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My son went to his Prom tonight. Refused to go in my 75. Had to hire a Roller instead.

Spot the proper car in the background

I remember my sons prom a few years ago, we had to shell out for a rolls royce extended limo.

at least they both got rollers, i had to go in a pug 206 CC
but it didnt cost the parents owt

What's a prom? I know about the concerts but I guess that's not what it is.

stevemac wrote:

Spot the proper car in the background]

Ah Citroen xsara I believe

lucky lad, two young ladies? most people would be happy with just the one

Beautiful pic there......

Well! We dressed up our two Wedgewood Blue 75's with wedding ribbon for my daughters and friends prom (concert) I think my daughters school hold one concert a year if you ask me......

RRobson wrote:lucky lad, two young ladies? most people would be happy with just the one

Three actually

Bernard wrote:What's a prom? I know about the concerts but I guess that's not what it is.

Wasn't a facetious question, as no-one has answered me. As we have no youngsters in the family, this has passed us by.
I fear that it is some hideous americanism that has been hoisted on us, perhaps?

Bernard wrote:

Bernard wrote:What's a prom? I know about the concerts but I guess that's not what it is.

Wasn't a facetious question, as no-one has answered me. As we have no youngsters in the family, this has passed us by.
I fear that it is some hideous americanism that has been hoisted on us, perhaps?

I'm afraid it seems to be, it's a school leavers party, usually involves suit hire for the boys and as you can see the posh dresses for the girls, excuse to get the parents to lash out the cash once more.

takestock wrote:

Bernard wrote:

Bernard wrote:What's a prom? I know about the concerts but I guess that's not what it is.

Wasn't a facetious question, as no-one has answered me. As we have no youngsters in the family, this has passed us by.
I fear that it is some hideous americanism that has been hoisted on us, perhaps?

I'm afraid it seems to be, it's a school leavers party, usually involves suit hire for the boys and as you can see the posh dresses for the girls, excuse to get the parents to lash out the cash once more.

Bah humbug.


It's a great occasion and is really the first time youngsters get a chance to dress up. Yes it costs money, but if you don't want to spend money on your kids then you shouldn't have any. Anyway if you have daughters, wait for the wedding. Average wedding cost is now £19,600. The couple of hundred quid spent on a Prom is a mere bagatelle.

So, who organises these ....proms? Surely not the schools. They wouldn't condone such blatant competitiveness, would they?
Anyway, I thought we were in the middle of a recession.

Bernard wrote:So, who organises these ....proms? Surely not the schools. They wouldn't condone such blatant competitiveness, would they?
Anyway, I thought we were in the middle of a recession.

As far as I know they are organised by the school. Usually takes place in a local hotel. Tom's was here http://www.frimleyhallhotel.hotel-details.com/ We had to cough up for the ticket which was about £30 inc food. and then about £50 for the car. He borrowed my Father in Laws tux but bought the waistcoat off ebay. They then went on to an after Prom party at someone's house. I then picked them up at 2:30am to come and crash at our house. They finally stopped playing music and chatting at 4:00. Only one more to go at the end of the 6th Form in two years time. Not sure if they do anything formal at the end of Uni.

Just as an aside the father of the girl in gold and the owner of the bike, drives a ZT. Wants to join the forum but can't come to the Frog & Wicket meet as he is on duty. He is a PC.

I have got mine this Friday Only trouble though is its at the school Anyway I am going in something with Rover power.... My Dads TVR Griffith with a 4.2 Litre Rover V8

What other vehicles were there at your sons Steve? There is supposed to be a skip lorry, a fire engine and the usual Nasty White Limos coming to ours.

Cowley_MOA wrote:I have got mine this Friday Only trouble though is its at the school Anyway I am going in something with Rover power.... My Dads TVR Griffith with a 4.2 Litre Rover V8

What other vehicles were there at your sons Steve? There is supposed to be a skip lorry, a fire engine and the usual Nasty White Limos coming to ours.

I only dropped him off at one of his dates house. So I did not seen anything else. I know we found it almost impossible to get a limo, so I assume there were a lot already taken there. I have seen a Fire engine in London, it looks pretty cool. Not sure about the skip tho'. My daughter was quite happy with my 75 a couple of years ago. Hope you have a great time Lewis.

stevemac wrote:

Cowley_MOA wrote:I have got mine this Friday Only trouble though is its at the school Anyway I am going in something with Rover power.... My Dads TVR Griffith with a 4.2 Litre Rover V8

What other vehicles were there at your sons Steve? There is supposed to be a skip lorry, a fire engine and the usual Nasty White Limos coming to ours.

I only dropped him off at one of his dates house. So I did not seen anything else. I know we found it almost impossible to get a limo, so I assume there were a lot already taken there. I have seen a Fire engine in London, it looks pretty cool. Not sure about the skip tho'. My daughter was quite happy with my 75 a couple of years ago. Hope you have a great time Lewis.

Thanks Steve, so do I.

takestock wrote:

Bernard wrote:

Bernard wrote:What's a prom? I know about the concerts but I guess that's not what it is.

Wasn't a facetious question, as no-one has answered me. As we have no youngsters in the family, this has passed us by.
I fear that it is some hideous americanism that has been hoisted on us, perhaps?

I'm afraid it seems to be, it's a school leavers party, usually involves suit hire for the boys and as you can see the posh dresses for the girls, excuse to get the parents to lash out the cash once more.

suit hire,
buy them a suit had to both last year and this year for my two son's.
both had them on a river boat in London.

kevin wrote:

takestock wrote:

Bernard wrote:

Bernard wrote:What's a prom? I know about the concerts but I guess that's not what it is.

Wasn't a facetious question, as no-one has answered me. As we have no youngsters in the family, this has passed us by.
I fear that it is some hideous americanism that has been hoisted on us, perhaps?

I'm afraid it seems to be, it's a school leavers party, usually involves suit hire for the boys and as you can see the posh dresses for the girls, excuse to get the parents to lash out the cash once more.

suit hire,
buy them a suit had to both last year and this year for my two son's.
both had them on a river boat in London.

Would be nice if i could splash out on a new suit just to wear once or maybe twice. Unfortunately the logistics of it are just not practicle in my world. However having just had to take an enforced paycut of over £6k per year to keep my job I will certainly accept any donations

stevemac wrote:

RRobson wrote:lucky lad, two young ladies? most people would be happy with just the one

Three actually

My hero! (never could get one for my own at my time, and therefore did not go...