Enough with the jubilee already.

merlotgran

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

The naval officer is rather fetching too!

nadateturbe

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.

Exactly my feelings. I am so bewildered as to why on earth anyone (except those gew who really benefit), want to celebrate our dreadfully unequal society. Bowing, curtsying, touching the forelock to a totally unelected Head of State who is - along with her extensive family - probably the biggest recipient of benefit in the UK!!

Have managed to avoid all these celebrations over my life (yes, we and the neighbours did crowd round my parents newly hired 12 inch tv in June 1952. That was the only time, I can remember my much older brother slamming out of the house stating "well, her son will never be crowned!". Often wondered, since, if I should have placed a bet on that!!!

Back in 1977 - our family went out for the day to Whipsnade Zoo, which was virtually empty - we had the most wonderful day there away from sycophantic 'celebrations'.

Last one, my little Close was having a 'do'. Gave permission for them to use my driveway, and I went out very early, before street closure and stayed at my daughter' s house.

This time, one of my daughters and her family are coming down to visit me (half-term), so we will be out and about both of those two days - but all of us (adults and children) trying very hard to ignore this imposed (during half-term) 'holiday'.

I think it’s great!
But I’m very patriotic ?? and more than happy to celebrate our Queen.
Plus it brings communities together which is lovely. I feel a bit sad for people who hide inside their homes peeking through the curtains at other people enjoying themselves.

Not too bothered about any of it will head for the beach.

Well whatever you’re doing, even if you’re sitting at home with a cob on determinedly churning over how much you hate the monarchy and all its doings, do try to enjoy it. Life’s too bloody short to be miserable.

Who said anyones miserable maggiemaybe I don’t have to don red white and blue and wave a flag to be happy ???
No room for anyone who doesn’t conform
Swimcold I m noe off for a north sea swim you joining me ?

My grandsons primary school had a concert on the playing field, singing a song from each of the 7 decades. Lots of flag waving, cups of tea and scones, and joy.
The head teacher reminded us that none of us would ever experience 70 years of a reigning monarch again, so important for the children to remember it.
That's the limit of my celebrations though. All too much hype as usual.

BlueBelle

Who said anyones miserable maggiemaybe I don’t have to don red white and blue and wave a flag to be happy ???
No room for anyone who doesn’t conform
Swimcold I m noe off for a north sea swim you joining me ?

Well said Maggiemaybe

Well be having a bbq with family on Friday as we do on a lot of bank holiday’s and our local has some events on. I’ll watch some of the TV, MrJ is unlikely to, he’ll probably play golf.
But I’ve no problem with others enjoying their events, on the 2nd June last year MrJ had his covid jab, different times.

BlueBelle

Who said anyones miserable maggiemaybe I don’t have to don red white and blue and wave a flag to be happy ???
No room for anyone who doesn’t conform
Swimcold I m noe off for a north sea swim you joining me ?

I didn’t. I said I hope everyone enjoys themselves, whatever they do.

That okay, is it?

That was so unpleasant for you and the boys Bluesky.
No reason for a row.
We're republicans and my OH is playing at a party.

I shall hang the bunting out at the front of the house this morning.
Also hanging bunting round pergola over spa.
I wasn’t born at the time of the coronation, enjoyed the silver and golden jubilee and intend to enjoy this one.

HM has achieved an incredible milestone but I’m really not interested in the celebrations. I realise this makes me a miserable old curmudgeon. I haven’t seen any bunting or flags in my village and I certainly won’t be putting any up. I remember painting some windows on the Silver Jubilee holiday, have no recollection of what I did for the Golden one (probably similar) and next weekend I will be gardening, weather permitting. I didn’t realise until a couple of weeks ago that the holidays weren’t on Friday and Monday. I bet there will be some excuses for not going to work on the Monday!

I don’t even remember what we did for either the Silver Jubilee or the Golden one - did we get a day off? I know my lot are happy just to have a long weekend away from work this week, and they’ll make the most of it. We are having a family get-together on Thursday, but we do that whatever the occasion. No doubt the bunting will be up though!

I'm so glad I'm not the only one who is fed up with it all. Our street is having a party which I thought was a good idea at first but now it's becoming a bit of a chore. For Charles/Diana's wedding we had a great time where we used to live - no fuss just bring some food and enjoy. Similarly when we'd moved elsewhere the next royal do was celebrated in the street without any proper organisation. Now we have to have all sorts of extras which is OK but fussier. Oh dear! It will probably be good fun in the end

In a poll 54% said they weren't interested in jubilee 11% were extremely interested.

A lot of money spent on this jubilee

I will spend the weekend with my daughter and granddaughter happy spending time together.

The Royal Family refer to themselves as ‘The Firm.’ For seventy years, Queen Elizabeth II has increased the family worth many fold and clung to power more successfully than any other Head of State in the last 500 years. They are not the ‘people’s’ Royal Family. They sit at the top of the pyramid of wealth and privilege and are an integral part of the austerity, pain, hunger and poverty inflicted on working people by successive governments backed by their propaganda aides-de-camp in the right wing press.

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I could hear my neighbours putting up bunting along the adjoining fence yesterday and this morning was amused to see that it has all blown over to my side. ???????

Bit different to a football.

Can we have our bunting back please?!

In a poll 54% said they weren't interested in jubilee

They’ll happily take the extra bank holiday though. You won’t hear anyone moaning about that.

I would be one of them if I were still working.

Thanks nadateturbe. Still remember it and so many other instances. It was his way or no way. Luckily I eventually found the courage to leave but those precious years were lost.

Not a monarchist but our bunting and flags are going up today. Had it for many years so had our monies worth. Having an afternoon tea street party followed by a bbq with a jubilee themed quiz with friends. Will compile the quiz myself. Food will include a Victoria sponge, coronation chicken and might give a nod to the jubilee desert. We will drink champagne that was bought for a cancelled party. Yes, an excuse to eat, drink and be merry. And I will enjoy every minute of it, even if I can’t taste the food or drink or hear everything that’s being said (long covid).

Lots of people's contracts say they get bank holiday Mondays off/paid. Not Thursdays. Mine included so I have to work both

Notgran
I agree with you, I think it’s lovely, we are going to be hanging up our bunting today, and we did our business premises last week.
I enjoy driving around the villages and seeing all the decorations, it brings people together, and who doesn’t love The Queen.

Actually June 1953 Franbern.

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