Canal archive Posted September 11, 2022 #1826 Share Posted September 11, 2022 At 10.00 the Queen will be carried on her was to Edinburgh she will pass the end of our road at this time we remember this date with all in the USA Grief is the price we pay for love. Quote Queen Elizabeth 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canal archive Posted September 12, 2022 #1827 Share Posted September 12, 2022 (edited) Our Queen passed us in Balleter on her way to Edinburgh. So overwhelmed She would have loved it. Fantastic yarn bomb on a letter box in Balleter. Edited September 12, 2022 by Canal archive 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Gourmet Gal Posted September 12, 2022 #1828 Share Posted September 12, 2022 I’ll be in London next Monday. Don’t think I’ll brave the queue at Westminster Hall but may pay my respects along the procession route after the funeral. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jpalbny Posted September 12, 2022 #1829 Share Posted September 12, 2022 Today in Ottawa we were able to sign a condolence book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare notamermaid Posted September 12, 2022 #1830 Share Posted September 12, 2022 1 hour ago, jpalbny said: Today in Ottawa we were able to sign a condolence book. Oh Canada, of course. I had somewhat forgotten about the ties. Wish I had the chance of signing somewhere. Watched some footage and commentary from news outlets. A couple of US ones - oh dear. If that was all I knew about America I would have a sad image put in my head... Anyway, the bond and togetherness in grief is so moving to see as universally the late Queen's achievements and her life are acknowledged. Without getting too political, in a republic like mine it feels impossible that we should ever come together to mourn a person in such a manner. For myself, I feel my life is lacking because of it. I have heard today that a lady living not far from me has booked a plane ticket and is flying to London for the funeral. 1 hour ago, Gourmet Gal said: I’ll be in London next Monday. Don’t think I’ll brave the queue at Westminster Hall but may pay my respects along the procession route after the funeral. Oh that is nice. Have a good flight. @Canal archive glad it has worked out for you to be in the street for that difficult but important moment. Something to truly cherish. notamermaid 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Ritabob Posted September 12, 2022 #1831 Share Posted September 12, 2022 So many people are now sharing stories about meeting the Queen. I saw her motorcade when I was 4 years old here in Canada. Not a big deal, but many years late I met and spoke with Princess Anne and her then husband Mark. I was laying on a bed at a blood donor clinic. What an informal meeting . RB 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Gourmet Gal Posted September 12, 2022 #1832 Share Posted September 12, 2022 I love the story Paul McCartney tells of winning an essay contest at age 10 and the reward was meeting The Queen not long after her ascension in the early 50’s. He must have had a way with words even way back then! And to think he went on to be knighted by her so many years later. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted September 12, 2022 #1833 Share Posted September 12, 2022 19 minutes ago, Gourmet Gal said: I love the story Paul McCartney tells of winning an essay contest at age 10 and the reward was meeting The Queen not long after her ascension in the early 50’s. He must have had a way with words even way back then! And to think he went on to be knighted by her so many years later. I love that story too. I know he said if she spoke to him first then he could answer, otherwise, keep quiet😀 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canal archive Posted September 19, 2022 #1834 Share Posted September 19, 2022 Just a bit of trivia fun, to lift the spirits with our Queens sense of fun on this most somber of days - what song did the band play when she danced with President Gerald Ford in 1976? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haqdeluxe Posted September 19, 2022 #1835 Share Posted September 19, 2022 2 hours ago, Canal archive said: Just a bit of trivia fun, to lift the spirits with our Queens sense of fun on this most somber of days - what song did the band play when she danced with President Gerald Ford in 1976? Dancing Queen by ABBA of course. 😁💃🕺👑 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canal archive Posted September 19, 2022 #1836 Share Posted September 19, 2022 Try again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haqdeluxe Posted September 19, 2022 #1837 Share Posted September 19, 2022 31 minutes ago, Canal archive said: Try again! If you insist, but I feel my choice is more fitting the queen. It was "The Lady is a Tramp" wasn't it? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canal archive Posted September 19, 2022 #1838 Share Posted September 19, 2022 Absolutely but it has been reported that the President apologised profusely and the Queen had a good laugh about it. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare notamermaid Posted September 21, 2022 #1839 Share Posted September 21, 2022 @Canal archive Thanks for the lighter notes on that difficult day. We had live coverage for several hours on German television but I watched the BBC (world news channel). With red eyes and in a daze I went shopping in the early evening and saw the most splendid double rainbow. Wish I could post a photo without giving my whereabouts away. I walked past a public building and saw that the flag was flying at half mast. First thought was "Oh dear, which regional leader has died??", then I realized it was for Her Majesty the Queen. Apparently Germany decided to do that and I had not read it beforehand. What a lovely gesture, not just with our government (buildings) in Berlin but down to the lower authorities, too. notamermaid 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canal archive Posted September 21, 2022 #1840 Share Posted September 21, 2022 We’re we were in Scotland her hearse past the end of our road, of course we were there. The reaction around the world was absolutely amazing and very much appreciated by us. All we can say is thank you she was an amazing lady. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canal archive Posted September 23, 2022 #1841 Share Posted September 23, 2022 Vat free for all our lovely visitors! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare notamermaid Posted September 23, 2022 #1842 Share Posted September 23, 2022 10 hours ago, Canal archive said: Vat free for all our lovely visitors! I did not even know that the scheme had been abolished. https://www.ft.com/content/74420b1a-a0b5-4048-8acd-450de9cbfbbc Oh it would be nice if I could use it to pay for my tea and biscuits. Unfortunately, I am not allowed to bring sausages and cheese home anymore. If the scheme only works for high end stuff then, well, it does not work for me. notamermaid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canal archive Posted September 23, 2022 #1843 Share Posted September 23, 2022 Only just, all change as we have a new Prime Minister and just about every other minister including our chancellor of the exchequer. Hopefully the cheese, ham & sausage debacle will be sorted soon. Although we don’t pay vat on tea as being England it’s considered an essential part of our staple diet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Host Jazzbeau Posted September 23, 2022 Author #1844 Share Posted September 23, 2022 1 hour ago, Canal archive said: Only just, all change as we have a new Prime Minister and just about every other minister including our chancellor of the exchequer. Hopefully the cheese, ham & sausage debacle will be sorted soon. Although we don’t pay vat on tea as being England it’s considered an essential part of our staple diet. We don't pay sales tax on tea either – as my NYC tea merchant pointed out to me 'We fought a war over that!!!' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canal archive Posted September 24, 2022 #1845 Share Posted September 24, 2022 Ohhhh history, at school it took me some time to come to terms with the fact as I saw it England fought England (New) over of all things tea, as a kid I couldn’t stand tea. I do appreciate a good cuppa now and can even tell my Assam from my Darjeeling and a good Gunpowder can knock your head off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acwmom Posted September 28, 2022 #1846 Share Posted September 28, 2022 We have lived here all of 7 months, and get to experience an immense hurricane. Thankful to live inland, but do expect to lose power. Also thankful our apartment is only 2 years old, so hopefully will hold up. Stay safe to all of my other FL neighbors! Robin 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted September 28, 2022 #1847 Share Posted September 28, 2022 51 minutes ago, acwmom said: We have lived here all of 7 months, and get to experience an immense hurricane. Thankful to live inland, but do expect to lose power. Also thankful our apartment is only 2 years old, so hopefully will hold up. Stay safe to all of my other FL neighbors! Robin Hi Robin, I didn't know ya'll moved to Florida. What part? I have lived here since 1965. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acwmom Posted September 28, 2022 #1848 Share Posted September 28, 2022 48 minutes ago, Lois R said: Hi Robin, I didn't know ya'll moved to Florida. What part? I have lived here since 1965. We currently live in Lake Wales, but are moving up the road to Davenport in a few months Robin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canal archive Posted September 28, 2022 #1849 Share Posted September 28, 2022 Fingers crossed keep safe. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisi Posted September 28, 2022 #1850 Share Posted September 28, 2022 To all members in Florida, and in the path of Ian, hoping you are safe. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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