Saturday 2 June 2012

Flags & Roses



Ah, blue skies & soaring temperatures - the last ten days' heatwave has come as a blessed relief after the six weeks of constant rain. Of course, as I write, the Jubilee weekend forecast is for more rain - here in the South at least. But I'm sure we'll make the most of things with our usual British aplomb.


I'm guessing that my fellow countrymen in Scotland will be more reticent with their Jubilee celebrations than we are down here, only an hour south of London. But I'm glad to be in the thick of it. Petworth is aflutter with flags & bunting galore and everyone is in a festive mood. What's wrong with that? With so much doom and gloom in the news, it's good to have a reason to party. And whether you believe in the Monarchy or not, there's no denying that our Queen has done her duty with grace, dignity & intelligence for all 60 years of her reign. Queenie - you go girl!