Enough with the jubilee already.

What a curmudgeonly lot on here. Well I think it’s a joyous occasion! Schoolchildren have been making crowns & enjoying class picnics. It’s an historic occasion and the timing of the June BHs hopefully ensure some sunshine for all who’d like to participate. Himself has just tied 2 Union Jacks in a ✖️ on our verandah. They look cheerful and celebratory in our town centre setting. I like this postbox topper outside on our road. I love the knitted pearls and on the other side is a knitted corgi dog!

I'm with the party animals, the fun lovers and the merrymakers. I will enjoy a feast for the senses ... colours, music, foods, costumes etc. Whether the Queen herself actually crosses my mind much is another matter!
But first it's another favourite of mine today ... Monaco Grand Prix. ??

if there's one thing I hate it's enforced jollity and bunting. Have your street parties, nobody's stopping you. But we don't all have to join in.

Well, I shall enjoy watching Trooping The Colour, the fly past, the service at Westminster Abbey…..

If it doesn’t interest you, that’s fine. Looking at the travel chaos at Dover and elsewhere, I am pleased to be able to sit and enjoy it quietly at home, and not feel the need to dash off and escape the celebrations.

Whatever your thoughts on the monarchy and the Queen, this is a piece of history that no one, even the tiniest baby, will see again.

enforced jollity
It comes naturally to some, not enforced at all. And no one has to attend so what are you on about?

Yay!

I've got blue trousers and a white top ready. Any suggestions for something red?

Joseanne

I've got blue trousers and a white top ready. Any suggestions for something red?

The blood of the working classes?

Joseanne

I've got blue trousers and a white top ready. Any suggestions for something red?

Red scarf?

Red bowler hat?

Red shoes?

(Blood would be a bit messy Volver).

Joseanne

^enforced jollity^
It comes naturally to some, not enforced at all. And no one has to attend so what are you on about?

On this thread those of us who don't want to join in the flag waving have been called miserable and curmudgeonly. Because we don't want to join in the enforced jollity.

One reason for the jubilee celebrations - Brits love an excuse to start drinking at 11 a.m.

Joseanne, how about a red baseball hat or similar titfer. I got a Union Jack Bowler hat (obviously plastic) which I rather love and wish I had considered wearing a Bowler Hat years ago It is lovely this post has now taken a more positive fun turn.

vegansrock, I missed that rule, do I have to wait until 11am to start drinking then, shame

Oh OK, fair enough volver. Personally I prefer to encourage others by enthusiasm and persuasion.
Thanks Calendargirl, I might have a red pashmina somewhere. A red bowler would suit my DH though!

hat boiler suit

Thanks notgran. The puppy has a bandana.
By the way, he is one today! Another celebration!

Here he is at his 1st birthday party yesterday with his 9 siblings and his mummy. Complete chaos. We have trained him to be a great lover of fun!

Joseanne

Here he is at his 1st birthday party yesterday with his 9 siblings and his mummy. Complete chaos. We have trained him to be a great lover of fun!

Very smart. Happy Birthday Puppy

We are having a huge street party which we shall attend. As someone said it is an opportunity to meet the neighbours after being stuck at home for two years. It is something the children will remember for the rest of their lives.

Has anybody seen the picture of the little boy who had to dress up for school jubilee events and went as a striking miner from 1984? Or the little girl who went as a pict? ??

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Well I for 1 want to celebrate, I want to be part of it, we won't see this again in our lifetime.

The village next to us are having celebrations which we will go to, I havent planned anything myself because we have visitors Wednesday-Saturday so to add a jubilee celebration on top of being the hostess with the mostesss would be too much but I cant let the day pass without doing something, it's a day to be proud, to celebrate 70 years on the throne, well it is in my view. ??

Street parties bring back memories of the Silver Jubilee when neighbours organised one and expected everybody to contribute and join in. Now I couldn’t do neither as my then DH was dead against any such thing, as well as we could hardly spare the cash. Having two young children who wanted to join in the celebrations, I was between the devil and the deep blue sea. In the end myself and the boys went, causing another major row.

I'm not miserable or curmudgeonly.
I love an excuse for a party.
I just don't see the jubilee as one.
I'm glad to see others feel the same.

I love the exasperated expression on the face of the striking miner (or should that be minor?)