Off Topic On a brighter note................

With all the shocking news coming out of Barcelona, I thought I'd share some personal good news.

My youngest is 18 today and on top of that, he's learned that he's off to University in Southampton come September.

Well done lad!!!!
(18?!! How the **** did that happen?).

 

Congrats Col Jnr ......few years to go til my boy hits the big bad world, but it's coming round quick!

Good luck at Uni too

 

my eldest is 17 going on 45

 

Congratulations on both fronts.

 

Congrats Col. My son goes there. He is half way through a four year Physics degree. He absolutely loves it.

 

Nice one Col, congratulations to the lad.

Cracked open the champagne this evening for my 17 year old daughter who stormed her AS level results today.

 

Nice one mate.

 

Congratulations Col Jnr.

I hope Col Snr is ready with the £9K fees per annum.

My eldest son graduated this year & is back home with nearly £40K debt
Luckily he has a job to go to in Sept.

 

My latest grandson and his brother added to the Rangers family

 

Congratulations to Col's son and Stan's daughter. My son got his 'A' level results this time last year and did a short-term disappearing act because he was so disappointed with his results (2 Bs and a C). More likely he didn't know how to tell his parents, who had expectation of better grades - he was predicted 2 As and a B. It didn't really matter that much to him, though, because he never really wanted to go to Uni. He wants to learn programming and has got himself a good Apprenticeship position where he can continue to learn whilst earning a few quid.

 

I was at Southampton University, Col, many moons ago. Great place, loved it. Glen Eyre Hall my first year, then moved out with friends to become more independent. Please pass on my hearty congratulations to your son!

 

My lad did the same seems like a lifetime ago, but only 3 years. He's been looking after himself and working ever since, recognised that Uni wasn't for him as soon as he started visiting mates who went. Like your lad he has the grades to go any time he wants, ponders it this time every year, then decides against. Good for them.

 

Well done to your lad Col, he will absolutely love it down here in our fair city ( he may even become a Saint!...).....

 

£9K that's nothing. My son is about to start his 3rd year at American University in Washington DC. Fees are $53,000/year including nothing. And I know it will be a complete waste of money.

 

But you love him really !

 

Most of the time

 

Why didn't he go in the state where you live? Much cheaper I understand.

 

It would be but he wanted away and its a much better school. I was dreaming about that when the bills started coming in.

 

Congrats Col and well done to your son. And he didn't go to Norwich Uni. either - so win win!

 

That won't be happening.
I wouldn't mind if your lot wanted him to play for them mind!