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meurighj · 1st June 2012, 01:30 PM

Is anyone here planning on doing anything special to commemorate this auspicious occasion? Where I live there seems to be little going on (apart from a street party in our main shopping street). One neighbour has put up some bunting but that's about it

jnani · 1st June 2012, 02:22 PM

Looking forward to watch events on telly, mainly because the vibe of celebration, joy amongst so many people is pure joy to watch. ..but also because I like our old queenie! You are right It is auspicious occasion because masses are distracted from bad news all around even if for a short while by such an event. ...
...and o personally as a way of celebrating this occasion, I might treat myself to a new pair of shoes and a dress...

Crowan · 1st June 2012, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by meurighj

Is anyone here planning on doing anything special to commemorate this auspicious occasion?

Ignoring it, to the best of my ablilty, since I live too far to go to any of the republican protests.

derekgruender · 1st June 2012, 04:32 PM

Well, I'll be losing income due to yet another bank holiday thanks to our gracious monarch

Fudge · 1st June 2012, 10:31 PM

Interestingly the closer we have got to the weekend 'the I'm not going to do anything' are now joining in and doing something. It's a once in a lifetime opportunity (for most of us of a certain age) when something like this happens. It's a chance to get together not only with familly & friends, but an opportunity to meet new people, join in whether in your home or actually attend some of the events. Have a bit of fun, even if you sit and watch what other people are doing. It's a chance to sit back and make some new memories.

I have watched some of the younger members of my familly have a fab time, again creating memories for their future. Whilst the older ones look back and chat about the street parties, get togethers we had as children/teenagers! My own mum, aunts, sister in law and neighbours arranged a fab 25th street party, I still cringe at the memory of them all dressed up, comming down the hill but it is an image that lives on local memories, most of them in that picture have passed over, but we have the photo's of lots of happy, laughing faces. For just a few hours, everyone joined in, put their normal lives aside and had fun

As for me, tomorrow afternoon I will be watching the flotilla on TV and then get together with friends, Sunday we are off to Builth Wells (weather permitting - to the motorbike show), Monday we are off to Mumbles where a day/evening of events are taking place ending with fireworks at the Castle. I grew up in Mumbles so it seems 'right' to be there. As for Tuesday, closer to where I now live, I have joined in with a group of friends and we have organised a party in the park, to be honest, I've been given the job of getting the bunnting around the park or community centre, which is our back up plan if it rains. I only know a few people who are attending but will know a lot more by 8pm!

For all the ones who have a go at the Royal Familly, money spent, etc, this does attract a lot of tourist, which generates an income for many businesses. I'm not going to argue the how/why we have them I just accept that they are there.

Fudge

gaiaholistix · 2nd June 2012, 07:45 AM

Our village has arranged Jubilee events for Monday. The children have kite flying, sport activities and a tea in the afternoon, the adults have a hog roast in the evening. We are working during the day but will be popping along for the evening "do"!

I remember the 1977 celebrations as I was a helper at the Hope street festival in Liverpool and saw the Queen go past during her tour. It was great fun and as Fudge says very memorable.

These events don't happen that often so it is nice to see some happiness and harmony radiate from them.

jnani · 4th June 2012, 11:10 PM

Just finished watching the concert and what a party it was! how wonderful it is to watch joyous cheers of thousands! earlier on we had a lovely street party. What an excuse and opportunity for communities to come together and renew solidarity . A nation coming together in self belief and feeling of community. Really nice to watch it all
thoroughly enjoying the celebrations.
God bless dear old Blighty!

Kiga · 4th June 2012, 11:26 PM

Derek, I'm wondering why you'll be losing income.

I would have thought bank holidays were an opportunity to attract new clients/customers/whatever you call them who would normally be at work?

derekgruender · 5th June 2012, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Kiga

Derek, I'm wondering why you'll be losing income.

I would have thought bank holidays were an opportunity to attract new clients/customers/whatever you call them who would normally be at work?

Hi Kiga - you are absolutely right! I made my comment in a fit of pique that quickly passed - but not quickly enough for me to delete my comment

Since everything starts with a thought, I've changed my thinking and changed the outcome

I'm sorry to have inserted a touch of negativity and gloom in this thread!

Crowan · 6th June 2012, 04:49 PM

How come a day's strike cripples the economy, but an extra bank holiday is good?

meurighj · 6th June 2012, 04:52 PM

Bank holidays, especially this one, brings out the tourists for one thing which can only be good for the economy surely?

In addition - we know when Bank Holidays are going to occur and factor them in (every country has them, in fact we have less than most countries!), whereas strikes are organised and designed to cause impact to make a point.