Thread 25 - Covid Cohort - Christmas Trees, No Omicron Please!

Hey Ealing join the Canadian contingent! (It’s just us at the moment 😁).
So DS had his interview for Southampton which went really well - he was made the standard offer (ABB) on the spot but was told that because he had interview so well and his specific LDs they would take him even if he dropped 2 grades. So he is really pleased and it has been great for his confidence too. I’m delighted for him!
Just waiting for Dalhousie but I guess that will be after Xmas now. I’m finally on holiday so have been wrapping and sorting all day!

Thanks, ealing, yes, he arrived back last night - timed to absolute perfection, as the company coach dropped them where DS was performing in a concert, and they arrived just before it finished, so we all went home together
Not so great is the news that 3 of his flight party felt ill last night and have tested positive. DH is waiting for the results of the PCR they all took on arrival at Heathrow, but today’s LFT was negative so fingers crossed.

crazy, it’s the only one of her 5 that offer contextual for disabilities, but she didn’t know that when she applied. It was her safety choice but she’s not sure whether it will be her insurance until she’s visited.

Has your DH made it back from Dubai ok?

That’s great Piccolo, good to get that first once in.

Not been about much recently but great to see so many offers so close to Xmas! DS has had Lancaster offer reduced to BBC due to access programme thing so very happy.

DS never been to proper party. Likes cinema and sleepovers but is not a sociable person! He just isn’t interested yet. Probably change when at Uni. 18th is in January and will be the three of us going for a meal or perhaps the three of us and an escape room. Basically the three of us!!

Delphigirl another joining yours on the McGill application. That’s a Plan B option and subject to so many other variables, including getting an offer from them!

Well done to baby piccolo That’s a great offer. Ours had a very sedate celebration for her 18th, with 2 friends for tea, and a family dinner in her favourite restaurant at the weekend. She keeps moaning about how pathetic it was now, but it was, more or less what she wanted, altho slightly affected by one of those incomprehensible fall outs in the friendship group, which reduced the tea party from 4 to 2. She’s scared of clubbing and of alcohol, altho she is beginning to have a glass of fizz if offered. Any mention of bars puts her off universities. It is a bit of a worry.

Dd is into parties AND movies/sleepovers! She's just into socialising of any kind, whether with one friend or hundreds....

Brilliant @Alsoplayspiccolo! I will bear that in mind when ds is in this position in 2 years, as I've looked at the unis dd was applying to and they don't seem to do contextuals for ADHD. Will that be her insurance offer?

Yeah for singing and also - lovely news.

DD isn't into parties either. Very much a movie and sleepover kid. Went out to dinner with 9 friends recently which was lovely. The noise and drunkenness just puts her off large events.

Yay, singing! And what a fabulous first offer to get!

DD has just had her first offer too - BCC from Reading , reduced from BBB because of her ADHD.
Not as exciting as Exeter, but she’s happy to have one in the bag, and it’s the only one that offers English, film and theatre.

My two don't really do parties either, like when they were younger they still sometimes go bowling / go-karting or similar in a small group but not actual parties.

Great to hear of more offers coming in .

@BlueMarigold. The offer was ABB or BBB if firmed. She will want to go to offer holder days before deciding. Only 2 offers at the moment.

Yes crazy, ABB should be very achievable, especially if exams go ahead. Fingers crossed.

I can imagine my DD’s reaction if I suggested celebrating her 18th with the grandparents (much as she loves them!)

I know, I was surprised about the hotel too. Mind you, they all seem to have fake ID at this age anyway so they can go clubbing. Dd won’t on principle, but she has felt she’s missing out a bit this term as there’s been fewer gatherings/parties and more clubbing nights. On the plus side she’s been having weekly sleepovers with her best friend to watch through all the Marvel films and they’ve only got 4 left now!

I'm surprised a hotel did that tbh. They could lose their licence. Most hotels do a wristband thing.

When DS was 18 we had grandparents up and a glass of fizz. No one has 18ths round here! Or at least not boys in either DSs friendship groups...

That's brilliant @singingstones and not too high either?

Dd was confused by her Nottingham offer as it mentioned AAB and ABB. I haven't had the chance to look at it as she was at a party last night, she's now out with a friend doing some Christmas shopping and she's working at Sainsbury's 4-11. I wonder if it's ABB if firmed and AAB if an insurance?

@NCTDN dd isn't 18 till June but she's been to lots of 18th parties. Last night's was at a hotel, there was food and an open bar. Apparently her friend's dad just told the venue they were all over 18?!

NCTDN, it is a challenge, limited public venue opportunities unless you opt for zero alcohol, most do not want to risk their licence.

DD had a home party in Sept, circa 45. DH was in charge of the 'bar', which was basically beers and cocktails, that were progressively diluted down as the party went on (big 7 litre tap jars), and the star of the show....karaoke. And delivery pizzas. It worked well, was intimate given size of our house, but I didn't have to clear up any vom, and a good time seemed to be had by all.

Yay singingstones, great first offer in the bag!

DS has his first offer
Exeter ABB which can include Welsh Bacc

Chills head? Meant children...

For those of you whose chills head already turned 18, what did they do to celebrate? DD has a lot of friends not yet 18. They went to a party in a wine bar the other day but got kicked out at 8.30 because they were 17. She doesn't know what to do for hers next month.
I'm really bothered that another lockdown might screw all plans up anyway. I'm dreading it because of the detrimental effect on her mental health.

[quote BlueMarigold]@Piggyinblankets how did you book the offer holder day at Birmingham? Did they send a link?[/quote]
DS got an email, yes.

Congratulations on the many offers! Fab news.

DS got his uni coursework uploaded yesterday with 20 minutes to spare 🙄 My blood pressure is gradually coming down. However, still having to do most things one handed so Christmas preparations are definitely well behind schedule.

@Piggyinblankets how did you book the offer holder day at Birmingham? Did they send a link?