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British Expats (https://britishexpats.com/forum/)
-   The Maple Leaf (https://britishexpats.com/forum/maple-leaf-98/)
-   -   Flying the flag? (https://britishexpats.com/forum/maple-leaf-98/flying-flag-545580/)

jempee Jun 27th 2008 3:42 am
Re: Flying the flag?
 
Originally Posted by Steve_P (Post 6509958)
Huh? :confused:

Is it called something else now?
No, as in why would you want to. Personally talkin of course. Just wondered what part of 'Great Britain' that he originates from.

Steve_P Jun 27th 2008 3:44 am
Re: Flying the flag?
 
Originally Posted by iaink (Post 6509979)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Union_Flag


I must say I am shocked by the level of flag flying apathy...
So is it politically incorrect to refer to it as the Union Jack?

Or is just that someone got all anal about the fact that is not always flown as a "jack"?



Re the apathy, never have been a flag waiver and see no reason to fly one on my property. However if someone else wants to then they can go for it.

iaink Jun 27th 2008 3:46 am
Re: Flying the flag?
 
Originally Posted by happy hatter (Post 6509984)
Please, it is the Union flag not the Union Jack!

Sorry but this one of my biggest pet hates.

HH
Why? Technically either is perfectly correct according to wikipedia.

iaink Jun 27th 2008 3:46 am
Re: Flying the flag?
 
Originally Posted by dbd33 (Post 6509986)
I don't have a pole.
Neither do I, and I have two flags...

There are a few other flag wavers in the neighbourhood, so it doesnt look too out of place.

I probably wouldnt had it not been that when I became a canadian citizen my (canadian) wife threw a suprise party, and of course there were flags as part of the decoration.

For the sake of balance, I got hold of a Union Jack, partly so the kids would recognise it and its significance, as I figure that should be part of their heritage. Round here most people think its just an "loyalist" flag until they look closer.

During major international footy tournaments the UJ is replaced with a tatty old St Georges cross... although not at the moment:(

jempee Jun 27th 2008 3:49 am
Re: Flying the flag?
 
Union flag just doesnt sound right to me. :unsure:

Souvenir Jun 27th 2008 3:49 am
Re: Flying the flag?
 
I recall a few Crosses of St George from my Oakville days, and a larger number of Crosses of St Andrew.

I can only think of one house around here that sports a flag. Two, actually; the Maple Leaf and fleur-de-lis. I own a large Maple Leaf flag. I nicked from the High Commission. It has been in a box for over ten years.

Jingsamichty Jun 27th 2008 3:49 am
Re: Flying the flag?
 
Originally Posted by iaink (Post 6509980)
Tell me you googled that and didnt just happen to have it handy...
Of course!

dbd33 Jun 27th 2008 3:49 am
Re: Flying the flag?
 
Originally Posted by iaink (Post 6509996)
Neither do I, and I have two flags...
I have a Stars and Stripes, it came with a previous house. Not much point in flying that though due to being a not-American and a not-Yankee.

Madmac Jun 27th 2008 3:49 am
Re: Flying the flag?
 
Originally Posted by iaink (Post 6509996)
Neither do I, and I have two flags...
Liverpool and Everton flags I presume? :p

jempee Jun 27th 2008 3:50 am
Re: Flying the flag?
 
Originally Posted by clynnog (Post 6509985)
Never heard of restrictive covenants on wooden fences before...chain link fences I've heard of in some subdivisions. Is the fence restriction a height limit thing?

I've seen flags that are two sided with one side being the Canadian flag and the other being a number of df't ones (including Italian, German, Quebec, England, UK, Scotland, USA) that would be suitable for many df't situations.
Thats a good idea. Thanks for the thought. :thumbup:

happy hatter Jun 27th 2008 3:51 am
Re: Flying the flag?
 
Originally Posted by iaink (Post 6509993)
Why? Technically either is perfectly correct according to wikipedia.
My point exactly!

Steve_P Jun 27th 2008 3:52 am
Re: Flying the flag?
 
Originally Posted by Souvenir (Post 6510003)
I recall a few Crosses of St George from my Oakville days, and a larger number of Crosses of St Andrew.

I can only think of one house around here that sports a flag. Two, actually; the Maple Leaf and fleur-de-lis. I own a large Maple Leaf flag. I nicked from the High Commission. It has been in a box for over ten years.
I could adopt the Cross of St George as my own 'cause that's my birfday.:p :)

Are you sure said flag is still in the box? 10 years is a long time and the moths could have got at it by now. :p

jempee Jun 27th 2008 3:54 am
Re: Flying the flag?
 
So would most fly the 'canadian' flag then as opposed to the province flag? only i know how i feel about the 'Union Jack' (or Union flag!)

We have a few English flags and OH did say we should get a BC flag also :unsure:

Souvenir Jun 27th 2008 3:54 am
Re: Flying the flag?
 
Originally Posted by Steve_P (Post 6510014)
I could adopt the Cross of St George as my own 'cause that's my birfday.:p :)

Are you sure said flag is still in the box? 10 years is a long time and the moths could have got at it by now. :p
Do moths eat nylon?

Steve_P Jun 27th 2008 3:55 am
Re: Flying the flag?
 
Originally Posted by happy hatter (Post 6509984)
Please, it is the Union flag not the Union Jack!

Sorry but this one of my biggest pet hates.

HH
Originally Posted by iaink (Post 6509993)
Why? Technically either is perfectly correct according to wikipedia.
Originally Posted by happy hatter (Post 6510012)
My point exactly!
Explain please.

Your latest answer makes absolutely no sense in relation to your original statement.:confused::confused::confused:


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