She called a good friend of his, who also happens to be the owner of one of Ed's favorite haunts, Charlie Browns. He was more than willing to host the event. He even put up a sign on their billboard wishing Ed a happy 65th. Well, see for yourself:
Next she talked to L&M Meats, whose owner also is a friend of Ed's, and he was more than willing to donate a meat and cheese tray for the event.
Next, she designed invitations and sent them out to Ed's friends and family - given the number of kids in his family - that was no small feat.
She called Hugo's to order a cake and fruit tray.
We ran to Grand Forks earlier in the week to buy paper plates and plastic forks as well.
Lori, Ed's wife, also decided to surprise Ed by secretly driving up from South Dakota.
Once Brian and Eddie got Ed to the bar, he was quite shocked. He never expected it at all.
I was charged with taking pictures - at least the first few dozen or so.
Ed's crazy sister, Gail, was on hand - colorful as ever. Here she made some signs/masks for Ed.
Then she had a little surprise for him as she donned another mask and costume and had a little dance for him. It was hilarious.
Brian, Ed, Kristie, and Eddie
One major flaw in the plan, Casey and Chelsey aren't 21 yet, and could not stay in the bar - even for a few minutes.
Ed and Lori after the big surprise.
Ed even had time to find a gift for me - one of his sayings that I stole and use all the time is on this patch, which just happens to be in the Bengals' colors of black and orange: "I like you. I'll kill you last."
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