28 Aug 2009 9 Comments
Happy Birthday Greyhaven
In 1909, a Colonel of Marines stationed on Treasure Island built a house for his family on the then almost empty swatch of El Camino Real in the Elmwood area of Berkeley. In 1971, our family moved in, at that point consisting of me, Don, Ian (age 3), Paul and Tracy, Fiona (age 2), Mom, and David Bradley. Today the personnel consist of me, Ian and Elizabeth and Evan, Michael and Arael, Nancy and Astrid, and Melissa and Suleiman. A lot of people have lived here over the years, and it has been the setting for lot of writing, rituals, music and dancing, laughter, and occasional shouting.
Somehow, both we and the house have endured. None of us are likely to make 100, but the house has done so, and so tomorrow we’re honoring the achievement with a birthday party from 2 pm to whenever….
I’d be delighted to see any of my LJ friends who would like to drop by–[edit to: remove home address, e-mail me for it?]. Come, share the munchies, and admire our new paint job.
Cheers,
Diana
Aug 29, 2009 @ 07:17:16
I’ve never in ten years heard Greyhaven spoken of in any but fond tones. You’ve really created a haven — by all accounts there is a lot of happy there.
Happy birthday, Greyhaven!
Aug 29, 2009 @ 07:41:32
Happy Birthday to Greyhaven. I so wanted to be there, hopefully living in California when this time came, but instead I will send long distance well wishes for everyone.
-Shanta
Aug 29, 2009 @ 11:30:52
Happy birthday Greyhaven. Glad I have gotten to spend some time with you this year.
Aug 29, 2009 @ 13:39:57
Happy Birthday!!!
Aug 29, 2009 @ 19:32:03
Hail Greyhaven! Fondly does this humble wanderer recollect sojourning most pleasantly ‘neath thy fair eaves. Blessings upon thy high timbers, and upon thy most hospitable chatelaine!
Aug 30, 2009 @ 05:18:44
Felix Natalis Tibi Portui Glauco, et multique!
May the spirit you have brought to Greyhaven, to Berkeley, and to the world live on for a hundred times a hundred years, and may you all have lives as long!
Aug 30, 2009 @ 14:22:43
Ah, the home of my youth. Happy Birthday and many blessings on thee!
Sep 02, 2009 @ 01:57:17
Grayhaven
Wish I could drop by!
Yers,
Steve
Sep 08, 2009 @ 08:06:32
Dear Diana, this comment does not really belong here, but I hope you will forgive me.
In a german translation I had the pleasure to read your essay about Frigg and her ladys. I just wanted to say thanks for the inspiring article.
Have a nice day
And btw I hope you had a wonderful house-birthday