Janty Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 Both hubby and I are 40 this year and so we thought that we would have one, joint birthday party in the school holidays. So next Saturday we are having Jan and John's 80th birthday party with an 80's theme. I am dressing as Boy George but hubby can't decide what to go as. We are going to have 80's style food, a glitter ball hanging from the conservatory ceiling and obviously 80's fancy dress. I know you lot are full of brilliant ideas so I'd like to pick your brains for ideas for drinks, food, decorations, etc. Thanks in advance, Jan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 ooooh can I come??? Sorry no ideas though - unless he goes as Maggie Thatcher! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted August 16, 2008 Author Share Posted August 16, 2008 ooooh can I come??? The more the merrier! Pity you're not closer to us. Anyone in our area, pm me. We are having a house full... a few more won't make any difference. Jan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted August 16, 2008 Author Share Posted August 16, 2008 Hubby likes the Thatcher idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyBoo Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 Siouxsie from the Banshees? Is he wanting to go as a girl? Or he could go as a New Romantic - Flock of Seagulls haircut etc. Shoulder pads, big hair, Madonna in her best bleached blonde hair with black lacy gloves......? Sounds like it will be a giggle Mrs B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deejmum Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 Fondue! That was very popular back then. Prawn cocktail? As for costumes cyndi lauper is probably reasonably easy. Lots of skirts and bangles. Or maybe a wham! style CHOOSE LIFE t shirt or something, and alot of fake tan! Anything in luminous green. Madness style , flat caps and baggy trousers, maybe a fake saxophone, unless you have a real one! Ooh sounds like fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyBoo Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 Those pineapple and cheese hedgehogs - they were great, fondue, black forest gateau, babycham in big wide chapagne glasses (gotto have a cherry on a stick and a sparkly umbrella!) Mrs B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deejmum Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 Those pineapple and cheese hedgehogs - they were great, fondue, black forest gateau, babycham in big wide chapagne glasses (gotto have a cherry on a stick and a sparkly umbrella!) OH YES!! Black forest Gateaux What happened to that? Spangles, bombay mix,eggs mayonnaise(home produced obviously!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted August 16, 2008 Author Share Posted August 16, 2008 We are having fondue and chicken in a basket. Hadn't thought about black forest gateaux. He doesn't want to dress as a girl but he is a bit concerned that there were no portly, bald pop stars in the 80's. I suggested Pavarotti which he found offensive. Then I suggested that we could go as Rene and Renata. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deejmum Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 Phil collins, he would just need drumsticks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted August 16, 2008 Author Share Posted August 16, 2008 OOps!!! Apparently Rene and Renata is also offensive. He's just said that he would like to go as Freddie and shave the bottom of his beard off but he then added that 'a fat Freddie wouldn't work'. Not painting a good picture here...I think he's lovely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 Giant Haystacks ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted August 16, 2008 Author Share Posted August 16, 2008 Here's a picture I took of hubby on hols last week. Hopefully it might spark a few ideas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted August 16, 2008 Author Share Posted August 16, 2008 Giant Haystacks ? You'll get me into trouble again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deejmum Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 Now I've seen him, I am more convinced about Phil Collins! Although your OH looks Taller. Blue suit, straight tie, you cant hurry love and all that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted August 16, 2008 Author Share Posted August 16, 2008 That's a good idea. Will talk to him about Phil Collins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BERTIE MCSQUIRTY Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 put a wig on and call him meatloaf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BERTIE MCSQUIRTY Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 demis roussos chris christofferson bee gee george michael or a look like this http://images-cdn01.associatedcontent.com/image/A1437/143773/300_143773.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 No original ideas to contribute I'm afraid, but sounds like a great party . Have a wonderful time. I always associate the 80s with the New Romantics, Duran Duran and Dexy's Midnight Runners. How about hubby in a dark curly wig and a pair of dungarees singing "Come on Eileen" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clootie Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 Surely it has to be Sir Elton John? You could go to town with that one!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ardene5 Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 hi May we suggest Professer Henry Jones played by Sean Connery in Indiana Jones in the 1989 film............ Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. Or an other undercover agent to 007 and wear a dinner suite , frilly shirt and carry a water pistol to have fun with!!! All the best in what ever you choose. Best regards Ian & Valerie William & Harry Missy & Millie dogs girls Bluebell & Tinkerbell " The Bluebell Girls" The new girls, , small , , 3 ex battery hens 2 x 1 x now on wildlife trust duck pond , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 Adam Ant? I love the pineapple and cheese hedgehog! I do one every year for a joke and it goes down really well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChirpyChirpyCheepCheep Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 One of the blues brothers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 Adam Ant is ...he could then do the Prince charming dance! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 I think Barry Gibb would be good as he's part way there with the beard! Get hold of a wig from somewhere and some tight flares and he'll be well away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
