BBQ for family here, ten of us, pleased it’s forecast dry after yesterday’s wash out. Lots of local events happening too with a number of road closures for street parties.
Good Morning Tuesday 21st April 2026
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We haven’t got any street parties or anything so we’re doing our own big lunch tomorrow. A family thing, there’ll just be ten of us. Four of our beloveds are in New Zealand and much missed, especially on occasions such as this.
We’re hosting, ham, baked potatoes and salad and various accompaniments such as sausages, hummus etc. One son is making a Union Jack trifle, another bringing a red, white and blue cheeseboard, and DiL’s family are bringing other bits and bobs. I’ve made a Victoria sandwich and I’ve got a royalty topper for it. We’ve got bunting and royal quizzes to do. Dress code is red, white and blue or gold or purple. I’ve even bought a tiara to wear 
(from Amazon.)
So how are you going to celebrate?
We are going to a friends house for a BBQ. Looking forward to it 
This had passed me by, really. I vaguely knew of it but thought it was the same day as the coronation and had been bemused as to how people were supposed to watch the coronation and prepare a big lunch at the same time.
We had family over yesterday and I’m tired today so all I’ve planned is to go to B&Q then plant some roses. After yesterday’s party food I want plain stuff with plenty of veg to eat today.
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