So, I've just got back to Oxford after a jaunt 'oop north'.
Man alive, it's been a busy week: In case you've been sitting in a broom cupboard all week with a copy of Men's Health, last weekend marked the Queen's diamond jubilee celebrations.
Sixty bloody years on the throne ...... that's older than the pizza at the back of my fridge. It would be rude not to join in the celebrations, especially as I'm an unapologetic royalist. For heaven's sake, they only cost each UK taxpayer 65 pence per year, which is a right bargain for a real-life soap opera. That's less than a box of Pop Tarts, and far more fruity.
The celebrations in this instance, involved Izzy and I joining a party up in Anstey (Leicestershire) at my cousin's (Jane) house. We headed up last Sunday and arrived at lunchtime, just as the celebrations were about to begin.
I have to say that Jane was pretty brave. Not only were Izzy and I staying for a couple of days, but also her friend Georgina, and her three kids. That made nine of us in total. The house was fuller than Victoria Beckham after eating a stick of celery.
The festivities were split over two days: Sunday was a BBQ at the house, and Monday was a picnic in the village recreational ground. It was party food-tastic.
And because I am kinder than Mother Theresa, but with more stylish sandals, I have got some photographs for you to demonstrate our patrioticness (maybe I will get a CBE or something).
Sunday - BBQ lunch (gobble, gobble)
Pic.No.1 This is Izzy and Zak (Georgina's son) getting into the spirit of things by holding up paper plates
Pic.No.2 The full complement of sprogs. From left: Finlay, Zak, Izzy, Imogen and Mitch. I made them all sit on one table so that I could avoid the crossfire, should chicken nuggets go airborne
Pic.No.3 Now let's add the adults into the Mix (Georgina is left, and Jane - aka Cara - is right). There was more crossfire on the grown-up table. A lump of grilled halloumi bounced off my head
Pic.No.4 That is Imogen behind that bloody huge pile of buns. She has got a patriotic flag on her forehead
Pic.No.5 Naughty George was conscripted into the festivities whilst having a power nap
Pic.No.6 But then he realised he had a crown on his head and stared at me in a 'WTF is that on my head' kind of a way
Pic.No.7 After a busy day, it was time to watch a random jubilee TV programme about the Queen's dobbins. Naaaaay
Monday - A giant Jubilee picnic at Anstey Recreational Grounds (more nom, nom, nom)
Pic.No.8 The day started off with Jane getting all the sprogs into the festive spirit. Here you can see Izzy's patriotic nail varnish
Pic.No.9 Zak didn't want to be left out so he had his nails done too. Naughty George doesn't look too happy about being sandwiched between two nail-varnished rug rats
Pic.No.10 This is Zak and Izzy trying to dry their nail varnish. Then they snogged and Zak asked Izzy if she would be his girlfriend (Izzy's words. She said she would. It was beautiful
Pic.No.11 Naughty George manages to grab a nap despite the challenging circumstances
Pic.No.12 Finally it was time to head off to the picnic. This is Izzy and Zak arriving at the village recreational ground. Izzy was dressed as a medeival queen so that she could chop people's heads off (my idea)
Pic.No.13 Imogen got into the spirit of things by waving a Union Jack napkin and posing next to a prostrate cuddly toy that had been twatted by a bottle of orange juice
Pic.No.14 A picture of the Anstey picnic. What the blazes is that blue thing in the distance? Holey schmoley, it's sky
Pic.No.15 The sproglets enjoying their picnic with a random pair of legs
Pic.No.16 It's Mitch. I thought he would like his cider more than he did
Pic.No.17 Zak with his streaky bacon tongue prosthetic. All the celebs are getting them nowadays ...... apparently. Ok, I can't back that up
Pic.No.18 Zak with his new 'girlfriend'. He's buttering her up with chocolate mini-rolls. And she's fallen for it
Pic.No.19 My cousin Jane. I think she likes crisps
Pic.No.20 This is Georgina eating a ham roll. It was a totally exotic picnic
Pic.No.21 About time ..... there haven't been enough pictures of me. Now who says I don't get into the spirit of things? Ummmmm?
Pic.No.22 My cousin Jane with her son Mitch. He has just realised that the last chocolate mini-roll has beeen devoured. Not a happy chappy
Pic.No.23 As luck would have it, Prince Philip also turned up at the celebrations. Given his recent bladder problems, I wasn't so sure that I wanted him near the sandwiches
Pic.No.24 After kicking Prince Philip into touch because of urinary concerns, we were honoured to have Kate Middleton make an appearance. The epitome of grace and dignity
Pic.No.25 And there was entertainment for the sprogs in the form of a bouncy castle. But apparently (according to Zak) it had been blown up too much, and as such, was not conducive to effective bouncing
Pic.No.26 But all good things must come to an end. This is Zak and Izzy heading home through the vilage
Pic.No.27 "We need yet more pictures of me!" I declared. So here is one with Izzy
Pic.No.28 This is me teaching the youngsters how to do a Zoolander. Honestly, the kids of today don't have a clue
Pic.No.29 Once back home, we were in time for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee concert on the TV. This is a picture of Paul McCartney singing
Pic.No.30 This is Prince Charles and his wife, Horse, honouring the Queen at the end of the concert. Prince Philip couldn't make it because he was in hospital with a bladder infection. Too much information that. Why couldn't they just say 'ill'
It was all bally enjoyable patriotic fun. Except for Cheryl Cole singing. If I'd been a vet I would probably have tried to put her out of her apparent misery.
And that was the bulk of my Diamond Jubilee celebrations. I didn't get back to Oxford for another six days, hence the radio silence.
So that was the main of my Diamond Jubilee fun dahlink - what did you get up to?
Blimey, you really got into the spirit of it all, didn'cha?
ReplyDeleteI just watched it on telly.
Well, some of it.
I found it hilarious that both Grace Jones and Stevie Wonder thought they were there to wish Her Maj a Happy Birthday.
Well I bought a couple of Union Jack wigs. To be fair, the rest was down to Jane who always gets into these occasions.
ReplyDeleteWhat was going on with Grace Jones and that bloody hoola hoop? She just ended up looking mentally ill!
I didn't realise that they thought it was her birthday LOL, the joeys:-)
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Well now I know where all the decent weather went.
ReplyDeleteWe had four crap days in the rain on the railway as my blog postings testify. It was deader than a dead dead thing.
I had the laptop with me a couple of days so at least I could get some work done I am pleased to say.
We bunting up at the station, shame nobody much was about to see it!!!!
Always remember with the royals bless them that they are tied tenants of the biggest furnished council house in London.
I met HRH and Phil the Greek a few years ago they were really lovely people, and really nice to chat to especially as it was unscripted and unplanned.
well I didn't have as much fun as you dahlink ! Naughty George is such a star - though I feel there was a missed opportunity to paint his claws in red white & blue !
ReplyDeleteThe concert was so random it made me giggle - a lot
"For heaven's sake, they only cost each UK taxpayer 65 pence per year,
ReplyDeletewhich is a right bargain for a real-life soap opera. That's less than a
box of Pop Tarts, and far more fruity." - I am not sure anything ever written was as awesome or honest as this. :) LOVE reading about Jubilee celebrations! Ga! We don't even have a good Kennedy to rally around anymore on this side of the Pond.
What wonderful pictures (as always) Mitch is adorable as a frog. AND those pictures of Darling George are ....well...darling. Looks like you had a great time. Long live the Queen.
ReplyDeleteWe watched the concert too! But didn't have half as good a time as you guys!! and I agree with you that the Royals are worth the 65 pence! I have no problem with them as they do a lot of good.
ReplyDeleteGreat informative post Annie.
HRH is Phil the Greek, Her Majesty is the Queen, it's all about degree...
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great time was had by all.......with the possible exception of NG! Good to have you back. But, did you go to Bradgate? And, did you get my photos of Bradgate?
ReplyDeleteOk then we will put it as Liz and Phil the Greek!!!
ReplyDeleteAh so the jubilee celebrations made it across the pond? I didn't think they would. Glad you love 'em too - it was a really good weekend!
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Yep, even the mutt got into the spirit of things, albeit against his wishes! It was fab, and the queen is a credit to our country!
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Aww man alive, why didn't I think about painting NG's claws? Mind you, an army of people would've had to pin him down.
ReplyDeleteDid you get up to anything for the jubilee chick?
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Crikey, so it even got as far as Canada?! Mind you, Canada's in the commonwealth isn't it?
ReplyDeleteNice to have you stop by! I need to catch up on your blog!
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Coolio - you have actually met them? That's surely got to be a blog post - very topical.
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear that no one turned up to appreciated your efforts at the stations. You wouldn't have thought that people would be put off by rain after living in the UK for too long!
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Hello Sue, I did indeed get your pictures of Bradgate - thanks ever so much for sending them to me - they were fab.
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately, we didn't have time to get there ourselves, but I am sure we will at some point!
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Eh up Robert, any idea why all your comments are coming through as spam? There are no dodgy links behind the scenes are there?!
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Not that I am aware of and postings to your commenst area appear straight away.
ReplyDeletePut it down to a blonde moment somewhere and just go with the flow.
As for no visitors, the reason is easy, all the holiday there was too much free stuff going on for people to visit something that costs. Simples!!!!
Looks as if a great time was had by all. We didn't do a great deal just enjoyed watching the pageant and concert on the tele.....Just love this paragraph...."Sixty bloody years on the throne ...... that's older than the pizza at
ReplyDeletethe back of my fridge. It would be rude not to join in the celebrations,
especially as I'm an unapologetic royalist. For heaven's sake, they
only cost each UK taxpayer 65 pence per year, which is a right bargain
for a real-life soap opera. That's less than a box of Pop Tarts, and far
more fruity.........You always put a smile on my face. Keep up the good work.
This post was such a joy to read. I wondered how you guys were celebrating the big event. Love Kate dragging on a cigarette and Naughty George in a crown. It was all so festive with the photos and fun. Thanks for breaking me into a smile.
ReplyDeleteWe wonder why Charles didn't mention ETENTQ or SQUESSO.
ReplyDeleteWe also wonder why he didn't speak of NRENQ and BAZZELECO working with EQUAQUAT.
Then there's the subject of KTYPRC and RICK the PRICK along with CATES.
According to reliable sources like MILNE - CROW- JAGGER- GER- RISA, there 's something called YOUNGEE which has been revealed as " ROYAL CULLS" with JOHN KERRY- JO BIDEN- HILLARY CLINTON.
And they get fees as the VATICAN got fees for hiding stolen goods during WORLD WAR 11 from QUEEN ELIZABETH.
The fees are about RSREFF and DOESCA and DCASEF, and come from PLO- SYRIA & IRA.
And the net is supposedly TERESA HEINTZ.
May we ask the QUEEN what is she culling that is so SECRET with " PLAYDOTA"?
DOT - GABBY?
Who is NATALIE?
ReplyDeleteWhat does she have to do with OBBEAT- LABLECO ?
Why is the QUEEN being associated with TED TURNER and RUSH LIMBAUGH and being depicted as an ARYAN with SA - SAPOP- LARAP?
And who is RISA - MUSSEC?
Why are Zetas and Mafia saying they work for the Queen?
ReplyDeleteHollywood is saying this is true and they specifically say she invests in Sculls- Chersco - SC and employs EDWARD MEESE.
A pedophile.
FORMOCA 13.
This is CT OB E.
Which is connected to ACEPORT 33 and " ROCKET MAN".
OBBEAT.
BUNN V.
JOHNNY BALL 1.
And they say they call it TOBALSE.
BLACK PEARL EMPIRE.
Frances is a cousin of MP3.
ReplyDeleteWe have that " family tree".
And she is indeed a mative of England.
What she doesn't say is that she was adopted , and had two Canadian parents.
Unlike Ada who was supposedly raised by teenage brothers; he was an orphan.
Is it not intersting that "Her Majesty" chooses the damaged and emotionally traumatized to do her dirty work?
And she teams them up with the rich or the stars or the powerful mobsters.
This blog, so revealing in it's " Holly Jane" and " Zak" .
Oliver North still runs guns with wealthy " Roots".
And he runs then with drug addicts in music.
This si what people say.
And this is the reason why the rings are endless in politics , drugs, organ harvests with physicians, and the cruelest of all called " VERYTRAF".
This is Vermont and Ryan with Texas Raphy who is a ram for the queen and France.
This blog, is one of millions to trade in human body parts in the name of " Science Unlimited Research".
MITTEA - FAMIT- FAMAK- FPALL.
This is mafia international with US MOB - MOBECO.
And it is sheer USTECO and they have the books .
" SCENTTER" is this " Mother Teresa " Frances speaks of and we know this to be HEINTZ.
And she is the net for SC - ACE- TEXAS and her number is " 71".
This represents the United Nations and " one".
Ontario- Oklahoma- Nevada- Explosives.
Extreme mining better known as " MIKILOVELESS " & " TULOOSLETREK ".
Jagger- Lowe- El Salvador- Caron- Texas- Utah - Rove - Rick - Kansas.
It will be a movie .
And what they hope is that it will end the abuse of powers held by the Queen Elizabeth.
And all the medals that she gave to pedophiles like EDWARD MEESE, for " The Carter Foundation".
If you go to MICHELLE'S BIG DREAMS blog, you will find " 53" and this is MP3 and RORY V .
ReplyDeletePhysicians culling and they trade arms .
This blog identifies itself by it's title.....MICHE- EL SALVADOR- CULLS with CARON and LOUISIANA and they have deals with DASSAULT- FRANCE - REMY- EDWARD MEESE.
This is the NNSHIP with " STARS" - NICE- FRANCE to NETHERLANDS with AL GORE- ROVE- SEACREST.
They already have DEPLAND- ONOLAND.
Your blogs are all going to come back and bite you in the ass. And , it's a good thing .
ReplyDeleteKnow why?
It serves as evidence that you runners have been fucking around with " Cheryl Cole" and " Ant " - Ann Coulter.
And when they tie up all the threads and all the bloggers to all the messages and repetition on Cheezburger - Cheney- Rick - Ger and Chocolate Cho it will prove that AK'S - children- have been involved in this international trafficking with pedophile mob.
Tell us what is MSCUSTOM -59.
Tell us what is ZEDOW - 6.
Tell us what is KSKAN -10.
And then you just check it on " Google".
They got it printed out.
It's under " FORMDAR".
( Not to be confused with FORMOCA 13 ; or CHESSLARESS- TELSAGUN.)
BRADGATE?
ReplyDeleteThis is " CARMELA" who is " METTETAL VIKING DOORS"?
CARR being CALIFORNIA ARYANS?
BRADGATE is BRAD PITT?
And he is with TELEANGE and BRATEOPH?
And ROBERT GATES is with ADA?
ADA is the " orphan " everyone is speaking about?
And he works with the Queen in trafficking explosives and ammo with OLIVER NORTH- CONDOLEEZA RICE?
It's a KARL ROVE- EDWARD MEESE " MISSONE" with " JO".
And they call it " TOURESP 3".
And btw they do say it entails REGIS in " ORREGIS 42"?
We have some more information about the queen and DATIL.
ReplyDelete(IRA- PLO)
If you care to contact the following, they have a multitude of " channels" you can go through for
" dirty laundry".
Info@sygeducacion.com
Or
Martinez@dcconnor.com
It's under the heading :
TRABAJOS ENCONTRADOS EN INTERNET .
Which is just a catch phrase for " OSIRIS".
" Simples".
ReplyDeleteHow true.
Now that Cates- Catton are Outte the Bag, senators go after the " girls".
Mary Pat - Leslie Caron.
They are truly wicked in " RED NOMAD OZ".
Grace Jones happens to he Ace Hardware.
ReplyDeleteJones is " THERL" .
And both are with MPEARLL - BLACK PEARL- PEARL WHY YOU LITTLE.
And that includes Stephen Harper.
Schar 169 has it all.
And that does mean Germany .
And all the pedophiles are flipping for very fast trade- offs.
Their bee was a rich broad called Ruth.
And Yemen gave their records awhile ago about all those " ships".
Someone mentioned " VERYTRAF".
It's about " POPERS".
" Popcorn # 1 - La Mort".
Glad you liked it - it was a great of you to stop by!
ReplyDeleteP.S. It's sunny here today ;-)
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Eh up Pete! How are you? Thanks for your kind comments, it was great of you to stop by.
ReplyDeleteHave copped any of the sunshine today?
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That's weird because this one posted straight away without authorisation.
ReplyDeleteThere are strange things going on at Disqus!
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I thought you were switching your blog to Wordpress? Did you change your mind?
ReplyDeleteThis comment of yours has been marked spam again. There is no rhyme or reason. I looked at Wordpress, but in the end was put off because it was a lot of work, and I didn't think the end result would be loads better. Also I think you have to host your own pictures? What do you think?
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Is ANNE DICKENS with ANN COULTER in CDAANS- 22?
ReplyDeleteAnd is ANNE DICKENS with OLIVER NORTH in KYOURF-65?
We know MARY PAT- T- 24 is into it and with AEARMPL- JONES to CARTER to BERRIRO to HURE.
And that's not evening mentioning " HILARY MELTON BUTCHER".
I was going to say that as usual NG stole the show til I saw you in that wig.
ReplyDeleteYou look mahvelous dahling.
I roared when you called Camilla a horse! I also call her a horse and Brahm gets cranky with me.
ReplyDeleteSounds like you all had a great time. It was a little quieter at our part of the colony with the celebration.
Why thank you - I like to think that I can carry it off with applomb!
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These pics are awesome!! I loved them all...the wigs, the costumes, The prince and Kate...but my favorites are the Crowned Naughty George ones!!! They are priceless!!!!
ReplyDeleteAww thank you. Naughty George really got into the spirit of things. Actually, I can't back that up. He sat there looking pissed off after Izzy balanced a crown on is head
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LOL! You call Camilla a horse too? Blimey, I didn't think Brahm would be cranky over that - he's a proper royalist then is he?!
ReplyDeleteIt was great thanks. So you did celebrate it in Canada (albeit a quieter version)?
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