God bless you M’am

[Uncle fester]

Good for you.

I was reading how the queen was embalmed. Her corpse was injected with embalming fluid and someone then had to massage her body to spread around the embalming fluid. What a job!

That's pretty standard for embalming AFAIK.

Trophies in the secret basement?

It's not a basement. It's a massage parlour (for dead people).

[Hal Jordan]

That's pretty standard for embalming AFAIK.

Trophies in the secret basement?

It's not a basement. It's a massage parlour (for dead people).

It that where you put the lotion on their skin?

[I like neeps]

People genuinely think this

[GogLais]

People genuinely think this

Mass insanity. Nothing to do with Catholicism btw.

[inactionman]

Paul Anderson is local to Balmoral, he's played for the Royal Family on many occasions, including this week at a private service.

[Openside]

I have been checking in on the queues in Edinburgh (to which a staggering number of people I know went) and in London.

It is madness, but my goodness, it is magnificent.

You had it pretty easy in Edinburgh. One lady went round 7 times bearing on mins she was only in State there for 24 hours that is no mean feat. We were fairly lucky we did 8 hours from 00:20-08:15 - was well worth the effort. Great atmosphere in the queue.

Interesting article by Neil Oliver on the 'Silent majority' today.

[Jockaline]

People genuinely think this

Nearly all the leaders of the world are coming together for this funeral in Britain. That is massive in itself, great for UK projection and its profile, and something no other country would be able to do, and may never be able to do again. It also one of the reasons that the Monarchy benefits of this country, particularly if the Monarch is so good at their job. People also love to be part of a big occasion, a funeral is as much a celebration of life as anything, and as our head all our lives not just hers.

I'm a soft monarchist. It's anachronism and bit weird, but doubt any other system would be better in practice. I queued in Edinburgh and was not sure why really.
- It was accessible, and once mention to a friend became committed.
- acknowledging the end of an era, and therefore a milestone in my life.
- remembering the generation my parents, aunts and uncles from that post war generation, who were very special people that we won't see the like again
- appreciation of the Queen who didn't get a lot wrong (not easy), and who devoted her whole adult life to the role. Her mourning of her husband during COVID alone, was likely much harder than waiting in a queue for a wee while.

After the aches and pains subsided, I'm really glad I did it, also hard to explain. However, the queue itself was uplifting. Meeting, chatting to strangers having a laugh, sharing an experience. We don't get many opportunities to meet and get to know complete strangers, it was one of the biggest pleasures when I did Scotland away trips, this was much cheaper though. There was also a sense of accomplishment, which I guess might be similar to lent fasting (much more difficult), which I know a lot of non believers partake in.

To those ridiculing, I say jump on board. It's a major event and more difficult to ignore than be part of. You might learn something - some of the TV stuff is actually interesting. It's also not wrong to feel a sense of pride that the country can still put on show such as this.

[Openside]

On a completely unrelated note, whatever happened to Opensides?

He's been standing to attention with a stiff upper lip since last Thursday!!!

[Openside]

Seems to ring a bell

Let’s hope everybody raleighs round.

They spoke too soon..

How many more of these will we be saddled with or are you just going to continue pedalling them?

[Openside]

So, what are we all planning to do for the Statey Funes?

Watching paint dry or may pop into work

Trying too hard...

[Jock42]

People genuinely think this

Nearly all the leaders of the world are coming together for this funeral in Britain. That is massive in itself, great for UK projection and its profile, and something no other country would be able to do, and may never be able to do again. It also one of the reasons that the Monarchy benefits of this country, particularly if the Monarch is so good at their job. People also love to be part of a big occasion, a funeral is as much a celebration of life as anything, and as our head all our lives not just hers.

I'm a soft monarchist. It's anachronism and bit weird, but doubt any other system would be better in practice. I queued in Edinburgh and was not sure why really.
- It was accessible, and once mention to a friend became committed.
- acknowledging the end of an era, and therefore a milestone in my life.
- remembering the generation my parents, aunts and uncles from that post war generation, who were very special people that we won't see the like again
- appreciation of the Queen who didn't get a lot wrong (not easy), and who devoted her whole adult life to the role. Her mourning of her husband during COVID alone, was likely much harder than waiting in a queue for a wee while.

After the aches and pains subsided, I'm really glad I did it, also hard to explain. However, the queue itself was uplifting. Meeting, chatting to strangers having a laugh, sharing an experience. We don't get many opportunities to meet and get to know complete strangers, it was one of the biggest pleasures when I did Scotland away trips, this was much cheaper though. There was also a sense of accomplishment, which I guess might be similar to lent fasting (much more difficult), which I know a lot of non believers partake in.

To those ridiculing, I say jump on board. It's a major event and more difficult to ignore than be part of. You might learn something - some of the TV stuff is actually interesting. It's also not wrong to feel a sense of pride that the country can still put on show such as this.

Good post.


Nicely done by Edinburgh pre match, lovely tribute.

[Biffer]

I have been checking in on the queues in Edinburgh (to which a staggering number of people I know went) and in London.

It is madness, but my goodness, it is magnificent.

You had it pretty easy in Edinburgh. One lady went round 7 times bearing on mins she was only in State there for 24 hours that is no mean feat. We were fairly lucky we did 8 hours from 00:20-08:15 - was well worth the effort. Great atmosphere in the queue.

Interesting article by Neil Oliver on the 'Silent majority' today.

Problem with Neil Oliver’s ‘silent majority’ pish is he assumes everyone who was in the queues agrees with him. I queued and I think he’s a swivel eyed loon who talks utter bullshit in order to spread division. But his attitude is the because I queued I must agree with him. Delusional bullshit from the Poundland Charles Manson.

[Openside]

I have been checking in on the queues in Edinburgh (to which a staggering number of people I know went) and in London.

It is madness, but my goodness, it is magnificent.

You had it pretty easy in Edinburgh. One lady went round 7 times bearing on mins she was only in State there for 24 hours that is no mean feat. We were fairly lucky we did 8 hours from 00:20-08:15 - was well worth the effort. Great atmosphere in the queue.

Interesting article by Neil Oliver on the 'Silent majority' today.

Problem with Neil Oliver’s ‘silent majority’ pish is he assumes everyone who was in the queues agrees with him. I queued and I think he’s a swivel eyed loon who talks utter bullshit in order to spread division. But his attitude is the because I queued I must agree with him. Delusional bullshit from the Poundland Charles Manson.

I must admit I don't agree with most of his rants but this one struck a chord.

[troglodiet]

Elton John set to troll the conspiracy theorists by playing "Crocodile Rock" at the church service.

[Biffer]

You had it pretty easy in Edinburgh. One lady went round 7 times bearing on mins she was only in State there for 24 hours that is no mean feat. We were fairly lucky we did 8 hours from 00:20-08:15 - was well worth the effort. Great atmosphere in the queue.

Interesting article by Neil Oliver on the 'Silent majority' today.

Problem with Neil Oliver’s ‘silent majority’ pish is he assumes everyone who was in the queues agrees with him. I queued and I think he’s a swivel eyed loon who talks utter bullshit in order to spread division. But his attitude is the because I queued I must agree with him. Delusional bullshit from the Poundland Charles Manson.

I must admit I don't agree with most of his rants but this one struck a chord.

But that’s partly going to be because it aligns with your own views. As I’m pointing out, it’s based on a fundamentally flawed assumption.

[GogLais]

I have been checking in on the queues in Edinburgh (to which a staggering number of people I know went) and in London.

It is madness, but my goodness, it is magnificent.

You had it pretty easy in Edinburgh. One lady went round 7 times bearing on mins she was only in State there for 24 hours that is no mean feat. We were fairly lucky we did 8 hours from 00:20-08:15 - was well worth the effort. Great atmosphere in the queue.

Interesting article by Neil Oliver on the 'Silent majority' today.

Problem with Neil Oliver’s ‘silent majority’ pish is he assumes everyone who was in the queues agrees with him. I queued and I think he’s a swivel eyed loon who talks utter bullshit in order to spread division. But his attitude is the because I queued I must agree with him. Delusional bullshit from the Poundland Charles Manson.

The only interest I’ve taken in him is watching some of his telly programmes. I didn’t realise he was such a nutter. I may have come to that conclusion too quickly but wtf, it saves time.

[Openside]

Problem with Neil Oliver’s ‘silent majority’ pish is he assumes everyone who was in the queues agrees with him. I queued and I think he’s a swivel eyed loon who talks utter bullshit in order to spread division. But his attitude is the because I queued I must agree with him. Delusional bullshit from the Poundland Charles Manson.

I must admit I don't agree with most of his rants but this one struck a chord.

But that’s partly going to be because it aligns with your own views. As I’m pointing out, it’s based on a fundamentally flawed assumption.

I agree with his theory that essentially the queuers are the silent majority though. You may be an outlier

[Blackmac]

People genuinely think this

Nearly all the leaders of the world are coming together for this funeral in Britain. That is massive in itself, great for UK projection and its profile, and something no other country would be able to do, and may never be able to do again. It also one of the reasons that the Monarchy benefits of this country, particularly if the Monarch is so good at their job. People also love to be part of a big occasion, a funeral is as much a celebration of life as anything, and as our head all our lives not just hers.

I'm a soft monarchist. It's anachronism and bit weird, but doubt any other system would be better in practice. I queued in Edinburgh and was not sure why really.
- It was accessible, and once mention to a friend became committed.
- acknowledging the end of an era, and therefore a milestone in my life.
- remembering the generation my parents, aunts and uncles from that post war generation, who were very special people that we won't see the like again
- appreciation of the Queen who didn't get a lot wrong (not easy), and who devoted her whole adult life to the role. Her mourning of her husband during COVID alone, was likely much harder than waiting in a queue for a wee while.

After the aches and pains subsided, I'm really glad I did it, also hard to explain. However, the queue itself was uplifting. Meeting, chatting to strangers having a laugh, sharing an experience. We don't get many opportunities to meet and get to know complete strangers, it was one of the biggest pleasures when I did Scotland away trips, this was much cheaper though. There was also a sense of accomplishment, which I guess might be similar to lent fasting (much more difficult), which I know a lot of non believers partake in.

To those ridiculing, I say jump on board. It's a major event and more difficult to ignore than be part of. You might learn something - some of the TV stuff is actually interesting. It's also not wrong to feel a sense of pride that the country can still put on show such as this.

[I like neeps]

People genuinely think this

Nearly all the leaders of the world are coming together for this funeral in Britain. That is massive in itself, great for UK projection and its profile, and something no other country would be able to do, and may never be able to do again. It also one of the reasons that the Monarchy benefits of this country, particularly if the Monarch is so good at their job. People also love to be part of a big occasion, a funeral is as much a celebration of life as anything, and as our head all our lives not just hers.

I'm a soft monarchist. It's anachronism and bit weird, but doubt any other system would be better in practice. I queued in Edinburgh and was not sure why really.
- It was accessible, and once mention to a friend became committed.
- acknowledging the end of an era, and therefore a milestone in my life.
- remembering the generation my parents, aunts and uncles from that post war generation, who were very special people that we won't see the like again
- appreciation of the Queen who didn't get a lot wrong (not easy), and who devoted her whole adult life to the role. Her mourning of her husband during COVID alone, was likely much harder than waiting in a queue for a wee while.

After the aches and pains subsided, I'm really glad I did it, also hard to explain. However, the queue itself was uplifting. Meeting, chatting to strangers having a laugh, sharing an experience. We don't get many opportunities to meet and get to know complete strangers, it was one of the biggest pleasures when I did Scotland away trips, this was much cheaper though. There was also a sense of accomplishment, which I guess might be similar to lent fasting (much more difficult), which I know a lot of non believers partake in.

To those ridiculing, I say jump on board. It's a major event and more difficult to ignore than be part of. You might learn something - some of the TV stuff is actually interesting. It's also not wrong to feel a sense of pride that the country can still put on show such as this.

So you can say "it's the most important event this year" (it isn't, Ukraine is). But to say of all time is just embarrassing. Your post was 100x more thoughtful than that guff.

[Jockaline]

People genuinely think this

Nearly all the leaders of the world are coming together for this funeral in Britain. That is massive in itself, great for UK projection and its profile, and something no other country would be able to do, and may never be able to do again. It also one of the reasons that the Monarchy benefits of this country, particularly if the Monarch is so good at their job. People also love to be part of a big occasion, a funeral is as much a celebration of life as anything, and as our head all our lives not just hers.

I'm a soft monarchist. It's anachronism and bit weird, but doubt any other system would be better in practice. I queued in Edinburgh and was not sure why really.
- It was accessible, and once mention to a friend became committed.
- acknowledging the end of an era, and therefore a milestone in my life.
- remembering the generation my parents, aunts and uncles from that post war generation, who were very special people that we won't see the like again
- appreciation of the Queen who didn't get a lot wrong (not easy), and who devoted her whole adult life to the role. Her mourning of her husband during COVID alone, was likely much harder than waiting in a queue for a wee while.

After the aches and pains subsided, I'm really glad I did it, also hard to explain. However, the queue itself was uplifting. Meeting, chatting to strangers having a laugh, sharing an experience. We don't get many opportunities to meet and get to know complete strangers, it was one of the biggest pleasures when I did Scotland away trips, this was much cheaper though. There was also a sense of accomplishment, which I guess might be similar to lent fasting (much more difficult), which I know a lot of non believers partake in.

To those ridiculing, I say jump on board. It's a major event and more difficult to ignore than be part of. You might learn something - some of the TV stuff is actually interesting. It's also not wrong to feel a sense of pride that the country can still put on show such as this.

So you can say "it's the most important event this year" (it isn't, Ukraine is). But to say of all time is just embarrassing. Your post was 100x more thoughtful than that guff.

To be honest I've missed a lot of TV (and work) initially at least , as I spent so long trying to keep up with the counter offence posts both here, and on the other planet rugby site :) Doubt Lyndsey gives a shit about Ukraine, he's no doubt reveling in his own sense of importance ATM, can't stand the man.

[assfly]

Nearly all the leaders of the world are coming together for this funeral in Britain. That is massive in itself, great for UK projection and its profile, and something no other country would be able to do, and may never be able to do again. It also one of the reasons that the Monarchy benefits of this country, particularly if the Monarch is so good at their job. People also love to be part of a big occasion, a funeral is as much a celebration of life as anything, and as our head all our lives not just hers.

I'm a soft monarchist. It's anachronism and bit weird, but doubt any other system would be better in practice. I queued in Edinburgh and was not sure why really.
- It was accessible, and once mention to a friend became committed.
- acknowledging the end of an era, and therefore a milestone in my life.
- remembering the generation my parents, aunts and uncles from that post war generation, who were very special people that we won't see the like again
- appreciation of the Queen who didn't get a lot wrong (not easy), and who devoted her whole adult life to the role. Her mourning of her husband during COVID alone, was likely much harder than waiting in a queue for a wee while.

After the aches and pains subsided, I'm really glad I did it, also hard to explain. However, the queue itself was uplifting. Meeting, chatting to strangers having a laugh, sharing an experience. We don't get many opportunities to meet and get to know complete strangers, it was one of the biggest pleasures when I did Scotland away trips, this was much cheaper though. There was also a sense of accomplishment, which I guess might be similar to lent fasting (much more difficult), which I know a lot of non believers partake in.

To those ridiculing, I say jump on board. It's a major event and more difficult to ignore than be part of. You might learn something - some of the TV stuff is actually interesting. It's also not wrong to feel a sense of pride that the country can still put on show such as this.

Nicely put

[C69]

Nearly all the leaders of the world are coming together for this funeral in Britain. That is massive in itself, great for UK projection and its profile, and something no other country would be able to do, and may never be able to do again. It also one of the reasons that the Monarchy benefits of this country, particularly if the Monarch is so good at their job. People also love to be part of a big occasion, a funeral is as much a celebration of life as anything, and as our head all our lives not just hers.

I'm a soft monarchist. It's anachronism and bit weird, but doubt any other system would be better in practice. I queued in Edinburgh and was not sure why really.
- It was accessible, and once mention to a friend became committed.
- acknowledging the end of an era, and therefore a milestone in my life.
- remembering the generation my parents, aunts and uncles from that post war generation, who were very special people that we won't see the like again
- appreciation of the Queen who didn't get a lot wrong (not easy), and who devoted her whole adult life to the role. Her mourning of her husband during COVID alone, was likely much harder than waiting in a queue for a wee while.

After the aches and pains subsided, I'm really glad I did it, also hard to explain. However, the queue itself was uplifting. Meeting, chatting to strangers having a laugh, sharing an experience. We don't get many opportunities to meet and get to know complete strangers, it was one of the biggest pleasures when I did Scotland away trips, this was much cheaper though. There was also a sense of accomplishment, which I guess might be similar to lent fasting (much more difficult), which I know a lot of non believers partake in.

To those ridiculing, I say jump on board. It's a major event and more difficult to ignore than be part of. You might learn something - some of the TV stuff is actually interesting. It's also not wrong to feel a sense of pride that the country can still put on show such as this.

So you can say "it's the most important event this year" (it isn't, Ukraine is). But to say of all time is just embarrassing. Your post was 100x more thoughtful than that guff.

To be honest I've missed a lot of TV (and work) initially at least , as I spent so long trying to keep up with the counter offence posts both here, and on the other planet rugby site :) Doubt Lyndsey gives a shit about Ukraine, he's no doubt reveling in his own sense of importance ATM, can't stand the man.

Lets be honest there are very few post criticising the Queen.. Its the crass pomp and ceremony and 24/7 blanket hagiography and waste of money that many object to

[Guy Smiley]

endlessly, it seems.

[sturginho]

They couldn't find some decent flowers for her coffin?

[GogLais]

They couldn't find some decent flowers for her coffin?

Absolute state of them. See Tindall has been made sit slightly off to the side. A clear message

Not clear to me I’m afraid.

[inactionman]

Was Mike Tindall wearing medals? Not the WC one, surely?


I've just checked, he's got the Diamond and Platinum Jubilee medals, hard-won I'm sure.

[inactionman]

They couldn't find some decent flowers for her coffin?

Absolute state of them. See Tindall has been made sit slightly off to the side. A clear message

Not clear to me I’m afraid.

He's still got a very big arse.

[assfly]

Was Mike Tindall wearing medals? Not the WC one, surely?


I've just checked, he's got the Diamond and Platinum Jubilee medals, hard-won I'm sure.

His nose deserves its own set of medals.

[inactionman]

Was Mike Tindall wearing medals? Not the WC one, surely?


I've just checked, he's got the Diamond and Platinum Jubilee medals, hard-won I'm sure.

His nose deserves its own set of medals.

Can you believe he's actually had surgery to have it fixed.

[Biffer]

Was Mike Tindall wearing medals? Not the WC one, surely?


I've just checked, he's got the Diamond and Platinum Jubilee medals, hard-won I'm sure.

His nose deserves its own set of medals.

It’s his nose that’s making energise think he’s sitting off to the side.

[GogLais]

Token Scot on now. Good of them really

Head of the Church of Scotland wasn’t she? At least us Welsh are disestablished. They’d better sing Cwm Rhondda though.

[Big D]

Was Mike Tindall wearing medals? Not the WC one, surely?


I've just checked, he's got the Diamond and Platinum Jubilee medals, hard-won I'm sure.

And his MBE I think.

[tc27]

Token Scot on now. Good of them really

Think there's being a fairly massive Scottish component to this last ten days?

Also massed pipe bands for the procession today and the head of the CoS giving a lesson?

[C69]

Token Scot on now. Good of them really

Think there's being a fairly massive Scottish component to this last ten days?

Also massed pipe bands for the procession today and the head of the CoS giving a lesson?

I bet they don't sing verse 6 of GSTK

[sturginho]

His Madge looked properly shaken up

[Openside]

endlessly, it seems.

They just can’t help themselves they are like Vegans or crossfitters…


One benefit of these sad times is there are 64,999,000 more people in the U.K. who now know what a catafalque is.

[tc27]

I bet the bearer party are relieved that its over for them now.

[Openside]

I bet the bearer party are relieved that its over for them now.

I think they go and do it all over again in Windsor

[Big D]

I bet the bearer party are relieved that its over for them now.

I think they go and do it all over again in Windsor

They've earned their beers tonight for sure.

[troglodiet]

Nearly all the leaders of the world are coming together for this funeral in Britain.

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