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Oink Feb 7th 2011 5:47 am

Official thread: Royal Wedding.
 
On the 29th April 2011 at Westminster Abbey, Prince William is going to marry his long time sweetheart Kate Middleton. Put any heart-warming tributes, wishes or experiences here.

I asked my Canadian bosses but they won't give me the day off even though the British government has declared it a bank holiday. :frown: I suspect I'm like a lot of you and will take a sick day instead. Plus, thank god for PVR/DVR's as I now won't miss a single minute of the happy event.

Is anyone here going to organize a street party?

fledermaus Feb 7th 2011 5:49 am

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Originally Posted by Oink (Post 9159245)
On the 29th April 2011 at Westminster Abbey, Prince William is going to marry his long time sweetheart Kate Middleton. Put any heart-warming tributes, wishes or experiences here.

I asked my Canadian bosses but they won't give me the day off even though the British government has declared it a bank holiday. :frown: I suspect I'm like a lot of you and will take a sick day instead. Plus, thank god for PVR/DVR's as I now won't miss a single minute of the happy event.

Is anyone here going to organize a street party?

No, but I've been invited to a deck party.:eek:

I'm hoping to work that day so I have an excuse not to go

iaink Feb 7th 2011 5:50 am

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My dad was visiting recently. It was embarasing how many canadians asked him his opinion on the royal nuptials. He was surprisingly diplomatic on the subject.

Alan2005 Feb 7th 2011 5:51 am

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Can you get bunting in Canada?

I've got a bank holiday - well, that's not strictly true, but I intend to bunk off work. If those buggers in the UK that I work for are getting a free day, then I am too:frown:

Oink Feb 7th 2011 5:54 am

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I realise it can get expensive but these kinds of events don't come around too often so I'm going to do the full monty and push the boat out. Can you get cherryade over here?

fledermaus Feb 7th 2011 5:55 am

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Originally Posted by Oink (Post 9159260)
I realise it can get expensive but these kinds of events don't come around too often so I'm going to do the full monty and push the boat out. Can you get cherryade over here?

You'll need Bakewell tart too, and some egg sandwiches.

Will you be wearing your Union Flag pinny?

Oink Feb 7th 2011 5:58 am

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Kate's family are trade and that does worry me a bit. :(

fledermaus Feb 7th 2011 5:59 am

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Originally Posted by Oink (Post 9159272)
Kate's family are trade and that does worry me a bit. :(

I'm hoping for a fight at the reception.

Alan2005 Feb 7th 2011 6:03 am

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Originally Posted by Oink (Post 9159272)
Kate's family are trade and that does worry me a bit. :(

You've got to move with the times though haven't you. Are you one of those miserable people who doesn't even own a copy of "a candle in the wind"? You should just be happy for the royal couple and their special day.

Jingsamichty Feb 7th 2011 6:09 am

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Do you think they'll have a free bar at the hotel?

ExKiwilass Feb 7th 2011 6:09 am

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:rofl:

Oink Feb 7th 2011 6:12 am

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Originally Posted by Alan2005 (Post 9159281)
You've got to move with the times though haven't you. Are you one of those miserable people who doesn't even own a copy of "a candle in the wind"? You should just be happy for the royal couple and their special day.

I thought this thread was one of those places where you could express your opinions in private and not be judged. But I will enjoy the day and celebrate with the same gusto as if she was of proper pedigree to marry our future king. The fact that her parents are scheming tradesmen who no better than that womanizer, Dev Alahan, won't sour my joy on the special day

iaink Feb 7th 2011 6:15 am

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Originally Posted by Oink (Post 9159272)
Kate's family are trade and that does worry me a bit. :(

No doubt the sight of Liz catching public transport back from Sandringham is also a major concern...

Flogger Feb 7th 2011 6:18 am

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Oinks has a point. This could end up with another Its a royal Knockout, on the Horizon. I don't think anyone wants to see that again.

Oink Feb 7th 2011 6:21 am

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Originally Posted by Flogger (Post 9159315)
Oinks has a point. This could end up with another Its a royal Knockout, on the Horizon. I don't think anyone wants to see that again.

There's no telling what kinds of personal wedding stuff they'll flog on ebay as well. I really think marrying down will be his undoing. But I don't have a crystal ball so who knows? And we shouldn't focus on the negatives.

Oink Feb 7th 2011 6:24 am

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An amendment to my original post, please feel free to post any pictures of your April 29th celebrations on this thread.

Flogger Feb 7th 2011 6:27 am

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Originally Posted by Oink (Post 9159321)
There's no telling what kinds of personal wedding stuff they'll flog on ebay as well. I really think marrying down will be his undoing. But I don't have a crystal ball so who knows? And we shouldn't focus on the negatives.

You can just imagine her lot pinching all the scotch eggs at the buffet :frown:

Jingsamichty Feb 7th 2011 6:29 am

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I think poor Oink has visions of toilet-roll dolly covers at Will & Kate's new gaff.

Oink Feb 7th 2011 6:41 am

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As you can see the tributes are coming in fast and furious. This one is made out of luncheon meat and left over vegetables.

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2011/...56_468x693.jpg

immichaelcaine Feb 7th 2011 6:52 am

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Originally Posted by Oink (Post 9159366)
As you can see the tributes are coming in fast and furious. This one is made out of luncheon meat and left over vegetables.

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2011/...56_468x693.jpg

cool!awesome!! looks toothsome and titillating.....

i see fisher price is coming out with mini-figs for th e event.

http://static.igossip.com/photos_2/d...lskatetoys.jpg

Lorry1 Feb 7th 2011 6:57 am

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Originally Posted by Oink (Post 9159366)
As you can see the tributes are coming in fast and furious. This one is made out of luncheon meat and left over vegetables.

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2011/...56_468x693.jpg

mmm those yorkshire puds look yummy, Made me hungry for a nice roast :thumbsup:

NorfolkNumpty Feb 7th 2011 9:03 am

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have you heard about the new addition to the Crown Jewels?

http://0.tqn.com/d/weirdnews/1/0/p/i...ondoms-170.jpg

Oink Feb 7th 2011 9:09 am

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I wonder where William will have his stag party? I'd recommend paint balling and then a piss up around Blackpool.

mandymoochops Feb 7th 2011 9:16 am

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I've actually been invited to Kate Middletons hen night via facebook. Obviously I shall be attending.

fledermaus Feb 7th 2011 9:36 am

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Originally Posted by mandymoochops (Post 9159838)
I've actually been invited to Kate Middletons hen night via facebook. Obviously I shall be attending.

I turned her invite down. Far too common for the likes of me.

mandymoochops Feb 7th 2011 9:38 am

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Originally Posted by fledermaus (Post 9159925)
I turned her invite down. Far too common for the likes of me.

Was it the prawn cocktail stuffed vol-au-vents that tipped you over the edge?

Oink Feb 7th 2011 9:40 am

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Originally Posted by fledermaus (Post 9159925)
I turned her invite down. Far too common for the likes of me.

You think she's common? You should see my nan's next door neighbour. She goes to down the shops in her dressing gown and w***s off the milkman in her back yard. Now that's common.

mandymoochops Feb 7th 2011 9:42 am

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an Oinks last post edited by mods in 5, 4, 3, 2, .............................

Oink Feb 7th 2011 9:43 am

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Originally Posted by mandymoochops (Post 9159944)
an Oinks last post edited by mods in 5, 4, 3, 2, .............................

Sorry, allegedly.

fledermaus Feb 7th 2011 10:08 am

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Originally Posted by mandymoochops (Post 9159933)
Was it the prawn cocktail stuffed vol-au-vents that tipped you over the edge?

I like prawn cocktail. No vol au vents for me though. Isn't that French for fart anyway?

Which reminds me of that chicken in cream sauce that M and S used to sell. Haven't had that for years.

mandymoochops Feb 7th 2011 10:25 am

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Originally Posted by fledermaus (Post 9160002)
I like prawn cocktail. No vol au vents for me though. Isn't that French for fart anyway?

Which reminds me of that chicken in cream sauce that M and S used to sell. Haven't had that for years.

my mum used to do catering for weddings (about as upscale as council estate weddings ever got) - the standard vol au vent fillings were prawn cocktail, that chicken in a white sauce (not MandS though!) and egg mayo.

Sausage rolls, pork pie, finger rolls with salmon spread, egg mayo and ham, chicken legs, garlic bread and trifle.

God rest her soul she thought this was a decent spread.

Wasn't til I started working for a very posh hotel that I realised cheese and pineapples shoved in a silver spud weren't really the done thing...

Dya think Kate will have a cheesy pineapple hedghog?

ireland2canada Feb 7th 2011 10:30 am

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Originally Posted by mandymoochops (Post 9160067)
my mum used to do catering for weddings (about as upscale as council estate weddings ever got) - the standard vol au vent fillings were prawn cocktail, that chicken in a white sauce (not MandS though!) and egg mayo.

Sausage rolls, pork pie, finger rolls with salmon spread, egg mayo and ham, chicken legs, garlic bread and trifle.

God rest her soul she thought this was a decent spread.

Wasn't til I started working for a very posh hotel that I realised cheese and pineapples shoved in a silver spud weren't really the done thing...

Dya think Kate will have a cheesy pineapple hedghog?

Bloody hell, my mouth is watering.

Alan2005 Feb 7th 2011 11:29 am

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Originally Posted by mandymoochops (Post 9160067)
Sausage rolls, pork pie, finger rolls with salmon spread, egg mayo and ham, chicken legs, garlic bread and trifle.

God rest her soul she thought this was a decent spread.

She'd be right. Who'd not want to eat that? I hope the next do I go to has this kind of stuff - sounds great.

Oink Feb 7th 2011 11:32 am

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Originally Posted by mandymoochops (Post 9160067)
my mum used to do catering for weddings (about as upscale as council estate weddings ever got) - the standard vol au vent fillings were prawn cocktail, that chicken in a white sauce (not MandS though!) and egg mayo.

Sausage rolls, pork pie, finger rolls with salmon spread, egg mayo and ham, chicken legs, garlic bread and trifle.

God rest her soul she thought this was a decent spread.

Wasn't til I started working for a very posh hotel that I realised cheese and pineapples shoved in a silver spud weren't really the done thing...

Dya think Kate will have a cheesy pineapple hedghog?

That is a decent spread although you can keep the garlic bread.

fledermaus Feb 7th 2011 11:37 am

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Originally Posted by mandymoochops (Post 9160067)
my mum used to do catering for weddings (about as upscale as council estate weddings ever got) - the standard vol au vent fillings were prawn cocktail, that chicken in a white sauce (not MandS though!) and egg mayo.

Sausage rolls, pork pie, finger rolls with salmon spread, egg mayo and ham, chicken legs, garlic bread and trifle.

God rest her soul she thought this was a decent spread.

Wasn't til I started working for a very posh hotel that I realised cheese and pineapples shoved in a silver spud weren't really the done thing...

Dya think Kate will have a cheesy pineapple hedghog?

I invited the neighbours round at New Year and gave a very retro spread. Cheese and pineapple cubes- no foil spud though, ham and cheese pinwheels, devilled eggs, sausage rolls, and fat men's willies.

Twas very nice.

Garlic bread in trifle is wrong

dollface Feb 7th 2011 11:42 am

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Originally Posted by Oink (Post 9159366)
As you can see the tributes are coming in fast and furious. This one is made out of luncheon meat and left over vegetables.

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2011/...56_468x693.jpg

And the picture of the Royal couple is made from food also:lol:

dollface Feb 7th 2011 11:46 am

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Do you think they'll have a band or a disco? maybe a bit of singing from drunk family members after?

mandymoochops Feb 7th 2011 1:27 pm

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Originally Posted by dollface (Post 9160264)
Do you think they'll have a band or a disco? maybe a bit of singing from drunk family members after?

Charles and a bit of "You'll never walk alone"?

fledermaus Feb 7th 2011 1:41 pm

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Originally Posted by mandymoochops (Post 9160422)
Charles and a bit of "You'll never walk alone"?

"I Did It My Way" Perhaps?

JonboyE Feb 7th 2011 3:27 pm

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Come to think of it, standard Canadian orange cheese will be perfect with pineapple chunks on a cocktail stick. Maybe we should send them a gift from the colonies.


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