tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post4616612764135705633..comments2024-03-24T00:01:00.698-05:00Comments on The New Sixty: GOT A FUNERAL TO OBSERVEArkansas Pattihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-5816559550748401222022-09-25T20:12:42.727-05:002022-09-25T20:12:42.727-05:00Judee,
Thank you for stopping by and commenting. Y...Judee,<br />Thank you for stopping by and commenting. Yes, there was so much about that lady that was admirable. Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-85552220448859207782022-09-25T20:11:24.780-05:002022-09-25T20:11:24.780-05:00Joared,
I know, often the coverage was centered ar...Joared,<br />I know, often the coverage was centered around the sensational parts of the family drama. In my view, not necessary. Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-67736098900137850042022-09-25T20:08:16.260-05:002022-09-25T20:08:16.260-05:00Anon,
I agree, there was much to admire about her....Anon,<br />I agree, there was much to admire about her.Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-13268231648911801182022-09-25T13:25:30.062-05:002022-09-25T13:25:30.062-05:00Thank you for sharing these interesting facts abou...Thank you for sharing these interesting facts about the Queen. I keep hearing more and more admirable stories about her character, thoughtfulness, and caring.Judeehttp://www.realfoodblogger.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-10727711029638456102022-09-24T12:55:46.707-05:002022-09-24T12:55:46.707-05:00I think she presented a sense of stability and co...I think she presented a sense of stability and continuity to Britons and many others through difficult years, including our recent ones and now. She has been a unique monarch the likes of which I doubt will be seen again. I've been aware of what occurs in the commonwealth and that royal family but have not been that invested in the doings in their world though I, too, have significant English heritage. I did end up viewing much of the TV coverage. I've been annoyed with much of the press focus, analysis and speculation on the family dynamics during the period of mourning. Joaredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03155775053108104385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-53605856700562556572022-09-24T02:02:59.716-05:002022-09-24T02:02:59.716-05:00Actually, it's not a link. You have to copy an...Actually, it's not a link. You have to copy and paste it on your browser as an address. I don't know how to explain it.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461569436322815787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-27231660488339258102022-09-23T14:54:20.876-05:002022-09-23T14:54:20.876-05:00She was an amazing and hard working woman. I did n...She was an amazing and hard working woman. I did not follow her a lot but from what I saw, she never tried to take a shortcut in life.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-86778753361702985022022-09-21T14:30:03.990-05:002022-09-21T14:30:03.990-05:00Annie,
Interesting and personal connection you fel...Annie,<br />Interesting and personal connection you felt towards the queen. I watched most of it too and must say the royals do lead interesting lives. Probably best to view from a distance like we do. Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-63170513715926679372022-09-21T14:27:19.168-05:002022-09-21T14:27:19.168-05:00River,
It did get long with all the walking but he...River,<br />It did get long with all the walking but here they filled us in on snippets from her life that were informative and often funny. <br />Didn't notice how the soldiers held their guns. That does sound painful. Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-46462130558553539152022-09-21T08:51:57.893-05:002022-09-21T08:51:57.893-05:00Thanks for sharing that link. I laughed and laugh...Thanks for sharing that link. I laughed and laughed.<br />Granny Anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18165058412950953296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-67707438667513667392022-09-21T08:48:01.047-05:002022-09-21T08:48:01.047-05:00I have deeply grieved the loss of Queen Elizabeth ...I have deeply grieved the loss of Queen Elizabeth II. My mother's name was Elizabeth and my first name is Elizabeth. For that reason I believed in my youth that we were related to the Queen. My mother had beautiful speech and she looked to me like the Queen. I watched the entire funeral. I follow the royals. Our country flew flags at half mast. And here we are escaped from the Monarchy.Granny Anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18165058412950953296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-67025017468603710052022-09-19T22:39:38.882-05:002022-09-19T22:39:38.882-05:00I watched most of the funeral, after being rudely ...I watched most of the funeral, after being rudely interrupted by a phone call which I should have ignored, and as I watched I wondered why? There were bits that interested me, but for the most part I found it a bit boring, especially the long slow parade parts, I could tell the horses were getting fidgety and wanting to run a bit. The hymns being sung in Westminster abbey were just garbled noise. I think they should have left the singing to the choir. I think I watched mostly because I had liked The Queen so much. I was very sorry for all the soldiers(?) walking along holding the gun butt with one elbow and the other arm behind their backs holding the barrel, for HOURS! I'm guessing there are a lot of painfully sore shoulders today.Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794655013673748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-44724478994362247262022-09-19T20:40:54.815-05:002022-09-19T20:40:54.815-05:00Kay,
Oops, couldn't make the link work but I h...Kay,<br />Oops, couldn't make the link work but I have heard lots of tales about her quick wit and mischievous nature. That is what made her so special in my book. Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-48620363270285034622022-09-19T20:39:10.198-05:002022-09-19T20:39:10.198-05:00Linda,
Think you are right. Her family was consta...Linda,<br />Think you are right. Her family was constantly in the spotlight. Little went unrecorded. Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-78299010580024446182022-09-19T20:37:20.588-05:002022-09-19T20:37:20.588-05:00Ann,
It was a long broadcast but it was interestin...Ann,<br />It was a long broadcast but it was interesting. I think the thing that amazed me about her was her interest in others. She was open and inquisitive when she could have been haughty and cold. Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-70396943123339880292022-09-19T18:03:57.947-05:002022-09-19T18:03:57.947-05:00She was very much the dignified monarch who always...She was very much the dignified monarch who always kept her country first despite the family foibles. <br /><br />Have you seen this clip about Queen Elizabeth's prank on some American hikers? https://www.nbcnews.com/video/former-security-officer-tells-funny-story-of-queen-s-prank-on-u-s-tourist-148107333998<br />I loved seeing what a fun sense of humor she had.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461569436322815787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-87216975902482403472022-09-19T17:44:16.281-05:002022-09-19T17:44:16.281-05:00I have watched very little of the proceedings, but...I have watched very little of the proceedings, but she was the very model of what a queen should be. I do think it must have been hard to be a member of her family. It was always country first. Linda Reederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665601809156707572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-64418465913779865212022-09-19T16:58:45.956-05:002022-09-19T16:58:45.956-05:00Queen Elizabeth was a very admirable woman. Her ch...Queen Elizabeth was a very admirable woman. Her character impressed me in that being born her station in life, it would have been too easy to shallow. Many people impress me with what they are born to do so early in life. <br /><br />I would have liked to watch the funeral. However, my household would have gotten depressed with it all. So, I saw snippets. I enjoy pomp and circumstance too. However, I am not a royalist. Ann Bennetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17759967601352382204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-80909627619639789062022-09-19T16:04:11.758-05:002022-09-19T16:04:11.758-05:00Peg,
Well our presidents don't stay in office ...Peg,<br />Well our presidents don't stay in office 70 years so it is hard to get that attached. She has been the glue to hold her people together for all that time, through wars, peace and social change. Here is a link that explains it better https://www.dailymail.co.uk/debate/article-11195623/ANDREW-NEIL-Queen-glue-bound-United-Kingdom-together.html.Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-88689980823669321402022-09-19T15:34:20.178-05:002022-09-19T15:34:20.178-05:00While I can not understand any of this. I agree th...While I can not understand any of this. I agree that she seemed like a kind woman. Would you be so inclined to do that for a president for 2 weeks and non stop telly? Would you be interested in having this type of thing in America? If not why? I am not trying to be snarky I am so darn curious about this. It boggles me.Margaret (Peggy or Peg too)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04247428494327269983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-81784110373623920872022-09-19T14:17:27.038-05:002022-09-19T14:17:27.038-05:00Eileen,
Wish I had recorded the early part but saw...Eileen,<br />Wish I had recorded the early part but saw the majority of it. The pomp and circumstance was flawless. I kept being amazed at how all those marchers stayed in lock step and how quiet the throngs were. Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-4346583048318741832022-09-19T14:15:08.915-05:002022-09-19T14:15:08.915-05:00Margaret. You bet. If given only those two choices...Margaret. You bet. If given only those two choices, I would definitely take the monarchy, especially if ruled by such as the Queen. Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-25924212985034301702022-09-19T14:13:39.107-05:002022-09-19T14:13:39.107-05:00gigi,
Wish I had recorded it also for I missed the...gigi,<br />Wish I had recorded it also for I missed the first part but was able to catch the majority of the event. Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-31811471400654110382022-09-19T14:12:15.888-05:002022-09-19T14:12:15.888-05:00Rian,
I did too and was surprised that I was so in...Rian,<br />I did too and was surprised that I was so interested. She was such a lovely person and it would be hard not to like her. I always saw kindness in the Queen's eyes. DH's mother must have been quite a lovely person. Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-10319386685974343182022-09-19T14:09:10.893-05:002022-09-19T14:09:10.893-05:00Florence,
I too loved the horses and felt a little...Florence,<br />I too loved the horses and felt a little badly for them having to walk so slowly. I did see one break ranks but for the most part, they were flawless. Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.com