tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3573997081449536840.post3199736015363295886..comments2023-11-05T09:33:58.583+00:00Comments on Nuts in May: Red, White and BlueMaggie Mayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06183886005936250976noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3573997081449536840.post-51621178963360067002012-06-08T16:18:28.004+01:002012-06-08T16:18:28.004+01:00As Hilary says the best seat in the house is your ...As Hilary says the best seat in the house is your armchair. Back in 1981 I was working in London and tried to see the fireworks the night before Charles and Diana's wedding and the wedding procession the next day and saw very little, but the atmosphere was wonderful.cheshire wifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13944869219641386387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3573997081449536840.post-30510731534647069482012-06-08T10:46:42.959+01:002012-06-08T10:46:42.959+01:00Here, here Maggie :)Here, here Maggie :)Suburbiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05352465945711496612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3573997081449536840.post-54647137491239224982012-06-07T23:22:21.010+01:002012-06-07T23:22:21.010+01:00It was quite a spectacle. We had a street party on...It was quite a spectacle. We had a street party on the Monday and amazingly the rain held off. Agree with your comments about the Queen - she has lots of stamina to do all those things, for so many days in a row.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3573997081449536840.post-22880744644824618992012-06-07T23:22:18.626+01:002012-06-07T23:22:18.626+01:00I saw only a little bit of this on TV, so I didn&#...I saw only a little bit of this on TV, so I didn't realize that it was a holiday for most people as well. I agree that the Queen is to be admired for her poise throughout so many trying times. Her stamina in her 80's is amazing! A proud moment for all in the UK, I'm sure.Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3573997081449536840.post-67815250234537236862012-06-07T18:25:33.852+01:002012-06-07T18:25:33.852+01:00It was a very special celebration and I felt a muc...It was a very special celebration and I felt a much greater sense of community then during 2002. I do feel the Queen is taking the 'long to rain over us' part of the anthem a bit too far, bring back some dry weather!Happy Frog and Ihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02679066739313347920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3573997081449536840.post-63826069762717100212012-06-07T18:25:33.448+01:002012-06-07T18:25:33.448+01:00It was a very special celebration and I felt a muc...It was a very special celebration and I felt a much greater sense of community then during 2002. I do feel the Queen is taking the 'long to rain over us' part of the anthem a bit too far, bring back some dry weather!Happy Frog and Ihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02679066739313347920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3573997081449536840.post-68786459096044037452012-06-07T07:55:22.611+01:002012-06-07T07:55:22.611+01:00It was a fantastic celebration. For me it was a sp...It was a fantastic celebration. For me it was a spine tingling moment when the crowds in the Mall started chanting "Philip, Philip" at the end of the concert. <br />Here's looking forward to the Platinum jubilee!Gail Is This Mutton?https://www.blogger.com/profile/16624214724309633433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3573997081449536840.post-74988239421321137692012-06-06T14:03:10.561+01:002012-06-06T14:03:10.561+01:00There certainly was a lot of pomp and circumstance...There certainly was a lot of pomp and circumstance. It must have exhausted the queen. It's amazing how well she lasted for all of it, at her age especially. I hope our queen does as well.Irenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05043376053971475659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3573997081449536840.post-49028911550197851552012-06-06T12:01:24.310+01:002012-06-06T12:01:24.310+01:00It has been a wonderful weekend and one to remembe...It has been a wonderful weekend and one to remember. I've bought my daughter the Diamond Jubilee first day cover, I hope she hangs on to it as long as you have your Coronation prayer book!Working Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16243697047355131343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3573997081449536840.post-40906658161229334492012-06-06T01:07:36.584+01:002012-06-06T01:07:36.584+01:00It was a beautiful event viewed world wide. I am a...It was a beautiful event viewed world wide. I am always interested in the royals and the festivities surrounding them.<br />I'm glad that the sun isn't playing havoc on your skin, Maggie.<br />Continue to take the best care of you. Hugs for you and Harry.<br />Much love,<br />JackieJackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214796594702277709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3573997081449536840.post-31406962279369284532012-06-05T18:53:14.971+01:002012-06-05T18:53:14.971+01:00Lots of people were glued to TVs in the U.S.A. ove...Lots of people were glued to TVs in the U.S.A. over the weekend, too, enjoying the beautiful pageantry. I'm glad that you had that choice chair and got to enjoy this unique event.dianefaithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07229979968118248563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3573997081449536840.post-623338872443330482012-06-05T17:52:16.639+01:002012-06-05T17:52:16.639+01:00As much as it would be interesting to see somethin...As much as it would be interesting to see something like that live, I'd say you had the best seat in the house.Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12787493532006658679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3573997081449536840.post-82663352785620091592012-06-05T15:42:30.922+01:002012-06-05T15:42:30.922+01:00i think it would be really cool to be a part of th...i think it would be really cool to be a part of the celebrations...and i am glad for your reprieve in the weather...turned cooler here today as well...Brian Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00722940075884718007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3573997081449536840.post-74086496280500961732012-06-05T14:15:34.654+01:002012-06-05T14:15:34.654+01:00The celebration is something else...has me bemused...The celebration is something else...has me bemused for sure. <br />Hugs<br />SueAnnSueannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05299288406218968621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3573997081449536840.post-30976335286204460992012-06-05T13:27:19.072+01:002012-06-05T13:27:19.072+01:00It looks like a wonderful celebration.....I enjoye...It looks like a wonderful celebration.....I enjoyed watching some on the TV seeing all the places we visited when in London...plus the pride of people always warms my heart! I'm happy the weather is cooler and hope you are feeling well.Formerly known as Frauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12798890008067408048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3573997081449536840.post-65375760489047775802012-06-05T11:11:11.068+01:002012-06-05T11:11:11.068+01:00I think the Queen does a magnificent job, she and ...I think the Queen does a magnificent job, she and the pagentry we are so good at are this country's main tourist attraction. I thought the concert last night was wonderful but I was especially moved by the throngs of people who turned out and lined the Mall - all showing how proud they are to be British. :)Akelamaluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11234268568845148285noreply@blogger.com