Beacons, banners and bunting

I see in the local paper that 'scouts are marching to the top of the hill' near to me, to light a beacon at dusk this Monday evening, to mark the Diamond Jubilee. It looks like lovely Horsenden Hill will be mobbed with not only hordes of scouts but masses of  'way-marking' Rotarians and local bigwigs and guests, let alone the general public. Amazing to think that little old Horsenden Hill will be one of 4,000 places, forming a chain of fluttering beacons across the country.
And talking about fluttering - have you put your bunting up yet? It's everywhere ! We put ours up at Chelsea Physic Garden yesterday - inside the railings and hopefully away from thieving hands. We have already lost an 8 metre banner from that Embankment side. It must have taken some work to prise it off and it's awfully big for the usual student bedroom. Anyway, we'll be replacing it with a splendid 'Jubilee Congratulations' banner though it's not going up until the weekend - just in case it goes walkabout like the other one. Everyone is looking forward to a fun weekend - enjoy yours !