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[quote=Anonymous]I planned a surprise party for my parents’ 50th. The conversation with my younger brother went like this “Hey, mom and dad have their 50th anniversary next year.” “They do?” “Yes. Would you want to help me throw them a party?” “Yes. Can I just write you a check?” “Ok. I’m thinking at x restaurant, about 50 people, your half should be around $1200.” “Great.” He eventually wanted to consult on the menu and that was all he cared about.

We did not consult our parents, I picked the closest Saturday night when coincidentally we happened to be visiting anyway. Our parents insisted (well our mother, our father loves parties and is always up for a milestone birthday or anniversary of his or anyone else) that we shouldn’t do anything, but my mother has subsequently spent the last 5 years reminiscing about how she wouldn’t have ever had a party herself but was so happy that we gathered everyone together, especially since that ended up being the last time they saw a good number of those friends and families due to the timing of COVID versus the anniversary and subsequently some folks passing away.[/quote]

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