A perfect day out with jnr.
Discussion
Not seen jnr for a fortnight, and now he has started at school, I only see him from 6pm on Friday till 3pm Sunday every other week.
So, can't do much on a Friday evening as he is tired from school, and bedtime is realistically 7.30.
That leaves me all day Saturday, and half of Sunday.
Today, the weather was good, so went up the road to a nearby village- stoke bruene- for the village at war day.
Loads of Bren and sten guns around to hold and look at. A great display of second world war vehicles- numerous jeeps and the like, a few armoured cars, a battle reinactment, loads of guns going off, camo face painting for the boy, and the chance-albeit at £35, and therefore not taken- to sit in a full sized replica spitfire, start the engine, and fire the gas guns!!
May sound as dull as hell to some, but Me and jnr have had a great day out.
Furthermore, nothing was too much trouble for anyone- everyone was more than happy to allow kids to sit in/on the various things, on the wings of the spitfire.
I'm a happy, happy bloke tonight
So, can't do much on a Friday evening as he is tired from school, and bedtime is realistically 7.30.
That leaves me all day Saturday, and half of Sunday.
Today, the weather was good, so went up the road to a nearby village- stoke bruene- for the village at war day.
Loads of Bren and sten guns around to hold and look at. A great display of second world war vehicles- numerous jeeps and the like, a few armoured cars, a battle reinactment, loads of guns going off, camo face painting for the boy, and the chance-albeit at £35, and therefore not taken- to sit in a full sized replica spitfire, start the engine, and fire the gas guns!!
May sound as dull as hell to some, but Me and jnr have had a great day out.
Furthermore, nothing was too much trouble for anyone- everyone was more than happy to allow kids to sit in/on the various things, on the wings of the spitfire.
I'm a happy, happy bloke tonight
Look after him well, he will be the best mate you'll ever have.
My lad is now 24 and we've had some really good times together,gone to Motor Shows in Geneva and Frankfurt and had great nights out in both cities as well, done football and rugby matches, had some great experiences driving Caterhams at Dunsford Park, Porsches at Silverstone and a single seater experience also at Silverstone.
Wouldn't swap him for the world.
My lad is now 24 and we've had some really good times together,gone to Motor Shows in Geneva and Frankfurt and had great nights out in both cities as well, done football and rugby matches, had some great experiences driving Caterhams at Dunsford Park, Porsches at Silverstone and a single seater experience also at Silverstone.
Wouldn't swap him for the world.
Look in the family day-out-thread for other ideas. My parents always took my brothers and I out to great places, events and occasions all the time. I spent the first 3 years of my son's life not really thinking about taking him anywhere beyond the local park, and then my Dad died which, once I'd risen from the crushing depression, made me realise what a great childhood I'd had, and that I was determined to do the same for my son (and now daughter).
So, we've been to Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, a couple of (excellent) steam rallies, a WWII vehicle gathering, various sports car gatherings and race meetings (he's only 5 still but enjoys the racing, the pits, and the freedom of a spectator field to run around in), a marina, different places to eat (with playgrounds), camping (he loved it - he has a thing for torches so enjoyed the opportunity to shine them all evening), we cycle together, and he helps me in the garage (we make stuff out of wood - bird table for Nanny last). And I recently bought a Canadian canoe but other commitments kept from trying it out before the weather turned (although I haven't given up hope for this year yet).
It's great, and I really feel alive when we're together as a family like this, and I'm convinced that people who go out of their way to entertain their children are "good" people. So many don't.
So, we've been to Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, a couple of (excellent) steam rallies, a WWII vehicle gathering, various sports car gatherings and race meetings (he's only 5 still but enjoys the racing, the pits, and the freedom of a spectator field to run around in), a marina, different places to eat (with playgrounds), camping (he loved it - he has a thing for torches so enjoyed the opportunity to shine them all evening), we cycle together, and he helps me in the garage (we make stuff out of wood - bird table for Nanny last). And I recently bought a Canadian canoe but other commitments kept from trying it out before the weather turned (although I haven't given up hope for this year yet).
It's great, and I really feel alive when we're together as a family like this, and I'm convinced that people who go out of their way to entertain their children are "good" people. So many don't.
Just don't let it stop. Ok, there may be a period in his life when he doesn't want to be seen with his old man.
I really look forward to when I can spend the day with my dad. This year, we've spent a couple of days at Oulton Park, and this last week, spent the day at Duxford.
Having read the sobering moments thread, I'm trying to make the most of whatever time I can spend with all of my family.
I really look forward to when I can spend the day with my dad. This year, we've spent a couple of days at Oulton Park, and this last week, spent the day at Duxford.
Having read the sobering moments thread, I'm trying to make the most of whatever time I can spend with all of my family.
Emsman said:
Not seen jnr for a fortnight, and now he has started at school, I only see him from 6pm on Friday till 3pm Sunday every other week.
So, can't do much on a Friday evening as he is tired from school, and bedtime is realistically 7.30.
That leaves me all day Saturday, and half of Sunday.
Today, the weather was good, so went up the road to a nearby village- stoke bruene- for the village at war day.
Loads of Bren and sten guns around to hold and look at. A great display of second world war vehicles- numerous jeeps and the like, a few armoured cars, a battle reinactment, loads of guns going off, camo face painting for the boy, and the chance-albeit at £35, and therefore not taken- to sit in a full sized replica spitfire, start the engine, and fire the gas guns!!
May sound as dull as hell to some, but Me and jnr have had a great day out.
Furthermore, nothing was too much trouble for anyone- everyone was more than happy to allow kids to sit in/on the various things, on the wings of the spitfire.
I'm a happy, happy bloke tonight
That is great that you could have that special time with junior..............
Memories like that will not be forgotten..
and no hospital time reported in your post
So, can't do much on a Friday evening as he is tired from school, and bedtime is realistically 7.30.
That leaves me all day Saturday, and half of Sunday.
Today, the weather was good, so went up the road to a nearby village- stoke bruene- for the village at war day.
Loads of Bren and sten guns around to hold and look at. A great display of second world war vehicles- numerous jeeps and the like, a few armoured cars, a battle reinactment, loads of guns going off, camo face painting for the boy, and the chance-albeit at £35, and therefore not taken- to sit in a full sized replica spitfire, start the engine, and fire the gas guns!!
May sound as dull as hell to some, but Me and jnr have had a great day out.
Furthermore, nothing was too much trouble for anyone- everyone was more than happy to allow kids to sit in/on the various things, on the wings of the spitfire.
I'm a happy, happy bloke tonight
That is great that you could have that special time with junior..............
Memories like that will not be forgotten..
and no hospital time reported in your post
Yesterday was my daughter's second birthday party. Loads of family and friends came round and everyone got on well with each other. I even managed not to put my foot in it for once. My wife made an Upsy Daisy cake for my daughter as Daisy is her favourite thing in the world ever. The best bit of my day was getting to stab Upsy Daisy in the face with a big knife for being such an annoying c nt cutting the cake and teaching my daughter how to blow out the candles. It was the only real bit of time I got to spend with her yesterday and to see the satisfaction on her face when she had blown a candle out was brilliant.
Sounds Like a fantastic day out with your lad, I look forwards to every day with my Little Lad!!
It wont be long before you are doing stuff like this:-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5m_eVsk5A8
Enjoy the time you spend together!!
It wont be long before you are doing stuff like this:-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5m_eVsk5A8
Enjoy the time you spend together!!
Gassing Station | The Lounge | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff