The Australia BritExpat cyber DIAMOND JUBILEE STREET PARTY
Jun 2nd 2012, 1:41 am
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Re: The Australia BritExpat cyber DIAMOND JUBILEE STREET PARTY
sunday is the day of the river pageant and lots of roads closed in preparation.
I just went to collect my daughter from school (reception)..they went dressed as kings and queens, made crowns and came out waving flags and wearing Jubilee medals. I have never seen so much glitz in one place- the red carpet would be put to shame.
And suddenly bunting has sprouted up everywhere- private houses, on vans, flags on cars. Interestingly the only shops with bunting are the (Turkish Cyriot) hairdressers and the (Greek) kebab shop!
I just went to collect my daughter from school (reception)..they went dressed as kings and queens, made crowns and came out waving flags and wearing Jubilee medals. I have never seen so much glitz in one place- the red carpet would be put to shame.
And suddenly bunting has sprouted up everywhere- private houses, on vans, flags on cars. Interestingly the only shops with bunting are the (Turkish Cyriot) hairdressers and the (Greek) kebab shop!
Photos please.
Jun 2nd 2012, 4:13 am
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Re: The Australia BritExpat cyber DIAMOND JUBILEE STREET PARTY
As a west country girl it should be celebrated with scrumpy and a ploughmans. As a Bucks resident for over 20 years it should be Pimms, scones and jam, with double cream.
As someone with lactose and gluten intolerance, I'll raise a glass of wine and nibble some grapes.
As someone with lactose and gluten intolerance, I'll raise a glass of wine and nibble some grapes.
Jun 2nd 2012, 5:13 am
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Jun 2nd 2012, 7:10 am
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Re: The Australia BritExpat cyber DIAMOND JUBILEE STREET PARTY
For the first time since we moved, I really wish I was in the UK for reasons other than family and friends.
Jun 2nd 2012, 10:12 am
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Re: The Australia BritExpat cyber DIAMOND JUBILEE STREET PARTY
It was the school jubilee party yesterday and it was lovely to see the kids dressed up and everywhere decorated.
The bunting is going up on our house today and there is a street party on Monday.
The weather has been kind so far but rain is due Monday. Fingers crossed that it stays dry
The bunting is going up on our house today and there is a street party on Monday.
The weather has been kind so far but rain is due Monday. Fingers crossed that it stays dry
Jun 2nd 2012, 1:07 pm
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Jun 2nd 2012, 1:34 pm
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Re: The Australia BritExpat cyber DIAMOND JUBILEE STREET PARTY
It was the school jubilee party yesterday and it was lovely to see the kids dressed up and everywhere decorated.
The bunting is going up on our house today and there is a street party on Monday.
The weather has been kind so far but rain is due Monday. Fingers crossed that it stays dry
The bunting is going up on our house today and there is a street party on Monday.
The weather has been kind so far but rain is due Monday. Fingers crossed that it stays dry
And what is even funnier is what would have been the normal bank holiday at the end of May that was moved for this was red hot I hear When the boat trip thing is supposed to head down the river heavy rain has been forecast for London.
For all those in the UK, the emails and other work will be waiting for you come Wednesday morning
And the weather is due to improve for the back to work day also Yes I wish I was in the UK this weekend
Jun 2nd 2012, 4:36 pm
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Re: The Australia BritExpat cyber DIAMOND JUBILEE STREET PARTY
Its going to piss down from Saturday afternoon until next Wednesday over much of the southern parts of the UK with temps between 11c - 15c And what is even funnier is what would have been the normal bank holiday at the end of May that was moved for this was red hot I hear
When the boat trip thing is supposed to head down the river heavy rain has been forecast for London.
For all those in the UK, the emails and other work will be waiting for you come Wednesday morning And the weather is due to improve for the back to work day also
Yes I wish I was in the UK this weekend
And what is even funnier is what would have been the normal bank holiday at the end of May that was moved for this was red hot I hear When the boat trip thing is supposed to head down the river heavy rain has been forecast for London.
For all those in the UK, the emails and other work will be waiting for you come Wednesday morning
And the weather is due to improve for the back to work day also Yes I wish I was in the UK this weekend
Jun 2nd 2012, 5:47 pm
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Re: The Australia BritExpat cyber DIAMOND JUBILEE STREET PARTY
Its going to piss down from Saturday afternoon until next Wednesday over much of the southern parts of the UK with temps between 11c - 15c And what is even funnier is what would have been the normal bank holiday at the end of May that was moved for this was red hot I hear
When the boat trip thing is supposed to head down the river heavy rain has been forecast for London.
For all those in the UK, the emails and other work will be waiting for you come Wednesday morning And the weather is due to improve for the back to work day also
Yes I wish I was in the UK this weekend
And what is even funnier is what would have been the normal bank holiday at the end of May that was moved for this was red hot I hear When the boat trip thing is supposed to head down the river heavy rain has been forecast for London.
For all those in the UK, the emails and other work will be waiting for you come Wednesday morning
And the weather is due to improve for the back to work day also Yes I wish I was in the UK this weekend
Jun 2nd 2012, 5:52 pm
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Re: The Australia BritExpat cyber DIAMOND JUBILEE STREET PARTY
It was the school jubilee party yesterday and it was lovely to see the kids dressed up and everywhere decorated.
The bunting is going up on our house today and there is a street party on Monday.
The weather has been kind so far but rain is due Monday. Fingers crossed that it stays dry
The bunting is going up on our house today and there is a street party on Monday.
The weather has been kind so far but rain is due Monday. Fingers crossed that it stays dry
Jun 2nd 2012, 6:31 pm
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Re: The Australia BritExpat cyber DIAMOND JUBILEE STREET PARTY
Bloomin' 14oC here in the Midlands. Bloomin' cold Think it added to a fairly low turn out at the local
Still entertaining for the kids though
Jun 2nd 2012, 7:04 pm
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Re: The Australia BritExpat cyber DIAMOND JUBILEE STREET PARTY
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Jun 3rd 2012, 8:07 am
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Re: The Australia BritExpat cyber DIAMOND JUBILEE STREET PARTY