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UK Flags on display in Aus !
I was driving to work in Brisbane today and I passed one of those half pint 4WDs -I think it was a Mazda Tribune or whatever. Anyway, I could not help noticing that it had a little England flag dangling from the front mirror and another England (flag) sticker in the back. Worse than that though, it had a sign in the side window that read “Leeds†in big letters!!! Now although I don’t have any flags on display in my car I often see the odd car with an English or Scottish flag on the back and given that there aren’t any big sports events on at the moment I assume it's just a little national pride? So, if one is so patriotic (or loves Leeds so much) then what are they doing here ? The only flag I am likely to get will be an Aussie one. :)
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Re: UK Flags on display in Aus !
Originally Posted by Bunna_Wabbit
(Post 5158508)
I was driving to work in Brisbane today and I passed one of those half pint 4WDs -I think it was a Mazda Tribune or whatever. Anyway, I could not help noticing that it had a little England flag dangling from the front mirror and another England (flag) sticker in the back. Worse than that though, it had a sign in the side window that read “Leeds†in big letters!!! Now although I don’t have any flags on display in my car I often see the odd car with an English or Scottish flag on the back and given that there aren’t any big sports events on at the moment I assume it's just a little national pride? So, if one is so patriotic (or loves Leeds so much) then what are they doing here ? The only flag I am likely to get will be an Aussie one. :)
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Re: UK Flags on display in Aus !
Originally Posted by Bunna_Wabbit
(Post 5158508)
I was driving to work in Brisbane today and I passed one of those half pint 4WDs -I think it was a Mazda Tribune or whatever. Anyway, I could not help noticing that it had a little England flag dangling from the front mirror and another England (flag) sticker in the back. Worse than that though, it had a sign in the side window that read “Leeds†in big letters!!! Now although I don’t have any flags on display in my car I often see the odd car with an English or Scottish flag on the back and given that there aren’t any big sports events on at the moment I assume it's just a little national pride? So, if one is so patriotic (or loves Leeds so much) then what are they doing here ? The only flag I am likely to get will be an Aussie one. :)
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Re: UK Flags on display in Aus !
Originally Posted by Bunna_Wabbit
(Post 5158508)
So, if one is so patriotic (or loves Leeds so much) then what are they doing here ? The only flag I am likely to get will be an Aussie one. :)
ETA, actually, when I we were in the UK, I drove around with the Aussie car flags during the World Cup (dual nationality), boy did I get some strange looks - I sure stood out amongst all the St George ones !!! |
Re: UK Flags on display in Aus !
Originally Posted by charb
(Post 5158549)
ETA, actually, when I we were in the UK, I drove around with the Aussie car flags during the World Cup (dual nationality), boy did I get some strange looks - I sure stood out amongst all the St George ones !!! |
Re: UK Flags on display in Aus !
Why shouldn't I have my 'I love Wigan' flag in my car? I am very proud of where I come from and I find it a great talking point. Often Aussies want to know about Wigan and i find myself chatting for ages about Wigan Pier and the canals (and barges of course ;)). I'm very happy here but I also love Wigan lots and have found my flag a great opportunity to educate people about the wonderful town :)
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Re: UK Flags on display in Aus !
Originally Posted by Pipers Mummy
(Post 5158568)
Why shouldn't I have my 'I love Wigan' flag in my car? I am very proud of where I come from and I find it a great talking point. Often Aussies want to know about Wigan and i find myself chatting for ages about Wigan Pier and the canals (and barges of course ;)). I'm very happy here but I also love Wigan lots and have found my flag a great opportunity to educate people about the wonderful town :)
hey were all gods children,,,is it really important,,there are more important things happening in the world at the momment without worrying about a few little flags.. peace man,power to the people ,where ever they come from,even wigan;) hey i had a good friend from oldham called big terry,he was my neighbour in turkey..hes massive about 6'6,,do you know him?? |
Re: UK Flags on display in Aus !
we have a Scottish sticker on the front and god forbid the back of our ute too.
We also have a big Scottish Flag and Aussie flag flying outside our house:thumbsup::thumbsup: |
Re: UK Flags on display in Aus !
Originally Posted by aston man
(Post 5158604)
where is wigan?:rofl:
hey were all gods children,,,is it really important,,there are more important things happening in the world at the momment without worrying about a few little flags.. peace man,power to the people ,where ever they come from,even wigan;) Peace Man :) |
Re: UK Flags on display in Aus !
Originally Posted by Bunna_Wabbit
(Post 5158508)
I was driving to work in Brisbane today and I passed one of those half pint 4WDs -I think it was a Mazda Tribune or whatever. Anyway, I could not help noticing that it had a little England flag dangling from the front mirror and another England (flag) sticker in the back. Worse than that though, it had a sign in the side window that read “Leeds†in big letters!!! Now although I don’t have any flags on display in my car I often see the odd car with an English or Scottish flag on the back and given that there aren’t any big sports events on at the moment I assume it's just a little national pride? So, if one is so patriotic (or loves Leeds so much) then what are they doing here ? The only flag I am likely to get will be an Aussie one. :)
Graham |
Re: UK Flags on display in Aus !
i have a wigan latics badge in my car and im VERY proud of it !!!!!i think australia is great but i am also proud of were im from:thumbsup:
lisa |
Re: UK Flags on display in Aus !
Originally Posted by Pipers Mummy
(Post 5158618)
Please don't tell me you've never heard of Wigan Pier????????? See, you'd be interested in my flag! About 45 minutes North of Manchester. We have quite a distinctive accent......
Peace Man :) |
Re: UK Flags on display in Aus !
Nothing wrong with retaining pride in your native country by displaying their flag, or by continuing to support a team from afar. Just because one moves to Aus doesn't mean one is turning one's back on their home country. Some of us even wish we were still there, why should we fly an Aussie flag when are hearts are back in Britain? :)
And before anyone trots out the old "go home then" line....remember its not that easy for some of us ;) |
Re: UK Flags on display in Aus !
Originally Posted by aston man
(Post 5158661)
hey i have a mate called big terry from oldham,he was my neighbour in turkey,you cant miss him hes about 7 foot tall...do you know him:D
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Re: UK Flags on display in Aus !
Originally Posted by Pollyana
(Post 5158676)
Nothing wrong with retaining pride in your native country by displaying their flag, or by continuing to support a team from afar. Just because one moves to Aus doesn't mean one is turning one's back on their home country. Some of us even wish we were still there, why should we fly an Aussie flag when are hearts are back in Britain? :)
And before anyone trots out the old "go home then" line....remember its not hat easy for some of us ;) after all we all have one in common where ever we come from in this crazy world,and what ever colour our flag..we all came here in search of a better life.. |
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