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Fauxpauxoraok · 08/12/2025 22:37

Hi, just wondered if this is an odd thing to do or not?
Id like to take my mum on holiday as it’s her 60th and she’d never let me pay for it usually, so I need it to be a surprise.

The problem I have is she works 1 or 2 days a week for a school. She is contracted/paid but it’s very random!

Would it be really odd/embarrassing if I emailed and said I’d like to take her away on x dates and would this be ok?

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Pineapplesunshine · 08/12/2025 22:45

😂when I read your post, I thought how lovely, I’d love that. It seems I’m on my own though! And, tbf, the two times I have booked surprise trips for my mum she hasn’t gone on them so 🤷🏻‍♀️. Maybe a postcard of the place with a ‘voucher’ for the two of you to go at your expense at a time of her choosing and convenience?

PollyBell · 08/12/2025 22:41

If I was in her position I would say thank you for thought but no never do this again it is totally inappropriate

Cynic17 · 08/12/2025 22:40

I think it would be very odd. I'm your mother's age and I would be furious if you did this.
Why not take her away in the school holidays, and give her a little printed "voucher" or itinerary on her actual birthday?

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