hillfamily Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 It's INSET day so my lovely son thought he would invite all his mates round (and I mean ALL ) Daughter is very sensibly going out shopping with her mates Some of them had never met a chicken before so were introduced to Belle who is the friendliest and most cuddly of all our girls. Lots of ahhhhs and ohhhs. Now everyone wants a pet a chicken in an purple eglu because they're cool Hey at last an old fogey is vaguely trendy in the eyes of todays youff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 It's INSET day so my lovely son thought he would invite all his mates round (and I mean ALL ) Daughter is very sensibly going out shopping with her mates Some of them had never met a chicken before so were introduced to Belle who is the friendliest and most cuddly of all our girls. Lots of ahhhhs and ohhhs. Now everyone wants a pet a chicken in an purple eglu because they're cool Hey at last an old fogey is vaguely trendy in the eyes of todays youff It's a shock to the system isn't it!! It regularly happens to us because we only live round the corner from the secondary school - if there is a half-day, then it seems perfectly natural to them all simply to walk round the corner to Hywel's house.. the down side is feeding them all - at that age - 14/15 - they eat more than is humanly possible!! Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 Being a bit more "out in the sticks" we avoid too many teenagers descending on the house. Just as well really.Our girls eat like horses,so I am sure a tribe of them would empty the fridge in no time at all We have also yet to have a teenage boy in the house,although I am sure that both my girls are working hard to rectify that situation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 the down side is feeding them all - at that age - 14/15 - they eat more than is humanly possible!! Phil You're not kidding....nothing prepared me for the amount of food that teenage boys can put away!!!! Regarding the hen's.... my sons friends all think I'm a batty old biddy....but are highly amused when I order them out into the garden to .....erm....shall we say... do a bit of foxproofing. Strictly under cover of darkness of course! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 Isn't it great when you are cool because you have en eglu and chickens, we have that and a list of friends wanting to stay to come and see them again this spring/summer. BBx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillfamily Posted January 29, 2007 Author Share Posted January 29, 2007 It's a shock to the system isn't it!! the down side is feeding them all - at that age - 14/15 - they eat more than is humanly possible!! Phil Yes it is a bit of a shock - normally only have 2-3 at time but today i lost count after 11 teenagers I'm sure there are more now but they're just spread about the house in smaller groups. Did at one point try to fit them all in son's room (only 9ft by 9ft) as that's where the PS2/X Box lives but they didn't all fit. And they do eat more than humanly possible - sure the fridge was full was morning - never mind, Ocado are on their way Homemade cakes using our girls eggs went down very well, lots of mmmmmmmmmmmmms Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 Any chance I can send my girls round to yours Pam - a house full of Teenage boys & cake would keep them occupied for HOURS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 Sounds like a recipe for disaster to me Sarah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 soooo true Clare BBx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 Oh,I don't know. It sounds like a nice,peaceful way for me to spend an afternoon............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillfamily Posted January 29, 2007 Author Share Posted January 29, 2007 Any chance I can send my girls round to yours Pam - a house full of Teenage boys & cake would keep them occupied for HOURS Not sure the house can fit anymore - even my daughter and her friend have left and gone shopping mumbling something about testerone levels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard T Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 Have you tried covering them in conditioner and using a fine-tooth comb? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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The Dogmother Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 Excellent Richard! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillfamily Posted January 29, 2007 Author Share Posted January 29, 2007 I'll try it and let you know what happens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillfamily Posted January 29, 2007 Author Share Posted January 29, 2007 Yep works All gone home now Even Poppy Cat has returned home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 ...and you've got your hallway back Whenever my son brought his friends round and they all took off their size 11 trainers, no-one could open the front door Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 At least they took off their shoes! considerate boys eh? I still have to nag hubby about that now !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 I can see that this thread is veering off again - it's getting on to loo seats and what OHs may and may not do in the house Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[x].sophs.[x] Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 am i going 2 b the only teenager 2 stick up 4 all teens out there? it looks like it well most teens r bad i know but most cant help it, its hormones and stuff (even the grunts arent just them being unsocial and difficult believe it or not!!!) it is true teenage boys do have ENORMOUS feet and they spurt up 2 b extremely tall all of a sudden. i feel sorry 4 every1 who has 2 put up with huge teenage gatherings....and it is also true that we eat a lot coz we do but where else will we get the energy from 2 work hard @ school and get brilliant GCSEs??? and what is testosterone levels by the way?? On the whole teenage life isnt 2 bad i still have a long way 2 go but i think its generally harder 4 the parents than the teens themselves sophs xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillfamily Posted January 30, 2007 Author Share Posted January 30, 2007 it wasn't so bad having a house full of teenagers, just a bit of a shock as i wasn't expecting soooooooooo many. Some of them did even manage to thank me for letting them all come round for the day. I'd rather have them all at my house rather than hanging around on the streets for the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 True Pam, at least you know where they are and what they're up to then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 I love having teenagers around . I don't like the damage they inflict on my fridge, but I'm so lucky that my children have great friends and we regularly get invaded by teenagers. I think it's the rumour that there might be cake in our house . I don't always agree with the teenage friends, in fact I don't always agree with the teenage son and daughter but we've had some great discussions and they've made me see some things in a different light . That said the Mum is always right still exists in my house.......... in my opinion anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...