Birthday Surprise

[Jimbo1959]

I'm just back from my birthday (60th) and wedding anniversay (35th) holiday, the holiday was fantastic, I honestly couldn't have asked for better, unless Camelot have a spare couple of million lying about of course, lol.

We got home last night all ready to do the dreaded unpacking and my oldest boy is there to greet us, which, in itself, was lovely, as we only get to see him occasionally these days.

"Hi Dad, good holiday?" he asks, and in reply, I'm enthusing about the great time we've had, "one more little surprise for you", and he hands me a big, gift wrapped package and, as I quickly open it, find a big wooly jumper which I was delighted with as, coming from 25 degrees in Tenerife to minus 3 degrees at home was a bit of a culture shock, lol.

As I continue to open the jumper out there it an awkwardly shaped second package inside it, Wow! I've wanted these for almost two years! You beauty!



My own personal plate! Yee Haa!!

Can you tell how pleased I am?

So this morning I'm outside, in minus 3 conditions, removing the old plates and fitting the new ones.



JR for my christian names, 59 for the year I was born and MUR for my surname. It doesn't get any better (imho) and to most folk they will just think the reg is in keeping with the age of the car so, reasonably discrete too.

Both my boys contributed and organised it all, I am so chuffed. I have wanted these plates since I saw them on the DVLA Website a couple of years ago.

Thanks boys!

It only took about 30minutes for the feeling to come back in my fingers after I'd finished.

 

[malcolm E53 AMG]

Nice touch Jim and as you say very discreet, your boys deserve a lot of praise

 

[vtaylor78]

Great effort Jimbo’s boys what a nice surprise for your Dad.
Plates look Great Jimbo , and a Warm Welcome home.
BTW Jimbo I noticed your Old plate originated from our part of the world in Northamptonshire

 

[McDonald]

That's a birthday you always remember. Happy families. Best belated wishes.

 

[Jimbo1959]

Nice touch Jim and as you say very discreet, your boys deserve a lot of praise

They’ve got good taste as well as manners, just like their Da....I mean Mum.


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[LostKiwi]

Nice welcome home there Jimbo!

 

[Jimbo1959]

Nice touch Jim and as you say very discreet, your boys deserve a lot of praise

They both got embarrassed in front of their gf’s by Dad giving them a big hug and a kiss on the cheek.

Yes, I am the sentimental, demonstrative one.


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[vtaylor78]

Just noticed the twin double tail pipes Jimbo ? How did I miss this ?

 

[AMGeed]

Nice one Jim. The boys did you proud

 

[Jimbo1959]

Just noticed the twin double tail pipes Jimbo ? How did I miss this ?

They will be getting changed back to single exit ovals as soon as I can Vincente, I didn't put them on and, tbh, I've never liked them.
I think they look tacky and pretentious, largely because they don't look right or, in keeping with the rest of the car to me.
I know, I'm a fussy beggar.

 

[vtaylor78]

They will be getting changed back to single exit ovals as soon as I can Vincente, I didn't put them on and, tbh, I've never liked them.
I think they look tacky and pretentious, largely because they don't look right or, in keeping with the rest of the car to me.
I know, I'm a fussy beggar.

I must be more observant Jimbo , I thought they were a New addition

 

[Jimbo1959]

BTW Jimbo I noticed your Old plate originated from our part of the world in Northamptonshire

I didn't realise that Vincente, they had what looked like O.E. Glasgow Mercedes Giffnock reg. plates on when I bought it.

 

[vtaylor78]

I didn't realise that Vincente, they had what looked like O.E. Glasgow Mercedes Giffnock reg. plates on when I bought it.

Yes the KV is unique to an area I believe.

 

[Jimbo1959]

That's a birthday you always remember. Happy families. Best belated wishes.

Nice welcome home there Jimbo!

Nice one Jim. The boys did you proud

Thank you gents, I agree!

And, thank you everyone, for the best wishes.

 

[John Laidlaw]

I'm just back from my birthday (60th) and wedding anniversay (35th) holiday, the holiday was fantastic, I honestly couldn't have asked for better, unless Camelot have a spare couple of million lying about of course, lol.

We got home last night all ready to do the dreaded unpacking and my oldest boy is there to greet us, which, in itself, was lovely, as we only get to see him occasionally these days.

"Hi Dad, good holiday?" he asks, and in reply, I'm enthusing about the great time we've had, "one more little surprise for you", and he hands me a big, gift wrapped package and, as I quickly open it, find a big wooly jumper which I was delighted with as, coming from 25 degrees in Tenerife to minus 3 degrees at home was a bit of a culture shock, lol.

As I continue to open the jumper out there it an awkwardly shaped second package inside it, Wow! I've wanted these for almost two years! You beauty!

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My own personal plate! Yee Haa!!

Can you tell how pleased I am?

So this morning I'm outside, in minus 3 conditions, removing the old plates and fitting the new ones.

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JR for my christian names, 59 for the year I was born and MUR for my surname. It doesn't get any better (imho) and to most folk they will just think the reg is in keeping with the age of the car so, reasonably discrete too.

Both my boys contributed and organised it all, I am so chuffed. I have wanted these plates since I saw them on the DVLA Website a couple of years ago.

Thanks boys!

It only took about 30minutes for the feeling to come back in my fingers after I'd finished.

How perfect Jim!!

 

[Jimbo1959]

How perfect Jim!!

Absolutely John, I couldn't agree more, and, I still haven't stopped smiling.

I'll need to change my avatar.

 

[Jimbo1959]

I'll need to change my avatar.

Job done!

 

[SmartAmg]

Brilliant! Jimbo, great plate and family.
(Not to sure about the jumper
)

 

[Jimbo1959]

Brilliant! Jimbo, great plate and family.
(Not to sure about the jumper
)

It's -5 outside this morning Tony, I don't care what the jumper looks like, it's function is all I'm interested in and at the moment, and it's doing a pretty good job of keeping me warm.

I'm delighted that my children were so considerate and thoughtful.

 

[Naraic]

Well done..I also got plates for my 60th...X60 followed by my initials.