7.30 pm Yates's Social Club, Pelsall
Six months meticulous planning of Sponge not knowing about do, was thwarted by him bumping into some of the Chaps on the doorstep of the social club. However despite this minor hiccup, a good night was had by all, with the Chap's Dave, Tone, Nige, Steve, Rog, Syrup, Chap & their respective partners, settling down for a night of mirth & merriment.
Plenty of ale flowed, with Sponge seeming to have an endless supply of the black nectar at the bar & he ended up suitably bladdered at the end of the night, which is only to be expected on your 40th birthday.
An international phone call was received half way through the night from Simbers who was on Italian Grand Prix duty to wish Sponge all the best for the day.
Plenty of beer was consumed along with some Chap type rugby scrum dancing of yesteryear towards the end of the evening, although the DJ had a limited selection of Chap type anthems (No Waterboys, Bon Jovi, etc !!!!!)
It's good to see that some traditions are still going strong, with Syrup junior sporting a magic mushroom type hair cut worn by his Dad some twenty years previous !!!!.
A good night was had by all, just hope the Sponge hangover was not too bad in the morning!!!!