how to spend 50th?

homealone_2

I am 50 on the 18th and want to do something special/memorable. I am in a wheelchair so that has to figure into it. has anyone celebrated something recently that they would recommend as a day/evening event. I know with money how it is with everyone at the moment that celebrating anything involving cash is difficult. but that just means needing to think out of the box. trouble is I am out of ideas in or out of a box lol

DigForVictory

Arrange a flying lesson? (OK you're in a chair, but there *are* adapted planes.)
Go for a sidesaddle riding lesson? (Slightly depends on your balance,
but once you're in the saddle, you should be solid!)

If weather permits, have a picnic in the park? (Pick one with a bandstand so you have a dry-ish spot to retreat to!)
Go to a historic site or museum that has dressing up stuff (or a place to change into time appropriate fancy dress) & take plenty of cameras. (And eat in their cafe or everyone bring a picnic platter...)

Do something utterly different, and/or do something with a passel of family & take plenty of photos to laugh over!

ljonski

Hi i will be 50 also this month but i think it will be just a normal day.Maybe a ride in a hot air balloon or how about this?
http://www.racing-school.co.uk/high-speed-passenger-rides.asp
or maybe a bob sleigh ride?
Hth

ljonski

A train ride ?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PACch9f04Wo

allybee101

Many happy returns for your special day in advance.


Depending on how active you want to be it could be almost anything. What sort of interests do you have?
How about:
A trip to the West End to a show, with a meal in Chinatown first. Afternoon tea at a fancy hotel
A lesson in clay pigeon shooting/archery- both can be adaptable for wheelchair users. Archery may require the arm rest of your chair to be removed (if this is possible?) or they may offer cross bows instead.


Red Letter Days website has lots of ideas such as a tour of Wimbledon and lunch, glass blowing.


I hope you have a great day, whatever you decide on!

Blue264

Roughly how many friends are sharing your day with you? I noticed you were thinking of money for yourself and others.

susancs

homealone wrote: »

I am 50 on the 18th and want to do something special/memorable. I am in a wheelchair so that has to figure into it. has anyone celebrated something recently that they would recommend as a day/evening event. I know with money how it is with everyone at the moment that celebrating anything involving cash is difficult. but that just means needing to think out of the box. trouble is I am out of ideas in or out of a box lol

Best wishes for a fab day in advance. A couple of questions to narrow it down. How many would be celebrating with you?, budget?, where are you based and distance you are willing to travel? What sort of days out interest you?

homealone_2

thanks everyone, there is just me and 22yr old son. have taken some of your suggestions and this is what I have so far. first we are going to an all you can eat brunch with glass each of champagne at the Hilton, Islington. booked through one of those discounted deals on web, then maybe afternoon tea (depending on daughter coming to visit or not). then early evening drink before a show in west end a Bollywood spectacular also bought through discount website, think it was kgb. then to end it off if still any energy a quick drink on way home. I will report back afterwards with any recommendations

susancs

homealone wrote: »

thanks everyone, there is just me and 22yr old son. have taken some of your suggestions and this is what I have so far. first we are going to an all you can eat brunch with glass each of champagne at the Hilton, Islington. booked through one of those discounted deals on web, then maybe afternoon tea (depending on daughter coming to visit or not). then early evening drink before a show in west end a Bollywood spectacular also bought through discount website, think it was kgb. then to end it off if still any energy a quick drink on way home. I will report back afterwards with any recommendations

Wow sounds fab. Have a great day.