Doug's 44th Birthday

enthusiasm blowout

3-29-2008

Dougie, in our indentured days at ditech you flabbergasted underwriters, confounded management, dressed in rags that would've got a scarecrow terminated, mastered panic, and fortified the tobacco industry with benchmark gains. While most of us were putting on five to ten pounds a year you managed to go weeks at a time on a single bag of del taco. It was a inspiring moment to be in and you provided enough fodder for a lifetime of Doug stories. Here's to the next forty years, mate.
JMFT

From Anita

March 2008

HAPPY B DAY I WANT TO SAY HAVE A GREAT B DAY K?
LOVE YOU,
ANITA

Happy Birthday from Kevin

Early nineties photo:

What can I say, you're the man... always a joy to be around and talk to. I wish we could see each other more, but even the little time we've spent together has given me great life-long memories. Have a great birthday!

Kevin

Love the Love

7-14-2008

Flush Doug,
Our excursion to Shoreline to see The Greatful Dead, pool halls in Hunnington, late night microwaved egg sandwiches in your 3-t.v. stacked apartment, smoke filled-dart throwing nights at Sandpiper, wine tasting in Napa, black jack in Vegas, hiking in Golden Gate Park, trips to Idyllwild, Sundays at the Majors, and countless BBQs... those are all memories of the ages. But nothing tops you taking a month off work and Kerouacing your way across country to our wedding. That is the true meaning of friendship. Hope the day is great and the year is even better.
We love you,
Josh, Amy, Alex, Ben and Jordan

Fun at the Zoo...

2006

Happy 44th Birthday, Uncle Doug! I hope all of your wishes come true.
I can’t wait to be your Sous Chef again.

Love, Frances

"Cousin" Barry

About 1967-68

Dear Doug,
You claim to this day that I am the one that taught you how to write the letter "a". While I do not remember that, I do remember the bond that was created all those years ago, similar to the one our fathers had. And although it is very infrequently that we actually get together, every time I feel as though we always pick up right where we left off. I only wish the miles were fewer between us.
I hope you have a great birthday and that it is not long before we can get together again.
Love,
Barry

Getting Older isn't what its cracked up to be...

10-31-2005

Sorry Doug,

This is the only recent picture I could find of you. We really need to work on getting some updated pictures don’t you think? Well, I wish you a very happy birthday and I’m proud to call you by brother-in-law. Remember that you can always count on us for anything and everything.

Your favorite sister-in-law,
Rosaura

p.s. Can I claim this title? You bet I can!

Happy Birthday Uncle Doug!

September 2007

Dear Uncle Doug,

Happy 44th Birthday! You are a wonderful uncle and I love having talks and debates with you and Aunt Lynn! I’m looking forward to more exciting discussions! You are so much fun to hang around with, and I’m never bored when I’m with you! I hope you have a good birthday and all of your dreams and wishes come true! I love you and think you’re a great uncle! Once again, Happy Birthday! And thank you for the High School Musical tickets!

Love your niece,
Alexis

Happy Day, Month, Year, Doug

July '08

Have a wonderful, fantastic Birthday. You're a terrific guy & I enjoy our chats and debates. I look forward to enjoying your company more often in the future & to celebrating many more birthdays with you and Lynn.
Love, Rod (hugs but no damn kisses)

Cousin Susan

July 2008

This happened in May 2006, during Rachel's Bat Mitzvah weekend in Michigan. We were at my sister's (Janet) home and Doug couldn't get over the "large" backyard which is the normal back yard size for that area, and yes, another LA house would fit in the yard. Doug raked some leaves since he hadn't ever done that and he couldn't believe the amount of leaves that were still in the yard after he was done!! Doug is often in deep thought and he tells stories that have us laughing. Family is important to him and he loves being an uncle. It's always wonderful to get together and it feels like we just spoke to each other the day before.
Much love, Susan