IT'S THE QUEEN!

 Queen Elizabeth II celebrated her Platinum Jubilee the other day, marking her 70 years of service on the throne of England.

At 96 years of age she looked a bit frail during her two appearances in public but she still cuts a stylish figure.

In case you missed it, that photo is from her appearance on the balcony at Buckingham Palace, delighting a huge crowd of thousands of celebrants and well-wishers.

But my friend, Wally, who contributes many of the items that bring you joy and laughter on The Friday Funnies, remembered the Queen from an earlier time.

Nearly 40 years ago she arrived on the Royal Yacht in San Diego, California.

The pictures are Wally's as we covered her visit to "the Colonies" with Prince Phillip for our t.v. station in Phoenix, Arizona.

The reporter is Mark Jones, who went on to fame and fortune in San Francisco.

We were kept well away by security but Mark managed to do a walking "stand-up" with Her Highness in the background.

Needless to say he didn't get an interview but just to let you know it wasn't all serious work, here's one more picture of Mark and Yours Truly perhaps spotting the Royal Yacht in the far distance.

Good memories and I'm sure Mark and Wally join me in wishing the Queen hearty congratulations on her Jubilee.

DAY-DREAMING

 

SECRET GARDEN REVEALED

 It's a close-up photo of my colorful drinking cup.

SECRET GARDEN

 

THE FRIDAY FUNNIES

 Funny thing, er . . . wait a minute.

LOTS of funny things, right?

Okay, stop laughing, that's it.

Oh, wait a minute.

(again)

Don't stop laughing.

Have yourself a remarkably fine weekend, even if it IS only two days this time.

And always, ALWAYS, remember to keep laughing.

Here, kitty-kitty . . .

(dratted kitty)

PLATINUM

 The Platinum Jubilee is well underway in England as Queen Elizabeth II celebrates 70 years on the throne.

As she posed on the Royal Balcony at Buckingham Palace the 96 year old monarch appeared to be enjoying a flyover by RAF jets.

England's longest-serving queen was joined by her son, Prince Charles, and her grandson, Prince William, as well as other members of the royal family for the celebration.

Long live the Queen!

WELCOME