The Queens funeral

karatekid · Post by **karatekid** » Mon Sep 19, 2022 10:21 am

A very historical day as Englands longest reigning monarch is laid to rest. We are living through a very historical day at the end of the Elizabethan era. God bless the Queen. God save the King.

Lancasterclaret · Post by **Lancasterclaret** » Mon Sep 19, 2022 10:23 am

Almost given up pretending to work now to be honest

taio · Post by **taio** » Mon Sep 19, 2022 10:27 am

Over 4 billion people expected to watch - incredible number.

claptrappers_union · Post by **claptrappers_union** » Mon Sep 19, 2022 10:27 am

Don’t sit in the house all day watching the television, get outside and enjoy the fresh air with the family. It’ll be a more memorable day in years to come. With the world of social media, 24 hour rolling news and catch up TV, you’re not going to miss anything.

RVclaret · Post by **RVclaret** » Mon Sep 19, 2022 10:29 am

taio wrote: ↑
Mon Sep 19, 2022 10:27 am
Over 4 billion people expected to watch - incredible number.

Wow

Lancasterclaret · Post by **Lancasterclaret** » Mon Sep 19, 2022 10:29 am

claptrappers_union wrote: ↑
Mon Sep 19, 2022 10:27 am
Don’t sit in the house all day watching the television, get outside and enjoy the fresh air with the family. It’ll be a more memorable day in years to come. With the world of social media, 24 hour rolling news and catch up TV, you’re not going to miss anything.

Quoting Raiders of the Last Ark here

"Indiana, this is history"

TheFamilyCat · Post by **TheFamilyCat** » Mon Sep 19, 2022 10:31 am

claptrappers_union wrote: ↑
Mon Sep 19, 2022 10:27 am
Don’t sit in the house all day watching the television, get outside and enjoy the fresh air with the family. It’ll be a more memorable day in years to come. With the world of social media, 24 hour rolling news and catch up TV, you’re not going to miss anything.

Sadly it's ******* down here.

brexit · Post by **brexit** » Mon Sep 19, 2022 10:32 am

Feel very sorry for all of you in the UK, having been bombarded by this stuff continually for the last 10 days. Apparently, even the radio played wrist slashing songs. Time for you to consider becoming a Republic like France. Here I can shop today and watch some decent television.

But the good news is tomorrow Rogers is gone (they did not want to announce today) and Dyche will take over.

jedi_master · Post by **jedi_master** » Mon Sep 19, 2022 10:32 am

claptrappers_union wrote: ↑
Mon Sep 19, 2022 10:27 am
Don’t sit in the house all day watching the television, get outside and enjoy the fresh air with the family. It’ll be a more memorable day in years to come. With the world of social media, 24 hour rolling news and catch up TV, you’re not going to miss anything.

I think most will do both - the Funeral is expected to be an hour long from 11-12, I’m sure most will watch it to show respect and see the spectacle (hope that didn’t sound offensive) and then get outside or whatever else.

I will be taking the dog on a long walk after the funeral and then lunch, and will then cut the grass.

LeadBelly · Post by **LeadBelly** » Mon Sep 19, 2022 10:49 am

jedi_master wrote: ↑
Mon Sep 19, 2022 10:32 am
I think most will do both - the Funeral is expected to be an hour long from 11-12, I’m sure most will watch it to show respect and see the spectacle (hope that didn’t sound offensive) and then get outside or whatever else.

I will be taking the dog on a long walk after the funeral and then lunch, and will then cut the grass.

Agreed. I'm not a great monarchist (though completely respect/admire the late Queen as a great lady) but will watch some of the funeral coverage 11-12 for the spectacle and significance. Otherwise i'ts still warm/dry enough out there to have a decent walk without too much outer outer clothing & it'll be fairly quiet out in the lanes/parks I think.

fatboy47 · Post by **fatboy47** » Mon Sep 19, 2022 11:00 am

Hope those to whom it has meaning, for whatever reason, get what it is they want/need from today.

For me it's just another day, but one day nearer a return to some kind of normality.

A rare look at my fb newsfeed suggests the vast majority of my "" friends"" are as interested in the whole performance as I am.

bfcjg · Post by **bfcjg** » Mon Sep 19, 2022 11:15 am

brexit wrote: ↑
Mon Sep 19, 2022 10:32 am
Feel very sorry for all of you in the UK, having been bombarded by this stuff continually for the last 10 days. Apparently, even the radio played wrist slashing songs. Time for you to consider becoming a Republic like France. Here I can shop today and watch some decent television.

But the good news is tomorrow Rogers is gone (they did not want to announce today) and Dyche will take over.

People who are not interested can turn the television off or select a channel not showing the news,it is quite simple to do.

gtclaret · Post by **gtclaret** » Mon Sep 19, 2022 11:19 am

I don't like sombre occasions, my sister onthe other hand, loves a good funeral, I wonder if she will enjoy her own

I won't watch, I have other interests.

DCWat · Post by **DCWat** » Mon Sep 19, 2022 11:21 am

bfcjg wrote: ↑
Mon Sep 19, 2022 11:15 am
People who are not interested can turn the television off or select a channel not showing the news,it is quite simple to do.

Or they could post on here instead of doing all of the things that they’d much rather be doing.

Lancasterclaret · Post by **Lancasterclaret** » Mon Sep 19, 2022 11:21 am

We do do this kind of thing really well

NewClaret · Post by **NewClaret** » Mon Sep 19, 2022 11:26 am

Lancasterclaret wrote: ↑
Mon Sep 19, 2022 11:21 am
We do do this kind of thing really well

Exceptionally

Burnley1989 · Post by **Burnley1989** » Mon Sep 19, 2022 11:28 am

Lancasterclaret wrote: ↑
Mon Sep 19, 2022 11:21 am
We do do this kind of thing really well

It must be so interesting for other nations to watch

FCBurnley · Post by **FCBurnley** » Mon Sep 19, 2022 11:44 am

Burnley1989 wrote: ↑
Mon Sep 19, 2022 11:28 am
It must be so interesting for other nations to watch

No it’s not. Important day for the British Elite and Royalists but just another day for the rest of the world

IWOODLOVETT · Post by **IWOODLOVETT** » Mon Sep 19, 2022 11:46 am

Did you spot John Terry in the Abbey - full regalia complete with medals ??

Burnley1989 · Post by **Burnley1989** » Mon Sep 19, 2022 11:51 am

FCBurnley wrote: ↑
Mon Sep 19, 2022 11:44 am
No it’s not. Important day for the British Elite and Royalists but just another day for the rest of the world

Some survey you’ve done there

Nori1958 · Post by **Nori1958** » Mon Sep 19, 2022 11:51 am

FCBurnley wrote: ↑
Mon Sep 19, 2022 11:44 am
No it’s not. Important day for the British Elite and Royalists but just another day for the rest of the world

Tell that to all the Spaniards Iam with now.....

conyoviejo · Post by **conyoviejo** » Mon Sep 19, 2022 11:51 am

brexit wrote: ↑
Mon Sep 19, 2022 10:32 am
Feel very sorry for all of you in the UK, having been bombarded by this stuff continually for the last 10 days. Apparently, even the radio played wrist slashing songs. Time for you to consider becoming a Republic like France. Here I can shop today and watch some decent television.

But the good news is tomorrow Rogers is gone (they did not want to announce today) and Dyche will take over.

Phook off !

what_no_pies · Post by **what_no_pies** » Mon Sep 19, 2022 11:52 am

FCBurnley wrote: ↑
Mon Sep 19, 2022 11:44 am
No it’s not. Important day for the British Elite and Royalists but just another day for the rest of the world

That for you to decide on behalf of the rest of the world is it?

RVclaret · Post by **RVclaret** » Mon Sep 19, 2022 11:52 am

FCBurnley wrote: ↑
Mon Sep 19, 2022 11:44 am
No it’s not. Important day for the British Elite and Royalists but just another day for the rest of the world

Wrong, all over TV here in Italy.

Tribesmen · Post by **Tribesmen** » Mon Sep 19, 2022 11:54 am

Burnley1989 wrote: ↑
Mon Sep 19, 2022 11:28 am
It must be so interesting for other nations to watch

Have to say i think the British are the best in the world at this .

aggi · Post by **aggi** » Mon Sep 19, 2022 11:55 am

I was expecting this to be more like a match thread with live updates.

NewClaret · Post by **NewClaret** » Mon Sep 19, 2022 12:05 pm

aggi wrote: ↑
Mon Sep 19, 2022 11:55 am
I was expecting this to be more like a match thread with live updates.

Think most people are engrossed & those who aren’t, not watching.

taio · Post by **taio** » Mon Sep 19, 2022 12:09 pm

FCBurnley wrote: ↑
Mon Sep 19, 2022 11:44 am
No it’s not. Important day for the British Elite and Royalists but just another day for the rest of the world

Rubbish. As said at the start, over 4 billion people expected to watch it.

Buxtonclaret · Post by **Buxtonclaret** » Mon Sep 19, 2022 12:13 pm

Its been a fitting tribute, remembering the extraordinary life of a wonderful lady who spent all those years serving her Country.

Guitargeorge · Post by **Guitargeorge** » Mon Sep 19, 2022 12:18 pm

Well, I really enjoyed watching us do something very, very special.

Leisure · Post by **Leisure** » Mon Sep 19, 2022 12:18 pm

FCBurnley wrote: ↑
Mon Sep 19, 2022 11:44 am
No it’s not. Important day for the British Elite and Royalists but just another day for the rest of the world

That why 4 billion people worldwide are watching it!

Swizzlestick · Post by **Swizzlestick** » Mon Sep 19, 2022 12:20 pm

Those pall bearers deserve a big drink. I’ve done it once and it’s not easy but to do it for the Queen in front of billions..well, fair play.

claret2018 · Post by **claret2018** » Mon Sep 19, 2022 12:20 pm

Tribesmen wrote: ↑
Mon Sep 19, 2022 11:54 am
Have to say i think the British are the best in the world at this .

I’m sure the French, Spanish, Chinese, North Koreans etc etc all think they do it the best too

Exeterclaret · Post by **Exeterclaret** » Mon Sep 19, 2022 12:23 pm

Lancasterclaret wrote: ↑
Mon Sep 19, 2022 11:21 am
We do do this kind of thing really well

We do, it can't be denied. Definitely gives us a certain amount of soft power. I would trade it for something tangible that matters like a strong, functioning welfare state in heartbeat though.

LeadBelly · Post by **LeadBelly** » Mon Sep 19, 2022 12:26 pm

Swizzlestick wrote: ↑
Mon Sep 19, 2022 12:20 pm
Those pall bearers deserve a big drink. I’ve done it once and it’s not easy but to do it for the Queen in front of billions..well, fair play.

Yeah, difficult & stressful that must've been. Huge sigh of relief when they delivered it to the gun carriage.

pushpinpussy · Post by **pushpinpussy** » Mon Sep 19, 2022 12:30 pm

brexit wrote: ↑
Mon Sep 19, 2022 10:32 am
Feel very sorry for all of you in the UK, having been bombarded by this stuff continually for the last 10 days. Apparently, even the radio played wrist slashing songs. Time for you to consider becoming a Republic like France. Here I can shop today and watch some decent television.

But the good news is tomorrow Rogers is gone (they did not want to announce today) and Dyche will take over.

days like today make you proud to be British then you read a comment like above and realise there are some really sad and bitter people in our beautiful country.

lesxdp · Post by **lesxdp** » Mon Sep 19, 2022 12:35 pm

pushpinpussy wrote: ↑
Mon Sep 19, 2022 12:30 pm
days like today make you proud to be British then you read a comment like above and realise there are some really sad and bitter people in our beautiful country.

It would appear from the post that he/she is thankfully in France. Still could show a little more respect.

wilks_bfc · Post by **wilks_bfc** » Mon Sep 19, 2022 12:37 pm

Spectacular

Although I’m sure the 6 Naval Ratings lads at the front of the gun carriage could have managed pulling it themselves. They are huge

Lancasterclaret · Post by **Lancasterclaret** » Mon Sep 19, 2022 12:42 pm

Can't take my eyes of this procession to be honest

pushpinpussy · Post by **pushpinpussy** » Mon Sep 19, 2022 12:42 pm

lesxdp wrote: ↑
Mon Sep 19, 2022 12:35 pm
It would appear from the post that he/she is thankfully in France. Still could show a little more respect.

France is welcome to him/her. on a day like today i cannot comprehended why someone would want to be bitter and negative.

bobinho · Post by **bobinho** » Mon Sep 19, 2022 12:43 pm

brexit wrote: ↑
Mon Sep 19, 2022 10:32 am
Feel very sorry for all of you in the UK, having been bombarded by this stuff continually for the last 10 days. Apparently, even the radio played wrist slashing songs. Time for you to consider becoming a Republic like France. Here I can shop today and watch some decent television.

But the good news is tomorrow Rogers is gone (they did not want to announce today) and Dyche will take over.

Don’t feel sorry for me. I haven’t been bombarded with any “stuff” for the last ten days. I have been busy watching and listening to a nation mourn, and show its respect to someone who undoubtedly earned it. I felt proud doing so. I feel proud today watching it.

I will never consider becoming a republic like France. I wouldn’t want to be.

I have spent an hour or two of my life watching the world say farewell to HM Queen Elizabeth II. I will now go about my business. Not being able to go shopping today is no hardship. If I need to shop, I’ll go tomorrow, or the day after. I will have missed nothing today that couldn’t have been put off for a day or two. I have missed nor will I miss any television today. It’s still there waiting for me. The last ten days that have been dedicated to the memory of Her Majesty have been a pleasure (if that’s an acceptable word to use in these circumstances) to be a part of really when you consider the service we have been given by our late Queen.

NottsClaret · Post by **NottsClaret** » Mon Sep 19, 2022 12:43 pm

I was planning to work but a change of schedule allowed for a lovely walk this morning. Saw some deer, a squirrel and a stoat. A bit damp out but better than working.

Not sure if I'll watch later on iPlayer, there's another Gone Fishing I need to see first.

Top Claret · Post by **Top Claret** » Mon Sep 19, 2022 12:47 pm

NottsClaret wrote: ↑
Mon Sep 19, 2022 12:43 pm
I was planning to work but a change of schedule allowed for a lovely walk this morning. Saw some deer, a squirrel and a stoat. A bit damp out but better than working.

Not sure if I'll watch later on iPlayer, there's another Gone Fishing I need to see first.

I wish you would **** off you ignorant disrespectful prick

Newcastleclaret93 · Post by **Newcastleclaret93** » Mon Sep 19, 2022 12:47 pm

brexit wrote: ↑
Mon Sep 19, 2022 10:32 am
Feel very sorry for all of you in the UK, having been bombarded by this stuff continually for the last 10 days. Apparently, even the radio played wrist slashing songs. Time for you to consider becoming a Republic like France. Here I can shop today and watch some decent television.

But the good news is tomorrow Rogers is gone (they did not want to announce today) and Dyche will take over.

Hopefully gets a lifetime ban from this board.

Exeterclaret · Post by **Exeterclaret** » Mon Sep 19, 2022 12:48 pm

Top Claret wrote: ↑
Mon Sep 19, 2022 12:47 pm
I wish you would **** off you ignorant disrespectful prick

Chill out mate

Newcastleclaret93 · Post by **Newcastleclaret93** » Mon Sep 19, 2022 12:48 pm

NottsClaret wrote: ↑
Mon Sep 19, 2022 12:43 pm
I was planning to work but a change of schedule allowed for a lovely walk this morning. Saw some deer, a squirrel and a stoat. A bit damp out but better than working.

Not sure if I'll watch later on iPlayer, there's another Gone Fishing I need to see first.

So woke well done.

Exeterclaret · Post by **Exeterclaret** » Mon Sep 19, 2022 12:49 pm

Newcastleclaret93 wrote: ↑
Mon Sep 19, 2022 12:47 pm
Hopefully gets a lifetime ban from this board.

Why should it? It's not abusive at all. He just doesn't feel the same about today's events as you.

expoultryboy · Post by **expoultryboy** » Mon Sep 19, 2022 12:50 pm

Thank goodness we haven't got the usual British weather .

Tribesmen · Post by **Tribesmen** » Mon Sep 19, 2022 12:50 pm

Funny at work one lad has in on his PC , now loads of quips form people but everyone stood and looked for a time .

Buxtonclaret · Post by **Buxtonclaret** » Mon Sep 19, 2022 12:51 pm

Lets not spoil this thread folks.
If you dont like a post, just ignore it?