stevie_b Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 Stevie Big Boy You must be getting me mixed up with someone else. If you'd seen me in the altogether, you wouldn't be saying that. 2 pairs of socks stuffed down there has served me well in the past though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 Kav0FEhtLug Probably a repost, but Homer pointed it out to me, absolutely superb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathanc Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 omg Kate is so hot like the weather! Go go Royal Wedding I'll be baking cupcakes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 How does her work experience, education and other attributes compare to our current queen and her husband? She probably has much more "real life" experience than either of those 2 had before they became the Monarch and her consort. It would be more suitable to compare her to prince Phillip. A short excerpt on his career: "After leaving Gordonstoun in 1939, Prince Philip joined the Royal Navy, graduating the next year from the Royal Naval College, Dartmouth, as the top cadet in his course.[16] He was commissioned as a midshipman in January 1940. Philip spent four months on the battleship HMS Ramillies, protecting convoys of the Australian Expeditionary Force in the Indian Ocean, followed by shorter postings on HM Ships Kent, Shropshire and in Ceylon (now Sri Lanka). After the invasion of Greece by Italy in October 1940, he was transferred from the Indian Ocean to the battleship HMS Valiant in the Mediterranean Fleet.[17] Amongst other engagements, he was involved in the Battle of Crete, was mentioned in despatches for his service during the Battle of Cape Matapan, and was awarded the Greek War Cross of Valour.[16] Duties of lesser glory included stoking the boilers of the troop transport ship RMS Empress of Russia.[18] Prince Philip was promoted to sub-lieutenant after a series of courses at Portsmouth in which he gained the top grade in four out of five sections.[19] In June 1942, he was appointed to the V and W class destroyer and flotilla leader, HMS Wallace, which was involved in convoy escort tasks on the east coast of Britain, as well as the allied invasion of Sicily.[20] Promotion to lieutenant followed on 16 July 1942. In October of the same year, at just 21 years of age, he became first lieutenant of HMS Wallace and one of the youngest first lieutenants in the Royal Navy. In 1944, he moved on to the new destroyer, HMS Whelp, where he saw service with the British Pacific Fleet in the 27th Destroyer Flotilla.[21][22] He was present in Tokyo Bay when the instrument of Japanese surrender was signed. In January 1946, Philip returned to Britain on the Whelp, and was posted as an instructor at HMS Royal Arthur, the Petty Officers' School in Corsham, Wiltshire.[23]" I'd say the chap has some regular life experience, albeit a very long time ago I've heard a lot of people mention (not just on here) that the wedding makes no difference to their lives, they don't care, or can't really be bothered with it all. It also becomes very apparent that many of these people do not understand exactly what it is that the monarchy do, and what they're capable of. While it may appear to some that royalty is purely ceremonial these days, The king/queen of this country is infact one of the most powerful individuals in the world. For example, the armed forces of not just this country, but the entire commonwealth, pledge allegiance to the crown. Not the government, or the country, as is the case with the US. The same with the police in this country. They also have the power to dissolve parliament if required. Thankfully we don't see anything of this power, but it's nice to know that it would be very difficult for a similar scenario to that in Libya to occur Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbleapple Posted April 23, 2011 Share Posted April 23, 2011 I heard on the news that the queen attended over 400+ events last year (365 days). Irrespective of whether you like the monarchy or not how many people (never mind people over 80 years of age) would make such a pro active effort for this country. I respect the monarchy for that reason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lbm Posted April 23, 2011 Share Posted April 23, 2011 I heard on the news that the queen attended over 400+ events last year (365 days). Irrespective of whether you like the monarchy or not how many people (never mind people over 80 years of age) would make such a pro active effort for this country. I respect the monarchy for that reason And I believe Charles has his life mapped out at least 2 years in advance. "Today sir, you're going to be here, then there etc..." Frankly, a depressing situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tannhauser Posted April 23, 2011 Share Posted April 23, 2011 It also becomes very apparent that many of these people do not understand exactly what it is that the monarchy do, and what they're capable of. While it may appear to some that royalty is purely ceremonial these days, The king/queen of this country is infact one of the most powerful individuals in the world. ) I think you might be confusing 'The Earth' and 'Narnia.' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted April 23, 2011 Share Posted April 23, 2011 i think you might be confusing 'the earth' and 'narnia.' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky49 Posted April 23, 2011 Share Posted April 23, 2011 but she'll spend the rest of her life doing what other people want her to do That's what happens when you get married mate. The wife been telling me what to do since I got hitched. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted April 23, 2011 Share Posted April 23, 2011 I think you might be confusing 'The Earth' and 'Narnia.' I think you may be confusing 'me' and 'someone who gives a f**k' Branners Supra world is the land at the end of my closet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinlexusV8 Posted April 24, 2011 Share Posted April 24, 2011 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbleapple Posted April 24, 2011 Share Posted April 24, 2011 Thats been posted about 6 posts ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinlexusV8 Posted April 24, 2011 Share Posted April 24, 2011 sorry guys ... missed it. Became quite a long thread already to follow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted April 24, 2011 Share Posted April 24, 2011 The Wedding date has just been announced - it's 29th April 2011, which is a Friday and is a Bank Holiday I'll be watching.................the shuttle launch on the same day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted April 24, 2011 Share Posted April 24, 2011 Thats been posted about 6 posts ago I can't even claim that I found it, Homer sent it to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathanc Posted April 24, 2011 Share Posted April 24, 2011 I think she's hot. Like, royally hot ya know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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