Snowy Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 My poor boy. I went out with him last night to watch him and his fellow students do a gig. They were all in groups and each group had a couple of songs to do throughout the evening. Son's group were on 5th, so quite early on in the evening. But his fellow band members didn't show up!! He tried ringing them but no answer, and there were no messages left to say why they hadn't been able to make it. He was very philosophical about it, but I was so upset for him. All the way there he'd been telling me about the song they had been practising (a ska version of Sergeant Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band! ) and we were both looking forward to it I've told him he needs to have words with his tutor - it's really not fair if his grades fall because he can't do his performances Sorry, rant over! Just being a grumpy overbearing mother Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 That's so mean on the others part, good on him for being philosophical on the night ........I bet he won't be so philosophical when he sees them though Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 Oh, the poor love, what a disappointment for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 Just being a grumpy overbearing mother [/color] Not at all, I would be furious too, how frustrating. Why is it that kids spend all day fiddling with their phones and yet you can never phone them on the darned things Doing joint things that are marked are so hard as there is often someone that doesn't pull their weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 That is such a shame - I hope the boys who let him down,& their parent,have the same disappointments one day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 Thats not fair for your son, I'm not surprised he's disappointed and you're angry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A chickychickychick-ENN!! Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 Meh. It's great he's got the confidence to perform. I hope that bears out beyond the disappointment. Let us know if the bottlers have any reasons as to why they didn't turn up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beauty-Box Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 You're not being a grumpy overbearing mother at all! Any one else would feel exactly the same, I know I would. I hope he can put it behind him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docsquid Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 So sorry to hear that. He absolutely shouldn't be penalised in his grades if the rest of his group can't be bothered to turn up. However the ones that didn't turn up for no reason, and with no message, should be penalised. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 I agree, it shows a distinct lack of commitment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 What a shame . Was there not even an explanation from the others ? 10 out of 10 for him showing total commitment though . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 I'd be annoyed as well - what a shame Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keyhole kate Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 Bless I would have cried for him I cant help it where my kids are concerned What goes around comes around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 I agree, it shows a distinct lack of commitment And lack of manners Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 That is a shame. Poor lad. A poor reflection on his friends and their parents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted December 18, 2009 Author Share Posted December 18, 2009 Well we finally had a message mid morning to say that their bus broke down I know it can't be helped, but as you say, teenagers and phones. Would've been nice to know last night! If he'd known in time, there were other musicians who offered to play with him who could've gone on if they'd known Anyway, he is fine. It seems there is another group that he jams with every week just for fun - he is going to talk to his tutor about shuffling them round as this second group seem to have more in common (and more commitment! ) I'm just disappointed because I wanted to boast about my talented son! Who says pride comes before a fall? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 At least you got a reason eventually, shame one of them could not have let you know on the night, you would have thought one would have had a phone. Hope the other group works out for your son. Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 What a shame Snowy but hopefully the other lads he jams with will come through for him. It's terrible they didnt get a message to your son on the night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 Maybe it's fate Snowy and the alliance with the new group will be better for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
