St Georges Day in Vancouver
Apr 24th 2009, 12:57 pm
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Re: St Georges Day in Vancouver
London mayor Boris was all for us celebrating st georges day, but i was really disapointed in the lack of flags out. More that last year - but pathetic really. Are we not proud to be English - seems not - just another reason to leave this country....
Apr 24th 2009, 2:33 pm
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Re: St Georges Day in Vancouver
Does the average Brit even know when St Georges day is? I dare say there are also a lot who don't even know what it is.
Not suggesting a lack of national pride, I just don't think many people pay much attention to it as a day of recognition.
Not suggesting a lack of national pride, I just don't think many people pay much attention to it as a day of recognition.
Apr 24th 2009, 2:43 pm
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Re: St Georges Day in Vancouver
I agree. I have never known it to celebrated in 40 years here.
Apr 24th 2009, 11:49 pm
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Re: St Georges Day in Vancouver
Still can't believe boris is mayor...
cheers
Jerry
Apr 27th 2009, 3:18 pm
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Re: St Georges Day in Vancouver
Hi
Still can't believe boris is mayor...
cheers
Jerry
nor can anyone ! But lets face they all do a rubbish job - but at least he's amusing - just look on youtube Boris Johnson Ping Pong Speech http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JsFRgIb8mAQ
Still can't believe boris is mayor...
cheers
Jerry
nor can anyone ! But lets face they all do a rubbish job - but at least he's amusing - just look on youtube Boris Johnson Ping Pong Speech http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JsFRgIb8mAQ
Apr 27th 2009, 4:09 pm
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Re: St Georges Day in Vancouver
But if you are so proud to be English that you are upset St Georges Day isn't being celebrated why are you wanting to leave?
Apr 27th 2009, 4:17 pm
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Re: St Georges Day in Vancouver
But if you are so proud to be English that you are upset St Georges Day isn't being celebrated why are you wanting to leave?
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Apr 27th 2009, 4:51 pm
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Re: St Georges Day in Vancouver
because I'm not proud to be English any more - because no-one here is. Its interesting when you are in Canada to see how patriotic you are and we aren't! England seems to be losing its individuality and identity and favours other cultures rather than our own - our children's reading books are going to be printed in Polish too and we are also going to allow schools to close for other religious festivals - what's happened to "whilst in Rome" etc.
Apr 27th 2009, 5:59 pm
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Apr 28th 2009, 1:28 am
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Re: St Georges Day in Vancouver
Happen village life is more in touch with our roots, I cant say the same for Manchester. In fact i once had a t-shirt with a small st georges cross above the heart and was denied entry to a pub, since it was 'footie gear' The bouncer had absolutely no idea it was not the national symbol of the England soccer squad but was our national flag - he told me no it's the union jack.
I rest my case.
