Celebrating @ Freddy Fuddpukka's

To quote Google, a Freddy Fudpucker may be a tequila based cocktail that will fill the quaffee with a warm glow of happiness. Freddy Fuddpukka's is an awesome cafe at Coolum Beach which offers all day breakfasts, delicious lunches, great coffee and yummy little sweet nothings to fortify their guests after some serious  shopping.

We had visited Freddy's on a couple of occasions on our previous trip in December. The proprietors and staff have successfully sewed up a great business. Many of their visitors are elderly on walking frames or using walking sticks for mobility. Freddy's prides itself on providing excellent and attentive service. There are indoor and outdoor seating areas, dog watering facilities, a ramp and plenty of room.

A perfect location for brother Michael's 60th birthday with our cheerfully loud family celebration. Dad was like a pig in mud. He didn't actively join in our conversation but sat with a beaming smile on his face, enjoying three out of four of his children and his son-in-law.

We spent a very happy two hours enjoying each other's company. A birthday cake completed proceedings. We shared a bottle of red with Dad. He was delighted to have a few tipples. The Birthday Boy sank a few cleansing ales.

We guided Dad back to Lily with the help of Wilbur Wheelie Walker. Once at the Care Centre, Dad settled into the comfort of his trusty chair. He'd had a marvellous time - lunch with the family, a couple of walks, a few glasses of vino, all with a contentment of the elderly statesman perusing his empire.

Mike and I wandered back to Dad's digs later in the afternoon. He was snoozing in the cocoon of his chair. We asked him if he wanted to wake up for a chat. He gracefully declined, far preferring to stay in Cloud Cuckoo Land than speak to his offspring. Quite understandable.

The rest of the day was spent, as we had begun, with the dynamic duo of Michael and Michael keeping me on my toes. Our last day in Coolum Beach had been an absolute blast.

Slight confusion as to who was the Birthday Boy!

Father and youngest son.

David in fine form.

The other Michael...

The Greeks @ Freddy Fuddpukka's.

Family mug shot.

Small things sometimes surprise.

And on a nautical theme - it's just a lean to the left...

Dad, Mike and the cake.

Blowing out his candles under Dad's approving gaze.

And while Dad was enjoying his afternoon nap, some other residents arrived for afternoon tea.