The street party in the village takes place tomorrow and already the bunting is in place. One of streets near the memorial hall will be closed and already one curmudgeon has voiced concerns about safety on social media ….apparently there is no “ Escape Route “ for people in case of emergency .
I commended wryly that I hadn’t noticed that we were suffering from a zombie invasion apocalypse so questioned why an escape route was needed.
Affable Despot Jason thought it was funny.
I’ve just seen him, his bunting is out and is in LGBTQ colours rather than the traditional red, white and blue
And drove to Marks & Spencer’s to top up with nice food.
I had coffee with my sister and brother in law and then my sister in law
And will stay the rest of the day at home.
Enjoy the big party tomorrow!
ReplyDeleteI wouldn’t say it was big . I’m not quite sure what to expect really
DeleteUnfortunately in this country, which is awash in guns, one needs to plan an escape route just to go to the grocery store. America: where all you ever need is half a flag pole.
ReplyDeleteI have been enjoying, however, all the festivities going on in your country. I think the queen looks fabulous for her age.
I hadn’t thought of that, gawd it must be exhausting honestly looking for an escape route in reality , I hadn’t thought of American and the gun laws…..even more relevant what with the Texas massacre just days ago
DeleteLove the thought of rainbow bunting a la la Jason! Enjoy the party tomorrow! Meanwhile, today you have your M&S good food, your lovely garden and the family to enjoy! How sweet is that?
ReplyDeleteHugs!
Marks go great food , and expensive but tasty dim sum , which I had with a scotch egg given to me by the housekeeper at work x
DeleteA zombie apocalypse doesn’t sound as awful as it used to.
ReplyDeleteFollow me Mitchell I’ll save you
DeleteMitchell is right.
ReplyDeleteI will always go with a head shot
DeleteI hope the sun shines for all the street parties. Love the LGBTQ bunting idea - nice idea, Jason! Enjoy your posh M&S food. xx
ReplyDeleteI'm still struggling with my balloons x
ReplyDeleteI don’t doubt it
Delete7's plenty x
DeleteI have been invited to a party at 2.30 tomorrow - the neighbour is providing the food - it is bring your own drink. I shall take apple juice but thought a bottle of Dry Fly Sherry or something similar might be appropropriate to toast H>M
ReplyDeleteYes pat , a large Sherry is the order of the day xx
ReplyDeleteI saw a lovely Patriotic dress the other day in a charity shop-not my size-it's huge-I have still to alter it-There shall be a singer apparently -I must get busy x
ReplyDeleteGinger spice ?
DeleteAnother snippet of village life wrapped up, in a few colourful sentences.
ReplyDeleteI love the way you speak of your friend Jason and your family with so much affection.
You have an ability to make even the most mundane of days rather interesting and at times incredibly moving.
I hope Ursula eventually stops her mixing.
And I hope your friendship with the somewhat curt Rachel is rekindled
Todd
Long time no hear Todd. I hope your hubby is keeping well.
DeleteThank u for your message .
Please email me with your news
Ursula pops up from time to time, plays nicely then doesn’t , it’s a boring pattern but it is a pattern
Rachel will always do her own thing .I wish her well .
My husband died last year…a second bout of covid I’m ok
DeleteI can’t find your email John.I messaged you but you are not on my messenger list any more
jgsheffield@hotmail.com
DeleteI’m so sorry Todd, he was unwell a long time I know
Here in the U.S. where things have gone crazy.. an 'escape route' at a public event might cross one's mind...
ReplyDeleteYes, as previously mentioned , I found it sad that it even crosses your mind . A sad reflection
DeleteNot to make light of anyones experiences but after th e Christchurch mosque killing here in NZ and the Ariande Grande concert bombing my daughter who was about 25 at the time was going to a concert and the first thing she said to me once she told me she was going was she already had an escape route (plan)... I was shocked that it was even a thing.
DeleteJo in Auckland
UK festivities are impressive. Everyone joins in and the community efforts (small and large) are filled with joy and pride. I'm enjoying it all from afar. HM looks fantastic.
ReplyDeleteRelax and enjoy
ReplyDeleteOur street in Brighton is having a rather discreet affair in the communal private garden. The street where my other house is, is having a more grand public affair as befits its status. I am hoping that my eldest will attend both parties (as our representatives).
ReplyDeleteI've had to give my sister instructions regarding staring, and don't mention republicans, and yesterday when I took her to lunch the old man at the table near us had a gun in his back pocket.
ReplyDeleteI wish we had something to celebrate.