tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804114935312811175.post8749980874279148822..comments2024-01-27T20:32:17.610-05:00Comments on Pinchgut: I am happy with my QueenBadgerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11283813317560446754noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804114935312811175.post-11008272641743478802012-06-09T11:55:14.018-04:002012-06-09T11:55:14.018-04:00Merisi: They knew how to take photos in those days...Merisi: They knew how to take photos in those days.<br /><br />Simon: I will scratch you off the list of potential Republicans<br /><br />esb: There are lots of Queens - but this one is mine<br /><br />Sandy: Can't wait for Queen CamillaBadgerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11283813317560446754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804114935312811175.post-78749829971210037402012-06-08T22:36:57.056-04:002012-06-08T22:36:57.056-04:00There is a photo doing the rounds on facebook at t...There is a photo doing the rounds on facebook at the moment showing HRH sitting on a toilet. I was mildly insulted for her but confess I was pleased to see the photo for it is the ONE thing I have never been able to imagine her doing for some reason... Now my mind is at rest on that score.<br />I'm still waiting for Prince Charles to find me and get out of the clutches of the horrendous Camilla.Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09540456562833941487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804114935312811175.post-42349443806751777842012-06-08T20:11:27.287-04:002012-06-08T20:11:27.287-04:00I was in a Southern Baptist church around the time...I was in a Southern Baptist church around the time the pope was shot a long time ago, and the pastor used the term "our pope" when expressing concern for his recovery. Later my mother remarked, "Well, I guess he is the only pope <i>we</i> have got."esbbostonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09946279220170973147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804114935312811175.post-52866806764987794992012-06-08T18:19:34.721-04:002012-06-08T18:19:34.721-04:00when I was a young fellow I sang for the Queen. ...when I was a young fellow I sang for the Queen. I think the majority of Australians want a monarch and I think its a fabulous institution. So I am not too sure about your comment re "the majority of Australians" mate.<br /><br />John Howard was our greatest prime minister next to Menzies and of course the Queen recognised that recently. <br />Our worst prime minister was of course Gough Whitlam, and thank goodness the Governor General (representing the Queen), sacked him. It took Hawke and Keatings reforms and John Howard follow through to finally pay off Whitlams stupidity. Rudd and Gillard have returned us to that leftest mediocrity that all socialist crave.<br /><br />Remember- all men are created equal, some more equal than others...<br /><br />In order of merit:-<br /><br />1. The Queen<br />2. John Howard<br />3. Menzies.<br /><br />In order of the worst prime ministers in our history<br /><br />1. Whitlam<br />2. Rudd<br />3. Gillard.<br /><br />It matters not what order. We shall be paying for their lonnie policies for 25 years...<br /><br />Me? I shall be heading away this weekend to a wonderful Sheep and cattle station, with my union jack flags and plates to celebrate the greatest institution in the world that gave so much to so many countries.<br /><br />I shall have a cold VB for you mate. ;o)<br /><br />I did but see her passing by, yet I will love her till I die...simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17329985554257923069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804114935312811175.post-91935353880302456212012-06-08T07:20:05.472-04:002012-06-08T07:20:05.472-04:00That b/w photo is quite a stunner, Badger!
Love al...That b/w photo is quite a stunner, Badger!<br />Love all those prams, very British. ;-)Merisihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16781937797213521146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804114935312811175.post-68451817043776810322012-06-08T06:36:23.692-04:002012-06-08T06:36:23.692-04:00Alexia: Yes I wonder what the Queen thought of the...Alexia: Yes I wonder what the Queen thought of the concert - she had to sit through every gruesome minute.<br /><br />Rozalin: Exactly my thoughtsBadgerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11283813317560446754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804114935312811175.post-38834066563109825412012-06-08T06:30:20.279-04:002012-06-08T06:30:20.279-04:00LONG LIVE THE QUEEN!LONG LIVE THE QUEEN!Rozalinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804114935312811175.post-63145902969915582142012-06-07T22:20:06.167-04:002012-06-07T22:20:06.167-04:00Ah, yes. She came to New Zealand on that trip, and...Ah, yes. She came to New Zealand on that trip, and I did exactly the same as you, Badger - school outing on buses,flags, while she did the drive-past, etc. I did "meet" her when the Commonwealth games were held in Christchurch, along with Phil and Charles. All I can remember is the clarity of her complexion...<br /><br />I agree with you - as monarchs go, she's pretty good at her job.<br /><br />(but OMG wasn't the concert horrendous???)Alexiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15405656530899442354noreply@blogger.com