So its happened – the young Ozficici has been around the sun 40 times! – an amazing event organised by Julie wife – where over 50 guests turned up for a surprise party at the majestic and absolutely stunning Eynsham Hall, near Brize Norton. No surprise there then for most of us as this was where they got married, that was actually the first sting! The date of the party was cunningly planned to coincide with their wedding anniversary, so that he could be pitched with a quiet dinner for two at Eynsham to celebrate.

The second smoke screen was the bogus birthday invite that everyone was encouraged to rsvp, disguised as a BBQ for next weekend! incredibly this was arranged by Kemal!

Lucky for us Grandma had agreed to stay over and look after the kids so we got a well deserved night away! – the Graces kindy donned the cap and gloves and elected to drive, so along with Nicola we all trooped off to Eynsham. We arrived about 3 ish and once checked in, the obligatory visit to the bar for aperitifs was in order.

The party was booked to start around 7.30 so 1/2 hour before we all gathered in the Oak room and waited for them to arrive.

We lifted the roof when he entered! Kemal was utterly dumbfounded and had no idea …. i mean really no idea!

>>> click here to see a selection of pix from the day

The party was just great – it started with a great meal, fine wine – followed by lots of dancing as you would expect! Music came from a band called ‘breeze’ banging out favs from the 60’s and 70’s .

To cap it all Julie presented him with a huge cheeseboard with candles (instead of a cake!!) and 2 tickets to istanbul! – lucky geezer!

Happy Birthday Kemal!

Just a note to say thanks to Chas and Tracey for a splendid Saturday afternoon – great spread of food – especially the kofte! and love that new kitchen!
note to wife: – Having twin decks and being able to Dj sets in the kitchen is a good idea!