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**Posted by TouchinglyLoyal** March 28, 2013 11:10 pm

Easter.. what's that?
Joy of home learning .. it's all medical and work appointments next week.. but have a good weekend to look forward to.

**Posted by Mattlocked** March 29, 2013 7:19 am

Had to order 20 kg birdseed online, as the local shops don't care if it's still winter or not.
Now the postman broke the box wherein he shall put our parcels.
But the birds are happy.

**Posted by Davina** March 29, 2013 8:33 am

My son is on rugby tour in Spain. The other night he stepped in when a guy was about to punch a girl he was with. Result...8-12 other guys stepped in and beat my son up. He has stitches but is lucky it wasn't even worse. Gang mentality at work. These guys were so brave! What a bunch of cowards! I haven't seen the damage yet but he should be back home tomorrow.

**Posted by Mattlocked** March 29, 2013 9:40 am

O god. All the best for your son. He's the brave!(

**Posted by AliceI** March 29, 2013 9:44 am

I'm so sorry to hear about that Davina. Did the police get involved?

**Posted by Davina** March 29, 2013 3:43 pm

No the police weren't involved although I wish he had reported it the following day. It is unlikely that this would have done much good and I guess he was worried about getting home without delay. He is back home now with a shining black eye and steristrip over his stitches on his eyebrow. Luckily when he was head butted he did not pass out and managed to stay on his feet throughout or goodness knows how many more injuries he would have had. Off to the doctors tomorrow to get some stronger painkillers for him.

He says he hope it won't spoil his good looks as he has no personality!

**Posted by Harriet** March 29, 2013 4:57 pm

While it sounds that indeed he has some personality - all the best for him, that brave fellow!

**Posted by Davina** March 29, 2013 6:55 pm

Indeed he does and...thankfully...a sense of humour even in difficult circumstances.

**Posted by m0r1arty** March 29, 2013 6:57 pm

Sorry to hear about your son Davina,

He did the right thing for standing up for a woman who was in trouble though, nurse him well!

-m0r

**Posted by Davina** March 29, 2013 7:12 pm

Thanks m0r. He's survived his first Glasgow kiss! Although apparently it was administered by a delightful young gentleman from South Bank University football team.

**Posted by m0r1arty** March 29, 2013 7:15 pm

Bring someone from the South of London to Glasgow, then they'll see how it's done

We don't win fights, we end them.

Take care of him, it sounds like you raised a good man.

-m0r

**Posted by Mountain Momma** March 29, 2013 10:21 pm

Davina wrote:
My son is on rugby tour in Spain. The other night he stepped in when a guy was about to punch a girl he was with. Result...8-12 other guys stepped in and beat my son up. He has stitches but is lucky it wasn't even worse. Gang mentality at work. These guys were so brave! What a bunch of cowards! I haven't seen the damage yet but he should be back home tomorrow.

I admire your son. You taught him well. Are the bullies being charged with assault?

**Posted by SusiGo** March 29, 2013 10:30 pm

I hope he isn't too bad. What a brave son you have.

**Posted by veecee** March 30, 2013 3:27 am

Horrible. A guy punching a girl and a bunch of guys ganging up on one guy.
At least you can be proud of your son. I hope he is doing OK.

**Posted by Davina** March 30, 2013 12:34 pm

Unfortunately it wasn't reported to the Spanish police. I think they thought it would be a waste of time and that it might cause problems coming back to the UK. He got back home yesterday. A bit concussed and in some pain but it could have been so much worse. Luckily he did not pass out and go to ground and also that knives or bottles were not used(weapons of choice). If he had been with his friends it might not have happened or at least it would have evened things up!

He managed to ask the 60 year old nurse in the hospital where he was treated whether he was still pretty- in Spanish! Oh, she said 'Si' by the way. One of his friends asked if his hair was ok!

He is a bit concerned about the scar but we've said where it is (eyebrow) it shouldn't spoil his looks. He's always being told he looks like a cross between Jude Law and Dominic West...not that he's vain or anything!

He is a good guy and I hope it won't leave him with any 'issues'.

**Posted by AliceI** March 31, 2013 11:38 am

Happy Easter Sunday for those who celebrate, Happy Sunday for those who don't.

Davina, I am a firm believer if Karma. Your son may not be there to witness it, but those boys who took out after him for being chivelrous will be revisited in kind and if you believe it - ten fold.
The universe has a way of eventually evening things up.

**Posted by besleybean** March 31, 2013 11:41 am

Or else we can just hold ourt heads high, knowing we have the moral high ground.

**Posted by AliceI** March 31, 2013 11:45 am

besleybean wrote:
Or else we can just hold ourt heads high, knowing we have the moral high ground.

I agree completely.
Still, I have the strong belief that at some point there will be a reckoning for wrong doers. Who knows how, but maybe those young men will be parents one day and see from a parent's point of view how such actions effect those around them.

**Posted by Davina** March 31, 2013 12:39 pm

Thank you folks . He is a good person and that is what matters most. He's had some really nice messages and calls from lots of his friends.

We are off on holiday tomorrow but I shall be on here when I can link to wi-fi again.

Happy Easter to those who celebrate it. Wishing those who celebrate Passover a peaceful happy time too.

**Posted by besleybean** March 31, 2013 12:41 pm

And the rest of us can just enjoy eating chocolate...or at least until I go on the scales tomorrow!