On holiday with the old man

On holiday with the old man

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matt21

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219 months

Tuesday 8th September 2009
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My dad feels we should go away for some father son bonding :S I said yes, sounds fun and a free holiday.

He says we can go wherever. Where in Europe will be different and enjoyable in October?

Papoo

3,834 posts

213 months

Tuesday 8th September 2009
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BASE jumping in Norway?

matt21

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219 months

Tuesday 8th September 2009
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come again?

TheEnd

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203 months

Tuesday 8th September 2009
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he said Base jumping, in Norway.

R60EST

2,364 posts

197 months

Tuesday 8th September 2009
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matt21 said:
come again?
Prague will probably be your best bet for that

anonymous-user

69 months

Tuesday 8th September 2009
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Base jumping in norway is the way forward

matt21

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Tuesday 8th September 2009
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R60EST said:
matt21 said:
come again?
Prague will probably be your best bet for that
he suggested Prague redface

forty-two

203 posts

195 months

Tuesday 8th September 2009
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I took my dad to Tenerife a couple years back. I was about 27 and he was 68 at the time, only downside being that we had to share a twin room.

One night I didn't come back though as I had gone home with a spanish bird. So got back from the walk of shame in the morning to hear his tales of conquest! He had pulled a 40yo milf from the bar in the hotel!


matt21

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Tuesday 8th September 2009
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forty-two said:
I took my dad to Tenerife a couple years back. I was about 27 and he was 68 at the time, only downside being that we had to share a twin room.

One night I didn't come back though as I had gone home with a spanish bird. So got back from the walk of shame in the morning to hear his tales of conquest! He had pulled a 40yo milf from the bar in the hotel!
legend. I hope my dad doesnt do this - my mum is staying at home so I can go!

Papoo

3,834 posts

213 months

Tuesday 8th September 2009
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What sort of things is he into? Architecture/food/relaxing/wes/sightseeing/motorsport?

If he's taking the pair of you, it might be nice to pretend to be excited about something he will be excited for.

Busy holidays I find better with my folks. Loafing around can get a little tired after a couple of days.

Lots of options out there, give me a hint!



mybrainhurts

90,809 posts

270 months

Tuesday 8th September 2009
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Try base jumping in Norway...

matt21

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Tuesday 8th September 2009
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Papoo said:
What sort of things is he into? Architecture/food/relaxing/wes/sightseeing/motorsport?

If he's taking the pair of you, it might be nice to pretend to be excited about something he will be excited for.

Busy holidays I find better with my folks. Loafing around can get a little tired after a couple of days.

Lots of options out there, give me a hint!
He is a typical 58yo into the lot.

Just me going. I can't the week they were going, my mum cant do the week we are now going. He picked me instead of her...feel a bit guilty but she insists!

Something relaxing yep adventurous. Only for a few days so thinking of Devon, nice hotel, meals out, lots of walking etc.

I drive all the time, so does he, do want to get somewhere, park the car, then not restart til we leave.

Slagathore

6,030 posts

207 months

Tuesday 8th September 2009
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Oktoberfest in Germany?

What about Bruge? Apparantly, it's like a fking fairytale, or something.

Simpo Two

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280 months

Tuesday 8th September 2009
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Try the canals of England. Very relaxing, but you'll also keep fit and you'll sleep well after all that fresh air, food and wine!

Papoo

3,834 posts

213 months

Tuesday 8th September 2009
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matt21 said:
Papoo said:
What sort of things is he into? Architecture/food/relaxing/wes/sightseeing/motorsport?

If he's taking the pair of you, it might be nice to pretend to be excited about something he will be excited for.

Busy holidays I find better with my folks. Loafing around can get a little tired after a couple of days.

Lots of options out there, give me a hint!
Devon would be nice, if you like the great outdoors. How about Dartmouth? Very pretty place, some nice places to eat, a good few pubs, water (rent a boat), and you can get out to some delightful coves along the shore (slapton sands) and out on the hills of Dartmoor.. Stay at the Dart Marina. Right in town, right by the water.

I stayed at some stupid place (for a year) where they tried to convince me I was in the Navy. Gave me a sword and everything. Weird.

He is a typical 58yo into the lot.

Just me going. I can't the week they were going, my mum cant do the week we are now going. He picked me instead of her...feel a bit guilty but she insists!

Something relaxing yep adventurous. Only for a few days so thinking of Devon, nice hotel, meals out, lots of walking etc.

I drive all the time, so does he, do want to get somewhere, park the car, then not restart til we leave.

toxgobbler

2,903 posts

206 months

Wednesday 9th September 2009
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matt21 said:
My dad feels we should go away for some father son bonding :S I said yes, sounds fun and a free holiday.

He says we can go wherever. Where in Europe will be different and enjoyable in October?
http://www.oktoberfest.de/en/ Beer! 19/9 - 4/10

sammyboy

394 posts

224 months

Wednesday 9th September 2009
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toxgobbler said:
matt21 said:
My dad feels we should go away for some father son bonding :S I said yes, sounds fun and a free holiday.

He says we can go wherever. Where in Europe will be different and enjoyable in October?
http://www.oktoberfest.de/en/ Beer! 19/9 - 4/10
Hammer on the Nail!

J500ANT

3,101 posts

254 months

Wednesday 9th September 2009
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And then a visit to BMW Welt to sober up.

bazking69

8,620 posts

205 months

Wednesday 9th September 2009
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R60EST said:
matt21 said:
come again?
Prague will probably be your best bet for that
My parents have just gone off to Prague this morning!

matt21

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4,353 posts

219 months

Sunday 13th September 2009
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Well we have decided (or I have and he agrees).

Heading off to northern Italy to experience the Italian lakes, maybe Stelvio pass and all the Italian car manufacturers.

Few questions.

Anyone done anything similar before?
Anywhere good to stay?
I want a interesting car to hire, preferably an Italian. An Alfa convertible takes top choice but a Fiat 500 Abath would be ideal!

Where can I hire one of these from?

Is the Stelvio likely to be open in mid October?

Thanks!