Dear God.....

[lcg]

the boys are plotting. it's my birthday on friday and they have organised a surprise (i hate surprises!). i bought myself a pressie - a lovely silver puzzle ring (which i have always wanted). it's driving me mad trying to figure out what they are up to. what nice surprises have you guys had for your b'day/xmas/anniversaries etc.? x

[Barmaid]

On my big birthday 2 years ago, I thought i was going for lunch with my family. Mr BM had contacted all my old friends who all turned up and booked a room in the pub. I burst into tears.

[RATTER15]

I found my Ex plotting a surprise birthday for me once, I put a halt on it promptly!

I hate being the centre of attention!

[rockyracoon]

For my 30th, OH booked a weekend to Florence for a surprise, for my 40th it was NY, both came out of the blue as I didn't think he listened to a word I'd said. He's got 5 years to think of something suitable for my 50th! I'll have to start dropping hints for Vancouver I think.

[Barmaid]

Although he is making up for it this year - he has completely forgotten.........

[lcg]

oh bless, bm.....that's really lovely! mr kicker and the boy have been sneaking around this afternoon, so i know my pressie (or part of it) is in the house. they know it drives me nuts! x

[sherrardk]

My biggest birthday surprise is if himself actually remembers :(

[lcg]

ah....i spoke too soon, bm. can't live with them...or without, it seems! we both forget our anniversary now - it's been 20 years, so you think we had enough practice to remember. i too hate being the centre of attention. lovely stories, thugh - keep them coming!

[society]

On my last birthday (December) one of my coworkers said my boss needed me right away to help with a project. I was so engrossed in preparing for the task ahead I had not noticed the rest of the staff was gathered together. Suddenly they all started singing the happy birthday song, and there was a beautiful cake too. That was a huge surprise which I may not forget.

[Barmaid]

BEST birthday surprise was a very good friend's, last November - his 50th. His gf had organised a meal in a local hotel. He knew close family were going, but he didn't know I was - indeed I texted him the day after his birthday saying "Sugar, mate, I forgot, sorry, card in the post". It was a massive surprise for him when I turned up.

HOWEVER, the cheeky bugger stole a march on all of us. His gf made a lovely speech. We demanded a speech in response, which he gave and then sat down. Then he quickly stood up again and said "Oh, I forgot one thing", turned to his GF and said "will you marry me". Every single woman in that room burst into floods of tears.

[lcg]

that's really nice, society. you are lucky to be appreciated by your co-workers. i've been off work for 6 weeks because i injured my back, and not one has contacted me. i guess all the extra effort i put in and staying longer to finish my workload is just not the way to do things. perhaps i should be like everyone else and p**s off at the earliest opportunity instead! x

[Barmaid]

Anyway lcg, all the best people are aquarians! So whatever the boys are planning, enjoy.

[Smowball]

awww thats a lovely story bm - wish I had married somebody even vaguely romantic lol.

[janzman]

Two years back when it was announced 'The Mousetrap' was going on tour to celebrate 60 years of continuous performance Mrs Janz showed interest as it was coming to the Nottingham Theartre Royal.A month ago I saw an ad for the production and told OH who eagerly said buy tickets.Only seats available upper circle extreme right hand side.MrsJanz thinks that 's what I bought...truth is I bought 2 seats Dress Circle Second Row Centre Stage in December 2011 when they first went on sale.....She is in for a surprise as long as I can keep the secret

[Mojo-Jo-Jo]

I can do puzzle rings. Only a fiver if you muck it up ;)

[ummmm]

Don't listen to BM, her 'BIG' birthday was 'TEN' years ago...