It's dad's 90th birthday on the 24th, and I decided I'd do a small party for him, inviting some of his old friends. There will be 17 of us, and it dawned on me that I really don't have enough cups and saucers. Nor do I possess a teapot any more! So, I raided the local Clan Charity Shop. I got a nice cafetière for £3, a teapot for £5 and a set of seven cups and saucers for £7. That'll do me nicely for the 24th, and I'll either keep them for future events, or I'll donate them back to the Charity Shop afterwards. Win win!
@ludwigsdiana Well, he does know, but every day I tell him, it is a surprise for him, if you see what I mean. Even on the morning when I pick him up, it will be a surprise for him. But that's just how it is. But he'll enjoy the day, I'm sure, and I know the people I've invited are really pleased to get the opportunity to spend a bit of time with him on his special day.
I celebrated my 80th birthday recently and wanted a punch bowl. In the end I had to buy 3 punch bowls from the op shop to get enough cups. The search was fun - and I ended up getting them all in the same shop. I would have bought that red spotty teapot if I'd seen one!
Win win all round! I had to root around for a teapot too when the b&b’s came. What a great idea to have a party, your dad will love that so much seeing all his old pals all together!
Wishing your Dad a very Happy Birthday
Such a lovely idea for your dad's birthday!