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#65798 - 12/07/08 09:38 AM
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Well I already passed on my comiserations for MMs birthday jajaja .. But , a word on Guy Fawkes .. "Bonfire or Firework Night " as it's more commonly known these days .
Something I didn't know was explained on the BBC a few days ago .. The Queen gives a speech to open parliament , on behalf of the government .. It's a hugely glittering occasion and always makes me proud to be British .
Before the Queen arrives at The House of Lords , The Yeomens of the Guard ( beefeaters ) search the basement for gunpowder / explosives ( relating to Guy Fawkes gunpowder plot ) .
The Queen is NOT allowed to enter the House of Commons , only the House of Lords , so her equerry " Black Rod " has to knock on the door of the House of Commons and demand that the ministers arrive at the house of Lords .. Great tradition
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#65800 - 12/13/08 11:23 PM
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I would sing you "Las Mañanitas" but I think people would think it a little weird! hehehehe. Oh what the heck!.... Happy Belated Birthday...Who knew!? 
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#65801 - 12/14/08 05:15 AM
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Thanks very much, OsoMajor!! Never heard of "Las Mañanitas" until now. You're a good singer, by the way.  Saludos, MadridMan
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#65802 - 12/15/08 09:05 AM
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Sorry for being late.  Happy birthday MM and somehow every birthday is special to you as it marks another year you are living your dream, living in Spain. Bill
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#65803 - 12/15/08 11:50 AM
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You're SO right, Bill from NYC. You're SO right.  Thanks for your birthday wishes. Saludos, MadridMan
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#65804 - 12/16/08 09:46 AM
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Loc: Madrid
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Belated Happy Birthday, cant believe I missed it, my Nan was 90 the day before your birthday!!
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#65805 - 12/16/08 06:38 PM
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