England's National Day

redcogs · June 2007

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by rothbook

Um, offence was what I thought should be avoided.

Shakespeare day?

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Ah yes - 'Much ado about nothing'?[:)]

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rothbook · June 2007

King Alfred day would upset the Danes.
Any king day would upset someone, come to think of it.

Queen Day would be good like the Dutch but wouldn't be as good under Charles The Third cos he's rubbish.

gavintc · June 2007

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by killiekosmos

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by rothbook

Ok FM, if it has to be a BRITISH day then what can appeal to the sweaty socks as well as the Taffs and the potato-eating sons of the sod from the land of blarney?
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I suspect those of us from 3 of the 4 home countries of Great Britain would prefer NOT to share in any celebration with you, given your attitude.

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Only 3 home countries not 4. You need to widen your definition if you want to include Northern Ireland.

FWIW, the Canadians came up with Canada Day (1 Jul) relatively recently. It works well - a national outpouring of celebrations at BBQs with Molson beer and similar and no mention of military success or pompous politicians.

Dayvo · June 2007

Tomorrow is National Day here in Sweden.
It was introduced three years ago to 'rival' Norway's National Day, May 17th, who are experts at flag-waving, patriotism and jingoism.
The day will be sent recovering from a mighty hang-over the day before. Unfortunately though, it's been taken over by the National Party (Svenska Democraterna) as a day of showing their 'love' of the country by having violent anti everything-decent celebrations. [V][:(!]
As for me, I'm off for a 60 mile ride in what will be baking hot weather (28 +). [8D]

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Archcp · June 2007

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by The Boss

I hate 'days', why do we constantly have to have this day and that day. Is there even a day left in the year that isn't 'something' day?
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You know, you are allowed to ignore the ones that don't interest you...

As for Shakespeare day, as he was born, and died on St George's Day, I think that one is already loaded with meaning...

Since any new holiday would just be another reason for many people to flock to B and Q or Meadowhall or whatever, and then spend the evening binge drinking, I don't think I'm too bothered about having one...

If I had a baby elephant, it could help me clean the car. If I had a car.

Canrider · June 2007

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">FWIW, the Canadians came up with Canada Day (1 Jul) relatively recently. It works well - a national outpouring of celebrations at BBQs with Molson beer and similar and no mention of military success or pompous politicians.<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">
Except that in Quebec, they also celebrate St. John the Baptist's day (June 24th?), and call that 'La Fete Nationale'.

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papercorn2000 · June 2007

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by redcogs

You're gently taking the wee aren't you Melvil?

Never heard of self parody then?

Pass out the arms and ammo..

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OH bugger! I've already got a decent sized barricade going in our street! And I think that <s>aristocrat</s> middle manger called Geoffrey I hung from the lamp-post may have died by now!

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snorri · June 2007

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by rothbook

Um, offence was what I thought should be avoided.

Shakespeare day?<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">
We already celebrate the birth of the National Bard on 25th January, is that not enough of the literati[?].[;)][:)]

rothbook · June 2007

No bank Holiday, hence not proper.

Jacomus-rides-Gen · June 2007

I am 100% with Noodley for 'Pootling day' [:D]

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Keith Oates · June 2007

8th May seems like a good day to celebrate National Day!!

Ride Daily, Keep Healthy

gavintc · June 2007

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Keith Oates

8th May seems like a good day to celebrate National Day!!

Ride Daily, Keep Healthy
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We already have 2 bank holidays in May, we do not need another.

Keith Oates · June 2007

But it will give us something to dance about!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ride Daily, Keep Healthy

rothbook · June 2007

All day drinking on Sunday in smoke-free pubs!

Sh4rkybloke · June 2007

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by The Boss

Is there even a day left in the year that isn't 'something' day?
<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">I believe each day of the year is a 'something' day.. let me check...

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
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Yup, thought so. [:D]

I'll get my coat.

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CometGirl · June 2007

I say bring back National Brotherhood Week. [:D]

Jon G · June 2007

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by rothbook

Ministers want to introduce a national British day <hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">

Anniversary of the Act of Union?

England's National Day

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