I had to be in by 10.30pm when I was 18, still at school so parent's rules. But I don't think time is the issue. Agree OL should know where son is. And it's naughty to play one parent off against another, I never did it as they made a formidable pair Feed him garlic for his tea OL and no salt so he isn't thirsty
Panda you have a PM & may the gods be with you tomoz'.
I was pretty much like you KEF, my parents were very strict and I couldn't even go to the cinema with my friends but that led me to lie to them and rebel, which is want I don't want the boys doing. I have an address for where he is, and his friend's mobile number, no land-line so I can't phone parents. I'm going to just have to trust him on this one, he is a sensible lad and has stayed out before at friends but not at a party.
Am just having a wee sit down before planting the front border with a couple of plants Replaced all the bulbs I dug up.
Has been quite funny. . . people talk about the nice passers by that chat to them, I've had people walking up and down the street swearing, an almost fight and said people scurrying away "before they get nicked". You wouldn't want to live in my street
OL I'm no parent as I've said. However I think if trust if given it should be on the understanding that if you are "grown up " enough to do that you should be grown up enough to help with other things at home Can't have one without the other ?
I'm sure all will be well. He'll probably come home and sleep all day after all the noise and kipping on the floor. Get the vacuum out after he's had 3 hrs sleep
Hugs OL, I'm sure all will be fine....he's a boy and we have to trust them and gradually let them go, hard I know...been there done that. As I said they didn't ask at that age, so suppose I was lucky I didn't have to say yes/no that early. He'll be fine he's a good lad.
Ive made a nursery bed- had to pull up a ton of stuff! Started dividing things and heeling in
1000 rainbows! Eeek, no thanks
OL , kids these days are very different to back in our day, they are far more savvy and sensible, one stupid move and its all over facebook! I understand why you worry, but i dont think you need to x
At his age (and younger) i was sneeking into night clubs! At least he told you what was happening, he could have just said he was staying at his mates, no mention of a party
West Dean gardens are very, very, good. Walled fruit, veg and cutting gardens. Lots of exotics in greenhouses, herbaceous borders, brill pergola, sunken garden , spring garden, wild flower meadows arboretum and a great cafe. Plenty for Hortisoc. to see next year. Popped into Weald and Downland museum to get details. Unfortunately the £10 entry would be a deterrent since we might only have 2 hours or so there. Plan "B" might be to stop off in Chichester on way home for Cathedral, late night shops, drinks etc.
Now wallowing in comfy hotel looking forward for dinner.
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Kef, .....I know
I had to be in by 10.30pm when I was 18, still at school so parent's rules. But I don't think time is the issue. Agree OL should know where son is. And it's naughty to play one parent off against another, I never did it as they made a formidable pair
Feed him garlic for his tea OL 
and no salt so he isn't thirsty 
Panda you have a PM & may the gods be with you tomoz'.
I was pretty much like you KEF, my parents were very strict and I couldn't even go to the cinema with my friends but that led me to lie to them and rebel, which is want I don't want the boys doing. I have an address for where he is, and his friend's mobile number, no land-line so I can't phone parents. I'm going to just have to trust him on this one, he is a sensible lad and has stayed out before at friends but not at a party.
Oh well....time will tell.
PM'd you right back KEFarooney
Am just having a wee sit down before planting the front border with a couple of plants
Replaced all the bulbs I dug up.
Has been quite funny. . . people talk about the nice passers by that chat to them, I've had people walking up and down the street swearing, an almost fight and said people scurrying away "before they get nicked". You wouldn't want to live in my street
Lol panda, I had re-read what you said..........thought it read you were having a wee....sorry
OL I'm no parent as I've said. However I think if trust if given it should be on the understanding that if you are "grown up " enough to do that you should be grown up enough to help with other things at home
Can't have one without the other ? 
I'm sure all will be well. He'll probably come home and sleep all day after all the noise and kipping on the floor. Get the vacuum out after he's had 3 hrs sleep
Hugs OL, I'm sure all will be fine....he's a boy and we have to trust them and gradually let them go, hard I know...been there done that. As I said they didn't ask at that age, so suppose I was lucky I didn't have to say yes/no that early. He'll be fine he's a good lad.
Panda I hope you don't encounter any wide mouth frogs at the zoo
Time to sort out food
Have a good eveing all.
Looks like you have all had busy days
Ive made a nursery bed- had to pull up a ton of stuff! Started dividing things and heeling in
1000 rainbows! Eeek, no thanks
OL , kids these days are very different to back in our day, they are far more savvy and sensible, one stupid move and its all over facebook! I understand why you worry, but i dont think you need to x
At his age (and younger) i was sneeking into night clubs! At least he told you what was happening, he could have just said he was staying at his mates, no mention of a party
West Dean gardens are very, very, good. Walled fruit, veg and cutting gardens. Lots of exotics in greenhouses, herbaceous borders, brill pergola, sunken garden , spring garden, wild flower meadows arboretum and a great cafe. Plenty for Hortisoc. to see next year. Popped into Weald and Downland museum to get details. Unfortunately the £10 entry would be a deterrent since we might only have 2 hours or so there. Plan "B" might be to stop off in Chichester on way home for Cathedral, late night shops, drinks etc.
Now wallowing in comfy hotel looking forward for dinner.
