn Sides
Cc: DB Wharton , Shakespeare at Winedale 1970-2000 alums
Subject: Re: [Winedale-l] Birthday!

Happy Birthday, Doc!

I must likewise give my regrets for missing your pah-tay, but I've got Merchant rehearsals that afternoon and can't get away to come celebrate your 4-Score. But rest assured that I'll be meditating much upon your teachings that day, in my quest to communicate in the eftest way, the humanity of Shylock.

Much of what I'm doing in my life is in no-small thanks to you, so imagine I'm celebrating you the best way I know how...

By doing.

"I humbly give you leave to depart, and if a merry meeting may be wished, God prohibit it!"
RD

Sent from my iPhone

On Mar 19, 2013, at 9:31 AM, Shawn Sides wrote:

> "Sent from Africa" Bruce! well, i don't have anything as good as that going on, but i can't get there. At least not til 7pm. I sure would love to see and hug you, Doctor James Ayres.
> And, all y'all.
> Will Kathy require we do drink margaritas? Will there be lingering 'neath the pecans? Unless I hear otherwise I'm assuming y'all are breaking up the shenanigans in the afternoon and i'm out of luck. i am fortune's fool.
> Have the most glorious day, Doc!!!!
>
>
>
> On Tue, Mar 19, 2013 at 12:21 AM, DB Wharton wrote:
>> Please put me in Mike's column: So much wanting to be there, but simply not able to. Sending virtual bear hugs with tremendous admiration, affection and thanks.
>>
>> Bruce Wharton
>>
>> Sent from Africa
>>
>> On Mar 19, 2013, at 3:02, Mike Godwin wrote:
>>
>> > How I wish I could be there. I've relocated to DC, and am working my
>> > way out of the hole dug by two years' unemployment, but I will be you
>> > all in spirit, and especially with you, Doc.
>> >
>> >
>> > Love,
>> >
>> >
>> > --Mike
>> >
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