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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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gracesmum Fri 04-May-12 19:42:21

I am a total monarchist, but can't work up much of a head of steam of excitement. I mean, well done, her for living this long, for doing a smashing job and God bless 'er, but I am not a bunting/ street party sort of person.
And as for the Olympics I dare say I will be watching sports which in other circumstances would paralyse me with boredom and at least it won't be the middle of the night for once. But "excited" would be to seriously over-state the case!!

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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.

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