Confused Clarity Posted September 19, 2022 Author Share Posted September 19, 2022 2 minutes ago, Coulthard's Jaw said: I know a funeral is a tough gig, but this BBC commentator is doing my head in already. They've brought Huw off the bench now. All is right. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Confused Clarity Posted September 19, 2022 Author Share Posted September 19, 2022 1 minute ago, sc91 said: Misses going into Central London to meet her mom, which means I am going. . You can be OTFs live reporter on the ground. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
arenaross Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 Never mind the national anthem, as soon as the Monkey Island theme tune plays later when the new game unlocks, there will be tears 😢 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coulthard's Jaw Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 1 minute ago, arenaross said: Never mind the national anthem, as soon as the Monkey Island theme tune plays later when the new game unlocks, there will be tears 😢 Having to wait until 5 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf_pd Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 7 minutes ago, Jigsaw13 said: What’s all the sand on the road for? More grip for the horses? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_jagster Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 Watching as it's significant but my word am I going to have to absorb a lot of nonsense. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Confused Clarity Posted September 19, 2022 Author Share Posted September 19, 2022 3 minutes ago, arenaross said: Never mind the national anthem, as soon as the Monkey Island theme tune plays later when the new game unlocks, there will be tears 😢 1 minute ago, Coulthard's Jaw said: Having to wait until 5 Oh. Thats today? That's getting played. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leftback in the changing room Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 9 minutes ago, Jigsaw13 said: What’s all the sand on the road for? There will be horses. You can't ask a horse to 'go' before the processions start. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leftback in the changing room Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 10 minutes ago, sc91 said: Misses going into Central London to meet her mom, which means I am going. . Singles thread is still active, if you need advice after today. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coulthard's Jaw Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 2 minutes ago, The_jagster said: Watching as it's significant but my word am I going to have to absorb a lot of nonsense. I don't need the commentary am happy just watching the pictures Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coulthard's Jaw Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Confused Clarity Posted September 19, 2022 Author Share Posted September 19, 2022 Just now, The_jagster said: Watching as it's significant but my word am I going to have to absorb a lot of nonsense. Same here. I did learn something from Huw though. That being drawn on a gun carriage only dares back to Queen Victoria on 1901 and only because the horses misbehaved that day. They thoughtnug looked so good they kept it. We're such a bonkers country. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Confused Clarity Posted September 19, 2022 Author Share Posted September 19, 2022 1 minute ago, Coulthard's Jaw said: Bonkers country. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob1981 Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 That can’t be real Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Confused Clarity Posted September 19, 2022 Author Share Posted September 19, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, hardeepR said: I’m a bit disappointed by the lack watch parties on the various streaming services It’s surely what she would have wanted. ( Incidentally @Confused Clarity when this thread is closed - and hopefully joins the hall of fame - that you finish it with a suitable “what she would wanted” comment ) Am I really having to be the one who honours the end of her reign with the last word on this thread? Surely @SouthCoastRed would be a better person, considering he was there for the entire duration? Edited September 19, 2022 by Confused Clarity 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sc91 Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 (edited) 4 minutes ago, leftback in the changing room said: Singles thread is still active, if you need advice after today. Already had the argument about 'why do you not want to go?', 'oh, I don't know love something to do with getting up with our daughter at half 5, having work tommorow and not wanting to go to Central London to sit in a fecking park because everything else is shut.' Suffice to say, she was unimpressed. Edited September 19, 2022 by sc91 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leftback in the changing room Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 3 minutes ago, Coulthard's Jaw said: Someone is getting put into a care home their kids saw on Panorama in order to expedite the inheritance. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardeepR Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 Just now, Rob1981 said: That can’t be real I watched it live and it was. (My wife did point out that they’d been up for hours and Tbf to them they were probably mentally a “bit gone” ) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Confused Clarity Posted September 19, 2022 Author Share Posted September 19, 2022 That guest wishing Sophie Raworth good luck with the Marathon. She didn't know what to say. 🤣 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_jagster Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 2 minutes ago, Rob1981 said: That can’t be real It is, I saw it as it was broadcast Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTHerringbone Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 So who else *isn't* watching this? I've just got zero interest in it. I watched an hour of coverage on the day she died but not a single second since. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
arenaross Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 11 minutes ago, Coulthard's Jaw said: Having to wait until 5 Fuming. On a bank holiday as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardeepR Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 2 minutes ago, Confused Clarity said: Am I really having to be the one who honours the end of her reign with the last word on this thread? Surely @SouthCoastRed would be a better person, considering he was there for the entire duration? Fair point But I’m worried he might not survive the day’s excitement 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
arenaross Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smallen Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 4 minutes ago, Rob1981 said: That can’t be real serfs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leftback in the changing room Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 Now if the government had followed my plan and designated this weekend a period of mourning, they would have had access to the coaches Premier League football clubs use instead of, well, these school bus classics Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigwig Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 4 minutes ago, RTHerringbone said: So who else *isn't* watching this? I've just got zero interest in it. I watched an hour of coverage on the day she died but not a single second since. I haven’t turned the TV on and am about to go out for the day. I don’t mind if people want to watch it, but find it odd the amount of people doing so who are just moaning about it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Confused Clarity Posted September 19, 2022 Author Share Posted September 19, 2022 8 minutes ago, Rob1981 said: That can’t be real Video evidence 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Moores Mum Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 8 minutes ago, Smallen said: serfs. Get social services involved. Pair of dangers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Moores Mum Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 12 minutes ago, RTHerringbone said: So who else *isn't* watching this? I've just got zero interest in it. I watched an hour of coverage on the day she died but not a single second since. I've got a pressing appointment with picking up cat **** on my lawn before I mow it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bootador Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 (edited) 9 minutes ago, RTHerringbone said: So who else *isn't* watching this? I've just got zero interest in it. I watched an hour of coverage on the day she died but not a single second since. Got a bingo card of things to spot to keep the daughter interested, spotted a load already on the BBC feed though... just gotta find the actual royals, black rod, tall paul, Elton John and a few others. Hoping to sneak off for a run though, because **** watching this all the way through Edited September 19, 2022 by Bootador Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Confused Clarity Posted September 19, 2022 Author Share Posted September 19, 2022 5 minutes ago, leftback in the changing room said: Now if the government had followed my plan and designated this weekend a period of mourning, they would have had access to the coaches Premier League football clubs use instead of, well, these school bus classics They should have made Biden get on the buses like everybody else. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Big Geordie Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 I wonder how long it will take the TV and media to return to 'normal', once today is done? Mrs BG is watching (Sky News coverage) - I'm booting up FM. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coulthard's Jaw Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 One thing I've learned with this is I have no idea what the vast majority of world leaders look like Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 13 minutes ago, RTHerringbone said: So who else *isn't* watching this? I've just got zero interest in it. I watched an hour of coverage on the day she died but not a single second since. I'm not watching. I've got nothing else to do today, but I've got no interest in watching it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coulthard's Jaw Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 Just now, Big Geordie said: I wonder how long it will take the TV and media to return to 'normal', once today is done? Mrs BG is watching (Sky News coverage) - I'm booting up FM. Everyone is gagging to get back to normal, you're straight into v important fiscal events this week. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weezer Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 14 minutes ago, RTHerringbone said: So who else *isn't* watching this? I've just got zero interest in it. I watched an hour of coverage on the day she died but not a single second since. I might watch House of the Dragon instead. Or Babestation…. 31 minutes ago, sc91 said: Misses going into Central London to meet her mom, which means I am going. . Sorry mate but your missus is an idiot Its one thing not being bothered about the royal funeral but why would you voluntarily go into central London at that time?! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob1981 Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 All the former PMs arriving at the same time can’t be coincidence. Probably had a swift half in the Red Lion first. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astafjevs Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 The security for this must be insane. Would love to know what level of personnel have been deployed. You've got so many world leaders there that they've probably got armed officers as far as the eye can see Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Confused Clarity Posted September 19, 2022 Author Share Posted September 19, 2022 3 minutes ago, Coulthard's Jaw said: Everyone is gagging to get back to normal, you're straight into v important fiscal events this week. Yep. Today will be very much the bookend I think. There'll still be ralk of it of course, but as with most deaths, i expect the funeral will be when the majority moves on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthCoastRed Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 26 minutes ago, Confused Clarity said: Am I really having to be the one who honours the end of her reign with the last word on this thread? Surely @SouthCoastRed would be a better person, considering he was there for the entire duration? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Confused Clarity Posted September 19, 2022 Author Share Posted September 19, 2022 I'm watching it today because I'm utterly fascinated by this kind of thing. I understand why people would rather not watch it for sure. I suspect some are surprised I'd be watching it. But just something about it all that I find so compelling in terms of the spectacle of it all. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weezer Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 I live less than half a mile from my town’s church and the damn bell has been ringing for 2 or 3 minutes non-stop. Wtf is going on?! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthCoastRed Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 6 minutes ago, Rob1981 said: All the former PMs arriving at the same time can’t be coincidence. Probably had a swift half in the Red Lion first. Well some in the Red Lion, some in the Blue Dragon 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthCoastRed Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 Just now, Confused Clarity said: I'm watching it today because I'm utterly fascinated by this kind of thing. I understand why people would rather not watch it for sure. I suspect some are surprised I'd be watching it. But just something about it all that I find so compelling in terms of the spectacle of it all. Sort of where I am, not that bothered about the service, but the processions fascinate me. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leftback in the changing room Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 8 minutes ago, Big Geordie said: I wonder how long it will take the TV and media to return to 'normal', once today is done? Mrs BG is watching (Sky News coverage) - I'm booting up FM. Everything outside BBC1 and ITV goes back to normal programming from 5:00 pm tonight. BBC1 is running the One Show and Paddington 2 after the funeral coverage, then has a one and a half hour long highlights show. Same with ITV (with no Paddington). Their programming returns to 'normal' at 6:00 am tomorrow with the breakfast shows. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthCoastRed Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 7 minutes ago, Astafjevs said: The security for this must be insane. Would love to know what level of personnel have been deployed. You've got so many world leaders there that they've probably got armed officers as far as the eye can see A fair few of the crowd will be ‘undercover’ I’d assume Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardeepR Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 (edited) 7 minutes ago, Weezer said: I live less than half a mile from my town’s church and the damn bell has been ringing for 2 or 3 minutes non-stop. Wtf is going on?! Apparently a 96 year old great grand mum passed away? update - more seriously Hum said that bells will toil every minute for the 96 years of her life. Edited September 19, 2022 by hardeepR Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagpuss Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 If you believe the media etc there are also a load of SAS in the near area ready to act. But yes there will be a huge number of police both uniform and non uniform plus military in and out of uniform (mostly in but i bet there will be some out of uniform) on top of the secret service and Israeli lot covering there two high profile clients. I usually watch these sort of things for the spectacle and the historic oldness of the way things have always been done. I wonder how much input @SouthCoastRed had into the various ancient traditions the UK have. Lord Mayor's show is always a good one for historical weirdness. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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