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To mow the lawn tomorrow?

184 replies

Lunificent · 18/09/2022 14:12

I planned to do it today but it’s raining. I’m not going to do it during the funeral but would I be unreasonable to do it later in the day tomorrow?

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SpringIntoChaos · 18/09/2022 19:23

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tigger1001 · 18/09/2022 19:23

"while the funeral was on I would shame you so bad on the neighbourhood WhatsApp group. You'd be the laughing stock of the street for all of time."

Oh that's so funny! I can assure you I wouldn't be. And I would also put good money on that others in my street would be out and about. Not everyone will be sitting watching the funeral.

You can only shame someone who is ashamed of their actions. Choosing what I do with my time on an enforced bank holiday isn't something I would be ashamed of.

However plenty would be laughing at you for being so offended.

Carpy88999 · 18/09/2022 19:29

tigger1001 · 18/09/2022 19:23

"while the funeral was on I would shame you so bad on the neighbourhood WhatsApp group. You'd be the laughing stock of the street for all of time."

Oh that's so funny! I can assure you I wouldn't be. And I would also put good money on that others in my street would be out and about. Not everyone will be sitting watching the funeral.

You can only shame someone who is ashamed of their actions. Choosing what I do with my time on an enforced bank holiday isn't something I would be ashamed of.

However plenty would be laughing at you for being so offended.

You obviously live in a zoo if that's the level of respect you animals have for the Queen.

StoneofDestiny · 18/09/2022 19:31

The only thing that would stop me mowing my lawn would be if it was raining or it had run out of fuel.
It's ridiculous - I hope all those saying everything must stop because Elizabeth is being buried - I hope you don't shower, eat, speak, drive, drink, watch TV or answer your phone! Oh and stay in black clothes for the rest of your days like Victoria.

tigger1001 · 18/09/2022 19:38

@Carpy88999 don't live in a zoo. But you are right, I don't have respect for the queen either. She was only queen due to the family she was born into. She lived a life of immense privilege.

And you know what? That's ok. It's ok to be a royalist. It's ok to spend the day watching the funeral. It's ok not to be a royalist and to choose to spend the day doing other things. I respect other peoples choices. Perhaps others should respect mine.

Better not mention that our local trampoline place is open all day tomorrow - am expecting that to be pretty busy.

I am planning on working though. Although our office is closed we have been told anyone who wants to can and can claim toil. Much rather have the time when it suits me.

megletthesecond · 18/09/2022 20:16

Mow it ffs.

Celticandco · 18/09/2022 20:24

I wouldn't between 11-12 but rest of the day before and after do what you like

ListerLess · 18/09/2022 20:26

You do realise that there is a funeral happening somewhere in the world pretty much every moment of every day?

So the last time you mowed your lawn, there was a funeral on somewhere. The last time you had a good laugh at a comedy show, there was a funeral on somewhere. The last time any of us had sex, there was a funeral on somewhere. Should we all just stop existing?

And needless to say, no one person is more important than anyone else. They're not. Full stop.

FlissyPaps · 18/09/2022 20:27

SissySpacekAteMyHamster · 18/09/2022 14:21

I think you should mow it but maybe not whilst the funeral is on. It would be pretty thoughtless to be making thst sort of noise outside during that.

Personally I'm no royalist, but I do understand other people's feelings/needs.

Unless OP lives within METERS of Westminster Abbey I can’t see it being an issue.

The world doesn’t stop turning just because someone has died.

MomJeansBumJeans · 18/09/2022 20:31

Our village FB has announced its disrespectful to mow tomorrow......

So many people are angry!

MomJeansBumJeans · 18/09/2022 20:33

And I live 6 hours away from Westminster Abbey

Wish I lived closer to London though, at least it would be less batshit 🤣

StoneofDestiny · 18/09/2022 20:33

Oh the irony - all these lovers of the queen who queued for hours to see a flag covered box - some are now trying to sell their queue wristbands on e-bay 😂😂(but have been banned)!

Mow your lawn all day if you like!

youarntaguest · 18/09/2022 20:39

I don't think the queen would mind if you cut your grass

generalh · 18/09/2022 20:40

You can do what ever you want tomorrow. No one else's business.

generalh · 18/09/2022 20:42

Carpy88999 · 18/09/2022 15:22

It would be incredibly crass to mow your lawn. Does no one have any respect any more?!

Respect for who?

gnilliwdog · 18/09/2022 20:54

I don't think you are supposed to make noise on a bank holiday, but maybe lawnmowers are OK. My neighbour is banging in fence posts and just heard him announce he'll be getting an early start tomorrow. It's going to be drills, hammering and sawing from about 8am outside my bedroom window. I will be crying into my tea but that's just the trauma of living next door to people who are completely inconsiderate, not the funeral.

XenoBitch · 18/09/2022 20:57

gnilliwdog · 18/09/2022 20:54

I don't think you are supposed to make noise on a bank holiday, but maybe lawnmowers are OK. My neighbour is banging in fence posts and just heard him announce he'll be getting an early start tomorrow. It's going to be drills, hammering and sawing from about 8am outside my bedroom window. I will be crying into my tea but that's just the trauma of living next door to people who are completely inconsiderate, not the funeral.

What do you mean by 'not supposed to make a noise on a bank holiday'?
I must have missed that memo!
For many, that is their chance to catch up on noisy stuff like trimming the lawn.

tigger1001 · 18/09/2022 20:59

@XenoBitch I think we missed that memo too! Bank holidays here (certainly the ones I'm home for as we usually work) are normally filled with neighbours having bbq's and doing diy.

gnilliwdog · 18/09/2022 21:06

XenoBitch · 18/09/2022 20:57

What do you mean by 'not supposed to make a noise on a bank holiday'?
I must have missed that memo!
For many, that is their chance to catch up on noisy stuff like trimming the lawn.

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I think you are not supposed to do noisy DIY and building work, except in emergencies, and that there is supposed to be some sort of consideration for neighbours, like not making noise before 9am, but varies from council to council. I probably should report my neighbour, but I have to live next door to him and he's quite large and irritable.

MathiasBroucek · 18/09/2022 21:07

Do it but not during the service

XenoBitch · 18/09/2022 21:10

gnilliwdog · 18/09/2022 21:06

I think you are not supposed to do noisy DIY and building work, except in emergencies, and that there is supposed to be some sort of consideration for neighbours, like not making noise before 9am, but varies from council to council. I probably should report my neighbour, but I have to live next door to him and he's quite large and irritable.

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Please post a link from your council detailing this ban on noise during a Bank Holiday.
If it is a real thing, there will be something.

PooWoo · 18/09/2022 21:13

Of course, you must. One mustn't have an untidy lawn on the day of the funeral.

LilyPeace · 18/09/2022 21:13

Out of respect for my neighbours, I wouldn't make a lot of noise outside during a time when I know they're likely to be inside watching a funeral.

XenoBitch · 18/09/2022 21:16

LilyPeace · 18/09/2022 21:13

Out of respect for my neighbours, I wouldn't make a lot of noise outside during a time when I know they're likely to be inside watching a funeral.

That could be any time. I watched a few funerals during Covid. I didn't expect my neighbours to not make any noise during that time.

ExecutiveStrategyCoordinator · 18/09/2022 21:18

It's what she would have wanted.