The Beacon is Lit by filsie65

The Beacon is Lit

What an amazing weekend! After Saturday at the derby and then a late-night dance, last night we went to church where there was a festival evensong. Today we had a family funday on the village green with facepainting, races, games, then tonight we joined a huge number of fellow villagers to watch the jubilee concert from Buckingham Palace, on a huge tv screen in a field up on the hill, before lighting a 12-foot-high beacon and joining in with over 4000 others across the country and commonwealth. Marvellous. We watched the end of the concert and I make no apologies for my huge pride as everyone, young and old stood and joined in with the millions singing the national anthem. Just marvellous!!

And you are also marvellous, my fellow 365ers, for calling in to see my shot of the red devil parachute team yesterday and perhaps enjoying the shot too. Thank you all - I hope you had a marvellous weekend wherever you were and whatever you were up to!
great beacon shot there - sounds like a great weekend
June 4th, 2012  
Well, you certainly have every reason to celebrate- a milestone for your country to be sure. Nice capture.
June 5th, 2012  
Lyn
Aren't you all having fun? It is neat to get to share some of this through 365. . .not just on television! This is much more personal!
June 5th, 2012  
This beacon thing is infectious, I've seen reports of them being lit over here too 8-) Great image.
June 5th, 2012  
Sounds like you're having lots of fun in England these days. It's nice for the rest of us to be able to join in here on 365.
June 5th, 2012  
glad you're having a great time! nice fire
June 5th, 2012  
I'm glad you are very proud of your country, that was quite a celebration! I can't wait for the Olympics so we can see more of England!
June 6th, 2012  
That is a tall beacon fire! I am so fascinated by English history/monarchy's history. Just puts me in awe with the tradition and history!
June 6th, 2012  
Sounds like fun. Enjoy the celebrations. Great shot!
June 6th, 2012  
Bev
I watched the concert with my sweetie last night.... Elton John did not sound like Elton John. The fireworks were lovely! It was a jubilee to remember. I am so living in the wrong country. The fire in this picture is perfect! What a shot! Well done you!
June 6th, 2012  
Awesome flame shot!
June 6th, 2012  
Great flame - wonderful weekend!!
June 7th, 2012  
Ooh, I would have loved to have been somewhere to see a beacon lit. Lovely reminder for a fab day xx
June 7th, 2012  
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