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Thu Sep 8, 2022, 09:05 AM

Sep 2022

It's bad enough my main laptop is off at the moment because I need to replace the hard drive (have all the things I need to do that but since I have to dismantle the thing, which I have done before, I know I have to set aside some time for it). So am using my "convertible" laptop (acts like a tablet or regular laptop) that is also in a goose-neck clamp next to my main laptop (I mainly used that for streaming and to take outside on the patio to do some web browsing since it is really lightweight). The little portable keyboard I have for that is really really "portable" (maybe too much so) and not really conducive for the amount of typing that I do, so it has been driving me nuts, and I don't want to take the convertible out of the clamp to use its own keyboard.

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Queen Elizabeth II dead at 96 after 70 years on the throne [View all] BumRushDaShow Sep 2022 OP

British forums are saying William, Charles, Camilla are headed to Balmoral now. Irish_Dem Sep 2022 #1

Just added the BBC update BumRushDaShow Sep 2022 #2

With your first post you beat the British forums I am on. Irish_Dem Sep 2022 #6

I have my iPad in a little goose-neck tablet mount near my laptop and saw an AP breaking news banner BumRushDaShow Sep 2022 #7

The Brits are thinking the bad news will hit in hours or a few days. Irish_Dem Sep 2022 #8

LOL BumRushDaShow Sep 2022 #11

Jebus. Three devices then. Irish_Dem Sep 2022 #13

It's an old "side hobby" BumRushDaShow Sep 2022 #18

Your side hobbies put mine to shame. Irish_Dem Sep 2022 #19

I wonder if her bout with covid weakened her overall health. wnylib Sep 2022 #23

Yes she has taken recent hits, her husband's death and covid. Irish_Dem Sep 2022 #29

I know. Elizabeth should have another 5 years at least. jimfields33 Sep 2022 #21

Yes quite possible Phillip's death did some damage to her. Irish_Dem Sep 2022 #25

There is something called the "widowhood effect". melm00se Sep 2022 #35

She started losing weight soon after his death. Irish_Dem Sep 2022 #37

All of the recent reports about her health add up to show how frail she has become mn9driver Sep 2022 #3

The British people have been spoon fed the bad news. Irish_Dem Sep 2022 #4

Allows the family to gather with a modicum of privacy to say farewell Hekate Sep 2022 #31

Yes the family needs this time to say goodbye. Irish_Dem Sep 2022 #32

She contracted COVID-19 earlier this year BumRushDaShow Sep 2022 #5

There's also the "Widowhood Effect" mcar Sep 2022 #10

I was thinking that too BumRushDaShow Sep 2022 #12

British forums saying Anne is already at Balmoral, Edward and Andrew on their way. Irish_Dem Sep 2022 #9

The Duke & Duchess of Sussex are going to Balmoral as well, CottonBear Sep 2022 #14

William on his way. Catherine staying in Windsor with the kids, first day of school for them. Irish_Dem Sep 2022 #16

It is for the best ripcord Sep 2022 #36

Brits reporting heightened security around the heirs, including little Prince George. Irish_Dem Sep 2022 #38

Brits are hoping Catherine will arrive at Balmoral. Irish_Dem Sep 2022 #40

Harry and Meghan are also on the way radical noodle Sep 2022 #15

The Brits would agree with you. Irish_Dem Sep 2022 #17

BBC reporting Harry traveled to Scotland on his own. Irish_Dem Sep 2022 #64

I did see that later radical noodle Sep 2022 #129

Yes it was sounding grim and proved to be so. Irish_Dem Sep 2022 #133

All Queen's children are now at her side at Balmoral. Irish_Dem Sep 2022 #20

Yeah I think sadly she's not going to make it past today vercetti2021 Sep 2022 #24

Yes, it is looking like an imminent death. Irish_Dem Sep 2022 #26

Liz's been looking terribly frail lately.Photo in May vs seeing the new PM,she's lot a lot of weight Hekate Sep 2022 #22

She's has been losing weight for months, but the recent photo was shocking. Irish_Dem Sep 2022 #28

Brits reporting BBC TV anchors have switched to black clothing. Irish_Dem Sep 2022 #27

My guess is that they will try and allow some prep before an official announcment. Happy Hoosier Sep 2022 #47

Some are saying the news might hit 6pm London time. Irish_Dem Sep 2022 #55

Hey Bum can I post British forum rumors? Irish_Dem Sep 2022 #30

Speaking only for myself, I rather hope you do. So far this thread has not attracted the bitter... Hekate Sep 2022 #39

Based on some British forums: Irish_Dem Sep 2022 #43

It kind of feels that way... Happy Hoosier Sep 2022 #48

Yes it definitely feels she may have already passed. Irish_Dem Sep 2022 #57

That thought also had crossed my mind. greatauntoftriplets Sep 2022 #59

I agree. I think she's gone. We will miss her. /nt artemisia1 Sep 2022 #66

This Queen has lived thru an incredible span of history, calm and steady Hekate Sep 2022 #33

The UK university I consult for... r�is�n_dubh Sep 2022 #34

Yes same kind of thing other Brits are reporting. Irish_Dem Sep 2022 #58

On a UK Reddit thread re her already having passed away: Native Sep 2022 #41

Yes, Brits on various forums saying the same thing. Irish_Dem Sep 2022 #45

King Charles doesn't sound right, he should use King Arthur... 'Charles Philip Arthur George' Shanti Shanti Shanti Sep 2022 #42

Wonder if he will be King George VII Freddie Sep 2022 #51

Interesting. Happy Hoosier Sep 2022 #56

People have been speculating against the use of Charles as a regnal name, since the first two Aristus Sep 2022 #101

They have now confirmed it will be "King Charles III" muriel_volestrangler Sep 2022 #105

Brits seem to want all the heirs to keep their given names. Irish_Dem Sep 2022 #74

It's over, she has died, just announced Shanti Shanti Shanti Sep 2022 #82

Yes just saw that. Irish_Dem Sep 2022 #88

Queen Elizabeth's photobomb with a smile. keithbvadu2 Sep 2022 #44

Awesome pic! Native Sep 2022 #46

Sweet Hekate Sep 2022 #53

That's great! Bayard Sep 2022 #60

Oh, that's adorable! crickets Sep 2022 #96

Oh that's so sweet and fun. electric_blue68 Sep 2022 #115

A hereditary entitled head of family is going to die. Layzeebeaver Sep 2022 #49

That was inevitable. DavidDvorkin Sep 2022 #50

Aaaand here they come Hekate Sep 2022 #52

Then why bother posting? Happy Hoosier Sep 2022 #54

I do obamanut2012 Sep 2022 #65

Welcome to my ignore list. She was your better. /nt artemisia1 Sep 2022 #67

No. She is no one's better, and that's why we aren't British today. But she does seem Scrivener7 Sep 2022 #77

Well said Abigail_Adams Sep 2022 #147

You can care about anyone as another human being. NYC Liberal Sep 2022 #72

I'd think it follows that anyone in this discussion cares to one degree or another Torchlight Sep 2022 #75

If only to tell us that they don't, apparently DavidDvorkin Sep 2022 #76

I don't diminish the grief of her family Layzeebeaver Sep 2022 #100

Pipe down Abigail_Adams Sep 2022 #146

See my other post. Layzeebeaver Sep 2022 #154

(Indirect update from The Guardian about 1600 BST) nitpicker Sep 2022 #61

The Sussexes have a much longer trip. They'll be there. NT Happy Hoosier Sep 2022 #68

Multiple sources saying Harry travels alone to Balmoral. Irish_Dem Sep 2022 #73

I subscribe to a magazine called "The English Home". greatauntoftriplets Sep 2022 #62

Yes the Brits are happy that QE's last days were spent at her beloved Balmoral. Irish_Dem Sep 2022 #63

I'm sure they are. greatauntoftriplets Sep 2022 #69

Yes surrounded by happy memories too. Irish_Dem Sep 2022 #70

Alert: live video coverage from the UK ificandream Sep 2022 #71

Thanks for the heads up Sympthsical Sep 2022 #78

Link please? nitpicker Sep 2022 #79

live stream from sky news moonshinegnomie Sep 2022 #81

Queen Elizabeth served... no bone spurs. keithbvadu2 Sep 2022 #80

Just announced on MSNBC: Queen Elizabeth has passed Hekate Sep 2022 #83

RIP halobeam Sep 2022 #84

God bless you, Ma'am. calimary Sep 2022 #85

AP actually generated a loud breaking news alert chime on my ipad for this BumRushDaShow Sep 2022 #89

Thank you, BumRush, for the updates Hekate Sep 2022 #86

She was a constant in my life. A rock. scipan Sep 2022 #87

The King/The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow Irish_Dem Sep 2022 #90

Thanks! BumRushDaShow Sep 2022 #91

Yes Charles is now King, Camilla Queen. Irish_Dem Sep 2022 #93

I don't think that Camilla would be considered "Queen" BumRushDaShow Sep 2022 #99

Yes officially Camilla is Queen Consort, just like Diana would have been. Irish_Dem Sep 2022 #102

Okay BumRushDaShow Sep 2022 #106

Charlotte's little brother is Louis. And she is ahead of him in the line of succession. Irish_Dem Sep 2022 #109

Ahh... BumRushDaShow Sep 2022 #124

When William's wife(Kate) was pregnant with their first child parliament changed the succession laws Irish_Dem Sep 2022 #125

Yes that's it BumRushDaShow Sep 2022 #128

Yes. Irish_Dem Sep 2022 #132

I finally turned on the TV and am watching MSNBC BumRushDaShow Sep 2022 #135

Same year I got a glimpse of the Queen in Canada. Irish_Dem Sep 2022 #136

Yes the new law meant Charlotte would be ahead of Louis. Irish_Dem Sep 2022 #126

Technically William isn't Prince of Wales automatically. NYC Liberal Sep 2022 #108

Yes this is correct. It is assumed William will be made POW. Irish_Dem Sep 2022 #110

Oh Bum the British forums are so sad right now. Irish_Dem Sep 2022 #94

She has been around entire lifetimes BumRushDaShow Sep 2022 #103

Yes exactly, most Brits never knew a time without QE. Irish_Dem Sep 2022 #107

She's been a good queen LeftInTX Sep 2022 #130

She has been their touchstone, monarch, guiding light through thick and thin. Irish_Dem Sep 2022 #134

Brits on various forums are either in shock or bereft. Irish_Dem Sep 2022 #92

Condolences to all Hekate Sep 2022 #116

It was a jolt to reload the BBC page to a changed headline, crickets Sep 2022 #95

I still get tears thinking of how she ordered the Star-Spangled Banner played at Buckingham Palace RedSpartan Sep 2022 #97

Operation Unicorn is in place. Outline of protocols: Irish_Dem Sep 2022 #98

This message was self-deleted by its author BrightKnight Sep 2022 #111

Well, flying the flags at half staff at the Whitehouse is appropriate. nt BrightKnight Sep 2022 #112

Yes Reuters is reporting Eiffel Tower lights will be turned off this evening. Irish_Dem Sep 2022 #113

I'm flying back home to London next week. r�is�n_dubh Sep 2022 #114

Carry our condolences with you Hekate Sep 2022 #118

I will do. r�is�n_dubh Sep 2022 #140

A lot of it is quite weird, imo. I look on them as an historical artifact & dysfunctional family... Hekate Sep 2022 #144

Yes the Brits are having a hard time right now. Irish_Dem Sep 2022 #121

Exactly that :) r�is�n_dubh Sep 2022 #139

Yes same here. Irish_Dem Sep 2022 #141

In the 16th century, "roisin dubh" was code for Ireland... r�is�n_dubh Sep 2022 #142

Wonderful! Love it. Irish_Dem Sep 2022 #143

I know almost nothing about my paternal grandfather and his family. r�is�n_dubh Sep 2022 #148

My grandparents were immigrants from Ireland. I know some history and have cousins in Ireland Irish_Dem Sep 2022 #151

Irish immigration laws are really convoluted. r�is�n_dubh Sep 2022 #152

Yes you need a paper trail to prove Irish citizenship. Irish_Dem Sep 2022 #153

Hmm. I'm going to have to do a little digging then. r�is�n_dubh Sep 2022 #155

I am good at that kind of research as well. Irish_Dem Sep 2022 #156

I never knew that. So much I don't know -- like how to pronounce anything Irish... Hekate Sep 2022 #145

It's kind of like... r�is�n_dubh Sep 2022 #149

Liturgical Hebrew is written without vowels. My darling can have it.... Hekate Sep 2022 #150

R.I.P. Marthe48 Sep 2022 #104

It's sad R.I.P. Queen Elizabeth electric_blue68 Sep 2022 #117

I walked over to Buckingham Palace this evening Richard_GB Sep 2022 #119

It is the end of an era. Yes the next heirs are all male. Irish_Dem Sep 2022 #123

I walked over to Buckingham Palace this evening Richard_GB Sep 2022 #120

My first thought was gratitude. . . Collimator Sep 2022 #122

"a friend noted that, as an ex-pres, he might be invited" BumRushDaShow Sep 2022 #127

RIP..Sounds like she had a peaceful passing LeftInTX Sep 2022 #131

Most telling to me is Deminpenn Sep 2022 #137

Yup BumRushDaShow Sep 2022 #138