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Would it be disrespectful to do anything other than stay inside

149 replies

xsquared · 15/09/2022 22:45

on the day of the Queen's funeral?

Everywhere is shut so it's not like you can go and have coffee or go shopping anyway.

What about going for a walk with a friend any, going for a run or meeting up at a friends house to catch up? Would any of these be deemed inappropriate?

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GhostFromTheOtherSide · 16/09/2022 07:11

Are people thinking up the most ridiculous scenarios just to be controversial and stir up incredulity?

There have been numerous of these, should we pare down Christmas etc etc etc, it’s tedious.

Pugsley87 · 16/09/2022 07:14

Going to softplay then out for lunch. Plenty of places open if you take a look.

FourChimneys · 16/09/2022 07:16

We have had a day out planned for a few weeks. All outdoors and no need for a pub or cafe, although we'll support one if we find one open.

I have no intention of changing our plans. I'm not in mourning and there is no legal requirement to be gloomy.

Several people I know have similar plans, the whole country is not grinding to a halt.

As far as the historical aspect goes, I find the music and some of the pagenty interesting. So I will try to find some edited highlights on YouTube at some point later in the week.

EarringsandLipstick · 16/09/2022 07:17

xsquared · 15/09/2022 22:45

on the day of the Queen's funeral?

Everywhere is shut so it's not like you can go and have coffee or go shopping anyway.

What about going for a walk with a friend any, going for a run or meeting up at a friends house to catch up? Would any of these be deemed inappropriate?

For goodness sake! You're a grown up - you decide what you want to do! Of course you don't need to stay indoors.

TooHotToTangoToo · 16/09/2022 07:19

We're painting the outside of the house, so Monday gives us another day. I won't be watching the funeral, all this high emotion has brought lots of my feelings around my grandma and mothers death, it it all feels a bit raw at the moment. Doesn't mean I'll be staying indoors with the curtains closed though

theoriginalteletubby · 16/09/2022 07:19

I'll be watching the funeral, gardening afterwards, out for dinner in the evening.

Do what you like OP!!

EarringsandLipstick · 16/09/2022 07:19

we're using annual leave for it

Why is that? Is it not an additional BH for everyone?

Thoughtsarrivelikebutterflies5 · 16/09/2022 07:20

Weather permitting, we are taking the kids for a nice walk.

FourChimneys · 16/09/2022 07:23

Our town's Facebook page has helpfully compiled a list of places which are open. Judging by the "likes" not everyone here is staying inside.

The food bank is closed though, so people can go hungry out of respect. I doubt if the queen ever went hungry.

Freysimo · 16/09/2022 07:31

Do whatever you want. My husband is playing golf, which is great, because I want to watch the funeral in peace and he's not interested.

RaininSummer · 16/09/2022 07:33

It's the first day of my week off so not wasting it sitting indoors.

HeadacheEarthquake · 16/09/2022 07:35

I'm working as normal, seeing all of my regular Monday clients, then going to the gym. Might pop champagne anyway, if I fancy it.

gogohmm · 16/09/2022 07:37

Do what you want, I'm sure the park and beach will have people walking around here and the pub is open (tv there will be showing the funeral). Restaurants here are shut until 1pm

Paperdolly · 16/09/2022 07:40

Singleandproud · 16/09/2022 06:53

I'd do what you want but be mindful that large numbers of emergency services have been redirected to London to support the increased population. So I wouldn't be doing anything that potentially involved needing help from one of those.

No DIY then 🤷‍♀️

Paperdolly · 16/09/2022 07:41

I’ve got a feeling this may trigger lockdown memories for some. 🙁

Mummysharkargggggggg · 16/09/2022 07:45

I've got autistic kids who will be expecting their usual routine when their not at school! I will be out trying to find something open although I'd love to sit and watch her funeral.

IHateWasps · 16/09/2022 07:48

No DIY then or cooking. Climbing stairs is out too. As is eating because you might choke so we have to sit on our butts and do nothing all day (besides watch the funeral of course) but then that might cause DVT.

hellcatspangle · 16/09/2022 07:49

Good grief. Just do what you want!

EarringsandLipstick · 16/09/2022 07:51

Paperdolly · 16/09/2022 07:41

I’ve got a feeling this may trigger lockdown memories for some. 🙁

Oh don't be silly. It's one day! Regardless of what people do or don't do, what 'triggers' are possible?

roseapothecary · 16/09/2022 07:55

Annoying that everywhere is closed, but will probably bring my DC to the park which will be the only place open.
Someone told me that Cycling England said people shouldnt be cycling during the funeral times? That seems crazy, is it made up?

Paperdolly · 16/09/2022 07:56

EarringsandLipstick · 16/09/2022 07:51

Oh don't be silly. It's one day! Regardless of what people do or don't do, what 'triggers' are possible?

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I’m in the know so don’t be rude please.

hattie43 · 16/09/2022 07:56

Well I'll certainly be walking the dogs so will be going out

IHateWasps · 16/09/2022 07:57

Someone told me that Cycling England said people shouldnt be cycling during the funeral times? That seems crazy, is it made up?

No it was real, though they later backtracked because of the reaction.

www.theguardian.com/sport/2022/sep/15/british-cycling-apologies-for-advice-queen-funeral

gatehouseoffleet · 16/09/2022 07:57

Quveas · 15/09/2022 22:48

I intend to do whatever I would normally do on any day of the week. I certainly have no intentions of staying inside. And I don't give a damn what anyone else thinks is appropriate.

Me neither, but if everyone else is complying with the expectations there will be nobody to do anything with anyway.

KassandraOfSparta · 16/09/2022 07:57

It's not "disrespectful". 🙄Let's not go down that route of Lockdown, where people were starting threads about people daring to leave the house or do very normal things, except this time people are disrespectful, not selfish.

We will probably watch the funeral in the morning, and go out geocaching in the afternoon.