Out Tonight

[Crazyface]

My eldest grandson is 22 years old. He's had a few ups and downs and things haven't quite worked out the way he wanted and is now back at home with his familly getting the support he so obviously needed. Grannie is very worried about him, but things are on the up. He has a proper decent job and is doing well, but in my chats with him over the last few months I think there is something missing, a proper night out. Lads, footie, pool,darts etc. His mates don't seem to do this, in fact none of his age really do apparently. No wonder pubs are shutting down. Anyhoo, three generations of the familly are out together tonight.
I'm, hopefully, going to show him how we used to do Friday nights.

 

[Neilds]

Good idea, just don't go too hard on the beers. Alcohol and (I assume) mental health issues is never a good mix. Just concentrate on the pool, darts and, of course, chatting. That will do much more to help than 20 beers.

 

[Orikoru]

I think Covid changed everything. Pubs closed, but also people lost a lot of the social time with others they took for granted. Then outdoor activities were allowed before the pubs fully opened (with restrictions), so people got more into doing activities with their friends rather than waste time and money in the pub.

That and the fact it's about £8.50 a pint now. Not surprised people are giving that a swerve. Twenty-something-year-olds don't have the money for that. A night out for me when I was 22 might've cost £50, nowadays that's one round and the whole night could cost you £150 easily.

 

[Lord Tyrion]

I agree with @Orikoru covid changed a lot, mindset and habits in particular. People have had a reset and your grandson is of an age that was very much caught up in it. It doesn't have to be that way, but it has definitely had long term implications.

 

[Red devil]

I'm, hopefully, going to show him how we used to do Friday nights.

Aye 10 pints a couple of Pernod and blacks a fish supper and still have change from 7/6

 

[Crazyface]

We had a great night. We went to a pub I've not been in for years. Five people were in. Pool table was available, so we were on that for 90 minis. Then over to one of the FOUR dart boards for RTB and a few games of 26. Got in at 1. Smashing!

 

[Crazyface]

Best was during a game of 26, a big grin was on his face. Grandson really enjoyed it!!!! I think we'll be doing this again.

 

[3 jabber]

Aye 10 pints a couple of Pernod and blacks a fish supper and still have change from 7/6

And a bit of fun behind the bus shelter.......

 

[Red devil]

And a bit of fun behind the bus shelter.......

You know..

 

[Pin-seeker]

My eldest grandson is 22 years old. He's had a few ups and downs and things haven't quite worked out the way he wanted and is now back at home with his familly getting the support he so obviously needed. Grannie is very worried about him, but things are on the up. He has a proper decent job and is doing well, but in my chats with him over the last few months I think there is something missing, a proper night out. Lads, footie, pool,darts etc. His mates don't seem to do this, in fact none of his age really do apparently. No wonder pubs are shutting down. Anyhoo, three generations of the familly are out together tonight.
I'm, hopefully, going to show him how we used to do Friday nights.

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My lads 17 & I honestly feel sorry for them from that age.
It’s like everything is made hard for them.