dingbattigger Posted 28 March, 2011 Posted 28 March, 2011 My daughter is 18yr in June and me and Mrs D are stuck for ideas. Due to illness etc we are on a strict budget so can't do the things we'd like to so are looking for ideas from you guys. She's a definite tom boy, not at all 'girly', not into jewellery or 'normal girly' things.
benjii Posted 28 March, 2011 Posted 28 March, 2011 Are you after present ideas or ideas for things to do? I'm afraid I'm not much help with either but thought it might help to clarify!
bridge too far Posted 28 March, 2011 Posted 28 March, 2011 Well - there's a difference between 18 and 40 I suppose. I'm currently organising something for my oldest daughter's 40th this weekend. Being a hard up pensioner now, I can't afford much either. Her partner is organising a get-together of her friends and family members and I'm giving her one of those Airkix experiences at Milton Keynes. She's always wanted to do a parachute jump - can't afford that - so it's the next best thing. Maybe something like that?
Turkish Posted 28 March, 2011 Posted 28 March, 2011 Well - there's a difference between 18 and 40 I suppose. I'm currently organising something for my oldest daughter's 40th this weekend. Being a hard up pensioner now, I can't afford much either. Her partner is organising a get-together of her friends and family members and I'm giving her one of those Airkix experiences at Milton Keynes. She's always wanted to do a parachute jump - can't afford that - so it's the next best thing. Maybe something like that? I agree, those experience days are brilliant fun and not that expensive. This is a good site http://www.virginexperiencedays.co.uk/ or Groupon deals from time to time have good deals as well.
bridge too far Posted 28 March, 2011 Posted 28 March, 2011 I agree, those experience days are brilliant fun and not that expensive. This is a good site http://www.virginexperiencedays.co.uk/ or Groupon deals from time to time have good deals as well. For the Airkix one, I went directly to the company. It was marginally cheaper than going to an experience website. In the past, I've been given a hot air balloon flight, a gliding 'experience', and a falconry day - I don't think any of those were too pricey either.
Jonnyboy Posted 28 March, 2011 Posted 28 March, 2011 My daughter is 18yr in June and me and Mrs D are stuck for ideas. Due to illness etc we are on a strict budget so can't do the things we'd like to so are looking for ideas from you guys. She's a definite tom boy, not at all 'girly', not into jewellery or 'normal girly' things. Maybe she would like a night out in a pub - first day of legal drinking and all?
dingbattigger Posted 28 March, 2011 Author Posted 28 March, 2011 Liking the idea of an 'experience'. Jonnyboy she has the pub covered with her mates, doesn't want the 'old folks' around for that one
bridge too far Posted 28 March, 2011 Posted 28 March, 2011 My daughters have just got back from a hen weekend where they did this: http://www.superfundaysout.com/activities/segway-racing/ They've just posted a video - absolutely hilarious fun!
hamster Posted 28 March, 2011 Posted 28 March, 2011 private health care plan. she's gonna need something once they've carved up the current system. have you considred driving lessons, although a boring one, it's the best thing ever to be able to drive.
Saintandy666 Posted 28 March, 2011 Posted 28 March, 2011 Put an open event on Facebook for a 'skins party' at your house..
angelman Posted 28 March, 2011 Posted 28 March, 2011 Cheap 18th......go to Tesco or Asda and buy yourself a bottle of vodka for about £7 something. Job done.
dingbattigger Posted 29 March, 2011 Author Posted 29 March, 2011 private health care plan. she's gonna need something once they've carved up the current system. have you considred driving lessons, although a boring one, it's the best thing ever to be able to drive. Unfortunately she's not allowed to drive yet-epilepsy not under full control.
Mmm Donuts Posted 29 March, 2011 Posted 29 March, 2011 My sister made a 'cheque book' for my nieces birthday. All the cheques were experiences to cash in over the next 12 months. They were things like go to pictures with dad, family meal, girlie day with mum, ironing done by dad for a week, trip to St, Mary's (I just made that up)....think you get the get the picture. It spread the cost of expensive items but some included no money at all and could be tailored to what she likes etc. Also, some of her friends and extended family might like to add something to it. Hope this helps.
Pancake Posted 29 March, 2011 Posted 29 March, 2011 What the hell is wrong with this place? 15 posts about an 18 y/o girl and not a single "Rule 1?". FFS.
Hatch Posted 29 March, 2011 Posted 29 March, 2011 What the hell is wrong with this place? 15 posts about an 18 y/o girl and not a single "Rule 1?". FFS. I've been at the shops.
holepuncture Posted 29 March, 2011 Posted 29 March, 2011 I would take Sam segway racing, followed by a night at the pub.
hamster Posted 29 March, 2011 Posted 29 March, 2011 A prepay prescription card. Assuming she's now got to pay full whack for her epilim.
tpbury Posted 30 March, 2011 Posted 30 March, 2011 My dad took me to the pub at lunchtime for 4 pints of HSB and a few games of darts - best birthday ever!
fish fingers Posted 30 March, 2011 Posted 30 March, 2011 well, thats never happened before! you don't ask you don't get.
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