So Mum was 65 today and we obviously celebrated and made something of it. Her work had got the date wrong so earlier in the week she’d been ‘surprised’ with them all congratulating her, but that was obviously a bit premature but it meant she had the same treatment a second time so I don’t think she was complaining! She had a good day and we met up with her in the evening and went 10 bin bowling.
That was fun but I am bloody useless at it now, Charlotte won and then Lewis came in second, way ahead of me and the rest in third!
After that we went to Frankie & Benny’s next door and it was absolutely rammed full! Mum had booked a table and this is when the fun started…
Mum had specifically booked a round table so that we could all fit on comfortably and be more enclosed, twice she’d spoken to reserve it, when we got there it wasn’t reserved and we couldn’t have it. She wasn’t impressed. So we were stationed at a new table and made do but I made my feelings known in a firm but polite manner, I think I was polite but I certainly let the girl know we were pissed off!
Cue much attention and fawning!
They kept coming over to see if we were okay and then gave a free bottle of wine which Mum and Tash got through quite comfortably! We had a great meal and a really good time, they brought out the cake and we were noisy and singing and even when other birthdays were done we were getting involved. Then the best surprise…there were 8 of us in total and the bill came to £150.00, but in view of the situation we’d experienced the girl took £60.00 off…bloody hell!!!! Couldn’t believe it. I’d hoped we’d get something when I’d complained such as a free dessert or something, but nothing along those lines, absolutely delighted and what a bargain. So we split the bill with Derek and got going out of there!
We all enjoyed ourselves and it was a good night. Mum is looking forward to her trip to the Ritz next week for afternoon tea now!
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