Manila Bar that is.  There was a nice get together last to honor Natalie’s birthday.  I guess I’ll just let the photos tell the story…

Manila owner Teddy was our gracious host for the evening.

The birthday girl looking younger than ever.  Must be that taek-won-do thing she’s been doing…

Natalie’s new large-sized lighter was a big hit.  Matt is looking a little nervous. Why, it’s almost as big as a…er, well, never mind.

Revelers.

People hanging out.

Everyone’s favorite (especially Matt) Canadian, Margaret.

Jee Yuen proving once again that no Korean can resist flashing the “V” when being photographed.  What’s up with that anyway?

And of course there was cake…

This is a Filipino bar, so as might be expected, videoke broke out.  Here Mike and Lucky serenade the birthday girl who is either in a blissful state or in excruciating pain.  I’m pretty sure it was the former.  The pain came when I sang her the Gary Puckett classic “Young Girl”.

Teddy helped us out with piano.  He’s quite talented.

Becky and her main squeeze Mike.

And finally, a parting shot of me and the birthday girl.

We ate, we drank, we sang.  And I do believe a good time was had by all.

Happy Birthday, Natalie!