I didn't exactly plan it

I  created confusion about the unveiling of the sign for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee  Park.

I wasn't paying close attention and the arrangement  was  slightly convoluted.

First was the luncheon .Tickets were $150.00. It was a Queen's York Rangers event and the price was a tad high for my purse.

it seemed something  with the sign was happening in the Skylight gallery at the town  hall. No price tag attached. It was a bit odd to be renaming a park in the town hall but like I said, I wan't paying
close attention.

I was asked to provide information for security purposes for the luncheo if  I was attending....which i wasn't .....so I didn't.

Yesterday  I heard the sign was all ready for the  event to-day.

This morning it occurred I had received no instructions about protocol and  realised something was amiss.

So I called.

The luncheon is in Richmond hill somewhere. The  Park sign  unveiling by His Royal Highness is also in Richmond Hill.  Information  for security purposes was needed weeks ago.

Nothing is happening  in Aurora. . Everything is  going on in Richmond  Hill.Obviously I  was not
planning to go to Richmond Hill. I need to do my own security checks.

But that's alright.

The Mayor and all other members of Council, including Councillor Ballard, are present and Chief Administrative Officer  and Director  of Parks and Recreation are there also The Town of Aurora is well represented in the Town of Richmond Hill..

I don't know if they're there for the luncheon. Ticket  purchase was not handled through the Mayor's office.

If they were at the luncheon ,I don't know if the Town paid  $1500 dollars for them to eat lunch in the presence of the Duke of York and apparently the Duchess.

I would think Richmond Hill Councillors might also  be present for the event in their town. Maybe even Region of York  officials are  there too.

Security checks  were being done by  R.C.M.P. I imagine they provide  security.

Who would pay for it? I don't know. The Regional Police were probably involved and  that would costs thousands  likely  tens .

I'm not sure we'll  ever see a  price tag .

But we all know who's paying,don't we.

I  want it to be known I wasn't  boycotting the event. I  have nothing against the Royals.

I met the Duke's father at a dressage equestrian event in King when I was Mayor.

Champagne and caviar were served.

Murray Koffler was host.

I had actually imbibed a few before realizing the pink fizzy staff was champagne. The extravagance of it all was entirely lost on my  plebeian consciousness.

I'm  just not  inclined to pay $150. for lunch.

I'm not that hungry. I wouldn't  have paid it for champagne and caviar either.

The  unveiling ceremony  will at Queen's Jubilee  park on June 17th.

I will be there  to celebrate.  Maybe there will be cake. I like cake.