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Nobody does
pomp and pageantry like the
brits...
God Save The Queen.
There’s not enough room or time to show
all emails, so I picked a couple to
grasp
the mood.
You can’t get the boats on the parade
ground, but George very rightly
mentioned
them in his email with…
Nobody does pomp and pageantry
like the
brits
and we had a fly past of lancaster
bomber a spitfire and a hurricane over
hull
and the sound of those merlin engines
is
somethig else we also had a flotilla of
boats
sailing down the humber a great
pectacle, god bless the queen.
Tim owned up to being a grumpy old git
(in fact a few did), he said…
I'm already a grumpy old git but i
agree
with your rant. A fantastic spectacle
to
watch and a fitting tribute to
someone
who has truly led the country
through
thick and thin for 70 years and is
still
working.
Yes
she is privileged but at least she has
worked all those many years for it. Not a
chance the youth of today, privileged or
not
will be working in 70 years (if they
work
at all).
One
thing you did miss was was the amount
of
money she has generated for the country
in
tourism.
They
must have spent a few bob yesterday.
People from all over the world come to
maybe
get a glimpse of her.
Now i
am not a royalist by any means but i
too
stood up for the national anthem out of
a
great respect for all she has done.
Smaller rant over.
Best
of luck with the racing.
Cheers
Tim
Michael said…
I used to play a tenor sax
but I don't think I could while riding a horse :)
Just to show some did mention the classic
reminders, Bob replied…
Just a quick reply to you mate. I dont
need
to take time out to reply to you
always
happy to do so especially when you
write
words like today.
I still remember the old classic horse
races
you made time to send all of us on
your
mailing list during the first lockdown,
gave
us all a little time out to return to
normality
so thanks for the mental help
Paul.
Bob
Dexter’s email was thought provoking…
Well put!
Perhaps there is a bit of sensitivity still
Perhaps there is a bit of sensitivity still
left, being 'old' myself I
understand
maturity is not just advancing in
year
but being able to still consider were
not
as 'hard assed' as we are portrayed to
be.
You're correct, there may never be
a
'70 jubilee' again.
The concept of anyone being in power,
or
at the top, monarchy or despotic leader
for
that long.......incredible.
How many can you think of from
your
history reading....?
Not many, if any.
Keep up the good work.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Philip observed…
Thank you for today’s email.
It was a really enjoyable read and
It was a really enjoyable read and
resonated with me, and I am
sure
many many others too!
It was good to learn a little
about
‘the man behind the emails’ - a
glimpse, from the account of
your
day - of the real Paul
Broadway!!
Good on you
Now this last one I’m going to show
you, is from Tony, who has supported
what I do for a long time.
His emails to me are always a joy
to read as he clearly puts a lot of
time and effort into them.
Also, he never holds back. It also
reminds us that we should not
forget that some people still need
help.
Here is Tom’s email…
Great to read your heartfelt "confession"...
thanks for sharing it.
Am not well at the moment.
Recovering from a bad bout of bronchitis
that is now into week 5... though thankfully
am happy to report am improving.
Not been following any news over this last
month but have watched the final matches
of the season... Giro d'Italia... Formula 1 GPs...
French Open tennis... not even watched today's
racing :-(
My faith in humanity is somewhat dented.
During this time of illness no chance of seein
a doctor... but went to pharmacy and they
provided some linctus that has helped.
Trying to obtain help through friends has
been depressingly non existent... nobody
willing to help with shopping or deliveries
for fear of catching COVID 19... Even though
had tested negative.
It's been a long month that has been an
eye opener.
Laymen are now proficient diagnosticians
who know better than trained clinicians!
Rarely ask for help but when I do it's because
really needed.
So... your email puts into perspective how
the other half live... well... not really half...
the privileged few need for nothing...
None of us can help being born into our situations.
It's patently obvious there are some in life who
abuse their position of privilege including in the
Royal family.
None of us are perfect but we must strive to
make the best of our lot in life.
Time is a precious commodity.
To give our time freely to share with others
is a special gift.
The Queen has done so many times in the
confines of her life's restricted protocols.
Her position in life has been handsomely
rewarded and in return has helped to unite
the nation with dignity.
Surviving countless governments.
It is regrettable her sons can't hold a
candle to her.
Enjoy your weekend ;-)
Feel free to comment and maybe
help Tom feel better about things
in general.
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