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I doubt it but I'm sure it is bullet proof. :surprise:
I'd like to have the money that is being spent on the security alone for that spectacle.
jmonroe
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Both are very fine automobiles. The "feel of the road" came later as the Royal Couple were driven to the palace in a landeau (carriage). :P
We were up at 4 AM to see every detail; had a lovely breakfast at 5:30 AM. The event was very enjoyable---positive and uplifting.
Richard
I would guess that dealers are always going to give the lowest possible price for a trade in...over the phone. I am sure I am not talking about your son here, but can you imagine the shape some people would say their car is in compared to what shape the car is actually in?
I can't picture a car dealer salesman saying this over the phone, "Wow, if the car is in that good of condition we'll just have to give you top price for it!".
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Glad you corrected me. I was pretty bleary eyed at 5:50 am and only saw Kate's car. At first I thought it was William in the car with her before I realized that wouldn't be right. I didn't see William arriving, but I'll watch for it on the news.
It was great to see...I am glad I saw it! That was quite the church too!
Nice to see something positive going on in the world..............
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I think they've got a Subaru dealership, too. I know they've got a Chrysler/Jeep/Dodge dealership across from their BMW store.
I'm thinking they've been a little un-nerved in recent years. They've lost both Plymouth and Saturn brands. That had to represent at least 10% of their volume, I would think.
They also have a pretty nice used store north of the city.
kyfdx...I think I stumbled over one of your beer cans when I was shopping for Chevies....LOL! :shades:
Where did you go to school....Springdale? Princeton? St Gabes?
I'll give it that...... I just have a serious problem with our media in this country. I get up my normal 6AM to catch a bit of local news/weather/traffic and this is on every single station. Meanwhile, 200+ people lost their lives in the tornados in the south and no mention on how its going down there just a wedding in another country. This is not a news event, it shouldn't be covered as one. If an entertainment station wants to cover it, fine, but the major networks just cover to attract viewing and advertising dollars. :sick:
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There were 5,000 security people. At say $10 per hour for an eight hour shift, you're looking at roughly $400,000.
Amazingly, the Royal Family only spent $160,000 on the wedding. This is because the staff, Beefeaters, bands, horses, carriages, etc. are a permanent part of the monarchy. Their main expense is a finger food luncheon for 600 and a party this evening for 300. The two other expenses mentioned were the flowers and the wedding dress as a gift to Kate. The dress was probably a third of the total amount. Due to the economy, there was some effort put forward to cut down on expenses.
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BTW, I hope you are starting to feel better.
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I am of the I don't know why we get excited over royal weddings. The fact that William looked all dressed to surrender at Yorktown did my heart some good.
They seem like nice folks. Don't wish them any ill but I'm not the least bit interested.
I heard the quote at $35 million - to be picked up by the British government.
That's a far cry from what I heard when I got home last night. Mrs. j said that she heard on the TV that this wedding will cost 35M. She thought that was way too much given that people in the world are starving and they are concerned with the type of Hors d'oeuvres being served. I tried to calm her down by saying the Royal Family probably gives plenty to charities and she answered that by saying, “then they could give more if they weren’t flaunting this spectacle to everyone”. :mad: I bowed out right there.
jmonroe
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My understanding is that the Middletons are footing about six figures for the wedding and first reception. The queen and Charles are paying for the evening reception.
Security costs are around $32 million. The problem is that today was declared a bank holiday hence the security gets double time for working.
None of the above... That was in reference to the Kia dealership in Florence...
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The real cost to the economy could be more like 5 billion pounds or 7.5 billion dollars...if you include all the business activity closed down for the day, since it is a holiday.
But, if the actual cost is $35 million remember the Royal Family brings in about $800 million a year in tourist dollars....every year!
I am not a monarchist but this is a once in a lifetime event, and it makes the world a nicer place.
Something else to think about (in my opinion).....I think many countries owe a big thank you to Britain because they adapted a tremendous system of laws and government from the British......the best in the world. Without the British template for a judicial system and a form of democratic government, we (U.S. and Canada) might have copied from countries that have much worse systems.
And, we have this tremendous language which is very functional. And without it, Richard might not have had a job all those years.
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My company is very big on the 'Rule of Law'.
C'mon... you must be old enough to remember the Charles and Diana wedding. :P It ain't "once in a lifetime" for most of us.
My favorite movie was never released in the theaters because 'Diana' lost her life in an event that was very similar to a scene in the movie.
The movie is 'Ronin'.
Great 'guy' movie. Robert Di Nero plays a part that was perfect for Steve McQueen.
The movie was directed by John Frankenheimer who was a former Formula 1 driver.
I went to wedding once where people were lined up to kiss "The Godfather's ring". That was a serious wedding.
Richard
LOL! Only you!
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It's once in a lifetime for these two :P :P
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This movie fits here because it has a car chase that is proposed to be the best in any movie. Take a look, it was on HBO about a month ago.
Do you know what was in the box?
That was kind of you to take the time to write your comments. I wasn't sure if I should actually post those thoughts. Can you imagine if our great countries did not adopt the British form of government? We probably wouldn't be driving around in the nice cars we do...we would probably have Toyota trucks and guns and missiles and would be fighting in the streets for our freedom.
What field of work are you in? (My company is very big on the 'Rule of Law')
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After 7 years and over 5000 posts......finally one that makes some sense!
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Better than this?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_oMtdXaqBx4
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Richard
Richard
How ordinary it seemed for such a highly publicized event. They really seemed human the way they handled it, rather than basking in the limelight and make it clear how royal they were. I'm not sure if that makes any sense.
As I was fast forwarding through the highlights of it on my DVR, I felt as though I might have been watching the wedding of two of my friends.
I think that is why I was so impressed---the usual vows, some flowers, a simple wedding dress---when it could have been much more elaborate. Being the future king and queen of a major country, one has to expect some pomp and circumstance, Still, I felt that they kept things as basic as one could in such a situation. Also, those who know them seem to think that they are a sincere, genuine couple. It gives you a nice feeling, and faith in our young people of today.
So when is your big day? I'm happy for you. You have your whole lives ahead of you---chances for a wonderful relationship, new family members, children, etc. Though I am a hopeless romantic, marriage does take osme work. There will be some compromises to make from time to time; no two people will always agree. When you get upset, try to remember to ask yourself if the issue will really be that important in the grand scheme of things. Most people can't even remember what an argument was about after a few days. In addition, make time for yourselves---as a couple and as an individual. Jobs and other pressures are not what the marriage is about; it's about the two of you. Above all, make your own decisions. Family members mean well, but it's your marriage and your lives. Ultimately, you know what is best for your situation. I can't stress that enough. Advice is a good thing from others, but you must make decisions based on your own discussions and priorities. You both will make some mistakes, but that's fine. The universe will align itself and you will go forward again. As the marriage progresses, you'll realize that happiness and peace of mind are really the important things to share with one another. Hopefully, you'll grow old together---your mate, your friend, your companion, and your true love. Working at it is so worth the price. Best of luck to you.
Richard
Are you sure? I remember seeing it in theaters. Perhaps it wasn't released in Europe or it was edited for US release.
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I wonder if Roadburner is going to get the new Boss 302? Autoweek ran one against a BMW M3 and it held up quite well. At $41K it's about $20K less than an M3.
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I, too, am a hopeless romantic. I'm confident we will succeed, as neither of us is going into this blindly. Our parents have been great role models (both have been happily married for 25 and 30 years respectively) and support systems for us, but in the end it is our decisions for what is best for us.
No, the contents of the box were never revealed -- a classic "MacGuffin".
In my opinion, the chase scenes (note plural - there were several chase scenes in the movie) were better than the one from Bullitt.
John Frankenhiemer was a genius - may he rest in peace.
Over the years, I have gotten at least half a dozen Blues Brothers dvd's as an xmas gift.
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Also, the director was known for 'Grand Prix' which was about formula 1.
He was an ametuer race driver.
He also directed in the BMW films series - my favorite - The Ambush
actually, another guy I know in the 'hood got one 2-3 years ago, but his is a stick. Don't see it out much, since he travels for work. Same color too.
I did see some when I was trolling the Ford lot a few days ago. base GT, with a sticker of almost 38 grand. Yowzah!
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