I posted this on the day – 14 July – over on bewilderbeast.org, but it also belongs here, so here it is:

On the 14th July 1951 the biggest hugest massivest humungousest stroke of luck to befall him in all his life befell Pieter Gerhardus Swanepoel. By far. By a very long long way the biggest.

And he didn’t realise it, still doesn’t.

This morning Mary will wake thinking, I wonder how Pieter is, I hope he’s alright.

Happy 70th wedding anniversary, Mom n Dad.

~~~oo0oo~~~

Anniversaries and ‘Traditional Gift’

10th	Tin
20th	Platinum
30th	Pearl / Ivory
40th	Ruby
50th	Gold
60th	Diamond
70th	Platinum
80th	Oak
90th	Stone