Jeanne Weaver is 80 !

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“Jeanne - ology”

“Octogenarian” was another word –

But suddenly – she can’t be! – it’s really absurd!

Wasn’t it just yesterday we did “Spirit of ‘76” ?

It’s hard to believe, we’re no longer Spring Chicks!

Jeanne Weaver turns 80 this year –

And she’s just beginning to get it in gear!

She raised three children then worked for awhile –

Next an antique shop owner was more her style.

Then she wanted more free time to do other things –

Shopping for antiques and the pleasure it brings.

Brimfield, Springfield, shops, malls and shows,

But Pennsylvania’s antiques was the favorite she chose!

Genealogy – a big part of her life…

A loving grandmother, mother and wife.

A trailer home in Florida for a long winter’s rest –

Shells and sharks’ teeth to add to the quest!

Lancaster County, come April and September –

She has kept a journal – there’s much to remember!

My mention of “bo-ficals”- a ‘senior moment’ of mine

Kept us in stitches without any wine!

There’ve been so many “laughs”-we could write a book!

For other antiquers to take a look.

Remember – they say “if you sit, you rust” –

But no…there goes Jeanne in a cloud of dust!

To you, my best wishes on July 10 –

And a great big thank-you for being my friend !

May our travels continue with nary a hitch –

This aging process … is really a “BITCH” !!

(For my dear friend, Jeanne Weaver, on her

80th birthday)