Enough with the jubilee already.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

The blood of the working classes?

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

Yay!

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

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.

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.

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. ??

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!

With the greatest respect, she's already had one of those.

notgran I'm with you In looking forward to it. June 2nd is my grandsons 18th Birthday so it's a big weekend for our family and we will enjoy all the Jubilee celebrations and wish our Queen a very long life.

.I think it’s fun. I remember George VI and the Coronation. It’s rather alarming to think that was so long ago, but it’s living history. I don’t like flags, though. They seem too nationalistic. There is a party I may or may not go to, but I’ll be watching a lot of television.

Teacheranne the Lychgate looks beautiful.

We’ve been invited up to another Village for a drink, hopefully the Oopsies will still be here, (they arrive tonight for MrOops birthday on the 1st.) and we can stay at home and sit in the garden instead.

Why celebrate the class system? It has caused endless heartache and it is not a fair system where people inherit vast sums of money and vast tracts of land. Ridiculous in this day and age.

I m going to my allotment and then paint my front door ?My daughters and granddaughter are escaping to France grandson will be at work and the rest of my family live overseas and won’t have to be involved
I must be totally miserable notgran but it doesn’t interest me at all Nothing against her Maj and I hope she has a lovely time but I m fed up with it before it starts and do you know what no one has ever looked on me as miserable
Just that my idea of fun is not red white and blue

NotSpaghetti Thank you, we certainly will. I’m sure a visit from your son will be equally enjoyable.

What a miserable lot of Grannies. I'm looking forward to 4 days of a Family Party , Jubilee Decorations around the house, garden and street, Trooping the Colour on the TV, a locally arranged event and anything else that goes on, I fancy, I'll be there. Unlike most of you posting here, I enjoy a bit of fun. A celebration for a female who has been our head of State all our lives is worthy of at least this. Long may she reign.

Here’s a better photo

There are quite a few parties and events going on in my area, I’ve not decided which to go to yet. My WI joined with the other one in our village to make red, white and blue flowers to decorate the lychgate at the church.

Come to Canada - no celebrations at all planned anywhere as far as I can tell.

I did read that there was $2 million CDN given by the federal govt to help celebrate, but when I looked up how the money was being spent, most of it was going to the Canadian Geographic Society to create 'learning resources' for their website. Basically history videos about the Queen and her relationship with Canada. On a website that almost no-one has heard of.

Other monies were being given to small groups that have applied for grants, up to $5k CDN (works out to about 3000 GBP - mostly senior centres having a tea, the Monarchist League (yes, there is such a group) having their private celebrations, and city parks planting flowers.

Charles and Camilla did do a 3 day tour here in May, but it was given about 1 minute on the news each day.

It is not a holiday here at all.

I admire the Queen, so just might bring a cake (or citrus trifle) to work in honour. I don't even think I could scrounge up any Union Jacks anywhere, might have to make something up.

Kalu - similarly we have our son over from America so that's our celebration! Have a lovely visit.