Hugh Jass Posted April 23, 2019 Report Share Posted April 23, 2019 27 minutes ago, Quark said: So reclaiming it is a reasonable goal yes? Challenging but a goal nonetheless A noble goal, yes. Sadly I can’t see it ever happening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quark Posted April 23, 2019 Report Share Posted April 23, 2019 23 minutes ago, Hugh Jass said: A noble goal, yes. Sadly I can’t see it ever happening. No reason not to try! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uscore Posted April 23, 2019 Report Share Posted April 23, 2019 They should move St Georges day to June to coincide with World Cups and the European Championship, so the flag waving reasons are all mixed in together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eFestivals Posted April 23, 2019 Report Share Posted April 23, 2019 3 minutes ago, uscore said: They should move St Georges day to June to coincide with World Cups and the European Championship, so the flag waving reasons are all mixed in together. There's Brenda's "official" birthday in June, when you can do as much flag waving as you like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatyeti24 Posted April 23, 2019 Report Share Posted April 23, 2019 This is the only flag waving I ever take part in. Coincidentally in June too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian the worm Posted April 23, 2019 Report Share Posted April 23, 2019 Is it the Guinness one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hfuhruhurr Posted April 23, 2019 Report Share Posted April 23, 2019 4 hours ago, Hugh Jass said: (Apologies to the Welsh brethren) There was me about to wish you happy St. George's day too. Now you have to wait until next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry bear Posted April 23, 2019 Report Share Posted April 23, 2019 5 hours ago, Hugh Jass said: Christ almighty. Are you claiming him as English too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuartbert two hats Posted April 23, 2019 Report Share Posted April 23, 2019 2 minutes ago, henry bear said: Are you claiming him as English too? Didn't he go to Glastonbury once? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eFestivals Posted April 23, 2019 Report Share Posted April 23, 2019 2 minutes ago, henry bear said: Are you claiming him as English too? That would be stretching it I reckon. Might be able to get away with claiming Joseph of Arimathea. Naturalised Englishman, resident of Glastonbury. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Jass Posted April 23, 2019 Report Share Posted April 23, 2019 5 minutes ago, henry bear said: Are you claiming him as English too? Nah, he’s Scottish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guypjfreak Posted April 23, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2019 4 hours ago, Ayrshire Chris said: Seems the English are a tad ambivalent to st george. So how’s about Eavis day, a Friday in June. That would celebrate the greatest living Englishman and as-its a public holiday would mean you wouldn’t need annual leave for the Friday of the festival. Do I get a ticket lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayrshire Chris Posted April 23, 2019 Report Share Posted April 23, 2019 30 minutes ago, Hugh Jass said: Nah, he’s Scottish. Certainly looked very similar to billy Connolly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philipsteak Posted April 23, 2019 Report Share Posted April 23, 2019 4 hours ago, clarkete said: Yes, lots of folk who work on Sundays, Bank Holidays or whatever just seem to get flat rate these days - supposedly it's built into their contract, but that sounds sh*te if you're picking up the bad shifts. I don't get anything for working weekends, but I work in hospitality in a really touristy area so I don't know anyone who is off at weekends so I'm fine with mid week "weekends". And as far as back holidays go, I do get those added to my account annual leave instead of taking them on the day which means I get to choose when I take them so suits me better. I wouldn't want to be off on a bank holiday around here, it's hideous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rufus Gwertigan Posted April 23, 2019 Report Share Posted April 23, 2019 7 hours ago, guypjfreak said: No White Rose? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mashedonmud Posted April 23, 2019 Report Share Posted April 23, 2019 7 hours ago, Mr.Tease said: I think he was crucified and then rose from the dead a few days later, bearing chocolate eggs as gifts Very plausible, makes sense. But what about the bunnies.? They'd make the story just too ridiculous I guess. ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guypjfreak Posted April 23, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2019 1 hour ago, Rufus Gwertigan said: No White Rose? If you want a white rose old son have one.. Pop it on the flag.. I don't know how to do it but would be interesting to see what happens lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OG Posted April 23, 2019 Report Share Posted April 23, 2019 3 hours ago, Ayrshire Chris said: Certainly looked very similar to billy Connolly I thought all Scottish kids looked like this and all adults like this 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chawk Posted April 23, 2019 Report Share Posted April 23, 2019 7 hours ago, fatyeti24 said: Well that's that then. Everyone reconvene back here six days from now. Ugh, what am I supposed to do with this rental dragon then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatyeti24 Posted April 23, 2019 Report Share Posted April 23, 2019 3 hours ago, Rufus Gwertigan said: No White Rose? The house of York lost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayrshire Chris Posted April 23, 2019 Report Share Posted April 23, 2019 23 minutes ago, OG said: I thought all Scottish kids looked like this and all adults like this It takes a lot of hard work to reach the adult stage. Daily doses of buckfast and glue sniffing are required to see you through the teenage years and only a minority reach the rab c nesbitt stage. The rest of us fall away and are tempted by such evils as salad, fresh fruit and vegetables. We blend seamlessly into UK society and can wander through the Glastonbury festival unnoticed. Only the appearance of biffy clyro or Gerry cinnamon reawakens our primitive urges to swear uncontrollably and dine on deep fried confectionery and special brew. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoghurt on a Stick Posted April 23, 2019 Report Share Posted April 23, 2019 It's a family thing with me. You see, I like a touché, my dad likes a touché, and his dad before him liked a touché. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musky Posted April 23, 2019 Report Share Posted April 23, 2019 6 hours ago, ian the worm said: Is it the Guinness one? I don’t think it’s supposed to be but no one seems to check. I just want to know when the f*ck wishing someone a ‘happy St George’s day’ became a thing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoghurt on a Stick Posted April 23, 2019 Report Share Posted April 23, 2019 1 hour ago, musky said: I just want to know when the f*ck wishing someone a ‘happy St George’s day’ became a thing? Couldn't say, but suspect the (ironically unholy) greetings card industry may have played some small part, at least. PS - It was the Diocletianic Persecution that did for him, in the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkete Posted April 24, 2019 Report Share Posted April 24, 2019 9 hours ago, musky said: I don’t think it’s supposed to be but no one seems to check. I just want to know when the f*ck wishing someone a ‘happy St George’s day’ became a thing? Given the variety of reactions in the thread, I think you're safe to say it isn't yet a thing. I work in a place with scores of people and not one said it, just the odd conversation about the date. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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