The Big X-Oh Birthday Celebration

That's right folks, this is one of the big ones for me (Vicki Pelton). You just have to figure out which "X" it is (i.e., which decade). If you already know, ssssh, don't tell. I'll be doing a few things to celebrate & would like to invite you to join in the festivities. My birthday is a good time for me to reflect on all the wonderful things I've had the opportunity to do in my life so far. I thought it would be great fun to share some of my activities with my friends. Read on to find out what's in store.

Saturday, 7 December 02, 9:30 am
Planting Native Plants

I'm a member of the California Native Plant Society, (CNPS), and participate in the gardening with natives (GWN) section. I thought it would be wonderful to plant some native plants in a public area so that other people may also enjoy the things that are important to me. I'll be joining other volunteers with Acterra in El Palo Alto Park (at Alma St. & Palo Alto Ave. in Palo Alto) to help restore San Francisquito Creek by planting natives. It would be wonderful if you'd care to join me. We will work from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. Bring water, sturdy shoes & long pants. They supply tools & gloves. I'll bring some goodies to eat to add to the celebration.

Directions from north of Palo Alto: From El Camino Real in Menlo Park, turn NE (towards the bay) onto Ravenswood, then right onto Alma St. Park at the cul-de-sac at the end. Walk across the foot bridge to the park.

Directions from Palo Alto and South: Go NW on Alma St. Just as it turns left to connect with El Camino Real, turn right onto Palo Alto Ave. and park.

Rain cancels (check back here for replacement date) but drizzle does not. If in doubt, on the day of the event, call Phil Chang on his cell phone (415)290-2983. No need to RSVP, but if you have questions, contact me, Vicki Pelton (650)368-2510.

Saturday, 7 December 02, 6:00 pm
The Big X-Oh Birthday Party & Cookie Making

Then on to the birthday party. We'll start with a pot luck dinner at 6:00 pm. Bring whatever food you want. After dinner you can just relax & talk with your friends; however, for those so inclined, I'll have some cookie dough ready for rolling. You can choose from my collection of 100 cookie cutters to make cookies to your heart's content. Sprinkles, etc. will also be available for your artistic impulses. You can then take your cookies home to share with your friends. No presents, please; just bring food. The party is at my house in Redwood City. Email (or call) for address/directions. No need to RSVP, but if you have questions, contact me, Vicki Pelton (650)368-2510. Rain does NOT cancel this party.

Friday, 13 December 02, 11:30 am
The Big X-Oh Birthday Lunch

(Heather was kind enough to send out this email)

Hi Everyone,

Vicki Pelton is back working for Lockheed Martin, and Friday is her birthday. Let's go out to lunch to celebrate!

Friday the 13th, 11:30 am; Chevy's (on Mathilda) in Sunnyvale

Since Vicki doesn't have e-mail access yet, please RSVP to me by 5pm Wednesday.

Thank you, Heather Sadlon

Sunday, 19 January 03, 9:30 am (new date)
(Was: Sunday, 15 December 02, 9:30 am)
The Big X-Oh Birthday Bicycle Ride
C/3/50 (moderate pace, some hills, 50 miles)

Don't let the miles fool you when guessing the "X". Since I'm a member of the bicycle club Western Wheelers, I thought it would be fun to have a birthday ride with my bicycling friends. Both singles & coupled types are equally welcome this time (i.e., this is not a singles ride). We'll meet at Gunn H.S. in Palo Alto (on Arastradero just east of Foothill) at 9:30 am and ride up Alameda de las Pulgas, climb Crestview, then down into Hillsborough to climb Santa Inez & Black Mountain. We'll then have lunch at the Crystal Springs Golf Course, which has indoor & outdoor seating, a great view & sandwiches for $6-ish (bring or buy). We'll return down Skyline/Canada.

I'll have goodies to eat after the ride. There will be a shortcut for those who want to skip Inez/Black Mountain & shorten the ride by 6 miles. No need to RSVP, but if you have questions, contact me, Vicki Pelton (650)368-2510. Rain cancels ride (check back here for replacement date).