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St. George's Day

Discussion in 'Whatnots' started by Barmy Army, Apr 22, 2006.

  1. Barmy Army

    Barmy Army Simple mind, simple pleasures... Adored Veteran

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    It's England's national day tomorrow, to celebrate our patron saint. It's a time for all Englanders to show a bit of national pride and patriotism.

    I'll be hanging the St. Georges flag out my window and will feel I'm proud to be English :) .

    Sadly, this is still not a national holiday for us and is hardly ever celebrated properly. A shame, a damn shame!

    [ April 23, 2006, 03:33: Message edited by: Taluntain ]
     
  2. DarkStrider

    DarkStrider I've seen the future and it has seen me Distinguished Member

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    Not only will I have the flag out but all day I'll be wearing England shirts and only eating and drinking english food etc. I'm very proud to be English so would you take the german word out please...
     
  3. Ofelix

    Ofelix The world changes, we do not, what irony!

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    Well good for you englishmen and women! Have a nice National Day.
     
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    Go George!

    /me goes out and buys fish and chips, and has a cup of tea
     
  5. Harbourboy

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    Yeah, it's a shame that many English people do not even remember what St George's Day even means.
     
  6. Felinoid

    Felinoid Who did the what now?

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    So is this where "By George!" came from?
     
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    So, the English will be killing dragons? Watch out, Tal! :mommy:
     
  8. Dalveen

    Dalveen Rimmer gone Bald Veteran

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    Does tha mean us Scots can point and laugh at you in a very non-english patriotic way? Oh wait, we do that anyway :p
     
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    Happy St. George's Day! I've always felt half-English. :D
     
  10. chevalier

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    Hey, you believe in saints? :evil: :shake:

    Oh, but here's to Saint George all the way! :beer: :beer: :beer: :D
     
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    I believe in myself, yes. :angel: :p

    Looks like the English are properly proud. And celebrations at the pub I presume. :D
     
  12. Kitrax

    Kitrax Pantaloons are supposed to go where!?!?

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    Nice! :lol:

    There's a city in southern Utah named St. George. I wonder if they're doing anything down there. :confused: :rolling:
     
  13. Daie d'Malkin

    Daie d'Malkin Shoulda gone to Specsavers

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    I;ve always BEEN half-English. I get St Patrick and St George. Best of both worlds
     
  14. Nakia

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    :banana: Party away, cousins. Happy St. George's Day to you all.
     
  15. Barmy Army

    Barmy Army Simple mind, simple pleasures... Adored Veteran

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    Mwwwaaah! :hippy:
     
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    As far as I remember, St George wasn't even English. But I might be getting that mixed up with someone else.
     
  17. Warrior of the World

    Warrior of the World Questing through space

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    Quite correct. He was a Turk.
     
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    Shell Awww, come and give me a big hug!

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    You know, I didn't even know it was St. George's Day until I read Barmy's post. But everyone knew when it was St. Patrick's Day, St. David's Day and St. Andrew's Day :(

    Sad that we can't celebrate our own patron saint through political correctness :toofar:
     
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    On St. George's night the forces of evil are unleashed. Or so I heard.
    Perhaps Tal should cast a spell of binding on Ara. :grin:
     
  20. The Magpie

    The Magpie Balance, in all things Veteran

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    He's also patron saint of Portugal and Lithuania (apparently), so hooray for them, too! :beer:
     
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