to think this is a nice idea?

[Bigbigbirfday]

It is my very big birthday shortly. Obviously having any sort of a gathering is off the cards, and I think a Zoom party would be horrible, but I also want to do something. I also want a really nice cake!

So, tell me is this a nice idea or terrible?

I was thinking of getting a very big cake, and then cutting and boxing it, with a little something, like a wedding-favour type thing, and delivering it (non-contact) around all the people I would have invited to my party?

I don’t want any presents, I’m a boring old fart and I don’t want people to feel obliged or anything, I’d rather give than receive. If you got a slice of cake and a little thing on your doorstep from a friend, in lieu of their party, would you think it was a nice idea? Or crap.

Yes = nice
No = crap

I think it's a lovely idea!

Another idea: I have a friend who does really lovely porcelain jewellery and gifts. They are gorgeous. They could be packed easily and no one will have cake-anxiety. I could pop in a card. Don’t know what to say!

“I didn’t have a party but if I had I would have invited you!” Is that naff? That’s what I want to say! “You are my beloved friends, I miss you” etc.

Don’t know. Am overthinking again.

What about buying a supermarket box d cake like Victoria sponge as only a couple of pound and leaving them with a candle to go on top - have lovely birthday

Because I’d need about 40

Yes, why not?

Have a lovely birthday when it arrives!

For me personally, it depends on the execution.

Just delivering it and sending a message to say "I've left something outside for you" lovely.

Doorstepping people without any notice (when people are very busy and would feel obligated to talk to you / offer a socially distant cuppa etc) then no.

I don't say this as part of the MN 'never answer the door' brigade but I'm currently WFH / homeschooling and generally floundering so I wouldn't appreciate you just turning up. I barely had time to accept a parcel earlier

This is strictly letter box contact. I try to keep eye contact to a minimum at the best of times!!!