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Blue Cat Apr 27th 2011 9:45 pm
The Royal Wedding
 
I am not that interested in it myself to be honest with you, I know KittyKat is celebrating with bunting and victoria sponge, anyone else doing anything to commemorate the Royal Wedding?

Spugsy Apr 27th 2011 9:49 pm
Re: The Royal Wedding
 
Originally Posted by Blue Cat (Post 9331279)
I am not that interested in it myself to be honest with you, I know KittyKat is celebrating with bunting and victoria sponge, anyone else doing anything to commemorate the Royal Wedding?
going to brunch at belgian beer cafe, they have promised not to show it.

Sandboy Apr 27th 2011 9:51 pm
Re: The Royal Wedding
 
I'm paying for it but not invited

bollocks to them

Ethos83 Apr 27th 2011 9:57 pm
Re: The Royal Wedding
 
Haven't decided yet. Either a champers picnic in Hyde Park or a street party in Fulham. Might go for the Hyde Park one, but it depends on how much rain there is.

Incidentally enough, London looks fabulous with all the bunting and Union Jacks and the place's is decidedly spruced up. That alone makes it worthwhile to see London, wedding or not.

Meow Apr 27th 2011 10:03 pm
Re: The Royal Wedding
 
I will probably watch part of it but for the pageantry and views of London looking great, as much as for the wedding itself. I'd gladly get rid of the whole royal family, but I do enjoy the spectacles that the Brits can put on for a big event. It's for the same reason that I watch the Trooping of the Colour and the Remembrance Day parade etc.

Blue Cat Apr 27th 2011 10:03 pm
Re: The Royal Wedding
 
Originally Posted by Ethos83 (Post 9331293)
Haven't decided yet. Either a champers picnic in Hyde Park or a street party in Fulham. Might go for the Hyde Park one, but it depends on how much rain there is.

Incidentally enough, London looks fabulous with all the bunting and Union Jacks and the place's is decidedly spruced up. That alone makes it worthwhile to see London, wedding or not.
yeah I like to see that sort of stuff, there is a house at the Ranches got flags out etc seems a bit weird here but there are plenty of brunches/parties going on. I have been making wedding favours all morning for a friend who is go to the Polo Club event.

Blue Cat Apr 27th 2011 10:05 pm
Re: The Royal Wedding
 
Originally Posted by Meow (Post 9331300)
I will probably watch part of it but for the pageantry and views of London looking great, as much as for the wedding itself. I'd gladly get rid of the whole royal family, but I do enjoy the spectacles that the Brits can put on for a big event. It's for the same reason that I watch the Trooping of the Colour and the Remembrance Day parade etc.
I won't be watching it live, I only really want to see The Dress and what everyone else is wearing. Will prob download the special afterwards.

Ethos83 Apr 27th 2011 10:11 pm
Re: The Royal Wedding
 
If you see an aerial shot of Hyde Park, look for the 6'1 tall guy with the blue wool overcoat and a black umbrella.

That's me.


Originally Posted by Blue Cat (Post 9331306)
I won't be watching it live, I only really want to see The Dress and what everyone else is wearing. Will prob download the special afterwards.

Blue Cat Apr 27th 2011 10:12 pm
Re: The Royal Wedding
 
Originally Posted by Ethos83 (Post 9331315)
If you see an aerial shot of Hyde Park, look for the 6'1 tall guy with the blue wool overcoat and a black umbrella.

That's me.
I am pretty sure you will stand out in a crowd :D how's it going in the new job?

Ethos83 Apr 27th 2011 10:15 pm
Re: The Royal Wedding
 
Start on Monday.

Right now I'm just enjoying London, settling into a temporary flat and catching up with old friends.

Getting hot down there?

Originally Posted by Blue Cat (Post 9331317)
I am pretty sure you will stand out in a crowd :D how's it going in the new job?

Meow Apr 27th 2011 10:16 pm
Re: The Royal Wedding
 
Originally Posted by Blue Cat (Post 9331306)
I won't be watching it live, I only really want to see The Dress and what everyone else is wearing. Will prob download the special afterwards.
It is apparently on for hours. I will watch an hour or so. That's enough.

Blue Cat Apr 27th 2011 10:18 pm
Re: The Royal Wedding
 
Originally Posted by Meow (Post 9331327)
It is apparently on for hours. I will watch an hour or so. That's enough.
it will be on all day, full 24 hours I reckon, I will just watch the hi lights :thumbup:

Blue Cat Apr 27th 2011 10:18 pm
Re: The Royal Wedding
 
Originally Posted by Ethos83 (Post 9331323)
Start on Monday.

Right now I'm just enjoying London, settling into a temporary flat and catching up with old friends.

Getting hot down there?
yup it is 38 now, going to the pool this afternoon :thumbup:

lionheart Apr 27th 2011 10:54 pm
Re: The Royal Wedding
 
I've asked one of my sisters to buy for Jasmine a set of the Royal Mail commemorative stamps. That's about it as far as the Royal Wedding is concerned. As for BC rushing out into the mid-afternoon 38degC sunshine, how she doesn't get skin cancer is a mystery to me. I know so many people whose lives have been ruined by over-exposure to the sun. Before you say anything, sunscreen unfortunately does bugger-all to prevent skin cancer.

Meow Apr 27th 2011 11:04 pm
Re: The Royal Wedding
 
Originally Posted by Blue Cat (Post 9331330)
it will be on all day, full 24 hours I reckon, I will just watch the hi lights :thumbup:
I think it already is judging by what I saw on Sky News last night. :rolleyes:

co durham boy Apr 27th 2011 11:21 pm
Re: The Royal Wedding
 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HiXQ...layer_embedded

It tickled me.....:D

Millhouse Apr 27th 2011 11:24 pm
Re: The Royal Wedding
 
Originally Posted by co durham boy (Post 9331410)
juvenile but very funny

co durham boy Apr 27th 2011 11:29 pm
Re: The Royal Wedding
 
Originally Posted by Millhouse (Post 9331415)
juvenile but very funny
I couldn't resist it .......

Blue Cat Apr 28th 2011 12:34 am
Re: The Royal Wedding
 
Originally Posted by lionheart (Post 9331378)
I've asked one of my sisters to buy for Jasmine a set of the Royal Mail commemorative stamps. That's about it as far as the Royal Wedding is concerned. As for BC rushing out into the mid-afternoon 38degC sunshine, how she doesn't get skin cancer is a mystery to me. I know so many people whose lives have been ruined by over-exposure to the sun. Before you say anything, sunscreen unfortunately does bugger-all to prevent skin cancer.
yeah well at least I will die with a tan, it will be either that or lung cancer. You should move to Oz you would do well there :thumbup:

Meow Apr 28th 2011 12:34 am
Re: The Royal Wedding
 
I have just found out that there are a few street parties taking place in Dubai tomorrow... :blink::blink:

Blue Cat Apr 28th 2011 12:35 am
Re: The Royal Wedding
 
Just heard on the radio that Dubai One will be showing the same coverage as BBC 1 in the UK :thumbup:

Meow Apr 28th 2011 12:36 am
Re: The Royal Wedding
 
Originally Posted by Blue Cat (Post 9331500)
yeah well at least I will die with a tan, it will be either that or lung cancer. You should move to Oz you would do well there :thumbup:
Whenever I mention the temperature in Dubai on FB, your mother starts telling me to watch out for skin cancer. I take it she realises it's the sun and not the heat than can cause it? ;);)

Blue Cat Apr 28th 2011 12:39 am
Re: The Royal Wedding
 
Originally Posted by Meow (Post 9331504)
Whenever I mention the temperature in Dubai on FB, your mother starts telling me to watch out for skin cancer. I take it she realises it's the sun and not the heat than can cause it? ;);)
she is a tad obsessed about it, Dad has got it :o

Blue Cat Apr 28th 2011 12:39 am
Re: The Royal Wedding
 
Originally Posted by Meow (Post 9331501)
I have just found out that there are a few street parties taking place in Dubai tomorrow... :blink::blink:
I heard that too! wonder if they have alcohol licences :)

Paracletus Apr 28th 2011 12:40 am
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I'm just gonna leave this here...

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GuQQD7_3lK...oves+willy.jpg

Blue Cat Apr 28th 2011 12:44 am
Re: The Royal Wedding
 
Originally Posted by Paracletus (Post 9331519)
:rofl:

kittycat1 Apr 28th 2011 3:54 am
Re: The Royal Wedding
 
I haven't managed to find any bunting- had a busy week at work so sadly havent managed it! very upset as my party hosting is legendary back in blighty! But I have the food and drink in so I don't think anyone will mind too much. Just a small gathering at mine, and funnily enough Im the only english one there. Can't wait- love a bit of pomp and ceremony and a good wedding- kleenex at the ready!
:thumbsup::thumbsup:

littlejimmy Apr 28th 2011 5:03 am
Re: The Royal Wedding
 
Originally Posted by kittycat1 (Post 9331873)
I haven't managed to find any bunting- had a busy week at work so sadly havent managed it! very upset as my party hosting is legendary back in blighty! But I have the food and drink in so I don't think anyone will mind too much. Just a small gathering at mine, and funnily enough Im the only english one there. Can't wait- love a bit of pomp and ceremony and a good wedding- kleenex at the ready!
:thumbsup::thumbsup:
I'll have some kleenex for a different reason, since “material"is so thin on the ground round here...

BurpusMe Apr 28th 2011 4:11 pm
Re: The Royal Wedding
 
I don't see the point or appeal of the royal family, don't understand the undue attention heaped on this wedding. It just doesn't seem relevant at this point in history.

BurpusMe Apr 28th 2011 4:16 pm
Re: The Royal Wedding
 
Jump to 2:12, where Jerry Seinfeld hits the nail on the head.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Vm6vHQeago

But on the other hand, enjoy the partying!!
What the hell is a "bunting"?

Victor Meldrew Apr 28th 2011 4:28 pm
Re: The Royal Wedding
 
Originally Posted by BurpusMe (Post 9332881)
I don't see the point or appeal of the royal family, don't understand the undue attention heaped on this wedding. It just doesn't seem relevant at this point in history.
Baaaahh Humbug! :frown:

Boomhauer Apr 28th 2011 4:43 pm
Re: The Royal Wedding
 
What is different between this wedding and a well known's celeb's wedding, feels like the same thing.

kittycat1 Apr 28th 2011 4:55 pm
Re: The Royal Wedding
 
Ok I wouldn't say I am particularly a royalist, however this is our future kings wedding. In a lifetime you might see this twice or three times. Charles, William and perhaps his future children. This is Britain showing the world our history, a ceremony that you won't see anywhere else. All the pomp and ceremony, it is impressive no matter how much of a miserable bugger you are. If you don't normally feel proud of being British then today you can.

You can't even begin to compare this to a normal celeb wedding. This is our future monarchy- of course the country should celebrate!

Blue Cat Apr 28th 2011 6:40 pm
Re: The Royal Wedding
 
Enjoy Kitty :thumbup: I have downloaded My Royal Gypsy Wedding, now that I will enjoy!! (not that I am not happy for the real Royals)

MacScot Apr 28th 2011 11:29 pm
Re: The Royal Wedding
 
Congrats to the Earl and Countess of Strathearn.

Ethos83 Apr 29th 2011 12:16 am
Re: The Royal Wedding
 
I'm reporting in from Hyde Park.

Its been absolutely brilliant, its the most English day I've ever had. For the first time in eons London is indisputably an English city. I'm not the most keen royalist, but there's something about today that makes you feel very connected to the long, long and long history of England. Its fantastic being about today celebrating this brilliant marriage and I wish the couple the best of British luck.

Got to say, whoever dressed princess Beatrice and her sister should be taken out back and shot.

The two gays in our group, both from posh backgrounds and bankers in the City, had their gaydars go off big time when James Middleton appeared on the screen for the first time today. I asked why, and they said it was because of his forehead. Apparently a lot of gay men have large, shiny foreheads.

You learn something new everyday.

littlejimmy Apr 29th 2011 12:33 am
Re: The Royal Wedding
 
Originally Posted by Ethos83 (Post 9333297)
I'm reporting in from Hyde Park.

Its been absolutely brilliant, its the most English day I've ever had. For the first time in eons London is indisputably an English city. I'm not the most keen royalist, but there's something about today that makes you feel very connected to the long, long and long history of England. Its fantastic being about today celebrating this brilliant marriage and I wish the couple the best of British luck.

Got to say, whoever dressed princess Beatrice and her sister should be taken out back and shot.

The two gays in our group, both from posh backgrounds and bankers in the City, had their gaydars go off big time when James Middleton appeared on the screen for the first time today. I asked why, and they said it was because of his forehead. Apparently a lot of gay men have large, shiny foreheads.

You learn something new everyday.
You mean like that bloke Cameron?

Blue Cat Apr 29th 2011 1:28 am
Re: The Royal Wedding
 
Originally Posted by Ethos83 (Post 9333297)
I'm reporting in from Hyde Park.

Its been absolutely brilliant, its the most English day I've ever had. For the first time in eons London is indisputably an English city. I'm not the most keen royalist, but there's something about today that makes you feel very connected to the long, long and long history of England. Its fantastic being about today celebrating this brilliant marriage and I wish the couple the best of British luck.

Got to say, whoever dressed princess Beatrice and her sister should be taken out back and shot.

The two gays in our group, both from posh backgrounds and bankers in the City, had their gaydars go off big time when James Middleton appeared on the screen for the first time today. I asked why, and they said it was because of his forehead. Apparently a lot of gay men have large, shiny foreheads.

You learn something new everyday.
been out all day, just catching up on Sky News. I have to say she made a lovely Bride, thought William and Harry looked a mess though. Glad the weather held out for them.

Alexa Apr 29th 2011 1:39 am
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It was fabulous to watch. I really enjoyed it. and i am not even British,lol.
They really showed the world how to pull off a royal wedding. Stunning!

Was great to see so many happy people for a change.

Blue Cat Apr 29th 2011 2:04 am
Re: The Royal Wedding
 
Originally Posted by Alexa (Post 9333377)
It was fabulous to watch. I really enjoyed it. and i am not even British,lol.
They really showed the world how to pull off a royal wedding. Stunning!

Was great to see so many happy people for a change.
I think Britain has had a tough few years and this is what the public wanted, many of them may well not be Royalists but are enjoying Britain receiving some positive public attention.


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