Unforeseen Volcanic Fallout.

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My daughter's boyfriend, terribly late with some important university degree coursework, came up with a "Cunning Plan" at the end of last week.

Even though he was at the family home in London, he e-mailed his tutor and informed him that he was stranded in Boston and unable to fly back to hand in his work. He asked for and was granted an extension

What he didn't bargain for was the length of the flight cancellations.The guy's course begins once again on Monday morning.

So, does he turn up and blow his cover story? Or does he hide out until transatlantic flights resume? This could be days and days!

Oh, the sloth and folly of youth!

[Jonny671]

He'll have to stay off to make it most realistic.

Brilliant idea though!

[standfree93]

I would just say turn up and try to tell him that one or two flights were allowed...just lie to him.

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First two replies and two differing suggestions. It's a tough one

[Vipers]

Suppose the volcano spews ste for months.........................

[standfree93]

Vipers said:

Suppose the volcano spews ste for months.........................

Yeah it could and he can't really stay off for weeks...if all flights are cancelled...doesn't want to fall too far behind on work.

[Markytop]

He can say he got a flight to Southern Europe and came overland because he didnt want to miss the start of his course. Might get extra marks for showing commitment and dedication

[Penny-lope]

Can he not just say he jumped on the back of a whale, and hitched a lift?

[Mr Trophy]

My mum is actually stuck in Dubai at the moment

There is talk she is not coming back until the 29th of April... They've already been away for three weeks!

I think he should go back on Monday for sts and giggles

[baptistsan]

Sure I read the last time it erupted it went on for 2 year!

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I agree that he should turn up, put his hands up and admit his guilt. As long as he gets the work done, he should be forgiven.

He's a confident little so and so. And, although he'll probably get found out, I admire his initiative.

He's a good kid so I hope he gets away with it.

[Pints]

Just pictured this fella:

[Flanders.]

He could say he crossed the Atlantic on a Pedalo.

[10 Pence Short]

He could say he meant Boston, Lincolnshire.

[GTIR]

I haven't had an eruption for months.

Ironically it was while I was shopping at Iceland.

[Shay HTFC]

Like already said above. Flew to Southern Europe/Africa and hitched hiked/bussed his way back to the UK. Maximum brownie points!

Or he can do what I did and just not go to lectures

[Mr.Jimbo]

10 Pence Short said:

He could say he meant Boston, Lincolnshire.

"oh aye, fly everywhere me"

[10 Pence Short]

Mr.Jimbo said:

10 Pence Short said:

He could say he meant Boston, Lincolnshire.

"oh aye, fly everywhere me"

Indeed.

"Professor, I only said I couldn't fly back from Boston."

Edited by 10 Pence Short on Saturday 17th April 12:23

[spikeyhead]

Surely any professor with half a brain would have looked at the routing of the email to see where it was really sent from.

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spikeyhead said:

Surely any professor with half a brain would have looked at the routing of the email to see where it was really sent from.

Maybe he is of the 'trusting' kind.

You know, the ones that never find their way onto a site full of cynical bds such as ourselves.



If this continues, I'm going to suggest that he tell his tutor that made his way home by cruise ship.