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TeeCee

In: Blair Atholl
Posts: 2888

... Friday 20th June. (Not the film about the D-Day landings). The last few years I have climbed a local mountain and watched the sunset. Just wondered if anybody else does anything special...

Message posted by TeeCee on 19 June 2008 at 14:19

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TeeCee @ 19/06/2008 14:19:06

Holmfirthgirl

In: Larkfield
Posts: 3156

errr...the longest day is the 21st June!..MY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!

Have spent it up in NW Scotland on previous occasions - Ullapool a few times, just sitting out watching the sun not quite going down (well it made a pretence of going down lol) Always wanted to get to Stone Henge, but never quite made it there!

Message posted by Holmfirthgirl on 19 June 2008 at 14:30

Holmfirthgirl @ 19/06/2008 14:30:31

TeeCee

In: Blair Atholl
Posts: 2888

ermmm... are you sure? I have looked at five different sources and they all say the 20th... I LOVE Ullapool!! We might be going up there for a ride this weekend! Contemplating riding up to Chanonry Point tomorrow night... that is where I saw the first sunrise of the New Millennium in... on a beach with the dolphins... *sigh* p.s. can you get anywhere near Stonehenge now?

Message posted by TeeCee on 19 June 2008 at 14:36

TeeCee @ 19/06/2008 14:36:11

Wannabe

In: Dartford
Posts: 4922

This year technically its: in the UK on June 20, 2008 at 23:59 UTC. ;o)

It slightly varies each year...

I wouldn't recommend Stonehenge at Midsummer - it's a bleedin' nightmare... unless you get in with a friendly druid! lol

I used to go to Avebury, but likewise, that's got a bit silly recently... I prefer to find somewhere to be alone, preferably high up, to have a good old ponder...

Failing that, there's always nekkid dancing around the local standing stones? I make sure I do that alone too... I wouldn't want to inflict that on any innocent passersby ;o)

Message posted by Wannabe on 19 June 2008 at 14:38

Wannabe @ 19/06/2008 14:38:47

Scary

In: Somerset
Posts: 1155

Glastonbury Torr its my second home usually get there for about 4am to watch the sun come up.

Message posted by Scary on 19 June 2008 at 14:41

Scary @ 19/06/2008 14:41:15

Wannabe

In: Dartford
Posts: 4922

Oh... & just in case, UTC is equivalent to GMT ;o)

Universal Coordinated Time... Yes I know that's UCT... I think it was the Frenchie's fault? Someone like that. May as well blame the French as anyone eh?

Message posted by Wannabe on 19 June 2008 at 14:42

Wannabe @ 19/06/2008 14:42:09

Wannabe

In: Dartford
Posts: 4922

Ooops!

Sorry France... *hangs head in shame*

Temps Universel Coordonné

*ahem*

Not their fault then ;o)

Message posted by Wannabe on 19 June 2008 at 14:43

Wannabe @ 19/06/2008 14:43:11

TeeCee

In: Blair Atholl
Posts: 2888

lol..poor confused Wannabe... (wouldn't that be TUC then?) Good to see some likeminded spirits on here....

Message posted by TeeCee on 19 June 2008 at 14:47

TeeCee @ 19/06/2008 14:47:08

Deleted Member

In: NA
Posts: 0

Check out the "Druids Temple" nr Masham, N.Yorks.

Message posted by Deleted Member on 19 June 2008 at 14:51

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Wannabe

In: Dartford
Posts: 4922

Prezackly... couldn't call it TUC... they probably held about 24 meetings to discuss what to call it... that's where your tax pennies went in 1972 ;o)

Scary - if you see my ex up there, have a word... tell him to stop being so damned soppy and get on with life? He's just moved to Wiltshire to follow his dream but he's suddenly decided he doesn't want that dream any more and wants to come back here! Noooooo! Lovely chap & all that, but noooo! lol

Maybe the Solstice will sort him out? ;o)

That, or Lui will ;o)

Message posted by Wannabe on 19 June 2008 at 14:53

Wannabe @ 19/06/2008 14:53:22

M.S.

In: Bedworth.
Posts: 189

My 'Letts Academic Year Diary 2007-2008' states: Longest day Saturday 21st June. Sunrise 4:43. Sunset 21:22 BST.

Message posted by M.S. on 19 June 2008 at 21:19

M.S. @ 19/06/2008 21:19:30

Sandi

In: Huddersfield, W
Posts: 17943

http://scienceworld.wolfram.c...html

Message posted by Sandi on 20 June 2008 at 03:13

Sandi @ 20/06/2008 03:13:57

TeeCee

In: Blair Atholl
Posts: 2888

Well, my W H Smiths Wall Planner says it is today....

The table on scienceworld says it uses a mathematical formula which could be an hour out, and seeing as four different sources I have found say that the solstice is on 20th June 2008 23:58 UTC then I can see where the confusion is.... Certainly, the event organised by English Heritage for the Summer Solstice is happening today (Friday 20th June) and the National Maritime Museum also indicates today as being the longest day. Why not just celebrate both days just in case....

Message posted by TeeCee on 20 June 2008 at 04:15

TeeCee @ 20/06/2008 04:15:17

Sandi

In: Huddersfield, W
Posts: 17943

LOL @ celebrate both days, any excuse for a knees up

It used to be called 'Flaming June' but it always seems to be raining these days. I guess the 'Flaming' is the same as the 'Flamin' in 'Flamin' Hell!'

Message posted by Sandi on 20 June 2008 at 04:21

Sandi @ 20/06/2008 04:21:45

TeeCee

In: Blair Atholl
Posts: 2888

lol Kwak! I put forward the motion that we should rename it Splishin' June...

Message posted by TeeCee on 20 June 2008 at 04:28

TeeCee @ 20/06/2008 04:28:19

Sandi

In: Huddersfield, W
Posts: 17943

'Motion' and 'splishing' I feel slightly

sick "don't rock the boat, baby"

Message posted by Sandi on 20 June 2008 at 04:34

Sandi @ 20/06/2008 04:34:58

Wannabe

In: Dartford
Posts: 4922

*splishes around in her wicked wellies* Works for me

Message posted by Wannabe on 20 June 2008 at 05:00

Wannabe @ 20/06/2008 05:00:56

tangoman60

In: Weymouth
Posts: 3862

i'll jus get pissed as usual,cant be arsed wiv all this druid crap!gonna rain anyhow! life!tell me about it!

Message posted by tangoman60 on 20 June 2008 at 05:08

tangoman60 @ 20/06/2008 05:08:31

TeeCee

In: Blair Atholl
Posts: 2888

Sounds like someone needs a hug....

er... that's a big MANLY hug.... *cough* ...maybe just a pat on the back... ..from a distance....

Message posted by TeeCee on 20 June 2008 at 05:11

TeeCee @ 20/06/2008 05:11:50

Scary

In: Somerset
Posts: 1155

Are you telling me TM that going to Glastonbury and seeing all the naked Pagan witches dancing around the Torr doesn't interest you???

Message posted by Scary on 20 June 2008 at 05:14

Scary @ 20/06/2008 05:14:11

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