Speaking of my golf game....

[Slingblade61]

Rock likes to break my balls about it but some things have to come first....My oldest son, Tyler, 12 years old, has been accepted into a student ambassador program called "people to people"

Tyler will be traveling to Ireland (2 cities in the south east), Wales, London, Paris and Brussels for 20 days next summer....This is going to cost me huge and put a major crimp in my already sorry game.

Since the program is by invitation only....I'll take the hit with a smile on my face.

[Garrett]

Awesome. Giving does feel the best sometimes. I wish I had the chance to that while I was growing up.

[Slingblade61]

So do I....I never did but I am giddy at the prospect of sending one of my children!

[Rockford35]

Awesome! He's hitting the pellet pretty good too, no? Maybe he'll get on a few greens when he's over there.

Good on ya, Dad.

R35

[julie2golf]

Wow!!!!
Does he realize how major, this opportunity is!!

[BigJim13]

Originally Posted by Slingblade61

Rock likes to break my balls about it but some things have to come first....My oldest son, Tyler, 12 years old, has been accepted into a student ambassador program called "people to people"

Tyler will be traveling to Ireland (2 cities in the south east), Wales, London, Paris and Brussels for 20 days next summer....This is going to cost me huge and put a major crimp in my already sorry game.

Since the program is by invitation only....I'll take the hit with a smile on my face.

That's awesome, my wife and I are expecting our first so i can already see my game getting more "sorry" by the day as well. I have to say that this isnt as bad in my mind as I would have though since some things are mor important... thats awesome though...

[VtDivot]

Guy I work with has a daughter in that program. Excellent program from what he says. Great opportunity for Tyler for sure!

[emc]

What cities in Ireland Sling?

[Slingblade61]

Depart for Shannon, Ireland Day 1 Greet your fellow Ambassadors before boarding your international flight to Shannon, Ireland. West Coast Ireland Days 2-3 Pass through the charming village of Adare to Bunratty Castle and explore the Robing Room, the Main Guard room and the Murder Hole. Adjacent to the castle is Folk Park, a re-created rural village typical of Ireland at the turn of the century. Explore County Clare and the region known as the Burren, a great rocky expanse in Ireland's County Clare Explore limestone caves and see the majestic Cliffs of Moher.

West Coast, Dublin and Wales Day 4-6 Learn to play traditional Irish games of football and hurling with local youth from the area. For a look atthe history of Irish sports, visit the Gaelic Athletic Association Museum and the famous Croke Park Stadium. Learn about Trinity College and the illuminated manuscripts known as The Book of Kells. Warwick, Day 7 Experience Stratford-upon-Avon, the birthplace of William Shakespeare. Step back in time and explore the most magnificent medieval castle in Warwick. Imagine yourself in the Middle Ages as you explore the dark and gloomy dungeon, gruesome torture chamber and impressive armory. London, England Days 8 - 9 Head to Buckingham Palace to view the precisely choreographed Changing of the Guard. Explore the must-see Tower of London and cruise the River Thames to see the city’s famous sights. Ride on the London Eye, an astonishing 443-foot-high ride that provides fantastic panoramic views of the city. Experience London’s theater scene by attending a performance of a popular show. Dress to impress for your meeting with a current or former Member of Parliament. A true honor for Student Ambassadors, you’ll explore the British Constitution and discuss the respective roles of the House of Commons, the House of Lords and the Monarch. UKSA, England Days 10-12 Welcome to the United Kingdom Sailing Academy in Cowes, the home and starting area of the America’s Cup Sailing Race and a top water sports training facility. For the next three days, you’ll take a concentrated course on sailing, windsurfing or kayaking. Explore the Admirals Cup Museum and stroll out to Osborne House, the favored seaside retreat of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. Use your new skills in team-building games like dragon boat racing and water polo, and compete against U.K. students. Step away from the water and become your own captain in a computer navigation simulation. Normandy, France Day 13 Study the events of WWII at Le Mémorial de Caen Museum, which documents Hitler’s rise to power, Europe’s descent into war, the dark years of uncertainty and the effects of D-Day and peace. Journey to the coast of Normandy and imagine what Omaha and Utah beaches must have been like during the landings on June 6, 1944. Spend a reflective moment at the American Cemetery overlooking Omaha Beach, paying your respects to the American soldiers who died in those first heroic days. Paris, France Days 14-15 Continue to Paris and the Arc de Triomphe, the world’s first organized roundabout and Napoleon’s homage to his armies and himself. Discover one of the most prestigious monuments of the city, the Notre Dame Cathedral, which took two centuries to complete. Discover one of the most important art collections in the world at the famous Louvre, and view Leonardo’s masterpiece, the "Mona Lisa." The most dazzling view of Paris is from atop the Eiffel Tower. Discover your artistic side while strolling around the famous artists’ quarter of Montmartre. N. France Day 16 Delve into the history of the U.S. 106th infantry division and the Battle of the Bulge, where two regiments were cut off and surrounded by the Germans during the war in 1944. Discover a school house where Dwight D. Eisenhower took the German surrender. Brussels, Belgium Day 17 Take in the views on a Rotterdam canal cruise and explore the city. Continue to Brussels, capital of Belgium and an international metropolis with headquarters of both the European Union (EU) and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). Discover the secrets behind Belgium’s famous chocolate when you visit a local chocolatier and taste a sample. Rotterdam, Holland Days 18-19 See Rotterdam's impressive skyline with its imposing buildings and obtain a unique view of the shipyards, docks and shipping processes. Visit the International Court of Justice, the main judicial body of the United Nations. You will be amazed by the largest flower auction in the world. Visit a typical farm run by a family who will demonstrate how cheese and clogs are made. Learn how the Dutch use windmills. Visit the Anne Frank House and see how she and her family hid from the Nazis for years during WWII. Depart for the U.S. Day 20

[julie2golf]

I'm impressed

[Eracer]

Wow! Experience of a lifetime. Or maybe it will start him on the journey of a lifetime.

[emc]

Wow! Sounds like you're paying for a lot of fun there!

[Bravo]

That's a fantastic trip...it will broaden him and mature him tremendously.

[IrishGolfer]

Sounds like a great gig Bob. He probably needs parental support with him to get him as far as Ireland. Then HE'LL be fine and YOU can bring YOUR sticks. Know what I'm talking about?

[Farquod]

Congrats, Sling. My oldest daughter did this twice, once at 11, once at 16. She loved both trips. Got a little homesick at 11, but didn't miss us much at all at 16. Her first trip was the UK swing--England, Ireland, Scotland--then she did a European trip through England, France, Greece, Spain, and Italy.

She's now better traveled than I, and it has definitely given her an international perspective at a very young age.

Be aware that it is a very aggressive schedule; they move pretty fast, it is a ton of walking, and they get little sleep at times. Comfy shoes are key. But the trips are well controlled, and it is an experience that will last him a lifetime.