The second night of Lynn Weidner’s 60th Birthday Weekend, in Los Cabos, Mexico, was held at the residence of Mike Meldman (Chairman and CEO of Discovery Land Company – the developer of El Dorado Golf & Beach Club).  A lovely home with 11 bedrooms, a two-story pool (seriously), and sweeping views of the sea, it was pretty sensational.  When asked for my thoughts about the setting, I quipped “It’s cozy, but they seem to make it work.”

With the theme of Swingin’ Sixties, Lynn’s 60th really kicked into high gear that evening, and the partiers were clad in Pucci, fringe, bell sleeves, and go-go boots galore.

The house band was fantastic (anyone who can do spot-on versions of songs by Prince, The Jacksons, and Fleetwood Mac always gets my vote).  But the real entertainment came with the one-two punch of Mike Lindsay (the former lead singer of Paul Revere & the Raiders), followed by Herman’s Hermits featuring Peter Noone.  The crowd went nuts, dancing to Lindsay singing the classics for which he’s known (including “Kicks” and “Indian Reservation (The Lament of the Cherokee Reservation Indian)”).

After this, Herman’s Hermits took the stage, and sang their hits, including “I’m Henry the VIII, I Am” and “I’m into Something Good” as well as “Mrs. Brown, You’ve Got a Lovely Daughter” (substituting “Hackerman” for “Brown”) – with the whole Weidner clan, on stage.

Then came the fireworks.  Words really can’t do this justice.  I’ve seen some fantastic fireworks displays in my time, and none of them came close to this.  I don’t know precisely how long they went, but it seemed like a half-hour, easy.  Just when you thought it was safe to look away, more fireworks exploded overhead.  My favorite came in the shape of a tilted heart (causing me to wonder if Elsa Peretti wasn’t now doing fireworks).

Once again, the team from Destinations by Design took the ball and ran – all the way to the end zone.  As Lynn came to cut her cake, she began waving the knife around Bill, and I looked at my-new-best-friend Debbie Allen and – riffing on comedienne Cathy Ladman – said “Hmmm.  A mid-life circumcision...  You know, us Jews’ll use any excuse to have a catered affair.  Hey!  Happy pap-smear: Here’s a bagel and schmeer!”  At which she let loose a howl, crying “Pap smear!  HA!”

As things began to die down, Nicole Ruvo and I decided to check-out the subterranean level of that two-story pool, access to which can only be gained via waterslide or walking through a waterfall.  Opting for the latter, we found ourselves in a little slice of chlorinated heaven.  On our way out (and completely drenched) we stumbled upon actor Edward Norton, who was staying at “Mike’s” while serving on the jury of the first Baja International Film Festival.  After informing me that Mike always keeps a good supply of candy around, he let the photographer grab a photo of the two of us.  Nice fellow.

The weekend was a smash.  The Weidners throw one heckuva party.  And where else are you gonna find such a fun-loving and good-looking group of Republicans, Jews, and Gays, all kickin’ it, Cabo-style?

Saturday’s Swingin’ Sixties Celebration
Lynn Weidner’s 60th Birthday Weekend
Casa Meldman – El Dorado Golf & Beach Club

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