happy bday to billy bunk

SURPRISE!

Grandpa Billy Bunk turned 75 and {completely in non-Grandpa Billy Bunk style} we threw him a surprise birthday party at where else- Choctaw Casino. Now, if you know him, then you'll understand why Lynley and I  were a little apprehensive yelling "surprise" as he opened the door to find 40 eyes on him, awaiting his reaction. It was touching as his closest friends, some whom he hadn't seen in over 10 years, traveled the miles to wish him the very happiest of birthdays...and play a few hands of black jack...but mostly wish him a happy birthday. A week leading up to the party, over 60 people including childhood friends, previous co-workers, family, neighbors, and grandkids sent him postcards with birthday wishes. Even Susie Luchsinger { THE Reba McEntire's sister} sent a postcard saying, "Thanks for helping me get started in my music career." Whhhhow. What a way to ring in the big 75. It was a great day celebrating life and taking time to appreciate you, Mr. Bunk. Happy birthday Grandpa. Thanks for being you and teaching us the important lessons in life like how to 'spoof,' maintain a balanced diet of eating raw potatoes with salt, turn an empty papertowel roll into a trumpet 'do-da-dooo,' and collect silver dollars. We love you!

Here's the birthday boy himself: