Birthday Party for Gator Man

First I would like to thank all of you who called, sent cards and personally contacted Charlie in some way in order to wish him a 'special'  birthday this year.
Charlie~Gator Man~Pops is one who is a hands on person with his family and friends.
Being very affectionate by nature, when he loves someone....you know it!
But another side of this dear one is that in our family unit  he is always 'on call'.
Got a car problem?
Call Pops.
Need some help with your house?
Call Pops.
Need info on best rates for any kind of travel?
Call Pops.
Need 25 years of Grand Cypress4th of July Family event planned?
Call Pops.
Wanna talk boats, cars, football (Tebow), politics, music oldies?
Call Pops.
Wanna Cruise?
Call Pops.
Wanna Party and have Fun?
Call Pops.
Need a 'faith~lift'?
Call Pops.
His children, grandandgreatchildren, LOVE HIM TO DEATH!
His wife adores him!
It was with this in mind that we wanted to celebrate "Pops~Gator Man" in a special way this year!
And so we did!

The Cooking Crew and Birthday Boy at Channelside Pool Area

Mr. Tony cooks corn, skewered beef, chicken, shrimp, vegetables....even when the rain comes...

Daughter Lynn, 'his princess', did all the planning and implementing.

Thank you, Lynn, for all your hard work, money spent and patience with late repliers!

(See Carnival Legend in back...Pops wanted to 'jump ship'.)  

When Pop's JJ, Joshua, arrives....he IS HAPPY!

Look at both of their spiked hair!

Eating time at the zoo...

Gift from Chad, green bananas from P.R.

Dylan/TuTu, and Joshua watch it all

A 'homeless' man?

Hand out from Tony to 'homeless'.....

As Pops came out of clubhouse with supplies in basket,

(we were on the 5th floor of Channelside Towers)

Mr. Tony hands him $1.00.

Birthday Boy accepts gratefully!!!

Happy, Happy, Happy Birthday Gator Man...

We Love YOU!