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He Chose to Stay and Not to Pay

 24-Apr-2008
Posted At : 4:31 PM | Posted By : Russell
Related Categories: Russells' Daily Grind
Mood: Surprised
Now reading: Eisenhorn - Dan Abnett (at Alex's request)

 

So, our Alex has made his decision. He's turned 18, and so, in the spirit of his desire not to have dealings with his parents (those 'Nazis' as he calls them), he's decided to - stay. Not only that, he's going to stay for free, and tolerate our continued interference in his life.

I'm scratching my head. I think it came down to his shock at how much full board actually costs. 'But I'd have to get a part time job!' he exclaimed.

You can guess what we, gainfully employed as we are, said at that point.

So, I have an official ticket to interfere. To nag him to start that Uni essay due in next week. To go to bed before 4am. If he doesn't like it, he can cough up the dough or leave. Let's see what happens ... 

Comments (6)

Comments

LOL! All the best of luck!

Posted By AShR / Posted At 4/24/08 4:46 PM

You'll need it...

Posted By glenda / Posted At 4/24/08 6:00 PM

Round 2 of the great Waikato showdown will now commence!
I will be ready in your corner with the smelling salts.

Posted By Peter / Posted At 4/25/08 8:12 AM

Hard as it seems now Russell, it could be a lot worse IF he was dabbling in sex, drugs and all that. Be thankful he is just a normal surly teen, with great parents to care for him. He will leave home soon enough

Posted By Linda / Posted At 4/26/08 4:02 PM

*Sending immense amounts of moral support across the ocean*

Posted By Jo / Posted At 4/28/08 3:13 PM

It seems to me that you have all decided to keep the status quo...and enjoy annoying each other.

Cool.

Posted By Donna Hanson / Posted At 4/28/08 6:37 PM