"Good job I know you Pete, otherwise I'd be thinking you're a gutwrenchingly miserable, joyless, soulless old fart! :-) :-)"

LOL! That's me! I agree that I may be in the minority, but until this country becomes a fascist state I'm entitled to hold and express that opinion. A huge number of my friends and acquaintances hold similar views. Nor will I be subjected to the bullies who think I should shut up!

Right this moment there is a street party outside my house - I even let them tie the bunting to my tree. The fact that I choose not to join in is neither here nor there. I don't want to stop people enjoying themselves; I just happen to think the monarchy is a waste of time, money and space. If anyone doesn't like that, tough shit!