March on, march on

[nineveh_uk]

I have - given that the local train line is closed for engineering works - bought myself a coach ticket to London for the Brexit march on Saturday. Words can scarcely express how much I do not want to do this. I am getting myself there on the combination that I will feel guilty all day and long after if I don't, and that I will (hopefully) meet up with friends I haven't seen in a while to see myself through it. But I really wish I didn't have to. It's a minor hardship compared to what many people are going through with this complete mess, but it shouldn't be happening at all. I am beyond furious with the whole thing.

Fuck knows what is going to happen in parliament in the next 48 hours.

If there's one thing that tells you how cut-throat academia is, it is that my employer has people who have moved here from continental Europe to start work within the past 3 weeks. Because when it comes to the risk of Brexit vs never getting that job chance again, the job wins.

Comments

[pensnest]

My family (well, four of us) will be piling into a car for the march, as we have discovered that it's possible to park in Marylebone for only £14.90. I have many other things to do this weekend, but I can't help feeling that I want to have been at the march... so I totally understand how you feel about it.

What with us lot and Extinction Rebellion, it should be... interesting... in Town tomorrow.

[sir_guinglain]

I don't think I'll get to the march. It could just lead to me feeling even angrier about the situation and this so-called deal.

[timetiger]

I hope the march is not too onerous for you. It does seem like the right thing to do.

[caulkhead]

Daft question from one who has never been on a march - can you join it as it's going on? I really want to go (well, I don't, but I want to have been), but I've got a longstanding appointment in the morning, so I wouldn't be in London till 12-ish.

[el_staplador]

Good luck! My experience is that I always enjoy them far more than I expect to - hope it works the same for you.

[joyeuce]

I would like to have been there, but a combination of a streaming cold and the need to take a child who doesn't cope well with noise or crowds has decided me against it. I've made a donation to People's March instead and will just have to be with you all in spirit.

[lopezuna-writes.livejournal.com]

Good for you! I accidentally ended up in London during the last march, so I joined in. The atmosphere was very good-humoured - loads of people out for the day with their kids or their dogs. Walking shoes are definitely a good idea though.

[azdak]

Thank you, thank you, thank you! Ian Dunt says he can hear the crowds outside roaring at parliament - this is so important for combating the "will of the people" stuff.