It was the day of Kosov's birthday. Coincidently Hairdresser Friend had asked if I was free for a dinner catch up. She said to bring the lads if they were free. Kosov's night off work is Tuesday, so here we go. This looks like a plan.
Hairdresser Friend suggested an Indian restaurant in Fitzroy Street, St Kilda called Mukka. Sounded fine, so she booked. There were nine of us, including my neighbour HH, with who we three caught a tram with her to the restaurant.
The service wasn't fast but no one was in a rush and there was nice intermingling and chat. It was a very pleasant evening.
Now dear readers, I have a question. Neighbour HH turns 80 mid November. She told her son she would be away, presumably to avoid any birthday celebrations. Isn't that so silly 🤨. I am not sure that she will be. She has a decent sized family and quite a few friends, so I expect she will receive plenty of flowers. What can I do that is special? Flowers or chocolates, ho hum.
I did have a thought though. What about arriving at her door with the three of us with a couple of dozen helium balloons to set free to float up to her apartment ceiling? They will have ribbon tails, and if good quality will remain suspended for a few days.
It's Friday, so a little humour. No, its Saturday here but it is Friday somewhere.
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There are several go-karting options in and around Melbourne such as Auscarts Racing, Le Mans Go Karts, and PowerPlay. You could buy HH a go-karting voucher or perhaps join her for a spin. You would have a great time.
ReplyDeleteYP, that would have been a nice idea as a gift for Kosov's birthday. I didn't give him a gift. He will received some generosity in late November.
DeleteI find as I age that I value experiences more than anything. You could take her for a drive to somewhere nice for lunch.
ReplyDeleteHmm. It's a nice idea but she is such a busy and social person, so I would have to ask when she is free, and she doesn't know that I know her birth date.
DeleteWould she enjoy a nice (Kiwi) deck to sit on?
ReplyDeleteSorry. Feeling a bit naughty.
She had a nice deck at her house where she lived over twenty five years ago, courtesy of her husband.
DeleteBalloons no …rather passé A lovely lunch ..is there a restaurant in the the Botanical Gardens …..or lunch at NGV..there is a great exhibition of women photographers either just begun or about to occur
ReplyDeleteI don't think she would see them as passe. They weren't around when she was a young mother with children and her family live distances away and she would not have attended many, if any, grandchildren birthdays. So they could be novelty. I don't want to have to organise an outing and it will be a surprise.
DeleteThe balloons will bring joy and laughter, far more memorable than flowers or chocolates
ReplyDeleteRoentare, especially if good quality and the balloons stay up for a few days.
DeleteI think the whimsy of balloons is rather special.
ReplyDeleteA nice afternoon tea or something like that could also be good.
Thanks Kylie. I would rather like the balloons released as a birthday gift for me.
DeleteVery funny jokes and yes, I did read that wrong. I think the balloons would be a great idea and maybe a small gift basket with assorted teabags and a gift mug? Packet of biscuits?
ReplyDeleteThanks River. I think the balloons and she drinks peppermint tea, so that would be an extra and good.
DeleteTake her for a high tea in a swanky Melbourne hotel
ReplyDeleteShould I start a crowd funding site?
DeleteLovely birthday dinner for Kosov. Your neighbour, I like the sound of those ballons, champagne maybe?
ReplyDeleteMargaret, I didn't think she drank at all, but she did have a glass of champagne on Tuesday night.
DeleteDarling Andrew,
ReplyDeleteThe Indian dinner sounded huge fun and was surely delicious. It brought back memories of many years ago when with friends we went to an Indian restaurant in Brick Lance which was decidedly not fancy and where we took our own drinks. A perfect night out.
As for the birthday surprise, yes, we think that some kind of celebration is in order to mark the occasion. Champagne and balloons sounds fun...and how about a gift card at a restaurant where she can celebrate as she wishes?
Yes JayLa. It doesn't have to be an expensive night out to be enjoyable. Exhibit A, Spinoza. I wonder if Viktor is still there and is he looking older.
DeleteA memorable experience is best. Take her to dinner with friends.
ReplyDeleteRB, way too hard, or is it? There is a tacit agreement for a neighbour dinner catch up. That might work. But I still might do the balloons.
DeleteI love the cat bookk title!
ReplyDeleteI hope you haven't done it Bob.
DeleteI think anything you do for someone on their birthday would be appreciated greatly. I think that way, at least.
ReplyDeleteStrayer, that is quite true. She will be happy with whatever I do.
DeleteGreat jokes.
ReplyDeleteBalloons and a nice bottle of fizz - lovely
Alison in Devon x
Still thinking about it Alison, and I am inclined to the balloons.
DeleteBring dinner to her apartment door? I like the jokes.
ReplyDeleteTP, Phyllis could cook her something.
DeleteI vote for balloons.I would love to wander through them for a few days if I was her.
ReplyDeleteThat's what I thought, Pat.
DeleteIf she gets bored with the balloons, she can untie the ends, inhale the helium, and make crank calls to her friends and family in a squeaky voice.
ReplyDeleteWill Jay
Lol Will. She isn't as immature as I am.
DeleteHa ha ha!
ReplyDeleteJB, what fun.
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