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gillybob Tue 12-Jun-18 21:48:55

Sorry to those royal worshipers but Eddie has apparently just paid (well technically he paid nothing) £37,000 to fly 130 mile in a private jet from Poole to Tamworth when the train would have cost a mere fraction (first class of course) .

I know his time is more precious than most other people’s time, okay so he’s got a wife and family to get home to and an elderly mum needing his care...... but really ?

maryeliza54 Thu 14-Jun-18 10:23:19

Brid I think quite a lot of us do our bit in a variety of ways as well as criticising the cocept of monarchy. Sadly doing our bit isn’t always enough is it because action is required at a macro level and for that we need a functioning political system which we certainly haven’t got the benefit of at the moment

gillybob Thu 14-Jun-18 10:23:36

It’s not about how terrible life is for others it’s about the hypocrisy and greed of these people that we are supposed to look up to, curtesy and bow to, just because they happened to be born to whom they were.

You know Bridgeit I agree with you about the ripple effect of kindness and good deeds. It’s a moral standard I try to live by.

Katek Thu 14-Jun-18 10:25:35

maryeliza54, please don’t be so condescending as to presume I need the bleedin’ obvious pointed out.

If you’re unhappy (sorry that should perhaps read ‘hate’) the institution of the RF and all that they represent, then that’s fine - each to their own. The vitriol and venom voiced towards individual members of a family whom you don’t even know are what I find hard to understand. They had no more choice in the circumstances of their birth than we did. Repeating the sarcasm re bottling excrement says more about the writer than the RF. Any septic tank emptying is gross......not just the RF’s you know!

When these attacks are launched I sometimes wonder if there is an element of jealousy involved?? It often reads like it.

Now posters are going to jump on the bandwagon, rush to each other’s defence and tell me I’m soooo wrong.

Bridgeit Thu 14-Jun-18 10:27:52

Got to go out now, but I agree about bowing etc , but see that as tradition, like shaking hands with the vicar etc it’s just etiquette, doesn’t just apply to Royals , if the good someone who ever they maybe out weighs the bad, I’m all for it .

Jalima1108 Thu 14-Jun-18 10:30:23

I will take a look gillybob, sorry, didn't mean to doubt your word, but it could have been in the msm again! I'm just saying I don't remember anyone curtseying or bowing when PC came to plant our tree. I expect the advice not to try to shake hands unless one of the RF offers their hand first is a sensible one - they could end up with very painful hands after a day of enduring enthusiastic handshaking from the adoring public.

I once was told that if each of us do our bit how ever small it will have a ripple effect like throwing a peeble in a pond. I still try to beleive that.

My philosophy too, Bridgeit, well said.
and I am absolutely not picking you up on your spelling (honestly as it's not allowed) as I realise it is a typo, but I am having a giggle to myself about how far you could throw a peeble into a pond, and how we could organise Peeble Throwing Contests grin

gillybob Thu 14-Jun-18 10:33:50

It was my DH who mentioned bottling the royal sh*t Katek , it’s really not like him to crack a joke either.

Not sarcasm either just a passing comment when watching the guys chatting about emptying the royal septic tank. Although I was sure their poo must’ve smelled of roses I was very wrong.

Obviously as a mere peasants we really shouldn’t joke about our betters.

Katek Thu 14-Jun-18 10:34:56

I’m off out as well for a very enjoyable day - lunch with an old friend, then nurse to get ears syringed (not so enjoyable), shopping for new baby gift, dinner with DD then look after DGD while her mum attends school prize giving.

Too many good things in life to fritter away time complaining. (Even the ear syringing-will get a laugh with practice nurse!! )

Jalima1108 Thu 14-Jun-18 10:37:02

Obviously as a mere peasants we really shouldn’t joke about our betters.
Someone said to me once that you should never feel nervous about meeting anyone, or if someone is being particularly unpleasant to you, then just look at them and imagine them sitting on the loo doing what needs to be done.

gillybob Thu 14-Jun-18 10:37:07

Ear syringing makes me dizzy Katek .

Enjoy your day. smile

gillybob Thu 14-Jun-18 10:39:20

Oh I was introduced to someone quite important in industry a while back and if I hadn’t known who he was I would have been fine, but someone had the bright idea of telling me in advance along with a few horror stories about him. When he came over to me to chat and shake my hand I was like a snivelling idiot !

Katek Thu 14-Jun-18 10:41:37

Snap gillybob! Will have to stagger to waiting room and sit for 10 minutes before driving!

Very much looking forward to my day. Thanks for good wishes ?

(Must not have pudding....must not have pudding......must not......)

GrannyGravy13 Thu 14-Jun-18 10:48:13

Katek have the pudding!!!!

Jalima1108 Thu 14-Jun-18 10:49:51

I hope you didn't curtsey gillybob grin

(who was he?)

You deserve pudding today Katek

maryeliza54 Thu 14-Jun-18 10:51:09

Katek So those of us complaining don’t have enough good things in our lives? Your post sounds smug and pretentious. Do have a good day and try and spare a thought for those who may not be so lucky as you today.

Jalima1108 Thu 14-Jun-18 10:52:28

Do have a good day and try and spare a thought for those who may not be so lucky as you today.
Yes, Katek, do enjoy having your ears syringed. Such fun.

Katek Thu 14-Jun-18 11:18:04

jalima grin

maryeliza54 I never said that there were no good things in your life-another assumption on your part. Please don’t try and put a spin on my words. Go and enjoy your good things instead of wasting time.

Also please do not presume to know anything about my feelings for the less fortunate. You know nothing about me.

Today I am fortunate, tomorrow I may not be so carpe diem.

Bridgeit Thu 14-Jun-18 13:17:55

No offence taken Jalima,perhaps I Should miss-spell it again, change it to throwing ‘people’ in a pond

?I think some may make a bigger splash than others!

Grandma70s Thu 14-Jun-18 14:27:09

I’ve been at several events where the Queen was present, butI’ve never actually met her. I wonder if I would bow. If I curtseyed now I’d probably fall over.

One thing I do know, I would only bow to proper royals, not people like Meghan or even Kate. Kate has almost convinced me she’s a proper royal, but not quite so far.

Jalima1108 Thu 14-Jun-18 15:27:10

Are Peebles related to Weebles?
Weebles wobble but they don't fall down (remember them?)
Perhaps Peebles skim but they never sink

Jalima1108 Thu 14-Jun-18 15:28:40

I’ve been at several events where the Queen was present
Gosh, there's posh for you
Yes, I would probably get my feet tangled up if I tried to curtsey and fall at HM's feet.

Bridgeit Thu 14-Jun-18 16:01:07

I’m polite to everyone when I first meet them, so I would be courteous as normal, but not sure about curtsy(ious) I’d never get up again?

Grandma70s Thu 14-Jun-18 16:07:26

They were concerts, Jalima1108. I was in the choir. She was probably bored silly.

Jalima1108 Thu 14-Jun-18 16:11:00

I'm sure she enjoyed them immensely!

Katek Thu 14-Jun-18 16:29:11

??.......I had the pudding........??

sodapop Thu 14-Jun-18 17:20:08

Well done Katek hope you enjoyed it, I have a sweet tooth as well.