John Wright Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 6 minutes ago, 2112 said: I think the coronation will probably be next June, so expect long bank holiday over TT. Dunno. It’s been a moving feast for 420 years 25 July 2 February 23 April 23 April 11 April 23 April 20 October 22 September 19 July 8 September 28 July 9 August 22 June 12 May 2 June 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AcousticallyChallenged Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 3 minutes ago, The Phantom said: Initially this was definitely possible. However it looks like Putin is on the back foot now. Assuming it just stays as Russia in Ukraine (no one else joins or no other countries have a 'special military operation') I think that risk is diminishing significantly. I am still storing a load of tinned goods however... Have you got the doors off for your little Government recommended shelter? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Phantom Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 1 minute ago, AcousticallyChallenged said: Have you got the doors off for your little Government recommended shelter? Lets just say I'm suitably prepared.... 2 minutes ago, 2112 said: It’s impossible to predict, but it only takes one move from either Russia or NATO countries and allies, to cause actions which will ratchet up tensions. Don't forget China & Taiwan too. We're genuinely one bad decision from nuclear war. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2112 Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 2 minutes ago, John Wright said: Dunno. It’s been a moving feast for 420 years 25 July 2 February 23 April 23 April 11 April 23 April 20 October 22 September 19 July 8 September 28 July 9 August 22 June 12 May 2 June The late QE2 was crowned 18 months after her accession to the crown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2112 Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 3 minutes ago, AcousticallyChallenged said: Have you got the doors off for your little Government recommended shelter? That will be ideal for the Green lobby and Douglas Corpy, they can scrap bin collections 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2112 Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 3 minutes ago, offshoremanxman said: Douglas Corpy on the band wagon now. https://www.manxradio.com/news/isle-of-man-news/mayor-of-douglas-offers-condolences-to-royal-family/ Why on earth would you want to go and sign a book of condolences in the Town Hall today? The world has gone mad. No Braddan Commissioners condolences Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gladys Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 Latest announcement from Buck House or UK Govt is that there is no need for businesses to close in mourning So there you have it. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AcousticallyChallenged Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 3 minutes ago, The Phantom said: Lets just say I'm suitably prepared.... Don't forget China & Taiwan too. We're genuinely one bad decision from nuclear war. Having watched Threads, and having a moderate fascination in the area, I'm not sure I'd want to survive a nuclear war. But I agree, we flirt with escalation far too often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AOR Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 15 minutes ago, Roxanne said: This is going to turn into a week long event, isn't it. I'm torn. I know she was the Queen and it's very sad but isn't there also a case for us ordinary people to just get on with life as we know it? Is there a wish to return to those days of wailing about the death of Diana? Personally I think the last thing British people need to be doing right now is wallowing about something else that's sad. I wonder what "life as we know it" might be if everyone took a more blasé attitude towards the death of our Monarch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2112 Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 Just now, Gladys said: Latest announcement from Buck House or UK Govt is that there is no need for businesses to close in mourning So there you have it. In 1952 the last time a death of a monarch, times were different, times have changed, so it’s right and proper that shops remain open. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Onchan Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 21 minutes ago, Asthehills said: Just going off his own post. I have no idea Did he pinch that first sentence from Professor Ashford, that paragon of knowledge all-things Isle of Man? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AOR Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 Just now, Roxanne said: As Wrighty said, flags at half mast, a funeral on TV. What would be your preferred option? Yes indeed, it can be done and dusted in a day. Especially in this digital age. My preferred option would be more-or-less what our society is doing just now. Not ideal, as I miss a fucking football match on the telly, but then I suddenly realise it's not all about me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offshoremanxman Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 The Mannin Line now playing a really boring sound clip of the 1979 Tynwald Ceremony instead of having the Mannin Line. FFS. And you can’t even go to the pub! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Mexico Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 35 minutes ago, thommo2010 said: He mentions it in his post, it's all part of the protocol for a Tynwald session. I imagine they will want all MHKS when the funeral is taking place I thought I'd look to see what happened last time, when George VI died at 7:30 on 5 February 1952. Tynwald didn't actually meet till a week later in St Johns. So Rob probably would have had time to finish his cruise. In 1952, they had a service in the Royal Chapel and then processed over to Tynwald Hill for the proclamation of the Queen and then back to the church for "administering of the oath of allegiance to the members of the Legislature and to holders of office under the Crown". They then passed a "Resolution of Loyalty and Condolence" and a "Resolution of Sympathy with the Queen Mother". The members of the Legislature then signed the Proclamation and the Addresses to the Queen and Queen Mother. Unfortunately a week later, when Tynwald met for normal business: The Governor [who then presided over Tynwald]: I have to submit the following Bills for signature:— The Dealers in Old Metal Bill, the Married Persons Protection Bill, and the Agricultural Wages Bill, and, in addition to these, I have circulated another copy of the address to Queen Elizabeth II, and I would ask members to sign it anew. I regret to say that the original copy was blotted so badly on the front page, it was impossible to forward it, so I am circulating another copy, and I shall be grateful if hon. members will sign it.' 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offshoremanxman Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 1 minute ago, Roger Mexico said: I have circulated another copy of the address to Queen Elizabeth II, and I would ask members to sign it anew. I regret to say that the original copy was blotted so badly on the front page, it was impossible to forward it, so I am circulating another copy, and I shall be grateful if hon. members will sign it.' And Tynwald has been happily and continually blotting it’s copybook ever since. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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