Josh's trip to hell...

[josh.p.]

and I'd like to say "and back" but I doubt I'll make it back alive.

Jade's friend's Dad has a static in Newpines in Wales and we have rented it from Friday afternoon until Tuesday Afternoon of next week.

I don't mind camping, a tent wouldn't bother me. But the thought of being in what is basically a metal box, trapped, with Mum, Dad and Jade (I don't mind staying with Niamh, she is my fave family member :yes:) just does not appeal to me what-so-ever!

Apparently I am 'too young' to stay in on my own for 5 days. I don't want to leave the torts in someone elses care- they need quite a bit of supervision and leaving them for 5 days only being checked twice a day is not a good thing! They will die if they get up-turned under their lamp as they can de-hydrate.

Once I mentioned them, I was turned into 'the selfish one that ruined the holiday before it began' - I can't win!!

Now I am being dragged along to a wet, soggy, caravan for five days- starting this Friday.

[josh.p.]

P.s... there is no wifi access. :gulp:

[foreverducky]

Oh no Josh! I feel your pain, I think sometimes one can be with family too much. :yes:

You seem like a very responsible guy and doubt any wilder parties are going to go on while they would be away. I vote that you should be able to stay home on your own. You guys could check with each other.

[josh.p.]

Oh no Josh! I feel your pain, I think sometimes one can be with family too much. :yes:

You seem like a very responsible guy and doubt any wilder parties are going to go on while they would be away. I vote that you should be able to stay home on your own. You guys could check with each other.
That's what I think. Mum says I am being selfish as they want to spend the time together, but recently I've wanted to do anything but! I need some time on my own. I can understand why they are worried but they seem to think by not wanting to go I am ungrateful!

I don't think it's an issue of having a party, but I think it's more of an issue that Mum is worried for me!

[ukwdwnut]

we all had to do things we didnt want to im afraid josh....do you know its wet and soggy :lol: sorry mate i wouldnt leave my boy alone at home at that age either

[Deb]

Aww, Josh :hug2:

What's happening with your torts then?

You don't have a small tent you could take to put up outside so at least you can get some privacy when you sleep? :unsure: And NO Wifi access??? *gulp*

[Skywatcher]

Will oyu be able to log on with your iphone though :unsure:

[Tink]

Hmmmmm...tough predicament. :( Any wild chance at all you could bring the torts? :unsure: Probably not, eh? :sigh:

If you really want to have a family discussion you could try to do so, no? :unsure: Ask your parents how many times you've disappointed them with your behavior, judgment calls, etc. Be prepared to hear the answer! :yes:

Ask them what their specific fears are for your staying alone and address each one.

Surely they don't want to have the torts endangered, either?

[foreverducky]

If it's really about 'being a family together' then it's going to be hard to get out of it. They realize that sooner than later you'll be movin' on. They are holding on tight.

[josh.p.]

Hmmmmm...tough predicament. :( Any wild chance at all you could bring the torts? :unsure: Probably not, eh? :sigh:

If you really want to have a family discussion you could try to do so, no? :unsure: Ask your parents how many times you've disappointed them with your behavior, judgment calls, etc. Be prepared to hear the answer! :yes:

Ask them what their specific fears are for your staying alone and address each one.

Surely they don't want to have the torts endangered, either?
Nah, The torts need to have all their lamps etc with them. My aunty, cousin and Mum's friend who lives around the corner can look after the torts okay (I have said they need checking on 3 times a day.. I would ideally like more but I can't ask anyone to put themselves out.) but I think it's such an extra stress on them to look after pets! They simply will not listen to me when I tell them I'll be fine so it does look like I have no choice


Will oyu be able to log on with your iphone though :unsure:
I probably can *but* It is pretty 'out-there' so I doubt I'll get any signal!

[Skywatcher]

you might be surprised and I will keep my :fingers: so at least you can stay in touch.

We must all endure these things mate :sigh: just remember this when you have kids :D

[mumof2]

yeah, look at Jay who didn't want to go to Ireland - he had a great time! :yes:

[josh.p.]

yeah, look at Jay who didn't want to go to Ireland - he had a great time! :yes:
any other time I'd welcome it, but at the minute I've had enough of them and could do with the break from them :yes:


you might be surprised and I will keep my :fingers: so at least you can stay in touch.

We must all endure these things mate :sigh: just remember this when you have kids :D
I'll be made up when they stop wanting to come on holiday, I could stay in a deluxe! :rotfl:

[ukwdwnut]

josh have you been vanning b4 mate...i luv it and i think its a great laugh. just go enjoy yourself and who cares if you havent got net access its not for long is it :)

[josh.p.]

josh have you been vanning b4 mate...i luv it and i think its a great laugh. just go enjoy yourself and who cares if you havent got net access its not for long is it :)
It's not the caravan that is annoying me, I love them! and I'd actually prefer a tent as then it's 'proper camping' but just the company I will be in :rotfl:

[Skywatcher]

I know mate but that time will come I remember how happy I was when my folks stopped taking me - our kids will be different as we do 'cool stuff' like go to Disney so they will still want to come with us when they are in their 50's :D

[ukwdwnut]

I know mate but that time will come I remember how happy I was when my folks stopped taking me - our kids will be different as we do 'cool stuff' like go to Disney so they will still want to come with us when they are in their 50's :D


yep as long as they pay for it tho eh!!!

ours are all disneyed out at the mo, so my wallet will be a lot healthier :lol:

lauren wants to go to china :unsure: and mikey is off to uni in sept :D

[tb2830]

josh your the same age as chelsea arent you ???

well i very much trust chelsea to left at home infact she will be staying here when i go away in august for the week.

but also my mum only lives around the corner so should she need anything then she only has to go to them

[Disneybumble]

Josh:hug2:. I wanted to say take the positives out of it,if you can. They want you there. My son Liam at the moment l wouldn't want him with us for a family holiday OR at home by himself.
They like you that's good.:yes:

[Claire]

Refresh my memory please and tell me how old are you Josh? The first time my parents left me at home alone was when I was 17. They went to Yugoslavia in the Sept when I had college and couldn't get the time off.

[Mari]

:hug2:

Im sure you'll have fun and your torts will be just fine!

[josh.p.]

Refresh my memory please and tell me how old are you Josh? The first time my parents left me at home alone was when I was 17. They went to Yugoslavia in the Sept when I had college and couldn't get the time off.
I'm 17! I don't know why they don't trust me- perhaps that is an excuse to have a family outing cos I've been home alone before when I was 16!

[Britchick]

the first time my parents left me alone i had a wild party, got completely plastered on vodka, the cat was incontinent in my brothers bedroom and my neighbour ratted me out.......grrrrrrrr.

I can now see it from both sides and i can see why you want some time to yourself Josh but i can see it from your Mum's point of view about wanting to spend precious time with you while you're still young. She loves you more than life itself, indulge her- if only for a few days? :hug2:

[Mags]

I hope the trip goes OK Josh. If it were me (and Im very old! lol) I wouldnt leave you at home either. My ds didnt want to come to WDW when he was 17. I wouldnt allow him not to come as I was not going to be responsible for leaving him in charge of my house for 2 weeks. No way Jose! He tried his best to make our holiday miserable but I stuck to my guns. He also wanted to go to Glastonbury aged 17 (no way either) and wasnt allowed to go there either. Sorry, I side with your Mum. Forgive me. :yes:

Margaret

[foreverducky]

the first time my parents left me alone i had a wild party, got completely plastered on vodka, the cat was incontinent in my brothers bedroom and my neighbour ratted me out.......grrrrrrrr.

Oh my gosh, now that's a party! Call me, next you are throwing one. :D

[josh.p.]

Just packed my stuff. How can a 3 month old baby need 10000x more stuff than everyone else put together? We need to take both cars to get all her stuff!! LOL

[Tink]

LOL! Have a good time Josh. :yes: Remember, all of this is truly an expression of love for you. As harsh as this may sound, the day will come when you will have only memories of your parents, eh? :hug2: Enjoy them. Time moves swiftly for all of us. :hug2:

[foreverducky]

Good luck Josh and try to enjoy yourself. :yes:

[Disneybumble]

Josh thing us to your parents it probably seems like yesterday ,that you were Niamhs age. They just want to make the most of the time they have with you. Try and have a great time. The Hong Kong trip will be here so soon and then you can have some time apart.

[Skywatcher]

:sigh:

Hope it'll be ok mate - been there done that, understand

[ukwdwnut]

Josh:hug2:. I wanted to say take the positives out of it,if you can. They want you there. My son Liam at the moment l wouldn't want him with us for a family holiday OR at home by himself.
They like you that's good.:yes:

im real glad im not your son siobhan :wink: :lol:

[ukwdwnut]

I'm 17! I don't know why they don't trust me- perhaps that is an excuse to have a family outing cos I've been home alone before when I was 16!

i was gonna say josh are you sure they dont trust you or just want an altogether family holiday

think yourself lucky mate that they have holidays at all..i remember having only 3 holidays the last one when i was 9 :cry1:

[Skywatcher]

Yeah but there was a war on :wink:

[Tinkfan]

:wave: Hi Josh!! What seems like torture at 17 will soon be fond memories to tell your children. Our kids all put up a fuss at your age and now we can't go away with out at least some of the brood!!( we have 7!!) Only now it's their husbands, wifes and kids as well!! It will be better than you think!!

[ukwdwnut]

Yeah but there was a war on :wink:

:taunt::taunt::taunt::taunt:

oi do you wanna slap doc, well atleast you could treat yourself :lol:

[Tink]

Well, he never said which war, Mick! :D :D :lol:

[ukwdwnut]

Well, he never said which war, Mick! :D :D :lol:

oh ha bloomin ha, you are one funny woman :taunt::taunt: :lol:

[Tink]

Ayuh. :yes: So they tell me! :D :D :D

[ukwdwnut]

Ayuh. :yes: So they tell me! :D :D :D

thats why i said it you are, you alwys put a smile on my face miss tink :D

but i think it was the falklands war :wink: :lol:

[Tink]

Oh see? I was thinking the Russian engagement in Afghanistan. :lol: :wink:

[ukwdwnut]

Oh see? I was thinking the Russian engagement in Afghanistan. :lol: :wink:

:slap: :taunt: :lol:

[Tink]

Whaaaat? :unsure: Surely you remember back that far, eh? :wink: :D :D

[Dawn]

Carpe Diem Josh. You've only got one family remember. And they won't be around for ever.

And yes, babies do need all that stuff. :lol:

[mumof2]

and won't it be nice to know you were there for Niamhs first holiday?

[josh.p.]

Just been for a look around the campsite... Well... I call it that but this static is probably nicer than our house!! Its hardly a campsite really, the facilities are excellent, too! We have to have photo id to get through the big gates!! Now i'm here I will have a nice time as id ratjer not be miserable! Ill het out of it what i put in i suppose!!!!!

[Tink]

There's our Josh!!! :yes: Making the very best of it and enjoying it for what it is, a time with sweet Niamh! :yes:

[ukwdwnut]

Whaaaat? :unsure: Surely you remember back that far, eh? :wink: :D :D

:slap: oh yeah of course i do :slap::toetap::taunt::wink: :lol:

some camps are really nice josh, we went to a haven camp in newquay with dizneyblonde 2 yrs ago and i couldnt believe the quality of the caravan it was sparklin brand new :D..... glad you like it...enjoy :)

[josh.p.]

The site's facilities are brilliant, I really like the actual caravan and the campsite. It has more bathrooms than our house!!! Been to a castle today (although we didn't go in because of the pram and Mum's fear of heights) went around a welsh village, had lunch, got some shopping, went to another village and did some more shopping LOL.

Photo's to follow (When we get home)

[mumof2]

ahhhh not so bad after all then Josh, see Mums and Dads always know best!


I'm not keen on caravans either though I'll admit. I've always said I'll happily go camping - as long as I have a brand spanking new caravan with private shower and toilet facilities!