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Enough with the jubilee already.

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Honeysuckleberries Sat 28-May-22 22:50:40

The celebrations haven’t started yet and I’m already fed up with them.
I bought a loaf of bread yesterday and it had a silver crown on it and a jubilee message. When I think of the cost of redesign and printing a new message, it must impact on the price I’m paying.
Then I’ve just seen the itinerary for next week and I’m bemused by the timetable.
There’s a glorious fly past again with 40 planes and helicopters etc. I always remember my husband laughing at previous fly pasts as the UK has such a paucity of planes to do it that some of them were training planes and clapped out aircraft to bulk up the numbers.
I also didn’t realise the bank holidays were Thursday and Friday.
Oh well soon be over and we can have an in depth examination of Meghan and Harry and what they did/didn’t do, who wore what and how much did it cost etc. Ammunition for news articles for months and posts on gransnet.
Bring it on.

notgran Sun 29-May-22 07:34:51

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

notgran Sun 29-May-22 07:33:28

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 wink It is lovely this post has now taken a more positive fun turn.

vegansrock Sun 29-May-22 07:32:17

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

volver Sun 29-May-22 07:30:23

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.

Calendargirl Sun 29-May-22 07:30:18

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).

volver Sun 29-May-22 07:28:15

Joseanne

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

The blood of the working classes?

Joseanne Sun 29-May-22 07:27:35

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

Urmstongran Sun 29-May-22 07:25:16

Yay!

Joseanne Sun 29-May-22 07:25:12

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

Calendargirl Sun 29-May-22 07:23:12

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.

volver Sun 29-May-22 07:22:14

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.

Joseanne Sun 29-May-22 07:19:44

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. ??

Urmstongran Sun 29-May-22 07:16:21

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!

volver Sun 29-May-22 07:08:18

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

BigBertha1 Sun 29-May-22 07:02:48

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.

Grandma70s Sun 29-May-22 06:59:17

.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.

Oopsadaisy1 Sun 29-May-22 06:54:57

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.

nanna8 Sun 29-May-22 06:54:49

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.

BlueBelle Sun 29-May-22 06:52:34

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

Kalu Sun 29-May-22 06:34:17

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

notgran Sun 29-May-22 06:30:16

What a miserable lot of Grannies. grin I'm looking forward to 4 days of a Family Party wine, 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. flowers

Teacheranne Sun 29-May-22 02:21:50

Here’s a better photo

Teacheranne Sun 29-May-22 02:20:53

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.

CanadianGran Sun 29-May-22 01:45:07

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.

NotSpaghetti Sun 29-May-22 00:17:48

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