Last night and into the early hours, the wind from storm Jocelyn seemed much stronger than from storm Isha, although I suspect the wind was blowing in a different direction this time for us and so perhaps that’s why it sounded louder and fiercer.
@debs64, I’ve attended a few funerals in recent years, where we were asked not to wear all black but something with the deceased’s favourite colour, if possible. We've been asked to do the same for my SiL’s funeral next week. I still intend to be smartly dressed, though - no jeans or things like that.
I've been to a few funerals of older people when the funeral was called a celebration of the life of ... We were asked to wear bright colours.
It was very windy in the night but I don't think there was any damage.
We've been out for the day. Started off by looking for a nice, but not expensive, small wardrobe for the grandchildren's bedroom. Looked up various places, mostly antique and 2nd hand. Found what we were looking for in the 2nd place we went to in Wymondham. Simple, pine, perfect size for the gap. It will be delivered on Friday.
Next we went to Waitrose as there is one there and it's further than we usually go. Got some tasty bits and pieces.
Then we went to our favourite very old pub for lunch only to find it had new owners and won't be doing lunch until 8th Feb. They said to go to the owners' other pub a short walk away as they were doing lunches, so we did. We had a fish sharing platter with a side salad. It was very good, fish pieces in batter, scampi, whitebait, smoked salmon, squid in breadcrumbs, a big helping, only £15 for the two of us. Then Eton Mess for pud which we shared, it was huge.
Tonight we are going to the pub quiz with our friends down the road.
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Good evening all. Debs, like Red maple and Busy, I have been to funerals before where attendees were specifically asked not to wear black. My aunt, who died a few years back at the age of 99 (she really hoped to make 100 to get a message from the Queen) wanted everyone to wear something green because that was her favourite colour.
Busy, your meal sounds absolutely scrumptious and a superb price too. Was it the NEW owners other pub or one that the old owners had moved to? I hope you enjoy your pub quiz.
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I do understand the thinking behind colours many of the young female friends of the deceased were in pink, as were all the flowers and the coffin. I was more shocked at so many in jeans and scruffy t shirts. It seems disrespectful to me, clothes are cheap and trousers and a smart top ( for either sex) in a dark colour or a dress are surely something most people have in their wardrobe. Black is probably the most popular colour in most wardrobes. I wore black head to toe and fiancé was in 3 piece black suit with shirt and tie and a dark grey overcoat which seemed appropriate.
I suppose what is more important Debs is what emotions people bring to a funeral. I do have to say that black is not the most popular colour in my wardrobe, in fact it is the least apparent.
Cacoethes: An irresistible urge to do something inadvisable
I'd imagine that the majority will be in black 'smart dress' for my old mate's funeral in the next couple of weeks. I really hope it's on a good day of the week for me, work-wise. Friday afternoon would be perfect (and quite appropriate for him!).
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Last night and into the early hours, the wind from storm Jocelyn seemed much stronger than from storm Isha, although I suspect the wind was blowing in a different direction this time for us and so perhaps that’s why it sounded louder and fiercer.
@debs64, I’ve attended a few funerals in recent years, where we were asked not to wear all black but something with the deceased’s favourite colour, if possible.
We've been asked to do the same for my SiL’s funeral next week. I still intend to be smartly dressed, though - no jeans or things like that.
I've been to a few funerals of older people when the funeral was called a celebration of the life of ... We were asked to wear bright colours.
It was very windy in the night but I don't think there was any damage.
We've been out for the day. Started off by looking for a nice, but not expensive, small wardrobe for the grandchildren's bedroom. Looked up various places, mostly antique and 2nd hand. Found what we were looking for in the 2nd place we went to in Wymondham. Simple, pine, perfect size for the gap. It will be delivered on Friday.
Next we went to Waitrose as there is one there and it's further than we usually go. Got some tasty bits and pieces.
Then we went to our favourite very old pub for lunch only to find it had new owners and won't be doing lunch until 8th Feb. They said to go to the owners' other pub a short walk away as they were doing lunches, so we did. We had a fish sharing platter with a side salad. It was very good, fish pieces in batter, scampi, whitebait, smoked salmon, squid in breadcrumbs, a big helping, only £15 for the two of us. Then Eton Mess for pud which we shared, it was huge.
Tonight we are going to the pub quiz with our friends down the road.
Scruffy t shirts don't seem right, Debs.