Don't know what I've done.........

[Maureen]

but I have just received an invitation to the Queen's (yes, as in Queen Elizabeth II) Garden Party in Edinburgh on Tuesday June 30th!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am, to say the very least, stunned and that emotion is rapidly followed by - yes, you guessed it - what am I going to wear; will I have to buy more shoes (life is a hardship!); must I wear a hat?? (If I have my druthers, I'd ruther not; I look like a muppet in a hat - would a Santa hat or a fascinator in the shape of antlers be acceptable?!)

Wow! :dance:

[pinkini]

what a wonderful opportunity! :D

[Christmasstar]

That is so exciting, congratulations!

I have heard of folks here in Canada being invited to meet with the Queen when their birthdays matched hers.
May she heard about how much you love Christmas and just had to meet you! cheesy

Make sure to take lots of pictures.
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc263/ladyblue68/Ladycat68/LADYJC68/DoingTheHappyDance.gif

[Maureen]

Well, Christmas AND I'm Canadian - even though my birthday is in October!

One of the many rules, however stipulates that cameras are forbidden :-( Wonder what my sketching is like.......!!!!

[Christmasstar]

http://i604.photobucket.com/albums/tt128/oneandonlyangelbabe2000/smilie_girl_004-1.gifno pictures!!! What do they think you will do with one?


So, I checked your profile and you live in Scotland right? So is she sending her private limo to pick you up?

[Maureen]

http://i604.photobucket.com/albums/tt128/oneandonlyangelbabe2000/smilie_girl_004-1.gifno pictures!!! What do they think you will do with one?


So, I checked your profile and you live in Scotland right? So is she sending her private limo to pick you up?

I'd expect nothing less!!! That said, in case it gets lost in the Highlands, they've sent me a parking sticker for my windshield!!!!!!!

[dvdelf]

just remember:

DON'T HUG HER!

[ballcoach]

Wow! That is awesome! Congrats!

[Faith4always]

That is super awesome!
Guess when my birthday is: June 30!!
I was born in East Chicago, IN on June 30, 1968.
I will definitely be thinking of you!!

[Meceka]

How cool, Maureen! Congrats!!

[Christmasstar]

just remember:

DON'T HUG HER!
First lady Michelle Obama hugged Queen Elizabeth yesterday at Buckingham Palace in London. While that may sound like it's no big deal, actually is a breach of royal protocol. No one is supposed to touch the queen. The queen reportedly didn't mind, however.
http://features.csmonitor.com/politics/wp-content/assets/19/1146/article_photo1_sm.jpg (http://features.csmonitor.com/politics/wp-content/assets/19/1146/article_photo1.jpg)
hmmm, I guess it depends on who you are

[HolidayHoney]

That is so wonderful!! Congratulations!!! What are you going to wear??

[trackrebel]

are You serious? You are invited for the Queen´s Garden Party?....holy crap...now that is seriously awesome....something You can´t buy...haha...it must be the contacts You have to Father Christmas....she wants more presents and needs better connections to the North Pole...I think that´s the reason....:D

have looooooooooads of fun.....too bad cameras are forbidden

[kelly ann]

Congrats!!!

[Seawaters]

but I have just received an invitation to the Queen's (yes, as in Queen Elizabeth II) Garden Party in Edinburgh on Tuesday June 30th!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

must I wear a hat?? (If I have my druthers, I'd ruther not; I look like a muppet in a hat - would a Santa hat or a fascinator in the shape of antlers be acceptable?!)

Wow! :dance:

I vote for the antlers. I've always wanted to see the queen. I used to read about her when she was a princess!
You are indeed lucky!

[George Broderick, Jr.]

That is pretty gosh darn cool! Besides hugging... don't play croquet with her, either... that can only end badly... I read that in a book somewhere... cheesy

[RadioJonD]

Very cool indeed! One of them there government employee perks that really counts! Well done Bon Bon!

Does this mean that we will now have to bow in your presence?

[Mumof2]

Congrats!

[jolly elf]

:))What exciting news!! Congrats and enjoy :)

[made582]

That is AWESOME!!! Congrulations and I hope you have a great time

[JOHNOR]

ooooohhhhhhhhh!!!!!! i love our queen, she's rather fabulous!!!

mo, you'll have to tell us all about it.

[Trinityjae]

VERY cool! You will have to fill us in on the details once you've attended!

[Solice]

Congrats!*&>0

[Seawaters]

...it must be the contacts You have to Father Christmas....she wants more presents and needs better connections to the North Pole...I think that´s the reason....


I totally agree that connections to the North Pole definitely played a part. Plus, I've heard the queen is partial to plaid.

[Bradmac]

What an honor! Congratulations to you! It's very well deserved!

[Maureen]

Well, it's a few days after the event but just thought I'd let you know how it went at the Garden Party

We had the most glorious sunny day and I got a bit of sunburn - totally not expected!!! Iced coffee and finger sandwiches and people 4 deep to try and see the Queen. She was very small and was in a pink hat, pink dress and white coat. We learned very quickly that if people were looking at her, they wouldn't be in the food tents!!!! It worked very well!!!!

It was THE place to people watch. One unfortunate lady was sporting a complete moustache which curled at the edges. Another had what could only be described as a dead rooster on her head.

Me, I felt I should be opening on the main stage at the Golden Nugget or at least in a saloon going by the name of Kitty - I think it had something to do with the feathers in my hair. I've posted a picture of Bruce and I, so it should show up randomly!!!

All in all, it was an experience and I'm sure the Queen was thrilled we were there!!

[Christmasstar]

Well, it's a few days after the event but just thought I'd let you know how it went at the Garden Party

We had the most glorious sunny day and I got a bit of sunburn - totally not expected!!! Iced coffee and finger sandwiches and people 4 deep to try and see the Queen. She was very small and was in a pink hat, pink dress and white coat. We learned very quickly that if people were looking at her, they wouldn't be in the food tents!!!! It worked very well!!!!

It was THE place to people watch. One unfortunate lady was sporting a complete moustache which curled at the edges. Another had what could only be described as a dead rooster on her head.

Me, I felt I should be opening on the main stage at the Golden Nugget or at least in a saloon going by the name of Kitty - I think it had something to do with the feathers in my hair. I've posted a picture of Bruce and I, so it should show up randomly!!!

All in all, it was an experience and I'm sure the Queen was thrilled we were there!!
sounds like you had a great time! I too love to people watch, it is more entertaining than TV.
I saw the Queen once, she came to Prince George BC to open up the new University of Northren BC. (we lived there at the time) I was surprised at how small she was. When all you see of her is on TV you never think about her hight.

[trackrebel]

Well, it's a few days after the event but just thought I'd let you know how it went at the Garden Party

We had the most glorious sunny day and I got a bit of sunburn - totally not expected!!! Iced coffee and finger sandwiches and people 4 deep to try and see the Queen. She was very small and was in a pink hat, pink dress and white coat. We learned very quickly that if people were looking at her, they wouldn't be in the food tents!!!! It worked very well!!!!

It was THE place to people watch. One unfortunate lady was sporting a complete moustache which curled at the edges. Another had what could only be described as a dead rooster on her head.

Me, I felt I should be opening on the main stage at the Golden Nugget or at least in a saloon going by the name of Kitty - I think it had something to do with the feathers in my hair. I've posted a picture of Bruce and I, so it should show up randomly!!!

All in all, it was an experience and I'm sure the Queen was thrilled we were there!!

I think You were the only reason she threw the party.......:D

It´s nice You had a great day....something to remember!!!!

[Courtney]

Wow! A once in a lifetime opportunity and it sounds like you had a good time. :)

[Santa's Helper]

So cool Maureen!!! I can't wait to check out the photo. When you were describing what you looked like I just knew you had feathers on before you even said it!!! haha!!

[JOHNOR]

cheesy glad you had a good day mo. did you drink much of that iced coffee? i LOVE iced coffee, forget the queen, it's all about the iced coffee ; )