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What is open on Monday 19th Sept?

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mourningafter · 13/09/2022 15:25

For those of us lucky enough to have the day off with our kids, who don't want to watch the funeral. I would love to hear anyone's idea of how to make the most of a bonus day off. In particular if you know of anything fun that's open.

I'd prefer not to spend the day in the local park, have done that enough in the past 2 years. The only thing I've seen that's open so far is Hawksmoor which is a bit fancy for a family day!

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User1435 · 13/09/2022 20:32

Sorry replying to @Methwell there! No booze for crommy!!

Thenightwemet16 · 13/09/2022 20:34

MissMaple82 · 13/09/2022 15:47

Why would you not want to involve your kids in this moment of history???? I find that odd, all schools will be talking about it, watch it with your children !

Can you explain how to get two young DC who usually spend their days off outside exploring the world to sit quietly watching adults sitting quietly for the duration of the funeral?

Because I would quite like to watch it 🤣

Pinkpeony2 · 13/09/2022 20:39

Hastingsontheup · 13/09/2022 19:50

Well my DM (aged 73) watched the coronation aged 3 or 4. All she could tell me was a memory of being very bored, glad I got to share that then. Be realistic no child younger than 7 or 8 will have the patience to sit through it nor any interest in it.

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I’m not meaning a 3 year old. Of course they won’t sit through it. Was more meaning primary and secondary aged kids. Mine are 10-14 so would be able to watch it for a while at least. And I think it’s important even if we only watch and discuss it for 15 mins.

Flopisfatteningbingforchristmas · 13/09/2022 20:41

DogInATent · 13/09/2022 16:58

It’s not just any Monarch is it? It’s the longest reigning monarch and will most likely be the last female monarch any of our children will see.
Closed casket. Unless something goes really badly wrong, they won't be seeing her. Probably not a bad thing. After a week and a half it's going to be a bit 'fresh'.

😂

Thenightwemet16 · 13/09/2022 20:48

MotherWol · 13/09/2022 17:32

😆 "We went to the playground dear. Because you were two, and would only sit still for Hey Duggee."

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🤣

antelopevalley · 13/09/2022 20:54

Pinkpeony2 · 13/09/2022 20:39

I’m not meaning a 3 year old. Of course they won’t sit through it. Was more meaning primary and secondary aged kids. Mine are 10-14 so would be able to watch it for a while at least. And I think it’s important even if we only watch and discuss it for 15 mins.

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My kids are teenagers. They can watch it if they want to. I think it is very unlikely. It is just a grand funeral.

EtonMessy · 13/09/2022 20:54

RiftGibbon · 13/09/2022 20:05

The part about the democracy is becoming increasingly unlikely.

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I think your worryingly right @RiftGibbon . Viva la revolucion !!

ShirleyPhallus · 13/09/2022 20:56

neverbeenskiing · 13/09/2022 20:09

This thread is completely and utterly insane.

The day should be used to watch the Queens funeral. Nothing will/should be open in respect of the late Queen. I would recommend you stay home and watch the funeral and maybe go to the park after.

Doesn't the fact that so many posters thought you were joking tell you something? Thanks for the recommendation, but no. I'm not a Royalist. I have no interest in spending the day watching the funeral of a complete stranger. We'll probably go for a long walk in the morning, then we've got friends and their DC coming over for lunch and then if the weather is nice the kids can play in the garden, if not we'll play board games or something.

’Grandma, I can’t believe you were actually alive when Queen Elizabeth was alive. Wow what did you do on the day of her funeral?’

Have you ever actually met a child?

"Oh Grandmama, do tell us again about the time you spent 6 hours watching a televised church service, please!"

I have bought myself a new pair of black pyjamas

You win the thread.

Couldn’t have said it better myself, absolutely ridiculous. Monday should be spent however anyone wants it to. Watching a televised funeral isn’t high up on my list of things to do show my children. I’d prefer to discuss the queen with them in my own terms rather than gawping at her grieving family.

Black pyjamas - absolute lol. It’s what she would have wanted!

FourChimneys · 13/09/2022 20:56

It never occurred to ask my parents what they did on the day of the coronation or whatever. They never mentioned it as far as I remember. Did people have tellies in those days?

For those posters worried about us republicans missing history, I'm sure there will be a potted version on YouTube at some point if anyone wants to catch up.

The place we are going to park on Monday is anticipating being really busy as it is close to some beautiful hills and a lake, we will be off early to get a space. Hoping to support a couple of small businesses while we are there.

antelopevalley · 13/09/2022 20:57

And I was made to watch part of Lord Mountbatten's funeral and told why it was so important. I was bored stiff. I was 11 years old. I love history, but a funeral of a stranger is not interesting.

OnlyEverAutumn · 13/09/2022 20:59

@FourChimneys just for historical interest I can tell you that most people didn’t have TVs at the coronation but it actually sparked a rise in tv ownership.

My mum remembers being forced to watch it by her mum - she would have been 12.

She has been a lifelong Republican 😂.

5128gap · 13/09/2022 21:01

I find it strange that in a life where we all get our share of real grief and bereavement, anyone would want to deliberately seek out opportunities for 'mourning lite' by wallowing in the death of a stranger, however significant her role.
Watching the funeral from curiosity or interest in the ceremonial/historical aspect is one thing, but imagining oneself 'in mourning' and taking offence at other people wanting to go about their lives is bizarre in the extreme.

Eatonmesss · 13/09/2022 21:03

Pinkpeony2 · 13/09/2022 17:10

That’s pretty sad to me but then I love history.
This isn’t just another queen or king on the throne for 10/20 years though is it?
This is likely to be the longest reigning monarch there has or ever will be. She will likely be in the history books for the next 1000 years and will stand out amongst many others.
To me it’s the end of an era as I think we are in for a change of times going forward.
I personally want my kids to recognise the significance and be able to remember and talk about this time later in their lives.

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What were your parents doing when the queen was crowned?

Sunflowerkeep · 13/09/2022 21:07

LetMeSpeak · 13/09/2022 15:32

The day should be used to watch the Queens funeral. Nothing will/should be open in respect of the late Queen. I would recommend you stay home and watch the funeral and maybe go to the park after.

shut up you dictator

HTH1 · 13/09/2022 21:11

Tennis and spa day (and possibly pub lunch). It’s what she would have wanted as we were so close…

ancientgran · 13/09/2022 21:12

Eatonmesss · 13/09/2022 21:03

What were your parents doing when the queen was crowned?

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My mum had a baby under a year old and was heavily pregnant with me living in one room at GMs house. She told me she was contemplating suicide at the time she knew how to make a girl feel wanted.) Dad would have been at work, as an Irish Catholic I don't think he would have been that bothered although he wasn't anti monarchy.

RiftGibbon · 13/09/2022 21:22

What were your parents doing when the queen was crowned?
Not watching it on tv as they didn't have one.

It’s not just any Monarch is it? It’s the longest reigning monarch and will most likely be the last female monarch any of our children will see.
But why is that important? Someone born into privilege lived a long life, and mostly did some good stuff. Someone else born into privilege is going to take over. It doesn't matter how long they do it for. It isn't relevant to my life, and how I live it.

The day should be used to watch the Queens funeral. Nothing will/should be open in respect of the late Queen.
I would not have forced people I didn't know to attend or watch my late mother's or father's funerals. The fact that people are having the funerals of loved ones cancelled and surgeries and consultations cancelled is totally and utterly immoral. I cannot imagine HM would be wanting people to suffer or to die because by the time their appointment has been rebooked their situation is beyond help.

Ledkr · 13/09/2022 21:24

I'm having a night out Sunday so will spend Monday slightly hungover watching netflix. Will squeeze in a long dog walk with the kids at some point. They will be happy having an extra day off school and probably doss about and maybe see friends.

giveovernate · 13/09/2022 21:25

LetMeSpeak · 13/09/2022 15:32

The day should be used to watch the Queens funeral. Nothing will/should be open in respect of the late Queen. I would recommend you stay home and watch the funeral and maybe go to the park after.

Oh give over!

Why should I suddenly turn into a royalist!

giveovernate · 13/09/2022 21:26

Ohahjustalittlebit · 13/09/2022 15:38

Ireland is open.

I'll come there! 🇮🇪

DeadbeatYoda · 13/09/2022 21:30

There are some bonkers comments on this thread.
'Granny, What did you go on the day of her funeral...😆😆😆... mummy hated the Queen' I'm on the floor laughing at that one.
Absolutely bonkers.

FourChimneys · 13/09/2022 21:31

OnlyEverAutumn that's funny about your mum.

I asked DH just now what he did for the coronation. He says they went to a relative for the day as they had a telly. He doesn't remember the coronation but remembers playing with their dog 😂

OnlyEverAutumn · 13/09/2022 21:33

@FourChimneys maybe there’s a lesson for all of us who are republicans. Force our kids to watch the funeral and we’ll raise a generation of kids who will see the emperor’s new clothes 🤷‍♀️.

giveovernate · 13/09/2022 21:35

Hoolihan · 13/09/2022 16:45

We are having friends over for a tea party/booze up. My kids are 10 & 14 and couldn't be less interested in watching the funeral.

Dud you forget my invite...

ellebelli · 13/09/2022 21:36

Hoolihan · 13/09/2022 17:10

PMSL.

Thank goodness for people like you who will be able to tell their grandchildren all about the day they sat in front of the telly.

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