The engineering company where I did my apprenticeship in the early to mid 80's it was a weekly occurrence. I have photographs of my 17th with a kiss'o'gram with very little clothing on.
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The engineering company where I did my apprenticeship in the early to mid 80's it was a weekly occurrence. I have photographs of my 17th with a kiss'o'gram with very little clothing on.
lazybloke
Priest of the cult of Chris Rea
- Location
- Leafy Surrey
My son isn't "aspie" but has other disorders (hate that word) which cause him difficulty with emotions and especially with peer relations. Parties and noise would definitely be out, but he adores spending special time with family.
So maybe consider an unusual family break to celebrate the birthday. Nat Trust have some interesting accommodation available. Near Lakes, mountains, sea, castle... somewhere different but v memorable?
So maybe consider an unusual family break to celebrate the birthday. Nat Trust have some interesting accommodation available. Near Lakes, mountains, sea, castle... somewhere different but v memorable?
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User33236
Guest
Not read all the posts in between but this.
I bought my son a watch for his 18th. Must admit though it inspired him to go on to buy more expensive ones!
vickster
Legendary Member
Julia9054
Guru
- Location
- Knaresborough
I bought my son a straight jacket for his 18th!
He's an amateur magician.
It was surprisingly expensive!
He's an amateur magician.
It was surprisingly expensive!
Dec66
A gentlemanly pootler, these days
- Location
- West Wickham
Ha ha ha ha... All that time pretending he was in Westminster rather than UpminsterZone 6 and he could get to Essex where @Markymark lives
midlife
Guru
My two eldest are 19 and 22. When they had their 18th it was just like any other birthday with things that they wanted rather than big party / very expensive keepsakes.
The magic of turning 18 or 21 seems to have largely gone. We got a pound coin for each year since birth (get ready to pay for years the royal mint didn't do many) and a 1oz gold ingot for 21st.
The magic of turning 18 or 21 seems to have largely gone. We got a pound coin for each year since birth (get ready to pay for years the royal mint didn't do many) and a 1oz gold ingot for 21st.
Do you mind me asking how much? Did it cost an arm, or was it more than that?
Julia9054
Guru
- Location
- Knaresborough
woodbutcher
Veteran
- Location
- S W France
woodbutcher
Veteran
- Location
- S W France
Hi, l have a project which might well be of interest to your son, if you would like to know more please p.m. me and l will explain all.
Tin Pot
Guru
<shrug> Each to their own, but it sounds humiliating to me.
I can see the logic in prostitution, becoming a man and all that, but kissagrams seem to be about embarrassment.
GM
Legendary Member
- Location
- North of the river
What about an Art set, you never know he may have a hidden talent.
In honour of Apple it’s been rebranded Zone X.Zone 6 and he could get to Essex where @Markymark lives
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DCLane
Found in the Yorkshire hills ...
- Location
- Dewsbury, West Yorkshire
Great idea. Ordered to go in the below:
Another great idea. Ordered and there'll be things in each pocket. There was a suggestion of a pen somewhere - a Cross pen is en route. Also a chocolate 18th pizza. And some Lego mini-figures of his family.
He's picked a quiet restaurant for a family lunch, no fuss, no balloons, no cake. Presents later after his archery session with a cake as well.
My parents have got him some; they're thinking along the same lines.
He'll get a nice one for his university engineering course once we've figured out what's needed.
Thanks all. Things have been bought and should make a nice low-key 18th.
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