First thing in the morning we hung up some bunting and a flag to celebrate Victory in Europe Day.
Neighbours did the same.
Our hamlet usually comes together to celebrate national events and until the new houses were built a few years ago we were small enough in number to all be able to fit into one property. The photo below is of everyone being photographed to celebrate the Queen's jubilee.
Other group celebrations have been for the new century and a royal wedding.
It has always been fun.
With a summer pudding for everyone!
Today the weather was simply beautiful. We had both been at the VE day celebrations in 1945 and were certainly not going to miss out today! We set out a table and had afternoon tea on the village green. A neighbour came and photographed us and others stood at a distance to talk. All very different from the usual celebrations, but there is general agreement that when the virus threat is over we shall all come together and party.
A photo sent from another part of the country, where family got themselves rigged out for a 'bit of a do' to mark VE Day. Good for them! (Like the balloon hat, Judith!)
Indeed a day to be celebrated! I'm happy to see that you were still able to celebrate while distancing.
ReplyDeleteIt was a happy day indeed. It meant that my dad would be able to leave the army and come back home.
DeleteSounds like a good plan for a do-over when things clear up.
ReplyDeleteYes, we shall all be ready for a 'do-over'!
DeleteYes, a celebration is a good plan. I am ready!
ReplyDeleteOn the strength of your sharing table it sounds as though your community can put on a good celebration - glad you're ready, Doc!
DeleteFor the last three days I have been trying - in vain - to buy clotted cream and scones. Now I know why.
ReplyDeleteI don't think clotted cream was on offer in 1945, more like potted meat sandwiches and jellies.
DeleteI always keep some scones and clotted cream in the freezer in case people pop in. Week two of the lockdown and Himself said, "Nobody's coming, we can eat the clotted cream." And we did!
So glad you are able to observe VE Day -- even if it was somewhat different than usual, it's still important to be able to celebrate as usual. Glad to see you are doing well. Best, -Beth
ReplyDeleteYes, it was a very meaningful day, well worth remembering and celebrating.
DeleteSounds a friendly hamlet. We went for a walk and passed through a hamlet near here where a few people were still out in the street in chairs with drinks in the sun. Another friendly hamlet. "You missed it" they said.
ReplyDeleteOur community is small and we tend to be squirrelled away behind our hedges doing our own thing. In winter especially we may see very little of each other. But the important thing is that we all look out for each other. I was especially aware of this when we were burgled a couple of years ago. Everyone rallied round magnificently - partial car number plate spotted, support, flowers - the thief caught and in jail! Just wonderful.
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