Enough with the jubilee already.

Oh dear, did we disagree with you? Never mind.

I don’t think the country will ever be united on the future of the Royal Family. I also don’t think the country will ever be united on the choice of a president. We are destined to have different views for ever. Long may the freedom to have our own opinions and freely state them last.

I think our country is more united than those in the Gransnet bubble.

No little plastic flag-waving, nor Jubilee cup-cakes for me, but I will look at it with interest as part of our history which will one day feature in history books and magazines - the photo's might have that 'faded' look that those 1953 street parties have... that's assuming books and magazines are still being printed and that everything's not gone digital by that time.

I'm not going to rain on anyone's parade though.

It did occur to me whether Elizabeth is actually looking forward to this event. When some friends of mine wanted to do something "really special" for my 80th birthday, my heart sank... I just wanted a quiet day with my partner. The Queen is 96, I can't believe she doesn't feel weary. I know she's used to pageantry etc, but maybe she'd also rather just put her feet up, so to speak. We'll never know.

I've far better things to do than argue with the likes of Lucca and Volver, I am entitled to an opinion and to voice it when prompted and I have not got to this age to care what others think but being part of an interesting discussion is fun, informative and is best shared in a light hearted but honest way so we are then able to get a rounded view of today's issues.
There is no need for the hostility, I don't care if you agree or disagree, that was never the point.

Er yes you are entitled to an opinion and people are entitled to respond to that opinion it's sort of how it works.

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Cherrytree59

I think our country is more united than those in the Gransnet bubble.

I don't think so...

Menopaws of course you can voice your opinions. So can "the likes" of Lucca and me.

TBH I am quite honoured to be in the company of "the likes" of Lucca.

Hmm
So what's with the bunting and flags flying everywhere ?
Shops windows all decorated. Schools and nurseries holding jubilee events .
Our village and neighbouring towns are holding all day events with live bands in the evening.
Childrens competition and sports.
And then there's the street parties ? .

Still it's a free country
So no problem with staying indoors/garden and with fingers in ears la la.

Nursing her wrath to keep it warm

Ah, great Cherrytree59.

So what's with the bunting and flags flying everywhere ?

Come to the town where I live. No bunting, no decorated shops, no street parties. That's how averages work.

Do you think its OK for me to go and nurse my wrath glamping in the wilds of Scotland to miss out on the whole sorry mess altogether? While you nurse the misconception that the whole country is just overwhelmed with jubilee joyfulness?

Lucca

*Who do you want to represent us? Trump? Putin? Thought not*

Not that again for goodness sake. Those two obviously being the only alternative…….dear oh dear.

I agree. Yawn yawn.

I'm with volver and Lucca.

We're all entitled to voice our opinions.

I think it’s lovely seeing all the flags up ??
can’t wait for our street party. ? ? ?

Have nice time Volver
Glamping. ?
Don't suppose the local wild life will be interested either

I will be abit more down market
with my family in caravan.
Which will be festooned with bunting.
Will report back of later if that particular Shire is bothering with jubilee.

As for the whole country enjoying jubilee joyfulness well of course that's up to them.

I'm grateful that my grandchildren are having a lovely fun week something to remember.
Before they are much older there will be a new monarch.
And quite possibly during their
lifetime a king George ?

^My grandchildren had lovely jubilee celebration week at school…
School decorated, pupils and children all dressed in red white and blue^

My granchildren’s school also had lots of jubilee themed activities.

As part of that, my four year old granddaughter learnt a jubilee song. It involves a lot of bowing. She was very happy and I was - and am - bloody furious.

No child needs to learn that sort of subservient nonsense.

volver

^I'm not saying that but I'm not sure why anyone who might enjoy a party at the Jubilee is labelled a forelock-tugging sycophantic serf!!^

Fair comment. How would you describe people willing to defer and profess "love" to a lady in a privileged position just because of who her dad was? Not sure anybody's called you a serf though.

I remember who it was but I won't tell tales.

You know, if you've ever read any of my posts, that I don't defer or love someone I don't know.

(You probably haven't read them, though, I don't mind)

We're going to London for the weekend, my daughter has planned it all.
We're hoping to catch some of the Trooping the Colour on The Mall, then going for a picnic and to show the grandchildren the Diana Memorial fountain.
On Friday we're going to the Science Museum, on Saturday to The Tower.
The rest of the family are then going home and we're going on a Platinum Jubilee Champagne Gala Dinner Cruise on one of the Thames riverboats.
Nothing planned for Sunday yet.
We're looking forward to enjoying the festive atmosphere and celebrating with family.

(You probably haven't read them, though, I don't mind)

Have you read the post in this thread that asks " who doesn't love the Queen? "

Sound fabulous, Have a lovely time V3ra ??

Now that sounds like a wonderful way to spend a Bank Holiday. V3ra. Fingers crossed the weather’s kind for you.

PS You may well know this, but I’d take the grandchildren some plastic sandals for the fountain. We saw a couple of children slipping as they ran round when we were dangling our feet in it last year.

Ooo V3ra you've suddenly made me feel very homesick, (born & bred Londoner, school, uni, work etc). There's nothing like being in the capital for a celebration. Enjoy yourselves!

I am amazed with the amount of people on here who are moaning about the Jubilee, i guess you also moan about anyone who has served their country !!!, what will you all moan about next, what alot of miserable people here,

jacksmum

I am amazed with the amount of people on here who are moaning about the Jubilee, i guess you also moan about anyone who has served their country !!!, what will you all moan about next, what alot of miserable people here,

Best check the numbers. My post, 20:07. There's more of us than there are of you.

Keep waving your wee flag though, if it makes you happy. And keep implying that we're traitors too if you like. That'll end well.

volver

^(You probably haven't read them, though, I don't mind)^

Have you read the post in this thread that asks " who doesn't love the Queen? "

No! ?