Today, even though we are still in lockdown, many celebrated VE Day, 75 years on.
There had been plans for great things at the local community centre earlier in the year, sadly, it wasn't to be with the latest war we are fighting with coronavirus.
Houses locally were in their front gardens today sharing tea parties, singing, shouting to each other with the social distancing and having fun times. Moral boosting that has been much needed for all.
DH put the bunting up at our home ....
We observed the 2 minute silence at 11am.
The cannon sounding at Edinburgh castle to start it off on the local radio (I thought of you Ann)
We watched and listened to memories and gave thanks to those that risked all so our families could be free and safe.
A friend delivered a selection of homemade cakes (left on the doorstep)
At 3pm we listened to Winston Churchill giving the address he gave to the nation telling them war was over.
We sat in the garden listening to old songs of the time and enjoyed afternoon tea.
The Queen gave her address to the nation at 9pm, just as her father did all those years ago and singing of We'll Meet Again rounded off the evening - so apt at the moment!
A quiet celebration, just the two of us, keeping safe.
Even with the social distancing I'm not allowed out of the front door.
A lovely relaxing day making the best of things.
Today was also my nephews birthday.
With the lockdown my card supply is non existent so I stitched him this fun design
I hope you were able to enjoy some celebrations yourself and have some fun
Sending love and blessings to you all
Sounds like it was a good day even with the virus restrictions.
ReplyDeleteSo happy you had a great day.
ReplyDeleteWe also had a lovely day sitting in the front garden Music playing and wine and cakes ,we did walk down the street to talk to all our friends at distance .
Stay safe and enjoy your weekend.
A lovely day of quiet celebration. We went for a short bike ride and I enjoyed seeing the bunting and decorations in the next village. X
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like a wonderful day, just what you needed in the midst of the lockdown.
ReplyDeleteIt's a shame the celebrations couldn't go ahead in full swing but I think it was all done very tastefully and with a great poignancy. The card you stitched is lovely.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds as if you had a good day, thank goodness the weather was warm and dry for all those sitting outside enjoying the day:)
ReplyDeleteYour VE day celebrations sound like perfection to me Julie. The card you stitched is so very nice!
ReplyDeleteSounds like you had a lovely day. Your garden area is so inviting, and the little card is adorable. Several years ago we were on a tour of Ireland and Scotland. I remember how crowded Edinburgh Castle was. Our guide was the cutest older gentlemen in his Kilt, but it was such a cold day I felt sorry for him. Cold, wet, and quite windy the day we were there. The crowds were so bad, I didn't get to walk through Mary Queen of Scots room like I wanted. We're having a very cool spring here, so to see you in shorts there in the garden makes me shiver. I spotted you on a mutual friends blog and thought I'd pop in for a visit. It's always fun to meet new blog friends.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like you had a lovely day! Our street had a “social distancing” gathering where we all met while keeping 2 metre apart and brought our own drinks with us. We couldn’t sit in our front garden as some did, ours is on too much of a slope. Quite a few people had bunting out and our closest neighbours had their meal on their front lawn. We were so lucky with the weather, it was a super day, topped off with watching the programme about Captain Tom’s experiences in Burma.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Barbara xx
Your VE celebrations sound very nice. That display of sweets looks so amazing!! Such a fun card!!! Stay well. Mary
ReplyDeleteWe all needed VE day celebrations, lovely tea you and DH had, great card for your nephew, stay safe x
ReplyDeleteYou had lovely weather to enjoy the day in your lovely garden.
ReplyDeleteWe went for a walk around the neighbourhood and took photos of all the flags and bunting. Some streets had really made a lot of effort and were having fun.
The card is great, nice to still be able to make something special.
It sounds as if you had a lovely day.
ReplyDeleteGreat card you made for your nephew
It looks like you had a lovely day of celebrating and remembering. I love your garden and the card you stitched for your nephew.
ReplyDeleteI would have missed this post Julie. Your garden looks lovely and I loved seeing Paul with Midge - both look so relaxed:-) The cakes took me back in time.
ReplyDeleteLove the photos, especially love the card.
ReplyDeleteJulie xxxxxx
Sounds as if you had a lovely quiet day.
ReplyDeleteA lovely celebration! That is a clever card! I like it! Have a safe week!
ReplyDeleteJulie: It sounds like a beautiful day for celebration even if it was spent staying at home, it is the meaning of the day that counts.
ReplyDeleteYour garden patio is lovely.
That card is so sweet.
Stay Healthy
Catherine
I am so pleased you were able to have a lovely day of celebrating and remembering.
ReplyDeleteThat card you stitched for your nephew is great.
Take care, my good wishes.
All the best Jan
I'm glad you're staying safe and that is a great card. What a wonderful memorial. I wish there was something more like that here.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely day. Glad you were able to celebrate safely.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely way to honour and celebrate the day. Your card is sweet, so much nicer than store bought!
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