Respectful gaze at the proceedings

4th of June

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June 3rd 2008
Last week we had the Eton gala day - it's called the 4th of June, and it takes place on the 28th of May. Obviously. The day began inauspiciously, as Mon and I failed to get up on time to see one of the first acts, a choir concert. As we walked the 53 or so steps it takes to get to the Chapel, we met Mum and Dad coming home. Well done us! Faffing about is a terrible thing. Subsequent entertainmen ... read more

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