i hate the way parents buy BIG presents for no reason at all( like nintendos)

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MB, Just new strings for ds's cello this summer were over £100! The experts tried to tell me he should have a new set every year (don't think we will though). It's definitely not a cheap hobby.

snorkle, I'm wailing as I type.

I'm definitely grateful that DS2 is unlikely to be playing cello seriously or long-term!!

His friend's parents are currently looking at buying a cello for her.

unknownrebelbang, that's what I thought when ds started

I didn't think that dd would stick to it either, but she did....... the pain the pain.

I've lost track - what DO you mean, Cod??

ah well yes sue i get what you mean then re laptop
agree wiht gertie

I know DS2 won't, he manages his lesson at school, and an extra orchestral session once a week, and that's about it. He likes the lessons, but hates to practise at home. He's managed about 18 months, but I'll be very surprised if he continues when he goes to high school next September.

I may, of course, be eating my words this time next year, but he isn't doing enough to warrant his own cello at present, unlike his friend.

LOOK cello gals

cello orf

cellos and stallions go together cod, honest!

cello bow hair is made from stallions tails cod, so watch it.

Perhaps I should talk about DS3 wanting to play the saxaphone?

If he does start, then he is likely to keep it up...

How expensive are saxaphones, compared with cellos?

I buy quite a lot of small (under a tenner) stuff- mainly because I need to get things for ds1's therapy then the others think he's got a present and they haven't.

DS2 has wanted a DS for ages. He said he was going to save (at £1 a week- so far he's got £26), but as game boys are no more so he can' t get any more games I'll get him a DS for xmas I think.

His saved money will be just the right amount for a new game then, bless him

He's reallly tight about spending his money though Tamum. I borrowed a fiver off him one afternoon and he charged me £2 interest (he hid the money until I offered to pay interest).

I am fully expecting ds2 to keep me in my old age

He'll go far! He'll be able to choose between a career in high finance or as an actor judging by what I've seen of him

I have to admit that I've never really thought of musical instruments as presents, more like the inevitable result of agreeing to them taking lessons. DD (age 6) had a harp bought for her in August, mainly because DH thought the rental/HP deals were a complete rip off. G-Grandma coughed up for that though and I thought grandparents were allowed to do whatever they liked...?

DD probably does get a lot of stuff "just because" but it's nothing very expensive; CDs, books, hairclips; so all under a tenner. She doesn't have a lot of "big" items e.g. playhouse, trampoline, electronic games and I don't think she's particularly spoilt, she certainly doesn't ask for stuff. I think it may be a hangover from my dad's mediterranean background, his parents found the idea of pocket money obscene but would give extremely generously when the mood struck so DD doesn't get pocket money, just bits and bobs when we're so inclined. Christmas and birthdays tend not to involve massive showpiece presents either.

oh god was it that noticeable? His Year 1 teacher has already commented on his acting (hamming it up) skills

My kids have had instruments as presents because they're really expensive and it also shows a certain amount of commitment if they're prepared to have them as a present. New strings wouldn't be a present (I see that as wear & tear replacement), but I am considering giving ds a new cello case as an xmas present - though it does seem a little churlish of me as he really wants internet connectivity for his playstation. Hmm.

Mine must wait for Big presents.

would never buy something big for nothing

An (ex!) mate does this - she had to remortgage her house to pay off her credit card debts! Farking madness, said I

(and her kids were little Shits)

Mine have to wait for their birthdays/Xmas otherwise what's the point really. Half the fun is in the waiting innit.

However, I do love the nintendo (ds). 42 all time classics - tis my fave game. Am champion of rummy, checkers, escape etc. etc. Tis fab .

I've won a Video Ipod and a Nintend DS which I could have given to the ds's but they will make ideal Christmas presents for them so they are currently hidden

Might be mean but they both have birthdays before Xmas and apart from bikes and sporty stuff I am struggling for ideas.

Gess, let's just say he's a natural Actually it still cracks me up picturing the expression on his face as he did circuits through the kitchen