Robin ? He is relaxed, but will do this slow typing, so he does not to do anything when snags pop up. e.g. earlier, Samantha had to borrow his stuff to pump up her low tyre, then get the car started, to charge the battery :-)
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The three women, June, Samantha, and Saskia, are eating dinner, in the kitchen, while watching Tennis on TV. I shot myself with them for later :-)

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The women are now relaxing: June in Kitchen watching Live Tennis from Eastbourne on Prime & playing Nanogram; Samantha in her room watching Sky; Michelle, just down from Coventry, relaxing in the garden with Tody, or her room.
2145: after telecon Paul A / June, June and Michelle agree I should go over to help taxi him home to Chobham from Bagshot.

The day Went Well and Pictures are above; e.g. the fantastic value of The Cricketers at Bagshot, and help, despite that only John and I turned up. Pictures of receipt soon: 19.60 GBP, for two lovely curries, John's Cider, and my Coca Cola. The receipt even has a hand written "Thank You", and - what Richard would love - on the back it says 20 x 5 = 100 Beefeater REWARD points. Yes, I rounded up the 19.60, but I did give a suitably generous cash tip for the excellent friendly and efficient service ;-)

June delivered flowers and drinks to Saskia; Michelle arrived from Coventry, via Ascot Railway Station; Pub Grub: just John and Robin at The Cricketers, Bagshot, but very useful. e.g. news about Richard, but mostly full sized Sailing Robot Boats and things like possible value of a Chromebook, for John's "Berkshire Driving School" business. e.g. clearer display of his own web site, and also of mine. Nobody needs to read all the text, but it helps if you can read it at all :-) Earlier, John had gone direct to the Cricketers for 1230, pulling a trailer, had forgotten his credit card, and was wondering why we had a section reserved for 10 people. It was soon resolved by John hearing why Robin had been delayed, waiting for possible arrivals like him, and having spoken to Fay, then briefly Richard, who spent lots of time at Robin's afterwards. We had brief conversations with key people, so there was no confusion about the booking for 10. The Cricketers is excellent for handling events at short notice, and the staff are efficient and friendly. I obviously paid the bill at the end, if anyone wants to know more, ask.

Lots of words here, but important, to put on record. Most of our time was chatting about things that interested John, including technology and high speed robot sailing boats. e.g. exploitation of BAE Systems Avionics to bring the hull out of the water completely, his noticing a recent news item about BAE having high speed Robot Sailing Boat based on the hull being completely submerged. Yes, submarines, like fishes can go much faster than surface vessels; We disagreed that, for a conventional sailing boat, size matters. In Robin's opinion, the weight is more important. Most of this will be too many words, but the important thing is the guys Robin thinks he will love to meet who worked on this stuff, years ago, and some still do. See submarines on
Picture of young baby Jack Gurney, emailed me by Kim yesterday, now at end. Tap or Click to enlarge :-)

No change in plans by June, and earlier newsflashes: June may 'phone Saskia ~ 1000 BST to see when to go over there. Wishes to give her stuff.

Robin had enough sleep, after replies to Sylvia Rolih in Australia, shared with some of his friends, including Pub Grub friends :-)

Weather looks good - no stong wind, no rain, and maybe sunny. Gazebos may be used for shade from the sun, not rain :-)

Parking near 22 Armitage Court, so not as to block our three cars: best use the pavement outside. e.g. John Sylvester and others.

Good if his EASAMS friends, like Sandy Sclater, in Alton, near Gill & Steven Gurney in Beech, can tell me when we started DGPS tests. "Robin's Corner", at front of drive, is part of GPS History. 1989 ???

1000 update, June going up to get changed, and Robin has to be ready for anything. Just saw Richard's emails and guess it was his "Ascot" visit earler :-)

This extract from my old "Roof" page, may be appropriate here, to save time ...

Weather for Sunninghill in week ahead from BBC is on www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2636518 . More detailed rain radar based prediction is on premium.raintoday.co.uk .

From Robin's Snoopy page: Robin likes minimum hassle and spending time with Grumpy Old Men :-) Click on pictures to expand, play, or visit the relevant page.

Newsflash Thursday 24th June 2021 (Midsummers Day) : Note yesterday's Newsflash: Robin expects to meet guys at the Pub Lunch on Friday; not just those on "Who WILL Attend .." section. e.g. David Booth ? My words about Joanna's " Armitage Court Ladies Chat Group" ? :-)

David able to join for Pub Grub tomorrow ? David and Joanna visited Mayflower 2, Plymouth, MA, USA, target of Snoopy's Robot Boat . John Sylvester started Team-Joker. But LOTS of other topics. e.g. Golf (Jack Ponsford's fame, in Sunningdale & Worldwide) , New Electric Cars , Hobbies , etc, etc, and Women ! :-)

Coffee for the "Last of the Summer Wine Team" is here after, at 22AC; for Women too - invited by June, with my consent :-)

Robin had another surprise from June this morning: she was attending a "Physical" Ladies Chat Group, at David & Joanna Booth's place, around the corner ! :-) During Covid19 times, it has tended to be "Virtual" via Whatsapp. It has also been an invaluable means of rapidly sending Alerts, like crimes, even if only within Armitage Court. June said she did NOT need to take her Laptop, but - if there is one - she is very familiar with navigating my many pages, particularly this, and others that might be relevant, like my Grumpy page.

But the most longer term news is probably those emails you can see on the right, if expand the pictures. e.g. Pam Coughlan of NHSCare.info

More here later - if I have the time, like corrections, changes, etc. e.g. 'phone calls, half expected visitors like those in my overlapping Networks :-)

Robin is now playing "Catchup", looking at emails on his Study PC, where he's used Thunderbird. See example on right. Later exchanges were done last night, using the Lounge PC, or Chrome Laptop, and the browser. Robin has all his emails going back to 1995, on TB or WINCIM, and backups in safe places ;-)

Oh Yes: June is also familiar with the NATO ( International ? ) Phonetic Alphabet, which also helps when talking over poor 'phone lines, video chat, or to guys with poor hearing who need to be shouted at :-)
e.g. "Alpha", "Bravo", "Charlie", "Delta", "Echo" ... Robin is often told to "Foxtrot-Oscar" :-)

June got back from the Ladies Chatgroup at about 1245, just as Robin was paying his old friend, "The Fishmonger from Grimsby", delivering the fresh fish June had ordered, from his lovely wife who calls. There was obviously a lovely chat on our doorstep, about our 50th, and, as June went indoors, Robin made sure he had the "50.htm" page. I wrote "50.htm" on the card he already had, with other "important URLs", given years ago, like remote tracking safety for his fishing friends near Grimsby. That MAY be the next short video on my Utube channel :-) June gave me a rapid and happy debrief on conversations: all by voice, with no Laptop or Smartphone aids, and including topics like Solar panels on roof next to Richard, at Joan and Mauritz's, Teaching, first year at Uni, etc. VERY similar subjects to the men :-)
My scrambled egg with salmon, on toast, should be ready soon. May not need to microwave it ;-)

Pictures soon which will be better than all these words...
Another Surprise on Thursday for Robin, that ended up with a better result: the garden furniture and flowers. that we had here, ready to take over tomorrow Friday, is now at their place already, so less work needed tomorrow, Friday. June still plans to visit Gary and Saskia on Friday, but that can more flexible. Don't forget that Michelle needs to be picked up from Ascot Train Station, although she is welcome to use Ascot Cars nearby, and charge the cost to me - but make sure you tip the driver Michelle ;-)

How did Surprise happen ? June had a Whatsapp video chat with Saskia, in the kitchen, Saskia asked if the gazeebos could be brought over today, instead of tomorrow, so they had more time to set up. June then proceeded to try and do it herself, assuming that both her and I would be driving over. The result worked out much better, with June doing a brilliant job of removing packaging, and overseeing my loading the car. However, I also took my new Chromebook for Wifi tests and showing Saskia the sort of kit I wanted to deploy.

I also drove off before June could join me, stopping to 'phone Saskia, to warn them I was on my way, if OK. As expected, the 30 minute car trip, along the A30, was nearer to 45 minutes, due to rush hour, and traffic work near Longacres. I also missed the roundabout before Blackbushe Airport, because I did not notice the Ely Pub landmark. Easy to do in heavy traffic - but easy to safely correct, by continueing past the Airport, and using the roundabout near the Car Auction place to do a U-Turn safely.

It was a quick and easy job to offload everything, put it where Saskia told me, with Gary still working inside. Plenty of time for me to 'phone Ascot Cars, and spend just 35 GBP on a Grey SEAT People Carrier, to collect the remaining chairs from our home at 22 Armitage Court, and deliver to Saskia & Gary's Vigo address.

Of course, we could probably have done all the stuff at a similar price, rather than squeeze in what we could into my old Merc car C4 GPS. It would have been cheaper - no petrol, wear and tear on my tyres, and - of course - my labour rates :-)

But we used the opportunity to make sure they could easily assemble the gazeebos, me show Saskia the Chromebook - she saw that Chrome was an easy to use Operating System, very similar to Microsoft Windows. It turns out that Saskia wanted to see me anyway, in connection with a surprise for June ;-)
OVER! :-)

Newsflash Wednesday 23rd June 2021: Friday 25th: 0930 BST: Robin & June are taking gazebos, chairs, etc over to Saskia & Gary's. Will return back soon after, well before 1200. Pub Lunch was booked by Richard for at least John, Richard, and Robin, at The Cricketers, Bagshot. Stuart will be in Kent. But Robin spoke by 'phone to Sylva, and the booking is now for up to 10, at no extra cost. Some guys may choose to meet before the party Saturday ;
Friday afternoon June will collect Michelle, from Coventry, from Ascot Rail Station, arriving 1439 from Reading. Hopefully without cat "Lady" :-)
~ 1615: now leaving for Longacres... back with 4 extra gazebo and flowers; unloaded and at front; 6pm news ... off Crimea, "Russia fires warning shots at HMS HMS Defender, etc"; See about Crimea on Grumpy page, and what he and his friends worked on at Ferranti ; Peace & Goodwill to all; June walks down to Bansals; Robin will join her soon.
He did - very useful sessions with Raj Bansal, at their place, then back here, at 22AC. Raj is a Chrome expert. He gave a YES, and expects to meet guys at the Pub Lunch on Friday. see "Who WILL Attend .." section
OVER & OUT ! :-)

Newsflash Sunday 20th June after Saturday Whatsapp family chat yesterday 1930-2230 : Sadly for Robin, the women make the decisions in his house, and "are always right" :-)
Monday 21st: Power Cuts, then Surprise Party at Richard & Fays, with Stuart & Angela, today from 1730 BST until 1950. First Robin then Samantha heard about it was at 1615.
There had been a Power cut in Sunninghill in morning, so we were buying Inverters from Halfords; While there, another Acer Chromebook from Curries. e.g. for relatives.
On our way home from Bracknell, Robin was driving, and was told details of this "Surprise". e.g. just the 6 or 7 of us. Also nice call from Paul Andrews, of importance to the Bansals
By the time we got back, power had been restored to our Sunninghill area, and inverters not needed. Robin took a 15" Chromebook, to show this page easily - but not used.
Samantha was at home, but soon joined us. After toasts, the four women nattered in the Kitchen, and three men in their lounge, with snacks and drinks provided by Fay.
Good meeting their son David, when he popped in; His event that clashes on the 26th.
More to go on this page later tonight, tomorrow, and each day - if it saves time and mistakes.
e.g. latest on guests who are coming, physically or remote; other venues and days; video of putting up the Gazeebo; "canned" videos, etc. See sections below.

Thanks SSE (Scottish, Southern & Electric, for the power cut, and Richard & Fay for that lovely unexpected event ! We can all learn from our own and other's mistakes.
You could not write a better script, of coincidences and problems - but such problems were anticipated, and planned for, since before April :-)

The Primary Party Location at Saskia and Gary's near Blackbushe Airport and the Secondary at The Royal Foresters ...

Tap or Click pictures to expand or play video. When is the main party ? Saturday 26th June 2021 from 3pm ( 1500 BST ) until very Late :-)
Where is Primary Party Location ? At Lat,Lon 51.3303,-0.8416 = Broadoak, Little Vigo, Yateley, GU46 6ES, England. Near Blackbushe Airport.

There are nice walks from opposite Saskia and Gary's house, into common land and the old historic Blackbushe Airfield. Play the 4.5 minute video :-)

The limit is 30 people inside Saskia and Gary's garden at any one time. Some people will choose not to be there from 3pm until midnight. Timing to be decided, based on guests who can come. e.g. drinks from the start at 3pm; barbecue food and buffet from 5pm; Many more may be at other locations, including their homes, pubs, and ... see below :-)

Tap or Click on pictures to expand. Secondary Location: Some may be staying at The Royal Foresters near Ascot. They may use the function room booked. They might be Outside, inside, as needed and available. This is where our Wedding Reception was, on Saturday 26th June 1971. Many Thanks Aden O'Grady and other staff :-)

More detailed information kept updated since April 2021 ...

From Robin Lovelock on 11th April 2021: I'm setting up this page as an aid to planning our Wedding Anniversary on Saturday 26th June 2021.

Even without Covid19 we would make extensive use of things like large screens and video chat. See Contact page :-)

See our Family page. We live in Armitage Court Sunninghill, England, UK.

Below are old photos from 1971, taken by Pete Wilson, our photographer. Click on them to enlarge - if you dare :-)

from Robin on Moday 14th June 2021: Don't forget that our party may be happening at several places at once. e.g. one is our daughter Saskia's place. Here are some words today from June: "Up to 30 people allowed outside. Saskia has a large gazebo and we can buy/borrow another if necessary. From 3pm until late. Barbecue and finger food. Invite family and close friends (eg. Bansals) Saskia can put up Sally and Becky if they come."

Other locations might include The Royal Foresters near Ascot , The Cordes Hall in Sunninghill* , and our Our home in Sunninghil for just a handfull.

Wednesday 16th June 2021 from Robin: The Cordes Hall is now NOT available, although it was two days earlier. I've just received this:
"Hi Robin, Due to the delay in the easing of restrictions, we are not now able to offer the Hall as a venue for a party on 26th June. I hope that the outdoor venues you mentioned will be able to accommodate you and that you have a lovely celebration. Kind regards. Jane Richardson [Phone number REDACTED] www.cordes-hall-sunninghill.org.uk ". Two days after, " On 14/06/2021 14:06, Cordes Hall wrote: Hi Robin Elaine has now left her role as Bookings secretary at the Cordes Hall to focus on a new venture of hers. In the interim, I am covering the bookings. Firstly, many congratulations on your upcoming 50th Wedding Anniversary! The hall is free on 26th June so just let me know if you would like to make a booking. With kind regards Jane Richardson Chairman Cordes Hall Management Committee "

Hopefully their web site will be updated soon. It still has April 2021 words mentioning reopening for an event. Hopefully The Cordes Hall will become available in the coming years, as it has in the past. e.g. those events like my 70th Birthday Party in 2017 and numerous AMRA and EASAMS events since 1985. e.g. that nice "Indian Theme" evening. Play the video on the right :-)

It's a good thing that Robin's "cunning plan" below allows for things like this. Thank's for the advice Baldrick :-)

Need a free taxi, at Robin's expense ? :-)

Tap on pictures below to expand or play video. Here's a lovely coincidence: Jane's business includes Fleetline Freedom , and several of our guests use wheelchairs. They are not all listed here, but the most famous is Pam Coughlan. See my www.NHSCare.info and/or play the video of Pam. My Uncle Bernie, seen here with cousin Larry, are on my pages, including Covid19 and Family pages. For decades I've used Ascot Cars on www.ascot-cars.com and 01344 832477 to book a taxi for ourselves, friends, and June's dad Jack Ponsford . They were among the taxi firms, around the World, using my GPS Software in the 1990s. Since then, often on trips between Sunninghill and Gatwick Airport, for Holidays , Robin enjoys the conversations with the drivers: typically of Pakistan heritage. I spoke to Jane's husband John about this, on my way to see Pru Marsh on Ferranti page. June & Samantha got tickets for Royal Ascot Ladies Day, and I 'phoned Bernie for a betting tip. See video near end ;-)

( FROM APRIL 2021) Information for those contracted to help with the event.

But, as a starter, see the picture above and this extract from a recent email, to Gary Carter, of www.carmech.co.uk . Gary is on Robin's Covid19 page, to amuse and inform.

QUOTE..I'll be putting more onto www.gpss.co.uk/50.htm soon, but in brief: I'll be emailing the link to a lot of local places, asking their sales guys to make me "an offer I can't refuse" ;-) e.g. hire of a suitable meeting room for the evening, or perhaps a much wider time period. Our Reception on 26th June 1971 was at the back of The Royal Foresters, on the A329, between Ascot and Bracknell. That was probably from lunchtime to early afternoon. June's dad Jack Ponsford decided who was invited to the buffet lunch. But a lot of our friends "propped up the bar" - then decorated my Spitfire before we drove down to the hotel in the New Forest.

Even without Covid19, we will need a lot of screens with remote guests, maybe having their parties in other places, from USA, through Europe, to New Zealand. I will probably contract a different company to handle all the remote video stuff, music, Master of Ceremonies, etc. Someone will need to control who gets to say something - and cut off some of my friends and relatives who get out of hand.

The event will certainly be "live streamed" on the Net, and might even be broadcast on one or more TV Networks. Unlikely perhaps, but simplest for everyone to know their behaviour might be seen by a lot of people ;-)

I expect to be in the position, hopefully by early May, to have at least contracts with two venues: one as a "Plan B" if "Pland A" has a problem. e.g. Staff sickness, building problems, The Pub or Hotel chain going bust, Government policy, etc. .. UNQUOTE

Old photos of our Wedding on Saturday 26th June 1971, and words about who was there - said with caution :-)

Video of Ascot Ladies Day on Thursday 17th June 2021 and Important Guests like the Sharp Family & Ferranti-ites :-)

Who MIGHT attend the Saturday Blackbushe Party - awaiting replies; Also: RAF/Navy/Army/Police/Private helicopters.
Skip to Who Will section below, for latest list. This kept for now as background information.

The Party at Saskia and Gary's near Blackbush is now back to from 3pm to 8pm, so time to continue in a Pub like The Royal Forresters or other until very late.

Robin is now receiving your replies, if you can attend, when, where, etc, before confirming the list of people there, at what times, etc. The Blackbushe location obviously permits short walks and "relaxation" in the Nature reserve, or a local Pub. Robin hopes to maintain a list of attendees, in emails, and hopefully on this page - treated as public, even if it is not. There will probably be large groups in other places who may participate remotely. e.g. Homes, Parks, or our AMRA Amenity area. e.g. Robin's Aunti Joy Sharp, in that last colour picture below, is attending a big house-warming party on Saturday with children, and grand children. that includes one of June's bridesmades. This is an excellent example where a planned video chat can be done. The same applies to other Networks, such as our friends in Sunninghill, and where Robin has lived, studied and worked, and/or played with :-) e.g. AMRA , City Uni' , Ferranti , EASAMS , Hobbies , Snoopy. You know who you are :-)

Sunninghill Guys who choose not to be near Blackbush might be able to use their home, the street, the Amenity area, The Comrades Club, or a local park, etc. Ideally, The Blackbushe party will include guys who can be the link to these overlapping networks of Family and friends. Not just at important times, like cutting of a cake, Robin giving June her present, or her jumping onto to table to sing Rugby songs - but using their smartphone to links several others to a remote group :-)

May soon be more than 30 here, because awaiting replies, and they may not be at the party at same time. Robin is starting with those June said she assumed would be there, such as the Bansals, and the core of Robin's "Last of the Summer Wine" Pub Grub guys: Stuart, Richard, and John. This is subject to latest info such as the Gurney's possible visit to Fowey. It is NOT in priority order. e.g. my Best Man was Stuart Quarrie :-)

In no particular order ( although Steve & Kay Markham VERY important - because of local airspace knowledge, RAF Odiham Chinook contacts - NOT to Fly the Sipa or Spitfire in ! :-) Steve has been a Ferranti workmate, Flatmate, source of great interest and fun with our pranks, hobbies, including flying since 1971, Moto Biking, Bell Ringing, and - of course - the SPITFIRE ! I plan to have at least one Laptop with his rolling video brief on that. I'm sure we will enjoy sharing some of those batcheloe day pranks :-)

Here we go (this section will soon not be needed) ...
June Lovelock, Robin Lovelock, Samantha Lovelock, Saskia Lovelock, Gary Scrivens, Michelle Lovelock, Sally Campion, Becky Campion, Adam, Gill Gurney ?, Steve Gurney ?, Paul Gurney ?, Kim Gurney ?, Bal Bansal, Nick Bansal, Jaz Bansal, Raj Bansal, Mandeep Bansal, Richard Ince, Fay Ince ?, Stuart Wicks, Angela ?, John Sylvester, Marian Sylvester ?, Roy Vaughn, Sally Vaughn, Terry Kensey, David Broomfield, Richard Hughes ?, Diane Hughes ?, Larry Sharp, Bernie Sharp, Stuart Quarie, Sue Quarry, Steve Markham, Kay Markam, Tony Friis ?, Alan Edwards, Jerome Tucker, ?? Tucker, Geoff Sharp ?, Linda Sharp ?, Scott Sharp ? Nigel Bennee x, Eileen Bennee ?, Pete Wilson X ( in USA but November ? ).

Video chat was always going to be important. e.g. Whatsapp/Zoom/Skype/Messenger/Meet etc.

0230 Sunday:That'll do for now - sorry those forgotten, time to get to bed - it was a busy day. eg. delivering flyers, buying chairs, Laptops, visiting people, and that long Whatsapp video chat of June/Samantha/Robin/Michelle/Saskia&Gary/Michelle/Sally&Becky from 1900 - 2230, then replying to emails :-)
Later on Sunday morning: Saskia arrived unexpectly ( for Robin ), because it was Father's Day. Things were hectic for an hour, but Robin exploited the surprise with camcorder - including Tody with a mouse just as Saskia was leaving. Of course, June & Samantha new two days earlier Saskia would drop by - but had not put "Father's Day" in my diary. The print is too small for me to have noticed it ! :-)

Relevant Quote from Robin's Snoopy page ...

Robin, June, and other Team-Joker members, have other things taking their time. e.g. Coping with Covid19 ; Health problems; That Flat Roof & Kitchen work is still on-going. June likes her tennis; Robin likes minimum hassle and spending time with Grumpy Old Men :-) Click on pictures to expand, play, or visit the relevant page. Robin claims that some of his friends, and work-mates over the years, are crazier than he. We all have our "crosses to bear", be it recent bereavement, physical health, addiction, or stigma resulting from mental health problems. Sometimes many things overlap, such as helping friends, making new ones, or doing work in the Garden . Robin prefers to just oversee work ;-) See also Walks and The Bigger Picture :-)

Weather for Sunninghill in week ahead from BBC is on www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2636518 . More detailed rain radar based prediction is on premium.raintoday.co.uk .

List of "Who WILL Attend .." section with list of guys expected at the 50th Party.