Alberta_Rose

I have to go back to the UK and visit this summer. I am not looking forward to it. It is out of a sense of duty, and while I do want to see my parents, I feel that I'll soon be ready to leave again.

I am resentful of that fact that I have to use all my accrued vacation time to do this and spend a lot more money than I needed, (and would rather spend going s'where I want to go to, and with my OH) as we're going in summer hols so my lad can see his friends out of school.

daft batty

They don't do hats, maybe because it's only a diploma not a degree??
My mum is deaf as a post too, so unless they set up something for deafies then she won't have a clue either, but then she's a nicer person than me and doesnt go on and on till something is done!

Note to self, must learn from Mum......

daft batty

That's it, exactly. So glad to see someone else feels the same. MOH hasnt had a break from work, apart from weekends since Sept 2006, he's exhausted and would rather spend his 2 weeks annual leave relaxing rather than rushing around seeing people.

Coffeepot

We missed our sons 2 years ago and i was gutted he was in ill i am hoping when he becomes Riba qualified there will be some sort of presentation whatever we will come back for that,

You have to do what you want DB shame your not looking forward to coming back but i do understand where you are on that

lauder99

Have to agree I graduated last summer at 36 and didn't really think it would be that important. I wanted my kids to see me graduate so that they know all is not lost if your not the best at school. My Mum came back from Brazil for it and OH got all dressed up it was a great day and I am so glad I did it.

It was a family day much the same as a wedding as Zoe says, I couldn't tell you much about what went on but I will never forget the sight of my wife, kids and mum cheering as I came of the stage. A few tears were shed too.

Cheers
Tom

Coffeepot

Thats nice Tom

Souvenir

I've never been fond of runner beans. I find Batty's to be even less appealing, now that I know what the vague muttony taste would be.

Alberta_Rose

And then of course I feel guilty for even thinking this way, which makes me feel even more resentful!

And then I think y'know, they're all so old, even though they're currently well ..... I think the guilt thing will only increase when I have to face them all again. I'm sure that's a factor too.

daft batty

well now that I know that I will cross you off the invitations list for my candle lit soirees

daft batty

Oh I run on guilt. Sometimes I feel guilty for feeling guilty. And then I worry.


Getting back to graduations, I have just had an email from the college to say they are providing captioning so my mum and me can "hear"! Thats really great and so we are going.

Souvenir

I'm not sure you should let people eat runner beans when there are naked flames around.

lauder99

I'm glad, have a great day.

Tom

Novocastrian

They're a different sort of runners.

Souvenir

Explain, old git.

daft batty

methane? me thinks