The most awkward bank holiday ever

[RubyToogood]

It's going to be awks, right?

We're supposed to have the day off to mourn, but I can't imagine even people who are vaguely in favour of the monarchy are really going to want to sit indoors watching the funeral when they've got a bonus day off are they?

The jubilee was awkward but at least going to the pub, seeing friends etc was a legitimate activity.

 

[Pickman's model]

It's going to be awks, right?

We're supposed to have the day off to mourn, but I can't imagine even people who are vaguely in favour of the monarchy are really going to want to sit indoors watching the funeral when they've got a bonus day off are they?

The jubilee was awkward but at least going to the pub etc was a legitimate activity.

Gives me an extra day of leave to carry over.

 

[WouldBe]

Depends if anything is open.

 

[Pickman's model]

Depends if anything is open.

There's a thread in itself

 

[souljacker]

I've got my kids this weekend and it means I get an extra day with them so it's great, IMO, even if nothings open. We can just chill out all day and watch crap on Netflix.

 

[SpookyFrank]

There should clearly be a bank holiday somewhere between August and Christmas anyway. Late November would be ideal. November is a fucking grind.

 

[SpookyFrank]

I've got my kids this weekend and it means I get an extra day with them so it's great, IMO, even if nothings open. We can just chill out all day and watch crap on Netflix.

I get one extra day without everyone else's kids so I'm happy

 

[bmd]

Can we choose to play football?

 

[DaveCinzano]

I had a washing machine repair booked

 

[killer b]

Depends if anything is open.

Is there any expectation everywhere is going to be closed? Can't imagine that many shops / pubs / etc will be very keen on losing a day's business

 

[bmd]

I had a washing machine repair booked

Unlucky. Like, almost conspiracy level unlucky.

 

[marty21]

I won't be doing a mourning on that day , I reserve that for family & mates.

 

[DaveCinzano]

Unlucky. Like, almost conspiracy level unlucky.

#whostherealvictim

 

[WouldBe]

Is there any expectation everywhere is going to be closed? Can't imagine that many shops / pubs / etc will be very keen on losing a day's business

Hopefully not but who knows.

 

[Santino]

I'm struggling to locate black bunting for our local street party.

 

[bmd]

#whostherealvictim

Spoo kee.

 

[bmd]

I'm struggling to locate black bunting for our local street party.

Just put brown out. You must have some brown? Navy?

 

[Cloo]

I think we might go for a nice countryside walk and hope some pubs are open.

 

[UnderOpenSky]

Get lashed on Sunday. Monday recovery day.

 

[pesh]

Just dip the jubilee bunting in tarmac

 

[killer b]

Hopefully not but who knows.

Shopworkers and bar staff would be getting their shifts cancelled by now if there was going to be widespread closures, not heard of that happening at all. Half the boozers will have it on the big screen I reckon.

 

[WouldBe]

Shopworkers and bar staff would be getting their shifts cancelled by now if there was going to be widespread closures, not heard of that happening at all. Half the boozers will have it on the big screen I reckon.

Can't even escape it in the pub.

 

[Elpenor]

Been told we can’t do overtime on Monday as the bank holiday is for the funeral. Hope it’s good weather so can get out somewhere for the day

 

[Pickman's model]

Been told we can’t do overtime on Monday as the bank holiday is for the funeral. Hope it’s good weather so can get out somewhere for the day

Yeh. It always pisses down on bank holidays

 

[Puddy_Tat]

no communication from work yet

i'd already booked friday to tuesday off as leave

 

[Artaxerxes]

There should clearly be a bank holiday somewhere between August and Christmas anyway. Late November would be ideal. November is a fucking grind.

November the 5th would be cracking off, I’ve advocated it for years

 

[Elpenor]

Yeh. It always pisses down on bank holidays

And It Always Rains On Sundays

 

[Elpenor]

November the 5th would be cracking off, I’ve advocated it for years

I’d be happy with that as it’s my birthday

 

[QueenOfGoths]

Is there any expectation everywhere is going to be closed? Can't imagine that many shops / pubs / etc will be very keen on losing a day's business

Sainsburys are closing

 

[bcuster]

are the supermarkets open? i'd catch up on grocery shopping. stores are so crowded on weekends...