What would you do?

[Barmaid]

I have a "big" birthday very soon. I happen to know that arrangements are afoot for a "surprise" party. Trouble is, I really don't want any fuss or any money spent or people to go to a lot of trouble but on the other hand, I don't want to offend the people I love by repeating my assertions that no-one is to do anything.

I actually find the idea a bit embarassing and am quite uncomfortable with it.

So would you a) just shut up, put up and "act surprised" (and gracious) on the day or
b) say that you know and you would rather it didn't happen and sound churlish to boot?!

[NazNomad]

Option b.

[Prudie]

b for me too, this would be my idea of hell

[NazNomad]

After all, it's your 50th and you should be allowed to celebrate it how you wish ...




< runs & hides > xxx

[benny3008]

go through with it, i'm sure you will enjoy it on the day and besides, it's one day of surprise party or a very long time possibly feeling guilty for turning it down when they've made plans.

[China Doll]

I would arrange a weekend away for myself and the man hostage which would include the day of the party and casually tell whoever was arranging it what I've done for my birthday present to me.... I mean, it's a 'suprise' so how on earth could I have known I'd ruin their plans... I'd probably then talk extensively about how much I hate suprise parties.

[snags]

b)... although really you should embrace it... a 70th birthday is something special ;-p

[snags]

< right behind you Naz...>

[zzxxee]

everyone needs to celebrate their 21st birthday barmaid x

[Barmaid]

I am hovering towards option b. I half mentioned it to the FH last night, but he was so sloshed he doesn't remember.

<<slaps Nazzy and Snags>>

[pa___ul3]

I'd hate the idea too but I'd just go with it, it's onlt the first half an hour that's going to be hard work then you gan get hammered with everyone else paying and then bundle home your prezzies, some of which you'll think are great and you'll know everyone's had a great night thanks to you!

[zzxxee]

you wont enjoy the evening so i would say you know before all the planning gets to much !!!!

[NazNomad]

Keep the boot stocked with booze, if it ends up being option a. you can come here and get pished.

[razza]

Option A

[Barmaid]

lol Naz - the boot is already stocked with booze. The FH and his mate borrowed my car the other night and opened the boot to find a box of wine in there. (I bought some cases of wine at christmas for presents and one for us, but as it's decent stuff I have kept it in the car so it doesn't just get quaffed).

[Sqad]

a)....it would be my idea of HELL, but you are doing it for others.

The Jews have a word for it....mensch.......I hope I have this right......it means to do something that you don´t want to do, but for others (not to lose face)

I feel for you......bloody bithdays.

[mccfluff]

75 is a big birthday BM,

A/ get sloshed and insult everyone
B/ get sloshed and insult everyone and snog a midget

[ChuckFickens]

Congratulations on becoming an octogenarian.