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On Thursday I found out that there is a trip to London on 2 June with the Art Club that my son goes to on a Saturday morning. It actually costs a fair bit of money, which is why, I think, son didn't mention it to me. It's something they have all done over the years, even when I was married...
He was given the letter last weekend, but didn't give it to me. My friend's daughter also goes to this club, and I run the Cubs with her, which is how I found out. 
The biggest hurdle, other than persuading him that he should go, is that each 'child' has to be accompanied by an adult.
What a challenge, for me, finding an adult to approach! I was a bit of a wreck yesterday. Not paying yesterday means I have to book the tickets and pay full price. As son is 16, the ticket is 71.00.
My oldest has offered to try and get the day off work - so that will mean an extra £71.00... He is doing Art, so is rather keen and interested to go along.
I've told son that the money isn't an issue (I lie so well. I'll lend the money off daughter, although a very dear friend has offered to help, for which I'm very grateful) So really, it isn't. But could have done with a bit more notice!
My friend whose daughter is going has been on the phone saying she'll be responsible for C if oldest can't go, has pointed out that its Jubilee weekend and London will be heaving.
I believe a few aren't going, and wonder how much is down to the short notice of the trip and the fact its half term too.
Another AGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHH point of being a single parent with no adult help (I know two of my lot are over 18, but don't see that they have to be responsible for things like this).
Immediately I thought of the problem Hazeleyes had in 'having' to find a male adult to help with a school project.
I am absolutely delighted that C is able to go now, whether that is with J or your friend, whose daughter is going. Very kind of her to also offer to accompany him. He'll have a fab time, and like you say, J is also very interested in art, so he too should get a lot out of it.
Completely forgot about Jubilee day! Hopefully, London won't be too bad, where they're going anyway, although train stations will be I should think.
Hope you knuckle down with the new keyboard, and finish the essay. You've done so well to get this far, and you're so clever. I couldn't achieve something like this at all. Well done you 
HE DOESN'T WANT TO GO...
AAAAAAAAAAAGGGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
I'm not clever. I have only scraped through what I've passed. I doubt I'll pass this final one, but I've decided I'm not going to worry about it.
Am laughing at C not wanting to go. Has he said why? All that worrying on your part about someone accompanying him, and now this. Kids huh?
Look, sparkling, don't argue with me and Hazeleyes, YOU HAVE DONE WELL.
So you don't know where you are batting with the trip? I used to have the same, not be told about things because they knew I wouldn't have the money and didn't want to worry me.
Eldest can't wait to go now, especially as the tutors are the same as his course! So C will have to go.
They are the same here not wanting to worry me with money. Which is sad, and I keep telling me I won't go on about money - but then I feel they do need to understand. As I've said to C this is important, so money doesn't really come into it - but he will have to take sandwiches.
Apparently they have to dress smart. I have a feeling this could also have something to do with it!
I haven't done well 
Now if I'd have been getting 90% or over I'd be agreeing 
But I'd never have continued with out you all being so encouraging...
(everyone at One Space preens themselves and hopes for a bit of sparkling's reflected glory!)
I really wanted the thumbs up for that 
There you go hazeleyes! 
sparkling, I hope that everything has settled down, that they are both going, it is all paid for and your younger son is now more keen??
Sixteen year old is going with my friend and her daughter. At least no one has said no...
Very few are going, which is part of the problem.
Am waiting on others to send me stuff for the presentation we have to do tomorrow, so still up and about.
Sparkling, I would say I am ambitious about my grades, but I don't have to get 90 to think I've done well. You are doing fine!
Hope everyone sorts out their what child goes where when out! :-)
It is really a rant... Or at leat sharing my thoughts.
Carrying on with my essay now. Determined to finish it today.
Even though the sun is shining...