andsome Posted March 17, 2006 Report Share Posted March 17, 2006 Yesterday, 'Er indoors told me that we were invited to her friends house for a birthday drink, so I duly made a birthday card for her. By 6-15pm I was all dressed up ready to go, birthday card in hand, when the doorbell went. It was my daughter. She said "OK dad, jokes over, you have to come out with me to look at your potential birthday present to see if you would like it". I reminded her that my birthday isn't until April, but she said that I had to see what she had in mind and tell her if it was OK. We duly set out in her car, after several miles I asked where the devil we were going, she just smiled and said to wait. When we entered Birmingham half an hour later I cottoned on and said, "we aren't going to Symphony Hall are we"? "Yup, but I'm not telling you what's on" was the reply. I couldn't believe my luck when it turned out to be Symphony No 2, The Resurrection by Gustav Mahler, my favourite music by my favourite composer. It was a memorable evening, and I don't think I have ever had such a marvellous surprise. 'ER indoors, bless her, had got all dressed up with nowhere to go, to keep the illusion going.What a wonderful surprise and what a wonderful daughter. I'm a lucky old geezer to have such a thoughtful girl, bless her. :D :D :D :D :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ɹəuəllıʍ ʇɐb Posted March 17, 2006 Report Share Posted March 17, 2006 Wonderful! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thos Posted March 17, 2006 Report Share Posted March 17, 2006 Superb.That sort of thing knocks the old socks and tie routine into a cocked hat.You have clearly brought up your daughter well.Thos. :flowers: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andsome Posted March 17, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2006 Superb.That sort of thing knocks the old socks and tie routine into a cocked hat.You have clearly brought up your daughter well.Thos. :flowers:Both kids and grandkids are a credit to themselves and the family. We are proud of them all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadyassa Posted March 17, 2006 Report Share Posted March 17, 2006 Nice one ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deuces wild Posted March 17, 2006 Report Share Posted March 17, 2006 Very nice! What a wonderful daughter you have. :flowers: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doug Posted March 17, 2006 Report Share Posted March 17, 2006 Chip off the old bloke? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchful Posted March 17, 2006 Report Share Posted March 17, 2006 Congratulations on your wonderful daughter :flowers: We, too, have a couple of fantastic daughters who often spring surprises on us and we are constantly told what a credit they are to us. We are both really proud of them :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andsome Posted March 17, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2006 Unfortunately there are so many instances today of ill brought up louts, that it is nice to both have, and see others have lovely families. I still can't get off my mind, my surprise, and seeing the pleasure that it gave her to see me enjoy myself. I know that she and her family don't have that kind of money to spare. She would not even let me pay for the car park, or buy a pre concert drink. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwp Posted March 17, 2006 Report Share Posted March 17, 2006 very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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