ARMED with a sword, shield and a suit of armour the Daily Echo's own St George descended on the streets of Southampton to gain support for a new bank holiday to celebrate our patron saint.
He may have killed a dragon but it seems such a feat of strength is not enough to qualify for a national holiday in this country.
Scouring the city streets most Southampton residents agreed that there should be a celebration of sorts for our patron saint to rival that of the Irish and their St Patrick's day celebrations.
Even without the threat of the sword and shield there was almost a unanimous decision that there should be a national holiday in his honour.
Many agreed we should celebrate with a typical English pint or cup of tea, wrap ourselves in the English flag and enjoy another bank holiday with pride.
England has eight bank holidays every year. This is many fewer than most European countries including Italy which has 12, France and Austria which has 13 and Spain and Portugal which have 14 such days a year.
Supporting the move is a Hampshire campaign with more than a million supporters people backing the call for a public holiday on April 23.
Organiser, property developer Colin Tabor, from Lymington, said it is a campaign that has been growing in support over recent years.
"As well as being a holiday, St Patrick's Day in Ireland has a lot of support, mainly by Guinness, so we are trying to get a brewery to launch a beer or event for St George's Day," he said.
"Four or five years ago we didn't get much interest but now people are really getting behind it.
"There are many companies up and down the country who are also taking the day off now and I think it is getting more and more popular," he added.
The St George costume was provided by Just For Fun, Queensway, Southampton. (023) 8022 1494
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CommentPosted by: English and Proud!, cgconway@btinternet.
com on 9:42am Wed 23 Apr 08
Anyone who is English has always thought that this Day should be marked in some sort of way, like any of the other national Saints, but due to past problems with this emblem being used by a few intollerant racists it will always be frowned upon. Only when we stamp out all forms of racism will our Saints day be allowed, and then we will all be able to enjoy a few beers in his name.
Anyone who is English has always thought that this Day should be marked in some sort of way, like any of the other national Saints, but due to past problems with this emblem being used by a few intollerant racists it will always be frowned upon. Only when we stamp out all forms of racism will our Saints day be allowed, and then we will all be able to enjoy a few beers in his name.
Posted by: Stu-Pid, North BadAssLee on 9:54am Wed 23 Apr 08
We should get rid of one of the church bank holidays like Easter Monday or something like that, or May Day. Either way, it is a complete joke that we do not have a national day.
We should get rid of one of the church bank holidays like Easter Monday or something like that, or May Day. Either way, it is a complete joke that we do not have a national day.
Posted by: Albion, Southampton on 9:57am Wed 23 Apr 08
The best way to deal with any sense of (wrongly) perceived racism is for the millions of decent people to reclaim the flag!
The English have every right to be proud of the many achievements of this country - we are for ever being reminded of the less positive aspects of our heritage by certain PC types.
It’s also about time the PC brigade stopped trying to nanny the other peoples and ethnic groups of the land - I know of no one, from any group of people who is offended by the idea of the English celebrating their heritage.
If we are to celebrate diversity then let us do so without excluding the largest section of the UK i.e. The English.
PS - And I don't care a dot whether St George actually exsisted or where he orginally came from!
The best way to deal with any sense of (wrongly) perceived racism is for the millions of decent people to reclaim the flag!
The English have every right to be proud of the many achievements of this country - we are for ever being reminded of the less positive aspects of our heritage by certain PC types.
It’s also about time the PC brigade stopped trying to nanny the other peoples and ethnic groups of the land - I know of no one, from any group of people who is offended by the idea of the English celebrating their heritage.
If we are to celebrate diversity then let us do so without excluding the largest section of the UK i.e. The English.
PS - And I don't care a dot whether St George actually exsisted or where he orginally came from!
Posted by: Saint Slayer, Hamptons on 10:00am Wed 23 Apr 08
There's apaprently a St Georges Day Celebration this evening at Hamptons from 7:30 with three amazing up and coming bands: The Glad Rags, The Dress Up Room and The Family. Apparently there will be free fish and chips, free vodka jelly, DJs and cheap entry to the Rhino after.....I hear it costs just £3 to get in, and it's all raising money for Oxjam. If you ever wanted an excuse to celebrate St George, there it is!
There's apaprently a St Georges Day Celebration this evening at Hamptons from 7:30 with three amazing up and coming bands: The Glad Rags, The Dress Up Room and The Family. Apparently there will be free fish and chips, free vodka jelly, DJs and cheap entry to the Rhino after.....I hear it costs just £3 to get in, and it's all raising money for Oxjam. If you ever wanted an excuse to celebrate St George, there it is!
Posted by: Family Man, Bitterne on 10:07am Wed 23 Apr 08
Speaking as someone who lives in the country that almost certainly has the least public holidays and works the longest hours in the EU, I think we deserve another public holiday (albeit perhaps later in the year to spread them around). I also think we should celebrate St. George's Day even it is only a last rearguard action against being overwhelmed by any and every culture under the sun. Don't get me wrong, I have nothing against other cultures or nationalities but it would be nice to recognise and celebrate "Englishness" just once... It bridles when I hear magistrates refusing to recognise St. George's Day as a "special occasion" when it seems St. Patrick's Day is.. (that is in relation to extended drinking etc.)or councils banning St. George's flag being flown. Having said that, at least St. George's day, by being "understated" gives little rise to the inevitable commercial expoitation that would follow it being given a more prominent place in the calendar.
As a white heterosexual working class english person who pays taxes I certainly feel underrepresennted and unrecognised.
Speaking as someone who lives in the country that almost certainly has the least public holidays and works the longest hours in the EU, I think we deserve another public holiday (albeit perhaps later in the year to spread them around). I also think we should celebrate St. George's Day even it is only a last rearguard action against being overwhelmed by any and every culture under the sun. Don't get me wrong, I have nothing against other cultures or nationalities but it would be nice to recognise and celebrate "Englishness" just once... It bridles when I hear magistrates refusing to recognise St. George's Day as a "special occasion" when it seems St. Patrick's Day is.. (that is in relation to extended drinking etc.)or councils banning St. George's flag being flown. Having said that, at least St. George's day, by being "understated" gives little rise to the inevitable commercial expoitation that would follow it being given a more prominent place in the calendar.
As a white heterosexual working class english person who pays taxes I certainly feel underrepresennted and unrecognised.
Posted by: jimbo, southampton on 10:08am Wed 23 Apr 08
[quote]The St George costume was provided by Just For Fun, Queensway, Southampton. (023) 8022 1494[/quote]
Other novelty costume shops are available.
The St George costume was provided by Just For Fun, Queensway, Southampton. (023) 8022 1494
Other novelty costume shops are available.
Posted by: hulla, baloo on 10:09am Wed 23 Apr 08
We seem to celebrate every other countries history and culture here, about time we tried to keep some British and English identity, whats left of it.
We seem to celebrate every other countries history and culture here, about time we tried to keep some British and English identity, whats left of it.
Posted by: hulla, baloo on 10:12am Wed 23 Apr 08
[quote][bold]Family Man[/bold] wrote:
Speaking as someone who lives in the country that almost certainly has the least public holidays and works the longest hours in the EU, I think we deserve another public holiday (albeit perhaps later in the year to spread them around). I also think we should celebrate St. George's Day even it is only a last rearguard action against being overwhelmed by any and every culture under the sun. Don't get me wrong, I have nothing against other cultures or nationalities but it would be nice to recognise and celebrate "Englishness" just once... It bridles when I hear magistrates refusing to recognise St. George's Day as a "special occasion" when it seems St. Patrick's Day is.. (that is in relation to extended drinking etc.)or councils banning St. George's flag being flown. Having said that, at least St. George's day, by being "understated" gives little rise to the inevitable commercial expoitation that would follow it being given a more prominent place in the calendar. As a white heterosexual working class english person who pays taxes I certainly feel underrepresennted and unrecognised.[/quote] "As a white heterosexual working class english person who pays taxes I certainly feel underrepresennted and unrecognised."
And in the minority.
Family Man wrote:
Speaking as someone who lives in the country that almost certainly has the least public holidays and works the longest hours in the EU, I think we deserve another public holiday (albeit perhaps later in the year to spread them around). I also think we should celebrate St. George's Day even it is only a last rearguard action against being overwhelmed by any and every culture under the sun. Don't get me wrong, I have nothing against other cultures or nationalities but it would be nice to recognise and celebrate "Englishness" just once... It bridles when I hear magistrates refusing to recognise St. George's Day as a "special occasion" when it seems St. Patrick's Day is.. (that is in relation to extended drinking etc.)or councils banning St. George's flag being flown. Having said that, at least St. George's day, by being "understated" gives little rise to the inevitable commercial expoitation that would follow it being given a more prominent place in the calendar. As a white heterosexual working class english person who pays taxes I certainly feel underrepresennted and unrecognised.
"As a white heterosexual working class english person who pays taxes I certainly feel underrepresennted and unrecognised."
And in the minority.
Posted by: Vicky, southampton on 11:15am Wed 23 Apr 08
How is it when all other countries celebrate its called patriotism and when we do it its called racist.Its about time the English reclaimed their English heritage and celebrated it.
How is it when all other countries celebrate its called patriotism and when we do it its called racist.Its about time the English reclaimed their English heritage and celebrated it.
Posted by: vicky, southampton on 11:17am Wed 23 Apr 08
How is it when all other countries celebrate its called patriotism and when we do it its called racist.Its about time the English reclaimed their English heritage and celebrated it.
How is it when all other countries celebrate its called patriotism and when we do it its called racist.Its about time the English reclaimed their English heritage and celebrated it.
Posted by: you're a, prat on 11:24am Wed 23 Apr 08
[quote][bold]hulla[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]Family Man[/bold] wrote: Speaking as someone who lives in the country that almost certainly has the least public holidays and works the longest hours in the EU, I think we deserve another public holiday (albeit perhaps later in the year to spread them around). I also think we should celebrate St. George's Day even it is only a last rearguard action against being overwhelmed by any and every culture under the sun. Don't get me wrong, I have nothing against other cultures or nationalities but it would be nice to recognise and celebrate "Englishness" just once... It bridles when I hear magistrates refusing to recognise St. George's Day as a "special occasion" when it seems St. Patrick's Day is.. (that is in relation to extended drinking etc.)or councils banning St. George's flag being flown. Having said that, at least St. George's day, by being "understated" gives little rise to the inevitable commercial expoitation that would follow it being given a more prominent place in the calendar. As a white heterosexual working class english person who pays taxes I certainly feel underrepresennted and unrecognised.[/quote] "As a white heterosexual working class english person who pays taxes I certainly feel underrepresennted and unrecognised." And in the minority.[/quote] hardly you moron.
hulla wrote:
Family Man wrote: Speaking as someone who lives in the country that almost certainly has the least public holidays and works the longest hours in the EU, I think we deserve another public holiday (albeit perhaps later in the year to spread them around). I also think we should celebrate St. George's Day even it is only a last rearguard action against being overwhelmed by any and every culture under the sun. Don't get me wrong, I have nothing against other cultures or nationalities but it would be nice to recognise and celebrate "Englishness" just once... It bridles when I hear magistrates refusing to recognise St. George's Day as a "special occasion" when it seems St. Patrick's Day is.. (that is in relation to extended drinking etc.)or councils banning St. George's flag being flown. Having said that, at least St. George's day, by being "understated" gives little rise to the inevitable commercial expoitation that would follow it being given a more prominent place in the calendar. As a white heterosexual working class english person who pays taxes I certainly feel underrepresennted and unrecognised.
"As a white heterosexual working class english person who pays taxes I certainly feel underrepresennted and unrecognised." And in the minority.
hardly you moron.
Posted by: C, Dorset on 11:45am Wed 23 Apr 08
Totally agree, make this a bank holiday, can't imagine anyone complaining. Especially those of us who get a rubbish amount of holiday anyway!
Totally agree, make this a bank holiday, can't imagine anyone complaining. Especially those of us who get a rubbish amount of holiday anyway!
Posted by: fellow whitey, soton on 12:09pm Wed 23 Apr 08
Its stupid council and political types that infuriate people and that causes racism... Not in the "lets put our DM'S on and go bashing" way but in a way that we are made to feel like the minority. Im certainly not a racist, i respect all cultures but when the council start banning us from flying the st georges flag we have to stand up and fight fight fight!!!
Its stupid council and political types that infuriate people and that causes racism... Not in the "lets put our DM'S on and go bashing" way but in a way that we are made to feel like the minority. Im certainly not a racist, i respect all cultures but when the council start banning us from flying the st georges flag we have to stand up and fight fight fight!!!
Posted by: Osama Bin Laden, A Cave far far away on 12:17pm Wed 23 Apr 08
'ARMED with a sword, shield and a suit of armour the Daily Echo's own St George descended on the streets of Southampton'
And bumped into polish, slovaks, hungarians, somalians.......
'ARMED with a sword, shield and a suit of armour the Daily Echo's own St George descended on the streets of Southampton'
And bumped into polish, slovaks, hungarians, somalians.......
Posted by: Osama Bin Laden, A Cave far far away on 12:17pm Wed 23 Apr 08
[quote][bold]you're a[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]hulla[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]Family Man[/bold] wrote: Speaking as someone who lives in the country that almost certainly has the least public holidays and works the longest hours in the EU, I think we deserve another public holiday (albeit perhaps later in the year to spread them around). I also think we should celebrate St. George's Day even it is only a last rearguard action against being overwhelmed by any and every culture under the sun. Don't get me wrong, I have nothing against other cultures or nationalities but it would be nice to recognise and celebrate "Englishness" just once... It bridles when I hear magistrates refusing to recognise St. George's Day as a "special occasion" when it seems St. Patrick's Day is.. (that is in relation to extended drinking etc.)or councils banning St. George's flag being flown. Having said that, at least St. George's day, by being "understated" gives little rise to the inevitable commercial expoitation that would follow it being given a more prominent place in the calendar. As a white heterosexual working class english person who pays taxes I certainly feel underrepresennted and unrecognised.[/quote] "As a white heterosexual working class english person who pays taxes I certainly feel underrepresennted and unrecognised." And in the minority.[/quote] hardly you moron.[/quote] In southampton especially you are the minority
you're a wrote:
hulla wrote:
Family Man wrote: Speaking as someone who lives in the country that almost certainly has the least public holidays and works the longest hours in the EU, I think we deserve another public holiday (albeit perhaps later in the year to spread them around). I also think we should celebrate St. George's Day even it is only a last rearguard action against being overwhelmed by any and every culture under the sun. Don't get me wrong, I have nothing against other cultures or nationalities but it would be nice to recognise and celebrate "Englishness" just once... It bridles when I hear magistrates refusing to recognise St. George's Day as a "special occasion" when it seems St. Patrick's Day is.. (that is in relation to extended drinking etc.)or councils banning St. George's flag being flown. Having said that, at least St. George's day, by being "understated" gives little rise to the inevitable commercial expoitation that would follow it being given a more prominent place in the calendar. As a white heterosexual working class english person who pays taxes I certainly feel underrepresennted and unrecognised.
"As a white heterosexual working class english person who pays taxes I certainly feel underrepresennted and unrecognised." And in the minority.
hardly you moron.
In southampton especially you are the minority
Posted by: Slam, Exiled in Scotland on 12:44pm Wed 23 Apr 08
Just what we need another Bank Holiday in the March, April & May corridor, already congested with Easter, Spring BH and May BH.
Much better to have a date like they do up here at the end of September or in October. 5th Nov anyone?
Just what we need another Bank Holiday in the March, April & May corridor, already congested with Easter, Spring BH and May BH.
Much better to have a date like they do up here at the end of September or in October. 5th Nov anyone?
Posted by: Harry, England & St George, This Sceptred Isle on 1:05pm Wed 23 Apr 08
Instead of people being worried about how the Cross of St George is seen in the eyes of people who seem to think it is a rascist symbol. Consider that the Irish Tricolour might be perceived as being an IRA supporters flag, but not everybody in the Irish Republic or who may be Irish supports the IRA? See our flag as what it is the flag of a sovereign nation and if some nazi's want to wave it around let them, the Ku Klux Klan do that with the stars and stripes but we do not associate all Americans with the Klan do we?
As for England and Britain being overwhelemd with people from different lands coming here, isn't that what the English are themselves? Didn't our ancestors come here from overseas and live or displace (whichever way you look at it) the Romano-Britons and Celts?
Far from England being a hotbed of rascism, the fact that so many people of whatever colour and creed come here surely shows that England and the English are a tolerant lot, otherwise they would not come here would they?
There will always be terrible crimes against people of whatever nationality, it just seems that when it is a citizen from an ethnic minority it is flagged up more and is seen as a rescist incident when it could have been a person of whatever origin who ended up being attacked?
Nazi's are evil, but as this is a democracy they are entitled to their perverted twisted views as much as the next rascist or sectarian bigot of whatever persuasion, colour or ideology?
Like others have written, lets reclaim our flag!
As St Patricks Day is really a celebration created by Irish soldiers serving in the British Army in New York during the American Revolutionary War, that has been subsequently highjacked as a worldwide occasion for boozing, what would a St George's Day holiday achieve, we do not need to reflect on the fact that we are reasonably tolerant and invented most of the sports that we are no longer good at!
Maybe it could be seen as a celebration of a proud nation that is part of a larger British Isles, just a thought!
England is not finished as some think, it is evolving like it has for centuries.
Instead of people being worried about how the Cross of St George is seen in the eyes of people who seem to think it is a rascist symbol. Consider that the Irish Tricolour might be perceived as being an IRA supporters flag, but not everybody in the Irish Republic or who may be Irish supports the IRA? See our flag as what it is the flag of a sovereign nation and if some nazi's want to wave it around let them, the Ku Klux Klan do that with the stars and stripes but we do not associate all Americans with the Klan do we?
As for England and Britain being overwhelemd with people from different lands coming here, isn't that what the English are themselves? Didn't our ancestors come here from overseas and live or displace (whichever way you look at it) the Romano-Britons and Celts?
Far from England being a hotbed of rascism, the fact that so many people of whatever colour and creed come here surely shows that England and the English are a tolerant lot, otherwise they would not come here would they?
There will always be terrible crimes against people of whatever nationality, it just seems that when it is a citizen from an ethnic minority it is flagged up more and is seen as a rescist incident when it could have been a person of whatever origin who ended up being attacked?
Nazi's are evil, but as this is a democracy they are entitled to their perverted twisted views as much as the next rascist or sectarian bigot of whatever persuasion, colour or ideology?
Like others have written, lets reclaim our flag!
As St Patricks Day is really a celebration created by Irish soldiers serving in the British Army in New York during the American Revolutionary War, that has been subsequently highjacked as a worldwide occasion for boozing, what would a St George's Day holiday achieve, we do not need to reflect on the fact that we are reasonably tolerant and invented most of the sports that we are no longer good at!
Maybe it could be seen as a celebration of a proud nation that is part of a larger British Isles, just a thought!
England is not finished as some think, it is evolving like it has for centuries.
Posted by: Charlie the Scaffolder, Southampton,England on 1:18pm Wed 23 Apr 08
As an Englishman, born and bred, I am more than happy to celebrate St. George's Day. Of course we should have a National Holiday. We don't object when those people that have come to our great country in more recent times celebrate their own culture and heritage on various occasions.
What makes me sick is the [italic]italic[/italic] Bleeding Heart, Wet, White liberal [bold]bold[/bold] that tries to tell the rest of us that we should be ashamed of our Imperial past, etc....Iam very proud of my ancestry and what we, as a country have achieved - and one more point to those who continually put us down:[quote]quote[/quote] There are no locks on the doors to this country, so if you don't like it here, [italic]italic[/italic] leave!
[bold]bold[/bold] I have my St. Goerge's Cross on display at my home, my flags on my car and I am going to celebrate today with enthusiasm! ENGLAND FOREVER.....Charlie the Scaffolder and Artist of Art-1st.com
As an Englishman, born and bred, I am more than happy to celebrate St. George's Day. Of course we should have a National Holiday. We don't object when those people that have come to our great country in more recent times celebrate their own culture and heritage on various occasions.
What makes me sick is the Bleeding Heart, Wet, White liberal that tries to tell the rest of us that we should be ashamed of our Imperial past, etc....Iam very proud of my ancestry and what we, as a country have achieved - and one more point to those who continually put us down:
quote
There are no locks on the doors to this country, so if you don't like it here, leave!
I have my St. Goerge's Cross on display at my home, my flags on my car and I am going to celebrate today with enthusiasm! ENGLAND FOREVER.....Charlie the Scaffolder and Artist of Art-1st.com
Posted by: J on 2:08pm Wed 23 Apr 08
[quote][bold]Osama Bin Laden[/bold] wrote:
'ARMED with a sword, shield and a suit of armour the Daily Echo's own St George descended on the streets of Southampton' And bumped into polish, slovaks, hungarians, somalians.......[/quote] Welcome to New Warsaw
Osama Bin Laden wrote:
'ARMED with a sword, shield and a suit of armour the Daily Echo's own St George descended on the streets of Southampton' And bumped into polish, slovaks, hungarians, somalians.......
Welcome to New Warsaw
Posted by: Mad Max, Thunderdome on 3:03pm Wed 23 Apr 08
[quote][bold]Osama Bin Laden[/bold] wrote:
'ARMED with a sword, shield and a suit of armour the Daily Echo's own St George descended on the streets of Southampton' And bumped into polish, slovaks, hungarians, somalians.......[/quote] It's OK, because the council will spend millions on leaflets in different langauges to explain why we don't celebrate our own saints day.....
Osama Bin Laden wrote:
'ARMED with a sword, shield and a suit of armour the Daily Echo's own St George descended on the streets of Southampton' And bumped into polish, slovaks, hungarians, somalians.......
It's OK, because the council will spend millions on leaflets in different langauges to explain why we don't celebrate our own saints day.....
Posted by: UB40 on 3:15pm Wed 23 Apr 08
There are enough lazy git's in Soton who are on a perpetual holiday why have anymore ?
There are enough lazy git's in Soton who are on a perpetual holiday why have anymore ?
Posted by: St George, My Country on 3:18pm Wed 23 Apr 08
I believe that we should celebrate St.George's Day, but it shouldn't be a bank holiday. For one, St George was Turkish and never stepped foot in England. What we should have as a Bank Holiday is in November to remember the heroes who gave their lives for this country from the World Wars and other conflicts through the years.
I believe that we should celebrate St.George's Day, but it shouldn't be a bank holiday. For one, St George was Turkish and never stepped foot in England. What we should have as a Bank Holiday is in November to remember the heroes who gave their lives for this country from the World Wars and other conflicts through the years.
Posted by: mr scrooge, southampton on 3:51pm Wed 23 Apr 08
ANOTHER DAY OFF OF WORK ? PUBLIC HOLIDAYS ?
WHAT EVER NEXT , soon youll all want a day off for the queens birthday & time off at christmas time too.
baah humbug !
get back to work the lot of you & stop complaining , most of you are all just looking for an excuse to get a day off of work without the use of a doctors note.
back to work now everyone & thats the final word on the matter
ANOTHER DAY OFF OF WORK ? PUBLIC HOLIDAYS ?
WHAT EVER NEXT , soon youll all want a day off for the queens birthday & time off at christmas time too.
baah humbug !
get back to work the lot of you & stop complaining , most of you are all just looking for an excuse to get a day off of work without the use of a doctors note.
back to work now everyone & thats the final word on the matter
Posted by: "english"
; not "british"
;, soton on 3:54pm Wed 23 Apr 08
[quote][bold]vicky[/bold] wrote:
How is it when all other countries celebrate its called patriotism and when we do it its called racist.Its about time the English reclaimed their English heritage and celebrated it.[/quote] here here, i totally agree.
its amazing i said something along these lines on a forum a few days ago and was called small minded and racist!!!
not at all i want my kids to know where they come from and be allowed to be proud to be english.
sometimes we forget we are english i think because we are not allowed to shout about the fact, we might offend someone
vicky wrote:
How is it when all other countries celebrate its called patriotism and when we do it its called racist.Its about time the English reclaimed their English heritage and celebrated it.
here here, i totally agree.
its amazing i said something along these lines on a forum a few days ago and was called small minded and racist!!!
not at all i want my kids to know where they come from and be allowed to be proud to be english.
sometimes we forget we are english i think because we are not allowed to shout about the fact, we might offend someone
Posted by: Ciaran on 4:02pm Wed 23 Apr 08
[quote]As St Patricks Day is really a celebration created by Irish soldiers serving in the British Army in New York during the American Revolutionary War, that has been subsequently highjacked as a worldwide occasion for boozing,[/quote]
So the religious festival that has been in place for hundreds of years had nothing to do with it?
Fool.
As St Patricks Day is really a celebration created by Irish soldiers serving in the British Army in New York during the American Revolutionary War, that has been subsequently highjacked as a worldwide occasion for boozing,
So the religious festival that has been in place for hundreds of years had nothing to do with it?
Fool.
Posted by: Denzil, Chilworth on 4:05pm Wed 23 Apr 08
I think we should celebrate St Gerorge's day by deporting as many immigrants as possible. And Thornhill residents obviously.
I think we should celebrate St Gerorge's day by deporting as many immigrants as possible. And Thornhill residents obviously.
Posted by: mr bush, washington dc on 4:24pm Wed 23 Apr 08
[quote][bold]Denzil[/bold] wrote:
I think we should celebrate St Gerorge's day by deporting as many immigrants as possible. And Thornhill residents obviously.[/quote] denzil says the most nicest things when you least expect him too.
he really does have a heart lol but unfortunetly its connected to his colon (bowles) explains why denzil sufferes with IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME, must be his black cold heart beating away in his rectum.
he cant even spell the word GEORGE properly,
hope your grapes(piles) clear up soon denzil , or we will have to buy you a fruit bowl to put them in soon ok.
Denzil wrote:
I think we should celebrate St Gerorge's day by deporting as many immigrants as possible. And Thornhill residents obviously.
denzil says the most nicest things when you least expect him too.
he really does have a heart lol but unfortunetly its connected to his colon (bowles) explains why denzil sufferes with IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME, must be his black cold heart beating away in his rectum.
he cant even spell the word GEORGE properly,
hope your grapes(piles) clear up soon denzil , or we will have to buy you a fruit bowl to put them in soon ok.
Posted by: Denzil, Chilworth on 4:32pm Wed 23 Apr 08
[quote][bold]mr bush[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]Denzil[/bold] wrote: I think we should celebrate St Gerorge's day by deporting as many immigrants as possible. And Thornhill residents obviously.[/quote] denzil says the most nicest things when you least expect him too. he really does have a heart lol but unfortunetly its connected to his colon (bowles) explains why denzil sufferes with IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME, must be his black cold heart beating away in his rectum. he cant even spell the word GEORGE properly, hope your grapes(piles) clear up soon denzil , or we will have to buy you a fruit bowl to put them in soon ok. [/quote] Do you know what a capital letter is? Your post had far more mistakes than mine did you plank. Now jog on and finish your pot noodle.
mr bush wrote:
Denzil wrote: I think we should celebrate St Gerorge's day by deporting as many immigrants as possible. And Thornhill residents obviously.
denzil says the most nicest things when you least expect him too. he really does have a heart lol but unfortunetly its connected to his colon (bowles) explains why denzil sufferes with IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME, must be his black cold heart beating away in his rectum. he cant even spell the word GEORGE properly, hope your grapes(piles) clear up soon denzil , or we will have to buy you a fruit bowl to put them in soon ok.
Do you know what a capital letter is? Your post had far more mistakes than mine did you plank. Now jog on and finish your pot noodle.
Posted by: Denzil on 4:46pm Wed 23 Apr 08
Im actually not English.
no one is, but i love being flipant.
Im actually not English.
no one is, but i love being flipant.
Posted by: Denzil, Chilworth on 4:51pm Wed 23 Apr 08
[quote][bold]Denzil[/bold] wrote:
Im actually not English. no one is, but i love being flipant.[/quote] Shut up Mr Bush.
Denzil wrote:
Im actually not English. no one is, but i love being flipant.
Shut up Mr Bush.
Posted by: mr bush, Washington DC on 5:00pm Wed 23 Apr 08
[quote][bold]Denzil[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]mr bush[/bold] wrote: [quote][bold]Denzil[/bold] wrote: I think we should celebrate St Gerorge's day by deporting as many immigrants as possible. And Thornhill residents obviously.[/quote] denzil says the most nicest things when you least expect him too. he really does have a heart lol but unfortunetly its connected to his colon (bowles) explains why denzil sufferes with IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME, must be his black cold heart beating away in his rectum. he cant even spell the word GEORGE properly, hope your grapes(piles) clear up soon denzil , or we will have to buy you a fruit bowl to put them in soon ok. [/quote] Do you know what a capital letter is? Your post had far more mistakes than mine did you plank. Now jog on and finish your pot noodle.[/quote] Yes i know what capital letters are , Please note the words IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME.
IS THIS CAPITAL ENOUGH FOR YOU DENZIL.
sorry if i have irritated your bowel by getting your cold black heart racing.
Denzil wrote:
mr bush wrote: Denzil wrote: I think we should celebrate St Gerorge's day by deporting as many immigrants as possible. And Thornhill residents obviously.
denzil says the most nicest things when you least expect him too. he really does have a heart lol but unfortunetly its connected to his colon (bowles) explains why denzil sufferes with IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME, must be his black cold heart beating away in his rectum. he cant even spell the word GEORGE properly, hope your grapes(piles) clear up soon denzil , or we will have to buy you a fruit bowl to put them in soon ok.
Do you know what a capital letter is? Your post had far more mistakes than mine did you plank. Now jog on and finish your pot noodle.
Yes i know what capital letters are , Please note the words IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME.
IS THIS CAPITAL ENOUGH FOR YOU DENZIL.
sorry if i have irritated your bowel by getting your cold black heart racing.
Posted by: Condor Man, Southampton on 5:49pm Wed 23 Apr 08
Simply drop the May Day holiday (which is lefty rubbish) and have a St George's Day off on the 23rd in England only. Have St David/Andrew/Patrick days in Wales/Scotland/N Ireland and be done with it.
Simply drop the May Day holiday (which is lefty rubbish) and have a St George's Day off on the 23rd in England only. Have St David/Andrew/Patrick days in Wales/Scotland/N Ireland and be done with it.
Posted by: John, Getting down with it on 6:10pm Wed 23 Apr 08
I think that Southampton should properly celebrate Saint Casimir's day. You can just see it- all of the workers in town shutting down for the day!
I think that Southampton should properly celebrate Saint Casimir's day. You can just see it- all of the workers in town shutting down for the day!
Posted by: Ian, bitterne park on 6:20pm Wed 23 Apr 08
Lefty rubbish? You're a twit Condor man.You tell most working men and women they have to give up their bank holiday and you'll get your head kicked in!!
Wasnt St George Turkish?
I'm all for an extra day's holiday me. Just like in Europe where they have more public holidays.
Lefty rubbish? You're a twit Condor man.You tell most working men and women they have to give up their bank holiday and you'll get your head kicked in!!
Wasnt St George Turkish?
I'm all for an extra day's holiday me. Just like in Europe where they have more public holidays.
Posted by: Saints Chic, Holbury on 7:33pm Wed 23 Apr 08
'As a white heterosexual working class english person who pays taxes I certainly feel underrepresennted and unrecognised.'
Totally agree!!!
'As a white heterosexual working class english person who pays taxes I certainly feel underrepresennted and unrecognised.'
Totally agree!!!
Posted by: Sam, Eastleigh on 7:37pm Wed 23 Apr 08
Why don't we all put our bangles on, funky jewellery and jig around Southampton high street for a bit...they'll turn it into a national holiday for sure!
Just wondered...was the civic centre flying the georges cross today at all? I'd be very shocked if it was. The council are the worst members of the PC brigade!
Why don't we all put our bangles on, funky jewellery and jig around Southampton high street for a bit...they'll turn it into a national holiday for sure!
Just wondered...was the civic centre flying the georges cross today at all? I'd be very shocked if it was. The council are the worst members of the PC brigade!
Posted by: Ian, bitterne park on 7:45pm Wed 23 Apr 08
Oi Sam of Eastligh!! I went daan me local an ad 15 pints er lagar and ffreww up over me st george boxer shorts me old mate. St George? Gawd bless 'im!!
Oi Sam of Eastligh!! I went daan me local an ad 15 pints er lagar and ffreww up over me st george boxer shorts me old mate. St George? Gawd bless 'im!!
Posted by: Wills, The Manche Region on 7:52pm Wed 23 Apr 08
All academic now - the EU is splitting into regions, the southern counties of England will be part of a French region known as the Manche Region. With the added joy of the old English taxation, win win all the way. Vive la France !!
All academic now - the EU is splitting into regions, the southern counties of England will be part of a French region known as the Manche Region. With the added joy of the old English taxation, win win all the way. Vive la France !!
Posted by: english and proud, allbrook on 10:55pm Wed 23 Apr 08
of course we should celebrate it,this country is losing it's indentity and people are forgetting about there roots.get rid of another bank holiday and make st georges day one so we can be proud of our country and proud of where we come from
of course we should celebrate it,this country is losing it's indentity and people are forgetting about there roots.get rid of another bank holiday and make st georges day one so we can be proud of our country and proud of where we come from
Posted by: Fool (according to Ciaran), This Jewel in an English sea on 2:01pm Thu 24 Apr 08
[quote][bold]Ciaran[/bold] wrote:
[quote]As St Patricks Day is really a celebration created by Irish soldiers serving in the British Army in New York during the American Revolutionary War, that has been subsequently highjacked as a worldwide occasion for boozing,[/quote] So the religious festival that has been in place for hundreds of years had nothing to do with it? Fool.[/quote] Ciaran
Of course! If the date falls on one of the days that the Catholic Church deems holy or inappropriate, the faithful are not allowed to go out boozing are they!
Of course St Patrick who was Romano-British and captured by Irish pirates was a real person (but not Irish as he came from a part of Wales)
I meant the actual boozing and parades that take place.
Thanks for calling me a fool, glad you had something really constructive to add to this blog.
Take care and appreciate your kind and constructive comments.
Ciaran wrote:
As St Patricks Day is really a celebration created by Irish soldiers serving in the British Army in New York during the American Revolutionary War, that has been subsequently highjacked as a worldwide occasion for boozing,
So the religious festival that has been in place for hundreds of years had nothing to do with it? Fool.
Ciaran
Of course! If the date falls on one of the days that the Catholic Church deems holy or inappropriate, the faithful are not allowed to go out boozing are they!
Of course St Patrick who was Romano-British and captured by Irish pirates was a real person (but not Irish as he came from a part of Wales)
I meant the actual boozing and parades that take place.
Thanks for calling me a fool, glad you had something really constructive to add to this blog.
Take care and appreciate your kind and constructive comments.
Posted by: Ciaran on 6:41pm Thu 24 Apr 08
[quote][bold]Fool (according to Ciaran)[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]Ciaran[/bold] wrote: [quote]As St Patricks Day is really a celebration created by Irish soldiers serving in the British Army in New York during the American Revolutionary War, that has been subsequently highjacked as a worldwide occasion for boozing,[/quote] So the religious festival that has been in place for hundreds of years had nothing to do with it? Fool.[/quote] Ciaran Of course! If the date falls on one of the days that the Catholic Church deems holy or inappropriate, the faithful are not allowed to go out boozing are they! Of course St Patrick who was Romano-British and captured by Irish pirates was a real person (but not Irish as he came from a part of Wales) I meant the actual boozing and parades that take place. Thanks for calling me a fool, glad you had something really constructive to add to this blog. Take care and appreciate your kind and constructive comments. [/quote] So where exactly in the Bible does it say you can't have alcohol on the festival of a Saints' day?
It's just more uneducated drivel from you, isn't it?
Fool (according to Ciaran) wrote:
Ciaran wrote: As St Patricks Day is really a celebration created by Irish soldiers serving in the British Army in New York during the American Revolutionary War, that has been subsequently highjacked as a worldwide occasion for boozing,
So the religious festival that has been in place for hundreds of years had nothing to do with it? Fool.
Ciaran Of course! If the date falls on one of the days that the Catholic Church deems holy or inappropriate, the faithful are not allowed to go out boozing are they! Of course St Patrick who was Romano-British and captured by Irish pirates was a real person (but not Irish as he came from a part of Wales) I meant the actual boozing and parades that take place. Thanks for calling me a fool, glad you had something really constructive to add to this blog. Take care and appreciate your kind and constructive comments.
So where exactly in the Bible does it say you can't have alcohol on the festival of a Saints' day?
It's just more uneducated drivel from you, isn't it?
Posted by: Fool(according to Ciaran), This jewel in an English sea on 12:53pm Fri 25 Apr 08
Dear Mr/Mrs/Ms/Miss
Ciaran (sorry is this a male or female name?
You know so much about me that you must be some kind of mind reader?
Please note the following using your power of ESP:
@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@
Okay I think that you understood that!
I would not know about what things are in the bible because I choose to exercise my right to make my own mind up about things and not be told what to do by priests (of whatever religion) who for whatever reason apparently know everything there is to know?
You need to calm down more and do what it says in the bible and 'love thy neighbour', nothing to do with me, priests tell you to do this all the time!
Do you think that there should be a St Georges Day holiday, just to get back to the point of this blog?
Dear Mr/Mrs/Ms/Miss
Ciaran (sorry is this a male or female name?
You know so much about me that you must be some kind of mind reader?
Please note the following using your power of ESP:
@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@
Okay I think that you understood that!
I would not know about what things are in the bible because I choose to exercise my right to make my own mind up about things and not be told what to do by priests (of whatever religion) who for whatever reason apparently know everything there is to know?
You need to calm down more and do what it says in the bible and 'love thy neighbour', nothing to do with me, priests tell you to do this all the time!
Do you think that there should be a St Georges Day holiday, just to get back to the point of this blog?
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