22 August 2019

Weather

God is gazing down upon us. In His divine wisdom, it seems that He has decided that Frances and Stewart's wedding in The Peak District will be blessed with dry, summery weather and sunshine. That's the forecast for this coming weekend. Thanks be to God!

In terms of weather, arranging a wedding at the end of August around the time of the British bank holiday weekend is akin to rolling the dice in a Las Vegas casino. You hope you will be lucky but fear that fortune will evade you.

Of course, even if rain teemed down every hour of the weekend ahead, the wedding guests would put on a brave face and celebrate in spite of the weather. But blue skies and sunshine have a habit of lifting the general mood and injecting social events with an extra dose of joy.

It's going to be a busy day today. The sun is already shining through the front window of our semi-detached suburban house. We will be off to the flower market again in forty minutes. Time for a shower and shave methinks....

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  1. Never mind the weather. Worse can befall a wedding. Like when your father cancels the whole thing two days before. No bull. Some of our (English) guests had already flown out to the motherland to make an extended break of it. It was one of the lovelier moments of being daughter to my father. Right in the middle of packing a telegram arrived. He had always been good at sending me telegrams ... Luckily they don't exist anymore. Stern emails now suffice.

    Other than that: That my mother didn't drown in her sea of tears at this strange turn of events is a miracle.

    And, no worries, the wedding did take place. Despite of him and no thanks to him. If you saw the photographs, all smiles, you wouldn't believe the drama he had (unsuccessfully) created behind the curtain.

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    1. How very sad to have the occasion thrown into chaos so close to the big day. I am sorry to hear about that Ursula.

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  2. When my youngest daughter got married we travelled all the way to Tobago for a sunny beach wedding. It rained. (Fortunately the sun came out in the afternoon just in time for the ceremony.)

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    1. God was also looking down on you then Sue. I didn't realise that your youngest was married!

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    2. Sadly the marriage didn't last. They were just too young.

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    3. I am sorry to hear that.

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  3. A nice day just makes things so much easier for everything from hairdos to travel, and makes for nicer photos. I hope your good luck holds out! How's that toast coming along?

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    1. The toast is burnt. I left it in the toaster too long!...Thanks for your positive vibes Jenny.

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  4. When you first mentioned the wedding it seemed so far away and now the day is upon us. Your excitement is evident.
    I hope it goes beautifully

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    1. We need a sprinkling of magic dust right now Kylie.

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  5. The countdown certainly has begun. Don't forget to breathe!!! :)

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    1. I need time to slow right down just now. I haven't even finished my speech!

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  6. As a zoomer-in-on-of-details sort of person, I would like to know what 'semi-detached house' means exactly?

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    1. Unlike you lucky Americans, many, many people in Britain do not live in detached houses. In the suburbs of all pf our big cities you will find many thousands of houses that share a common wall with the neighbouring house. That is what is meant by the term "semi-detached".

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    2. ...or just "semi", as it is also known in the UK.

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    3. Over here we call that a duplex (or a triplex or a quadriplex, however many residences are attached -- not semi-detached). At some point the conglomeration is called "an apartment building"....

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    4. Just be thankful that none of your walls are joined to your neighbours Bob! Duplex is a kind of "Lego" for smaller kids.

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  7. Best of luck to all for a glorious day.

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    1. Thank you Linda. That is nice of you.

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  8. All the best for a wonderful day - I'm sure we are all looking forward to seeing the photos.

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    1. It's funny...as the father of the bride I doubt that I will be taking any!

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  9. Hope everything goes smoothly and a good time is had by all.

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  10. I hope that the weather forecast holds for the wedding.

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  11. Raise high the roof beam, carpenter! What a perfect weekend for a wedding! Oh yes, the weather will make the day an unforgettable occasion of love and joy and a fine way to epitomize The Summer of 2019. Many wishes for every happiness to the bride and groom!

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  12. There's a decent pub nearby in case the weather forecast is wrong. Or even if it's right!

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    1. And it has got a mummified cat in it. That pub belongs in Royston Vasey!

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    2. So do some of the customers!

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    3. I believe that you were a customer once Steve!

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  13. Please make your next post a preview of your FOB speech so we can critique and approve it before you actually give it at the wedding. Isn't that what we are here for?

    Just joking, of course. Have fun, have a lovely day with friends and family. I just know you have been a lovely, soft-hearted da to your princess. Ta, ta!

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    1. I decline your opening request sis. Maybe later. Thanks for your kind wishes.

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  14. What good is it to get a vicar for a father in law if you can't get a special wedding day weather blessing from the Big Guy Upstairs? :)

    Although rain on a wedding day is supposed to mean good luck and lots of children, so...

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    1. Well I did not know that about rain on your wedding day! Now I feel a little sad.

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  15. I wish the young couple all the very best for their wedding day...and for their future together. I wish them happiness and good health...may all good things come their way.

    My best wishes to you and Shirley, too, Yorkie...enjoy the day...don't stress...cherish every moment...every memory made. :)

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    1. I will try hard to abide by your advice Lee.

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  16. Same as the others, all my best wishes to your daughter and the man she wants to spend the rest of her life with, and to you all as a family, that all will go well with the wedding itself - but even if there should be a hiccup or two (weather- or otherwise), what counts are the years that come after, as of course you are well aware of.

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    1. Your wisdom is matched only by your elegance dear Meike.

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  17. I too am sending my best wishes to Frances and Stewart. I am sure the day will go without a hitch, the flowers will be beautiful, and the sun will shine! ( and your speech will get a standing ovation!!). Enjoy it is the main thing.

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    1. The whole country needs a damned good Bank Holiday weekend as we plunge into the darkness of Brexit.

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  18. May the young couple have a full and happy life and may you and Shirley enjoy the wedding to the utmost happiness.

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  19. Hope the weather is kind and that you all have a wonderful day. Sending all good wishes over the pennines. X

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    1. Much as it pains me, I have to admit that some of you Lancashire lasses are all right! Thank you Christina!

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  20. Wishing you all a lovely day. We shall expect pictures on Sunday or Monday.

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