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So, now the funeral will be a public holiday, what will you be doing?

247 replies

OrangePumpkinLobelia · 11/09/2022 15:11

We are in the very fortunate position that a public holiday will not impact us too greatly. Dh has a major project with a deadline on the same day but he is on track. I have a deadline that has also been pushed back but which I was in front for. The DCs are off school (I assume).

I was worried about a medical appointment but my consultant e-mailed this morning (! On a Sunday!) to say that due to a cancellation I can come in the proceeding Thursday for which I am hugely grateful.

I was thinking I might make a nice picnic and go to the Downs near us. We can look over the sea and I will make a proper homemade picnic and the radio to listen to the funeral and take a flask of Pimms and a bottle of champagne and we will toast HM.

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Superbabe64 · 11/09/2022 16:49

Cycle 😉

TheMoth · 11/09/2022 16:50

Dh will be working. Dc will be gaming or out with mates.
I'm partial to an historical event, so the funeral will be on telly while I do the school work I would usually do at the weekend.

Lordofmyflies · 11/09/2022 16:52

Self employed so working whilst trying to look after the kids.

wherearebeefandonioncrisps · 11/09/2022 16:52

I would imagine most shops and businesses will be closed to allow people to watch the funeral.
Same for the coronation.

frozenorangejuice · 11/09/2022 16:53

I’ll not be having dental surgery that I’ve waited ages for.

Metabigot · 11/09/2022 16:53

MrsDanversGlidesAgain · 11/09/2022 15:23

Watching on TV and having a Dubonnet in honour of Her Maj.

(can you still buy Dubonnet?)

What is it? I heard the queen mum was partial to itm

Noteverybodylives · 11/09/2022 16:54

I’m a teacher so weighing up whether to use the extra time to catch up/ get ahead on work and therefore make work easier in the long run or have a complete day off.

Fortunately my DCs a teen so childcare wouldn’t be an issue even if I couldn’t take the day off.

I probably won’t watch the actual funeral at the time but instead watch it later when they show the main bits.

It is a historical moment and I’m not a royalist but I’m so proud to have had such a strong female on power for so long.

Tumbleweed101 · 11/09/2022 16:54

Probably working 😞 - work in a nursery that provides care for high number of key worker children.

autumn1610 · 11/09/2022 16:54

MarieIVanArkleStinks · 11/09/2022 16:27

If the weather is good, day at the beach with DC.

If it isn't, getting the waterproofs out and going down to woods for a walk.

And commiserating with an economy which can ill-afford another day off following all the imposed time-out we've had over the past couple of years. Not to mention the large gaps in our children's education. It still defies belief that after all this, and with winter poverty being a real prospect in so many households, a misguided country has just spent four days straight (and a huge amount of money) in an ostentatious celebration of hereditary privilege.

But as it's being imposed on us, might as well use it positively.

100% with you in what you said there

GnomeDePlume · 11/09/2022 16:55

Hopefully the office will be closed so I will be sewing or allotmenting or both.

MirandaWest · 11/09/2022 16:56

Not sure - I’m off work this week anyway and don’t know whether my work will be opening on the bank holiday or not. Generally on bank holidays we have fewer people working and for a shorter time so even if we are working I may not be.

Will check during the week.

PinkSparklyPussyCat · 11/09/2022 16:58

I'm on holiday anyway so I'll be watching the funeral and then going for a walk somewhere. I'm hoping I can claim the extra day back

stuntbubbles · 11/09/2022 16:59

Part time so I’m off on Mondays anyway, but I’ll be lumbered with DD and DP as well instead of having the day to myself. Dunno yet whether work will grant a different day off to part-timers. We might do some DIY or something. Depends on the weather.

iloveeverykindofcat · 11/09/2022 17:00

Working and hoping mum's hospital appointment goes ahead....been cancelled twice already. 😒

MolkosTeenageAngst · 11/09/2022 17:00

I have a report deadline later in the week so will be working on that which was what I planned to do anyway but due to the public holiday I’m hoping the deadline gets pushed back a day as I’m a bit behind so an extra day to focus on it would be very welcome.

Whataplanker · 11/09/2022 17:02

Watching the funeral. Probably won't move much for the day!

alwaysdarkestbeforedawn · 11/09/2022 17:02

mynameisnotkate · 11/09/2022 15:51

It won’t make much difference to us in Edinburgh - it’s our September holiday that day and the schools are closed anyway. The kids are annoyed that they’re about the only ones in the UK not getting an extra holiday. I guess we’ll spend more of it in front of the telly than we would have.

Same. Also in Edinburgh.

Fupoffyagrasshole · 11/09/2022 17:04

Sleep in and relax and have a lovely 3 day weekend 🎉🎉🎉

LetstalkaboutBruno · 11/09/2022 17:04

I am NHS, I suspect I will be working. I haven't heard anything yet (I worked today) but I can't see them asking half the workforce to stay home. I am sure that we will be expected to run, business as usual.

My OH is attending London on Military duties as a part of the funeral. So he will be working.

WoodlandMummy · 11/09/2022 17:04

DH and I will have a leisurely brunchy breakfast, watch the first 15 mins from a historical interest perspective, definitely not a royalist position, then take the dogs for a long walk in the woods.

The afternoon might be spent finishing off the nursery (I’m 33 weeks) or packing my hospital bag, or maybe simply chilling in front of House of the Dragon which we need to catch up on. We will avoid anything trying to enforce a sombre mood upon us and will make the time off together as enjoyable as possible.

OnceRuralNowUrbanbliss · 11/09/2022 17:05

I now get to have first sleepover date with a new man thanks to no work on the Monday then will watch the funeral whilst catching up on MSc study and essay writing.

Bpdqueen · 11/09/2022 17:06

Working ☹️

Notplayingball · 11/09/2022 17:06

Not watching the funeral. Don't have a TV licence. Will probably get out a walk or visit family.

Puffalicious · 11/09/2022 17:07

Having a lovely lie in. Kids will be off school, so just an extended weekend. Will not watch the funeral- I'm a Republican- so will go to the park/ cycle/ have my sisters and kids over for tea and cake. DH will be working.

LizzieSiddal · 11/09/2022 17:08

I have a dentist appt but I’m hoping they will be closed and cancel.

Will definitely watch the funeral and am considering making an afternoon tea in honour of the Queen.