graduation

[sad old git]

Hello All. I have to go to my grandaughters graduation ceremony and don't know much about what goes on. Do I have to get all togged up?( I hate wearing ties) and how long do these things last?. Don't get me wrong, I'm very proud of her and what she's done but once she recieves her certificate or whatever it is called I want to be out of there. Is this wrong of me being a S.O.G. or are there other AB's with the same thoughts.Best wishes to all AB's....S.O.G

[pastafreak]

Most ceremonies are a bit time consuming-depending on how many graduates there are.
'Smart casual' should be fine......and if I were you-I would plan on hanging around a bit for your grandaughter.....it IS her day.

[andy-hughes]

It is courtesy to dress appropriately, so I think a tie is in order for this kind of turn-out.

Depending on the size of the student body, you sould allow one to two hours for the ceremony itself, and there are usually photos and a chat afterwards.

It's like school plays, prize days, concerts, and so on. You go along, get a sore behind from sitting too long on a hard chair, feel proud for the few minutes that your family member is involved, and spend the rest of the time fidgeting and quietly cursing under your breath but ...

it's the same for everyone!

it's a couple of hours out of your life.

it's important to your grand-daughter to be there and be proud.

it won't kill you to put yourself out for someone else.

OK?

Good.

[stonekicker]

definately a suit and tie (it is a formal occaision) and a cushion for your behind if it tends to go numb. there will be pictures, ceremony, friends and probably free drink - so have some of that and chill out! it will take about 2-3 hours, so is not a quick process. take her for a slap up meal after and continue to get pickled and you won't notice the time. it will be the proudest day of her life and should be yours, too. is a bit of a rigmarole if you are not used to events, but you will enjoy it. good luck and don't forget your camera x

[tamborine]

G'd has studied hard to reach this position so appreciate her efforts by showing due respect in a suit and polished shoes - a hat would be a smart squirish finish.

http://www.hatsandcaps.co.uk/Christys-Hats-Pre set-Panama-Hat-P128888/

[sad old git]

Thank you all very much for your answers. I'll try to be a good s.o.g on the day, (have to go out and buy a tie).

[pinktwink]

yes you should dress smart its her special day and a day for her parents to be proud. After the ceremony theres photos chats with other parents and then family meal. Enjoy and be proud you have done a good job

[sad old git]

Hi once again to you all. The ceremony took place yesterday morning and you were right about the numb bum! also I didn't have to wear a tie as it was too warm ( had one in my pocket). As you all said it could be quite a long period which it was with about 250 graduates being capped. However I got quite a thrill seeing my grandaughter up there receiving her degree. We had a nice meal afterwards, ( no booze, all of us driving)....Now she's off to Cuba for a holiday!. I should be so lucky. Thank you once again AB's for your replies. Take care and go carefully S.O.G.

[pinktwink]

glad yee all had a good day

[tamborine]

Good you behaved and didn't show yourself, Ab and your g'd up.

Congrat gifts to the graduate are the norm......what was yours?

tie in pocket - tch! Where was the cloth cap?

[sad old git]

Tamborine,as I said it was too warm so my cloth cap was stuffed in the back pocket of my bib and brace dungarees. My pit boots were polished to perfection though. Graduation present.....New car (well, second hand banger) but it was all we could collectively afford.

[Ice.Maiden]

Glad you all had a fab time, sog. I'm sure all the support was worth the effort, and your grand daughter deserves it.

[tamborine]

thank goodness you didn't give her bicycle clips ;)

[sad old git]

Tamborine.Couldn't do that. I need them to cycle to the P.O each week to cash my benefits cheque.

[Ice.Maiden]

Mwhahahahahaaaa!!!!!

[Ice.Maiden]

You should stop wearing the flares, sog. : )