This year, I asked my friends to get dressed up for my birthday. In between looking fancy, eating steak, and drinking booze, I somehow picked up a new name: Nick Guire! The hostess mistook McGuire in our table booking

First stop, the Keg Mansion. Former home of the Massey family and now a steak house:


At the entrance, waiting for the rest of the crew to arrive. My buddy (in the Grant tartan) hadn't worn his kilt since high school graduation and I was pleased that he decided to join in the fun:


Bee and I toasting my advancing age:


At the exit, with the gang, after dinner:


Next stop, the Irish Embassy Pub:


Some of my friends came from out of town and missed dinner. At least this fellow wore his dinner jacket!


The Green Spot is fine whiskey and also marked the end of the evening. Good times all around: