Yesterday, we said farewell to the royal couple,
Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall, and what an exciting event that was
- for him to share his birthday on November 14th with all of us. I do hope he enjoyed his holiday here in our
fair country. It is fitting that we
furnish him with the comforts of home while he is here. Clickerty click, sixty
six, was such a special occasion for him to spend time here and to be
welcomed by our Prime Minister. No doubt, Mr.Turnbull would have enjoyed
reminding him of the republican debate?
He may have also tossed back a champagne with someone he is pleased to
have as the Prince’s life partner. Maybe,
he filled the Cottesloe Cup for Camilla to toast her husband’s health and pray
for his longevity to take to the throne.
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I am also sure that our drought stricken farmers
watched on with amazement as the young prince stepped from the plane to be
greeted by liquid sunshine. I am sure
‘the farmers’ took time out to view the
spectacle before returning to hand feed their dying cattle and walk the parched
land they call home, a lucky country indeed that is 80% in drought.
I believe that the 13.9% of the population, that
equates to 2.5 million Australian people living
below the international poverty line, watched on with excitement when
Camilla learned to prepare truffles for her husband when she returns home. She will be a very ‘sage’ woman when it comes
to the kitchen, a great asset for the house of Windsor .
I do hope that Charles and Camilla have
appreciated our generosity. It’s not
often that we throw money to people so deserving. And to think they didn't need to beg for it
either!! They have truly taken on the
Australian persona - stiff up a lip, take it on the chin, she’ll be right mate
and so on.
On a serious note, my mind boggles as to how
such a devout environmentalist can see our Australian dollars flow by the
hundreds of thousands for few day visit.
God knows we could have imported Evian water by the container load and
supplied it to our farmers for their dying cattle. The amount spent on their board and lodgings
could go to supply one meal a day for the less fortunate and the less fortunate
would not need to learn of the do’s and don’ts of truffle preparation - just one
more meal that support organizations aren't stretching their already increasing
budgets for.
The budget spent on their security is yet
another expense we need not have. Surely
the money wasted on that alone would strengthen the security of our own people
especially thinking of the black Friday in Paris.
Yes, we are the lucky country but for how long
can we be lucky? Throwing our money to people who could easily afford to book a
Qantas flight, book a room through Airbnb, hire a Budget mini bus for
themselves and a few staffers and enjoy the real world for a change. God knows, maybe they could book a dining
room at the local RSL and shout the GG and a few friends to a dinner and throw
a few dollars for Brendan Nelson to buy a some poppies for the 11th hour of the
11th day of the 11th month, while Charles and Camilla straddle the bar and talk
to the normal returned servicemen and women.
Yes, it is nice that we as Australians are seen
as a very hospitable and giving nation, but when are these people going to
throw their doors open and welcome us to their homes. When are Charles and Camilla going to open
their doors to us and say, ‘Don’t bring your purse, it’s on us!’
Not for one minute am I saying I don’t like
these people and that their role is not important but, I am saying when will we
stop throwing money at people who are not in need?
I welcome Charles and Camilla to Australia. But,
when I visit your fair country, I pay the flight, I pay the accomodations, I
pay to see Windsor Castle and God knows I pay to visit Westminster Abbey to see
a few relics and pray. However, when you
visit our country we still pay to see the relics .
Happy Birthday again Charles and may your life
be long, (with your genes you are going
to need it) and may one day we see you here as King.
Until for next time I’m in London, my birthday
is January 22nd and, I am quite partial to a view of Regency Park and a glass
or two of Champagne.
Cheers
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