An Easter Lunch and My Birthday (Part 2)

An Easter Lunch and My Birthday (Part 2)

We are firm fans of the Beefeater Restaurants, and there is a really good one, attached to a Premier Hotel near us, called The Liberty Bell.  On Easter Sunday, Wendy came over for a lovely lunch; we hadn't been there for a while, so it was a real treat.

Wendy had also brought over all the necessary items to decorate a birthday cake for me; because of her work commitments, she hadn't been to do this on my actual birthday, but I am now of such a grand age, I am not too fussed if such celebrations take place a little after the event! 

We are not keen on fruit cakes, so she always buys a Madeira cake, with plain white icing; Wendy adds her own writing, candles and decorations. In view of all the fire hazards and indoor sparklers I thought she might be adding, I told her I had warned the fire brigade to be on stand-by! But she told me not to worry; she was not going to go over the top - and the end result was beautiful. 

The candles were lit, and Wendy carried the cake into the lounge, singing "Happy Birthday to you." I was so delighted she had gone to all that trouble, but she wanted to make sure I hadn't missed out on the treat of a cake!

Where is the ceremonial sword for cutting the first slice?!