the end of MArch, my wife turns the big 40. I've never done anything special for her bdays, party wise and I'd like to throw her a surprise party. It would have to be a late afternoon, kid friendly gathering. Less than 40 people. I'd like it to be something differnet, even a little strange if possible. Cost is a factor and I'm not sure what my budget is. I'd like to have cake and maybe some apps, etc.

My wife loves sushi
Loves country western music
Loves BBQ
but not limited to teh above....

Any ideas on some creative locations? I'd be looking to have it somewhere between Providence RI and Boston, MA

Go to WeightWatchers on Tuesday night

A little further south, but I bet she would love a Clambake at yawgoo bakes.

[edit] just re-read and march is probably too early for a clambake.

Go to WeightWatchers on Tuesday night

huh?

Get lots of "Over the Hill" Balloons...women LOVE those Balloons. Also get one of those Comical "Things Older than You" gag Lists....those are ALWAYS a treat.

Also don't forget to point out all the Great Entertainment around the Year she was born

Rowan and Martin's Laugh-in Debuts
The Beatles release The White Album
Planet of the Apes and 2001: A Space Odyssey are released
The top 15 TV Shows were:
1. Lucy Show
2. Andy Griffith
3. Gomer Pyle
4. Gunsmoke
5. Family Affair
6. Bonanza
7. Red Skelton
8. Dean Martin
9. Jackie Gleason
10. Saturday Night Movies
11. Bewitched
12. Beverly Hillbillies
13. Ed Sullivan
14. The Virginian
15. Green Acres

Thats the Kind of list that will make her feel good and Wax Nostalgic.

:hihi:

cool idea DF, I'll start planning my divorce party now too!

:hee:

Wes' Rib House?
http://www.wesribhouse.com/index.html
They cater - you could get that and a dj....rent out a place, stock your own bar..

on Dyke street - oh yeah
used to be my favorite commercials on HJY

Hire a baby sitter and then dinner and a motel

With 30+ people?
Sounds like a helluva night..

Do a search on the web for theme parties. I just went to a "cruise ship" party this past weekend and it was really cool and family friendly. The people decorated the house to resemble a cruise ship and emailed "boarding passes" as invitations for people to bring for boarding. They served food from different islands that we "visited" during the night. They also set up a fake casino in the basement and had activities for the kids. There was a karaoke machine in the ships "lounge" and the owner of the house made announcements about what was being served, etc... throughout the night. People dressed in cruise wear, too which made it seem like we were really inside a cruise ship. It looked like a lot of work, but it was much cooler than I expected. I'm sure there are other ideas like that that could be done for pretty short money and a little work on your part.

what your budget was....


but...

i'd look around for a place to rent where everyone
could do some line dancing.... country style
easy to learn too...

so you buy her some new cowgirl boots
and hire a DJ

instead of gifts have everyone
bring a dish and chip in for the hall rental

if everyone has a blast
so will your wife

have a birthday party/ hootenanny man :btu:

let clammer take her out for a night.

She will love you so much more after that :hihi:

Odyssey, five star event.

You need to contact Clammer about this. He had some great ideas at Christmas for my wife. And she is still smiling.