Significant birthdays if you are widowed

Judy 54 is right - what’s your pleasure?

I hate anything where I’m the centre of attraction and at 60, my DDs came to take me for lunch. As we parked, I spotted my old school frirnd’s car reg and my heart sank, knowing they’d sprung a bit of a surprise.

At 70, during Covid, my DH had died a few days before my birthday and was to be cremated a few days afterwards. Memorable, but not in a good way.

I can’t remember anything about my 80th birthday. I suppose it was during the Covid pandemic. I’m 85 now.

I had an evening meal out with my surviving child and family. That was on my actual birthday. Several days later I entertained several dear friends for dinner at a local hotel.
The following week I took a friend out for lunch as she was unable to come to the dinner. A quietly celebrated, but memorable birthday.

I have one coming up soon. I'm organising it all, as I have my previous two significant birthdays.
I certainly wouldn't leave it to my children to organise...

What would you like to do Struthruth ? It's your special day what would make it feel special for you? Perhaps a quiet get together with family or friends, Afternoon Tea, a lovely meal to share. Or is a big gathering more your thing, if so go wild and have a big party. So many different ways to celebrate, choose what is right for you and have a lovely day!

Happy 80th Birthday 🥳🎉🎂🎶🌺

Btw, I’m divorced …

I had a big birthday last year. I usually spend my birthdays just with my children and their families, but last year I wanted to invite all my close friends and neighbours.
I went away with the family to West Wales the weekend of my Birthday and the following Saturday I had my extended family, friends and neighbours for a Buffet at our local pub. My guests had the first glass of Prosecco on me. If they wanted anymore, they had to buy it themselves 😂. I think everyone enjoyed. And the best part - my children footed the Bill. Win win !!

Happy 80th birthday StruthRuth

I'll send you some 💐, 🥂🍾 and a big 🎂 with 80 on it (not 80 candles!).

80 is the new 60 btw.