10...9...8...7...

Yes, 7 days to go til we take the girls from school on our 2nd ever Music camp, to the Bowles Outdoor Education Centre in Tunbridge Wells. We had an amazing time last year and I'm really looking forward to it, but I have to say I am quite a bit frustrated. This is because of all the narrowmindedness I've had to deal with of some people. Seriously, the camp is costing an awful lot of money, and most of it is being paid for by the school. All we're asking is a small contribution from the parents, and we're funding the rest - but still after signing the forms to say the kids can come, some parents are now turning around and saying they can't afford it, so they won't let their kids go - after we've paid the money already for the camp and are not able to get a refund. Fortunately many of them change their tune when I tell them they'll have to pay the full amount if their daughters don't go on the camp... but it has been a very wearing day and I've been on the phone to so many of them! I appreciate Christmas is coming, but seriously! They're getting 4 days full board, outdoor activities, musical activities, transport - for £50! (cost to the school = £250!). Oy ve... not to mention that the parents who have been 'crying poor' are also the ones who provide new Nike shoes, the latest mobile phones, designer labels for their kids. Ok I appreciate that maybe they're brand copies, but it just goes to show where their priorities are... kids education... or latest gadgets... Anyway, looks like I've hopefully sorted most of it out, rock on next weekend!