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Idaho 16:40 04-23-2010
This evening, to celebrate, I will go down to my alottment, harrass some worms, and drink a few bottles of ale.

And while I am there I might just contemplate cricket, the english countryside and er.. other stuff.





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Idaho 16:42 04-23-2010
Why is it repeating the word 'ale'? I tried to edit it, and it only appears once. Perhaps vbulletin is feeling the spirit of St George (who was probably t-total, and Syrian).

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Krusader 17:19 04-23-2010
Congrats.

Although, have they managed to get a St.George's Parade going in Bradford or other cities this year? Had a few English mates who were pretty miffed about parades being cancelled because of Muslim protests regarding the flag.

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Rhyfelwyr 17:22 04-23-2010
Originally Posted by Idaho:
Why is it repeating the word 'ale'? I tried to edit it, and it only appears once. Perhaps vbulletin is feeling the spirit of St George (who was probably t-total, and Syrian).
It does that sometimes with the last word in a sentence, no idea how to fix it.

In any case, happy St. George's Day!

I heard the flag tends to get associated with racism and the far-right, although the ordinary people were starting to claim it back for themselves in much the same way as the Saltire or the Welsh flag are used.

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Subotan 17:41 04-23-2010
I want a Saint Benedicts day for those of who feel European more than English

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Vladimir 18:16 04-23-2010
Why do you hate dragons?

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Subotan 20:28 04-23-2010
I like dragons. Dragons are cool

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Idaho 23:10 04-23-2010
Originally Posted by Krusader:
Congrats.

Although, have they managed to get a St.George's Parade going in Bradford or other cities this year? Had a few English mates who were pretty miffed about parades being cancelled because of Muslim protests regarding the flag.
These stories get created by rightwing sympathisers. Nothing ever gets cancelled 'because of mooslims' - they just make the s*^% up to get it in the paper.

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Subotan 23:18 04-23-2010
If the English have allowed their flag to be adopted as a far right symbol, it's their own fault.

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Louis VI the Fat 01:00 04-24-2010
To be born English, is to have won first prize in the lottery of life.











The enduring image of England as advertised on the Paris underground. NSFW:

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Brenus 08:40 04-24-2010
A Very English Story.

George, before the become Saint, was a Turk (Cappadocia). Coming in England probably illegally and without a proper job (worked in a pub as barman without been declared and pay taxes). Dealing with clients, serving at the bar providing ale, beer and other spirits he came up with this story that he killed a dragon.
The English believed him. Surely dragons were alive in Cappadocia. None question the fact that the dragon was so old that it was probably a merciful killing if it happened as nobody else so a dragon in Cappadocia after this.
Well, perhaps because another one killed a dragon, but where?
St Michael, and he became the Saint of Paratroopers. And he was as Archangel… Anyway…

It is probably a George’s story as other Georges sold the same story to Moscow and Serbia where St George is always Saint Protectors.

Well, the fact is that England had a Saint. Saint Edward, aka The Confessor, and English native who doing a good job, curing the sufferers and the ecrouelles, basic job for Saints
But he was English.
When a Kings of Foreign extraction came to power in UK in 1066, it was thanks to him.
And what did their ungrateful heirs? It started with Richard Heart of Lion. Yes, the one who wanted to sell London.
They put this Turk at his job. They changed the locks of his office, gave him his P45, and the emigrant put the native out of job…

BRING BACK EDWARD.
STOP THE IMMIGRATION.
ENGLISH JOB FOR ENGLIH

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Furunculus 17:44 04-25-2010
Originally Posted by Subotan:
I want a Saint Benedicts day for those of who feel European more than English
lol, i'd like to see that made as a petition number 10 affair, and then laugh when you and the other thirteen british europeans sign-up for this new saints day!

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Subotan 19:17 04-25-2010
A man can dream

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Furunculus 19:45 04-25-2010
quite so, and i shouldn't take fun in mocking your dreams, still, never got too fussed about Georges today as i have always considered myself British rather than English.

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Beskar 20:09 04-25-2010
Who decides on these "days" anyway? I know Saint Days are all listed by the catholic church, but every week is like "It is talk like a pirate day!" and other such nonsense.

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Subotan 22:49 04-25-2010
Originally Posted by Furunculus:
quite so, and i shouldn't take fun in mocking your dreams, still, never got too fussed about Georges today as i have always considered myself British rather than English.
Well, on the "Subotan's Dreams" list, it's pretty low down on the list, well below writing for Private Eye, becoming an astronaut, speaking German fluently etc., So mock all you want :D

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al Roumi 15:46 04-26-2010
Originally Posted by Subotan:
I want a Saint Benedicts day for those of who feel European more than English
Originally Posted by Furunculus:
lol, i'd like to see that made as a petition number 10 affair, and then laugh when you and the other thirteen british europeans sign-up for this new saints day!
Originally Posted by Subotan:
Well, on the "Subotan's Dreams" list, it's pretty low down on the list, well below writing for Private Eye, becoming an astronaut, speaking German fluently etc., So mock all you want :D
Does that list not even include learning Esperanto?

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Subotan 18:40 04-26-2010
That's on "Kinda cool, but I don't really care" list.

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InsaneApache 19:09 04-26-2010
I always wanted to be an astronaut. Or a train driver. Steam of course.

I've run through the odd dragon now and again in my day. Like they say, "I've never been to bed with an ugly woman but......."



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al Roumi 11:31 04-27-2010
Originally Posted by InsaneApache:
I've run through the odd dragon now and again in my day. Like they say, "I've never been to bed with an ugly woman but......."

I've found a pork sword to be of particular use during such encounters.

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