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Who's looking forward to the Queen's Diamond Jubilee? And who's excited about the Olympics?

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jack Fri 04-May-12 19:24:01

Although I'm not a fervent monarchist I do think we're lucky to have a royal family and the Queen has tried her very best to do a marvellous job in an often hostile country. She has also stayed the course, which is pretty amazing, and so has Prince Philip.

So although I am not over-excited about the Jubilee, I am pleased we are having a party to celebrate it. We're having a hog roast in a paddock and there'll be games for the children and gossip for the adults and a great excuse to meet up with neighbours we very rarely see.

As for the Olympics, we didn't get a single ticket - so DH is a bit fed up about this as he booked accommodation in London four years ago! Frankly, I don't mind. I am happy to watch one or two events on television - particularly the opening ceremony.

pompa Sat 05-May-12 19:10:02

We love the Olympics, can't wait, unfortunately we could only get tickets for Judo, but as that is one of our favourite sports, we were lucky to get them. Already booked our park and ride place.

May try to get to one of the free open air screens, there will be a better atmosphere that on the TV.

I can take or leave the Jubilee, but I'm sure Mrs. P will be glued to the TV.

nanachrissy Sat 05-May-12 18:56:45

Bored already! I hope we don't have red faces but I'm not bothered really.

nanaej Sat 05-May-12 18:28:37

Too trueAnagram when you think of the original aims of the modern olympics ..they're havin' a larf!! at everyone's expense.. but I enjoy watching sport and feel for the competitors... hmm

Anagram Sat 05-May-12 17:35:59

I agree with your comments about the massive expenditure on the Olympics, nanaej. It may be big, but it's not clever.

nanaej Sat 05-May-12 17:02:56

no re Jubilee orany other royal shindigs will be at republican party instead.

Slightly more interest in Olympics but wish GB had had the guts to stop the 'I can do it better than you' money wasting extravagance that ceremonies and new build/ infrastructure costs. It would have been innovative to have had the 'shoestring 'olympics! Have tickets for 3 events but none at the Olympic Stadium!

whitewave Sat 05-May-12 16:50:23

Not interested in either although very elderly mother is coming to lunch to watch the Queen sail regally down the Thames. Glad I don't have to have a gun on my roof to stop invaders during the olympics

ginny Sat 05-May-12 16:22:28

Afraid I'm not really interested in either. We shall be away for the jubilee weekend with friends. I admire the dedication of the athletes and wish them well but I doubt I shall be watching much of either event.

Mishap Sat 05-May-12 15:24:52

I'm glad that others have no interest in the Olympics - it makes me feel less of an old curmudgeon.
The jubilee I will treat as an excuse for the village to get together and have a bit of a knees-up.

Charlotta Sat 05-May-12 15:13:01

Am I looking forward to these events? You'd have to be joking!!
If the Queen is reading this post then its nothing personal. You didn't ask to do it.

soop Sat 05-May-12 11:29:53

Ditto!

Bags Sat 05-May-12 11:01:39

Another nope and nope!

absentgrana Sat 05-May-12 10:56:48

No and no.

Barrow Sat 05-May-12 09:50:02

Whilst I admire the Queen I won't be doing anything to celebrate the Jubilee. As for the Olympics - big yawn. I am not into any sports whatsoever so I am stocking up with DVD's to see me through until its all over!

dorsetpennt Sat 05-May-12 09:43:55

I'm looking forward to both. Didn'y apply for tickets for the Olympics but will watch the torch bearer came by very close to my area - and will be glued to the box for both.

pollytunnel Sat 05-May-12 09:36:34

Yawn Yawn.....

Ariadne Sat 05-May-12 07:00:40

Cannot raise a flicker of interest in the Jubilee, but I'm no monarchist. And really no bothered about the Olympics, though I'll enjoy watching some of it, and we do have tickets for one event which means we get a nose round the Olympic park. It is a one off for the UK after all, and we do live not too far away.

One DD-i-L was an international athlete, and we went to see her in the Commonwealth Games in Manchester; not something I'd ever have chosen to attend had it not been for her, and the atmosphere was truly amazing. I had never been to a big sporting event, and probably will never again, but it added a new experience to my life! So, one Olympic visit will do the same.

glammanana Fri 04-May-12 23:34:02

I usually organise any festivities in the communial garden at the rear of our apartments but residents do not seem interested for some reason and it is quite upsetting as they are all over 70yrs mr.glamma and I are the babies so I think I will just decorate the front garden area and have posh sandwiches and drinks in the afternoon.confused
Olympics are of no interest as I am sure the money that it has cost could be put to better use,all well and good it is bringing £s into London but will it be spread out within the UK or just line the pockets of the organisers.

jeni Fri 04-May-12 22:48:44

Very small diamonds I might addblush

jeni Fri 04-May-12 22:18:48

No tiara! But pearls and diamondsgrin

Jacey Fri 04-May-12 22:10:29

have a lovely time Jeni ...proper 'frocks and tiara' time grin

jeni Fri 04-May-12 21:45:09

At 13st 2lb hardly littlegrin

Jacey Fri 04-May-12 21:33:37

You little name dropper!! jeni grin

jeni Fri 04-May-12 21:14:57

All boring!
But I am on the QM2 for the jubilee cruise which should be fun! Red arrows, fireworks, then Qm2 QE andQV setting off down the Solent. Led by me on Qm2
(watch for me on tv, with regal waves!) grin

Annobel Fri 04-May-12 20:21:34

This week we've had a leaflet round to tell us all about the big events planned by our town council for the Jubilee weekend: street party, concerts, recitals, street performances. Who'd have thought it? And I'll be in Scotland that weekend. sad

susiecb Fri 04-May-12 19:42:24

I really appreciate the Royal Family and hope the Jubillee is something we can all enjoy not so the Olympics and as for needing abloody warship in the Thames words fail me!!