scarlettohara Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 My sons will be 20 in June, I want to buy them something special, thought of a flying lesson but so hard to organise as they don't get many days off and rarely at the same time Help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowberry Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Surely something can be arranged with enough notice? The weather should be good at that time of year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarlettohara Posted May 17, 2011 Author Share Posted May 17, 2011 They only get their shifts a few days before and I want it to be surprise and for them to go together Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Depends when their birthday is but 6th June is a Bank Holiday - do they get those off? Maybe get them both to book their birthday off (or another day), but keep the surprise and do it then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarlettohara Posted May 17, 2011 Author Share Posted May 17, 2011 They are going away for their birthday and no don't get bank holidays off - nor me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicken bark Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Could you book them a flying lesson but leave the date open for them to arrange when they can? Could you arrange for something to happen when they are away on holiday? I don't know where they are going but maybe there is an 'experience' that can be added to that trip? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarlettohara Posted May 17, 2011 Author Share Posted May 17, 2011 Yes I think that is the best idea - open ended - thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 I thought that after, voucher is a good idea. Make sure they use it though. Me + Nat got Zorbing for Christmas and didn't realise it had expired by the time we went to book it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurpleTree Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 My parents bought me an half hour flying lesson for my 18th, it was at the local flying club. It came as a certificate and I had to phone & arrange the date. It was almost cancelled due to it being windy on the day, it was in a little 2-seater plane. Was my first ever time in an aeroplane too, it was fab Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadietoo Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 the problem with a flying lesson is the weather....make sure it's a long dated voucher..x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 My parents bought me an half hour flying lesson for my 18th, it was at the local flying club. It came as a certificate and I had to phone & arrange the date. It was almost cancelled due to it being windy on the day, it was in a little 2-seater plane. Was my first ever time in an aeroplane too, it was fab I got the same for my 21st from a group of friends . I loved it . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoice Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 6th June is a Bank Holiday Er, I don't think it is, sorry. (Sorry a bit off topic) It is the Queens official birthday on 6th June this year but not a BH. Next year is her Diamond Jubilee so they are putting back the late May bank holiday to Monday 4 June and adding an additional Jubilee bank holiday on Tuesday 5 June. Another 4 day weekend! linky thingy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarlettohara Posted May 18, 2011 Author Share Posted May 18, 2011 No it's not a bank holiday. I have a confession to make - my cousin owns his own plane, he keeps it at the airfield where he runs the cafe He is very hard to track down though which is why it may not happen and I asked for other ideas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 6th June is a Bank Holiday Er, I don't think it is, sorry. (Sorry a bit off topic) It is in Ireland Just looked at the wall planner and it says Bank Holiday, didn't bother to read it 'cos makes no difference to me even if it was Sorry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
