50th Birthday, Cebu The Philippines; Day #4
50th Birthday, Cebu The Philippines; Day #4, or D-Day, de day, the day. Yep today is it. I am officially 50 now. Ouch! So so many messages, and happy birthdays it’s unbelievable. Literally through Facebook, Messenger, WhatsApp, LinkedIN, SMS and email – just bonkers. I am truly blessed. Two beautiful hand-made cards from the kids and very very cool pressies from my wifey and kids. Family England thanks so very much too for the present – I’ll be getting that when I return to Singapore. Weeeeeee!!! Let’s have a look at today and how it all unfolded.

Bless Mr Peris and Annie – my 1st birthday cake. Love the fact that it is one candle…

My view from the lounger, beer in hand with 20 minutes to go before my massage. Yeah life is tough!!! It truly is fun in The Philippines.

Mr and Mrs Clark having a SERIOUS chillax.

It’s a tough job but someone’s got to do it. That includes the 28 of us here, ha ha!

Another superb present from, this time from Andy and Dawn Paine. Last time I held one of these I must have been 16 or so. Memories came flooding back – Bembom Brothers and Donuts. Just brilliant gift!!!

Brilliant cards from family Kennett. One more to open when I get home too. Weeee!

Brilliant present from Steve and Tracey Clark. GENIUS!!!

Air hockey with my extended gang!

Could not quite believe the amazing treatment by Movenpick Hotel, presents and gifts galore. Just blew me away when I got back to the room to change for the night ahead. What a start to the night of the 50th birthday party – bring it on! Thank you so so much!!!

Birthday cake and Rum, seriously guys thank you. Love the ’50 years young’ on the England flag. Superb!!!
YOU HAVE TO WATCH THE VIDEOS OF THE NIGHT AT VARIOUS TIMES HERE – CLICK!!!!
OK and here comes the night for the 50th Birthday, Cebu The Philippines; Day #4. I don’t think I need to say much for each of the photos, I think each is pretty much self-explanatory. What a giggle was had. I cannot thank family and best buds enough. I had such a wonderful 50th, it was just the very very best. Last man standing at 0400am with Eddo and Clarky – not bad from a start time of midday. Movenpick staff you were AMAZING, seriously you rocked the house and made us all so happy. Wonderful guys!!!

My gorgeous kids. And today is also Jhea’s birthday too. Double whammy. Happy birthday my gorgeous girl.

Is that one of the biggest table settings or what – just need some guests now!!!

The three most beautiful girls in the world!!!

Yes I was there – two of my beautiful girls with me t celebrate. Happy birthday Jhea xxx

Lovely!

Again, here are my beautiful kids. Apart, but never apart!

Awwwwwwwwww

That’s a lot of seats for the guests – just need the guests now!!!

It is indeed kicking off!!!

Beautiful girls everywhere!!!

Double awwwwwwwwww!!!

Hopefully the only beautiful full moon we will see tonight!!!

BFF’s EVERYWHERE!!!

Not quite sure what to say – only thing in my mind is the number 8

Welcome Mr and Mrs Eddo… Looking good!

Boys United! Amazing not a grey hair in sight!!!

Movenpick, Ibiza cabaret was incredible tonight – stole the show. Just brilliant!!!

Bloody hot!!! I mean the weather tonight everyone – read your minds!!!

The kids did not move an inch for the show – transfixed, literally!

And then it was the adult males turn to be transfixed. I don’t think a sip of beer was taken for this three minutes…

Someone’s hungry…

What a giggle that was! Class act at Movenpick, Ibiza. Brilliant!!!

OK OK you don’t have to make a bloody big sign about it. OK OK you did!!! Ha Ha – thanks guys!!! Bit withered and wrinkly like yours truly!!!

A belter – Eddo and I with the show crew – oh yes. Eddo said there was something pressing him in the back of his neck though!!!

They’re all in to it!!!

Who’s this film star that just rocked up – whoop whoop!!!

Even the kidders want in – too funny!

Mr and Mrs Paine… 36 year old mateship – WOW!!!

My Philippines family – cannot thank you enough for coming up to share this with Jhea and I – what a fantastic night. Get well soon Mum. And today we signed about 10,000 pieces of paper for the house.

A cracker of Mr and Mrs Clark.

Mr and Mrs Coleman – again such a cracking photo…

It really has now started to kick off – weeeeeeeeee!!!!

Mr and Mrs Lempriere arrive too – how wonderful!!!

Don’t you love these photos.

Cracking!

Met this chap, Adel, 1st person I have ever met from Kuwait. Top bloke that promised not to blow up Annie’s hotel room or plane.

Beautiful ladies – an absolute cracking photo ladies.

Boyzzzzzzz!!!

Awwwwwww again!

Cos it’s ladies night, and the ….

Finally me and wifey. Thanks my love for such a lovely lovely birthday. Amazing fun. Truly will never be forgotten. What did I just say> Can’t remember damn. Just a stunning holiday with family, extended family, and best buds. Best day ever.

And here we come – “And now the end is near….” 1st man down oh dear!!! Football not even on yet – only another 2 hours. Let’s do some floss dancing training, Dad Joke stand-up. Let’s keep em awake!!!

It’s surely catching! And final photo of the best day ever. My mates Steve and Tracy, deeply in love and deeply asleep. But credit due – Mr Clark was up and at em an hour later to watch the shitty game!!! Weeeeeee
There you have it folks 50th Birthday, Cebu The Philippines; Day #4. One of the very best day’s of this half-century life. I cannot thank my family enough for making it so so special. Wifey love you so much – that was amazing, seriously best day ever. To my global mates and partners and families, believe me you do not appreciate how much it means to this fat, grey, alcoholic to have you with me this day. It truly truly meant the world to me. I can’t quite put it in to words. You are the best. I thank you from the bottom of my heart. And to my Jhea, happy happy birthday my beautiful daughter. Movenpick and Ibiza – you guys rocked. You made it such fun. You are an amazing team, best in breed bench-mark. Thank you!!! An absolutely incredible day.
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