Originally Posted by Acrylic-bob (Post 968427)

Next week we're branching out into muscles. The week after we're going for cockles.

Originally Posted by Acrylic-bob (Post 968470)

Oh, up. Absolutely. It's down to shortage of supply - I can't get enough winkle pickers.

Originally Posted by jaysay (Post 968560)

Be careful in Morecambe bay cockle beds Bob they can be very treacherous as some people found out a few years ago;)

Originally Posted by Less (Post 968570)

Well, apathey, I think you brought the best of it out of us today Bob, but I'm sure you'll understand if I can't be bothered to explain how.

Hands up all those that stood to attention when cinemas would play the Anthem, I bet there won't be many.

Originally Posted by Acrylic-bob (Post 968378)

Today is the 60th anniversary of the accession to the throne of our fair land of our Sovereign Lady, The Queen. More blessed than any other County in England, we have as our hereditary Duke, the monarch herself.

When I was in the Netherlands, also a Constitutional Monarchy, I was surprised to see that any and every anniversary surrounding Queen Beatrix and her life was celebrated. The national flag, adorned with an orange wimple, was hung from almost every window in Amsterdam. Parties were held. Indeed, on Queens Day, April 30th. the whole of the centre of Amsterdam is closed and the Bylaws suspended for the day in celebration. I fondly remember the slogan on one t-shirt, which read: "There is room for more than one Queen in Amsterdam"

And yet here, where we enjoy a unique relationship with the Head of State, our Queen and Duke, I see almost nothing to mark this significant point in our history. For a country as obsessed with breaking records and the extolling of such, I find it odd.

Have we all lost interest?

Originally Posted by ToffeeGuy (Post 968594)

There's a four day bank holiday weekend in June to mark the occasion and for celebrations. I don't think most people would be willing to put out the bunting in dark & cold February. Plus lets not forget that it also the sad anniversary of her father passing away so the actual accession day is also about quiet reflection for a great monarch.

Believe me, by mid-June people will no doubt be complaining about too many celebrations. And no doubt people on this forum will be complaining about the cost to the taxpayer of all the pomp.

Dei Gratia Regina

Originally Posted by jaysay (Post 968634)

You ain't been a member on here long have:rolleyes:

Originally Posted by alan7554 (Post 968665)

she is also the worlds longest reigning female monarch, so lets hope she beats queen victoria's record of 60 glorious years, Long live HM

Originally Posted by ToffeeGuy (Post 968959)

Too right, I'm starting to read the Daily Mail just so I can get some moderate opinions.