I posted this on your other thread before I found this one. Tought I would copy it here since you said this would be your main thread.
This is in reference to making things up.
It is NEVER a good idea to lie or make things up. Period. You do not have to tell him anything. You have plans is all you need to say. If he pushes too bad. I am sure he does not share all of this plans with you. Much better to let him wonder.
Me 54 DS19 and DS17 Married 06/1989 Divorced 01/2011