Welcome, les amis, to Ron's Birthday Party Blog. Your invitation follows.

NOTE: The Abbaye is also a Relais & Château hotel. To keep the fun going, Ron and I plan to stay there Wednesday night. If you would like to do the same, the more the merrier! Their website is here and their phone number is 03 80 49 02 29. But book right away--tis the season.

And now a few words from our invitées: