Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Happy 81st birthday Ray!


[Photo by @zmack]

There was a bit of a celebration last night at Ray's Candy Store... as the proprietor celebrated his 81st birthday... And, as usual, someone sprung for some entertainment... We have more photos, though, someone has to think about the children. So we will post the rest of the adult contemporary shots for them later.

Happy birthday Ray!


[Photo by Shawn Chittle]


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Hugh Burckhardt has a lot more photos over at his More Than Usual blog... like this one!



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16 comments:

  1. east village toursJanuary 28, 2014 at 9:23 AM

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY RAY !!

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  2. willow jJanuary 28, 2014 at 10:12 AM

    Look out hugh hefner

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 28, 2014 at 10:13 AM

    "I'd like some of that hot chocolate for $1.50 please"

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  4. DrBOPJanuary 28, 2014 at 10:38 AM

    I heard that after everyone went home, Betty White stopped by and gave him that EXTRA-special lap dance that she's FAMOUS for.....

    RAY.....you dog.

    Here's to MANY more brother!

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  5. AnonymousJanuary 28, 2014 at 10:44 AM

    Happy Birthday Ray!!LOVE YOU. EVG..are you considering a PG rated blog????
    Melanie
    East Village Corner

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  6. john penleyJanuary 28, 2014 at 11:25 AM

    Ray gets more strippers every year. I wish I could have been there. The last time I was in the neighborhood I was on the street and Ray let me sleep in his basement. Please peeps remember Bob Arihood on Ray's birthday as well because without Bob's help Ray would no longer have his store. Love Ya Ray and happy Birthday once again.

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  7. ShawnJanuary 28, 2014 at 11:57 AM

    John, the photo of Bob was placed carefully facing outward so he could enjoy the show with the rest of us.

    He is sorely missed.

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  8. Eden BeeJanuary 28, 2014 at 12:50 PM

    It was awesome..I will have video up at slumgoddess later today..

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  9. AnonymousJanuary 28, 2014 at 12:51 PM

    Ray's got a sharp looking shirt on there. Lookin' good Ray, lookin' good...

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  10. AnonymousJanuary 28, 2014 at 1:57 PM

    It was amazing to finally attend his party this year!, here's to many more Ray!!

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  11. ZachJanuary 28, 2014 at 2:21 PM

    This was, without a doubt, one of the greatest things I've been able to take part in in this neighborhood. Such a great time for everyone! HAPPY 81ST, RAY!

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  12. ScoobyJanuary 28, 2014 at 6:36 PM

    Happy Birthday, Ray - know that you are loved and thought of both from near and far... Next year - I'll be there to help with the lighting of the candles. Love ya!

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  13. AnonymousJanuary 29, 2014 at 12:04 AM

    happy birthday, ray! i LOVE you! i can't wait to drag my sister there in her pajamas at 3 a.m. R.I.P. bob arihood, gone but not forgotten!

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  14. AnonymousJanuary 29, 2014 at 12:30 AM

    Happy Birthday Raaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!!!!:D Can't believe a certain someone didn't drag me out of bed in my pajamas at 3AM for this........;)

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  15. MarkJanuary 29, 2014 at 4:24 PM

    I had no idea this happened. I'm there every weekend getting vanilla ice cream with rainbow sprinkles from our boy Ray.
    Need to make sure to step it up next year and but that man a lap dance at his party.

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  16. dmbreamJanuary 30, 2014 at 5:51 PM

    More pics!

    https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.594386553971351.1073741826.179970415412969&type=1

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