Well how did you celebrate this Jubilee lark?

[cyberknight]

Mother in law at hospital with suspected blood clot in her leg.

 

[Globalti]

Cleaned toilets enthusiastically Sunday, failed to wash hands properly, had a gippy tummy Monday. Took ciproflaxacin. Drove to Manchester airport v early to meet arriving African customer who had thoughtfully arranged to arrive Monday, not realising we would be closed for 2 days. Got home, faffed around a lot, went out on bike, decided it was too chilly so went back and put on a Helly under my jersey, then did a smashing 30 miles ending at my cycling buddy's house for a street party and hog roast. Struggled home the last 5 miles up hill with a full stomach and a bit pissed and sunburned. Showered and across the road for neighbour's party. Watched TV, wished ageing crooners who can't reach the high notes could stop trying to sing (Cliffie, Elton slack-bum, Paulie)

 

[avalon]

I was hoping the government would give us a public holiday but they didn't, so I went to work. At least we get next monday off for her birthday.

 

[Andrew_Culture]

Had all the grandparents over to coo at the child.

 

[Noodley]

I sat away from the rest of the family who were watching the concert, and was interupted every bloody few minutes by someone coming to tell me who was on and "they are bloody awful" - yes, I know they are and that was why I was sitting away from you!!! I did not need you to tell me to "switch it over" to see how bloody awful it was! And I cannot stand Robbie Bloody Williams, so there was no need to tell me to "switch ot over" to see him being "such a showman"...he's a git.

Anyway, a day off work today so I'll be heading out for a ride on my bike, and sending positive vibes to Greek Phil later by eating a kebab.

 

[Hacienda71]

Cycled around Manchester city centre really really fast with 7000 other loonies.

 

[User482]

Took my daughter out in the bike trailer for a couple of hours, then joined in the street party. Tv stayed off!

 

[Hover Fly]

Went to the top of Hoad hill with a couple of friends and saw several bonfires and fireworks displays at various distances (furthest fireworks: North end of Blackpool) Also a just past full moon rising over Morecambe Bay. Was going to go on to a pub but one friend went into his house to change his shoes and was attacked by his lodger.

 

[Mad Doug Biker]

Had all the grandparents over to coo at the child.

Prince Charles?

I sat away from the rest of the family who were watching the concert, and was interupted every bloody few minutes by someone coming to tell me who was on and "they are bloody awful" - yes, I know they are and that was why I was sitting away from you!!!

Actually, the sound wasn't too good at certain points which wouldn't have helped!

And I cannot stand Robbie Bloody Williams, so there was no need to tell me to "switch ot over" to see him being "such a showman"...he's a git.

He came on at the beginning and proceeded to make faces as if he was trying to squeeze a fart out. It is debatable if he managed it or whether that was just his singing.

Anyway, a day off work today so I'll be heading out for a ride on my bike, and sending positive vibes to Greek Phil later by eating a kebab.

We had a Curry last night, so I think a Kebab might be a step too far.

 

[Arch]

I celebrated today by emptying one of the compost toilets at work. Not a comment on the Jubilee, it just needed doing. Since it's a Bank Holiday, we were let off when we'd finished the rounds, and even staying on to do my cleaning job, I was home nice and early.

The apartment block over the road are having a little outdoor tea party, and it looks like they are having a jolly good time. Shame they've put their Union Flag out upside down....

I didn't watch the concert especially, just dipped in now and then. I thought the fireworks were good though. The Queen must worry about them setting fireworks off from her roof, after Windsor Castle.

 

[fossyant]

Escaped to Florida. We are dining in Canada in EPCOT later though.

Turned into a roller coaster junkie now. Rock n Roller with Aerosmith is awesome.

 

[Arch]

I'm just watching the Balcony, and the flypast and feu de joie (sp?)(only just learnt that word, it's the massed rifle salute), and thinking how odd the sound must all be if you're actually there - people stretched over half a mile of road, all singing God Save the Queen 'together' must actually be very out of time by the back.

Bloody hell, we do this stuff well. If only the royal arrangers ran everything.

 

[Mad Doug Biker]

If they were trying to shoot her then they weren't doing a particularly good job of it, were they?

I was waiting for the Vulcan and....... *whispers* Concorde.




I'll get me coat.

 

[Mad Doug Biker]

....Oh, hold on, what's that?


Hells bells! It's an Indian ICBM!

 

[Arch]

I was waiting for the Vulcan and....... *whispers* Concorde.

Oh, if only....

I remember once there was flypast involving a Spitfire and the Arrows, and lots of comments about how one was flying flat out, and the others dawdling as slowly as they could, to keep together. Which also reminds me about how amazing it must have been to be Orville Wright, and live to see jet planes... But I digress.

With the Lanc's reputation for lowflying, I wondered if it would collect the Royal Standard off the top of the Palace as it went.