tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74882821337502001.post8838703124870595452..comments2024-03-13T04:34:44.504-07:00Comments on Being Me: Why I was glad today to be Fran at her Street Party and not Kate at her WeddingFran Hillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07935088780461825341noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74882821337502001.post-66810780044387724562011-05-10T10:48:22.754-07:002011-05-10T10:48:22.754-07:00I'm sad that no. 8 didnt happen for you, Fran,...I'm sad that no. 8 didnt happen for you, Fran, thats normally a good sign at a party.<br />We watched the wedding in our fleeces too and still had the nerve to critize peoples outfits.Brigid O'Connorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08646687391409208367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74882821337502001.post-29537582030124157152011-05-05T13:40:36.048-07:002011-05-05T13:40:36.048-07:00As a male colonial, I found the royal hoopla inter...As a male colonial, I found the royal hoopla interesting. We, of course have a president, so we are amazed by it all. So, Long live the royals and your street parties. By the way could you circle yourself in the photo and run a photo of your Aston-Martini?COUNT SNEAKYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14367090847525917503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74882821337502001.post-80142920413734331492011-05-03T03:25:51.037-07:002011-05-03T03:25:51.037-07:00Much as I loathe housework I'm with you on bei...Much as I loathe housework I'm with you on being glad I'm not Kate!hausfrauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05311075972682014843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74882821337502001.post-60794234972794314662011-05-01T07:20:32.176-07:002011-05-01T07:20:32.176-07:00bad penny - I have to say, I was a little nervous ...bad penny - I have to say, I was a little nervous showing people round unprepared, but some judicious standing in front of piles of washing seemed to work okay.<br /><br />Deborah - yes, but what a blog post that would make!!<br /><br />Anna May - £250,000! That's the cost of a HOUSE. I am outraged. Especially as she dragged a lot of it across the ground.Fran Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07935088780461825341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74882821337502001.post-16950551777823801792011-05-01T06:55:44.139-07:002011-05-01T06:55:44.139-07:00I am one with Isabelle and vote for being a gorgeo...I am one with Isabelle and vote for being a gorgeous Princess/Queen who will never have to wash a window or bleach a loo in her entire life.<br /><br />Anna May x<br /><br />ps: Heard on the radio this morning Catherine's dress cost £250,000 !Anna Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14116772124748496194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74882821337502001.post-62958501173257171902011-05-01T04:31:44.174-07:002011-05-01T04:31:44.174-07:00I should think you're also relieved to be able...I should think you're also relieved to be able to ride the bus without fifty-seven paparazzi climbing on board after you.Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10892637441668897411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74882821337502001.post-12395279001479046752011-05-01T03:28:58.725-07:002011-05-01T03:28:58.725-07:00I would have to say 'No, I'm afraid you ca...I would have to say 'No, I'm afraid you can't see round my house at the mo - we've been burgled & the Police are still dusting' It LOOKS like we've been burgled even though I have been frantically dusting.<br />Joe wants to be a Prince but missed the Aston Martin bit ( his favourite car is an Aston Martin DB9) I missed it too but watched up until the balcony bit with the bridesmaid sticking her fingers in her ears ( one of the little bridesmaides - not gorgeous Pippa ! )BadPennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09889591351222591488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74882821337502001.post-76103364853136447912011-04-30T10:41:06.959-07:002011-04-30T10:41:06.959-07:00Martin - or maybe Terry Wogan. I still miss him f...Martin - or maybe Terry Wogan. I still miss him from the Eurovision Song Contest.<br /><br />Isabelle - arrrggghh, don't mention the word pensions.Fran Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07935088780461825341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74882821337502001.post-25999754044682567522011-04-30T10:06:11.648-07:002011-04-30T10:06:11.648-07:00Oh, and can I see round your house too, please?Oh, and can I see round your house too, please?Pam https://www.blogger.com/profile/12641269043817163165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74882821337502001.post-24364582111218541822011-04-30T10:05:37.530-07:002011-04-30T10:05:37.530-07:00It's not often I disagree with you, Fran (well...It's not often I disagree with you, Fran (well, apart from your cruelty to children and animals) but this time... hmm. Would I rather be a plump 60-year-old with a little house and garden and a very small prospective pension, or a beautiful slender rich 29-year-old who's going to get to live at Highgrove one day? It's a hard one but - no, I'd rather be Kate. Sorry.Pam https://www.blogger.com/profile/12641269043817163165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74882821337502001.post-86384625355231600532011-04-30T05:13:28.083-07:002011-04-30T05:13:28.083-07:00Apparently, Channel 9 in Australia had Dame Edna E...Apparently, Channel 9 in Australia had Dame Edna Everage doing the commentary. What a shame we couldn't have that here!Martin Lowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03875064625911285695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74882821337502001.post-39397289194217879722011-04-30T00:42:21.570-07:002011-04-30T00:42:21.570-07:00elizabethm - And I have a balding husband anyway.
...elizabethm - And I have a balding husband anyway.<br /><br />Karen - I would have asked Victoria why she wore black ....Fran Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07935088780461825341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74882821337502001.post-39763121040783599482011-04-29T23:44:35.423-07:002011-04-29T23:44:35.423-07:00So funny. You missed out on meeting the Beckhams t...So funny. You missed out on meeting the Beckhams though. You could have asked Victoria how she got her hat to stay on.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05986874444030474719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74882821337502001.post-29088438500117932172011-04-29T14:44:01.912-07:002011-04-29T14:44:01.912-07:00Loved the whole thing having been fed up and sniff...Loved the whole thing having been fed up and sniffy about the press coverage for weeks. You see they got me, old and cynical as I am. But you are so totally right about the glory of not being Kate. Thanks be to God, if there is one.Elizabeth Musgravehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09473705107636868753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74882821337502001.post-21709489574221181282011-04-29T14:14:40.231-07:002011-04-29T14:14:40.231-07:00Steve - you're right - I would love to have dr...Steve - you're right - I would love to have driven to my street party in an Aston Martin - a little unnecessary, but quite a statement.<br /><br />SmitandSon - you know, bunny slippers would go so well with my fleece. I will consider a purchase.<br /><br />Martin H - rather you than me, although one day we'll have grandchildren and it will start ALL over again ...<br /><br />Annie M - The street party was fun. Lots of cakes. And cakes. And more cakes. Yum.<br /><br />Invisible Woman - you're right, you're right. I've changed it! Thank you!<br /><br />BB - !!<br /><br />mise - Thanks for the offer, but I hate to be too coordinated. It shows others up.Fran Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07935088780461825341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74882821337502001.post-16694339393676894152011-04-29T13:53:08.330-07:002011-04-29T13:53:08.330-07:00I worried about those toddlers too, and thought it...I worried about those toddlers too, and thought it was awfully brave of the bridesmaid to take responsibility for them. May I lend you my tiara to go with the fleece if you're still partying?Misehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01784548726623938608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74882821337502001.post-23767003384389980572011-04-29T11:15:54.473-07:002011-04-29T11:15:54.473-07:00No.8.... *titter*No.8.... *titter*broken birohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06233920262119205474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74882821337502001.post-44781688010283484952011-04-29T10:52:12.886-07:002011-04-29T10:52:12.886-07:00Blimey, I watched it in America and there wasn'...Blimey, I watched it in America and there wasn't a street party in sight. I loved the comparisons though! An unusual and distinctly 'Fran' take on the Royal wedding he he!Annie (Lady M) xhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00086309578820420578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74882821337502001.post-13715537059057587922011-04-29T10:50:27.639-07:002011-04-29T10:50:27.639-07:00We were surrounded by little girls who loudly anno...We were surrounded by little girls who loudly announced their need for a wee at any time, today. Thankfully, there was some timely lifting of dresses when called for.Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13494219959077922220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74882821337502001.post-72153352385224761722011-04-29T10:32:45.497-07:002011-04-29T10:32:45.497-07:00PS, you'll find me on twitter as @count_stuffPS, you'll find me on twitter as @count_stuffInvisibleWomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16405063925803245217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74882821337502001.post-29109103197623958402011-04-29T10:31:47.357-07:002011-04-29T10:31:47.357-07:00Ahem, Grandmama is monarch I think you'll find...Ahem, Grandmama is monarch I think you'll find. She has no mother in law, lucky baggage. Just a step mother in law. That hardly counts surely?. Fat fingers heh heh. I have something in common with Kate after all.InvisibleWomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16405063925803245217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74882821337502001.post-64348661188564063082011-04-29T10:14:03.014-07:002011-04-29T10:14:03.014-07:00The Bon Marche fleece , bunny slippers and scrunch...The Bon Marche fleece , bunny slippers and scrunchie look favoured by all St Andrews students seems to have been vetoed by the Queen for today . <br />A bit harsh , given that William only really feels comfortable dressed like all his old mates . Never mind , Granny has no say in the choice of going-away outfits . He'd love to see you there , waving them off .SmitoniusAndSonatahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11210817141287881808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74882821337502001.post-34514750314244153112011-04-29T09:33:16.113-07:002011-04-29T09:33:16.113-07:00Ah, but did you get to ride in an Aston Martin? Eh...Ah, but did you get to ride in an Aston Martin? Eh? Eh? Eh?<br /><br />See, not feeling to glib now, are you?Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02133900289384226725noreply@blogger.com