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britguy -> Happy St. George's Day, Limeys! (Apr. 23 2013 13:32:59)

In case no one noticed, today - April 23rd. - is St. George's Day, also Shakespeare's birthday.

Wonder why we Limeys never seem to make such a big deal of it, no parade's like the Irish?

Maybe St. George didn't really kill that dragon after all.

(And maybe St. Patrick didn't drive away all the snakes either. . . ?)

You all have a nice day, anyway.



Ramon Amira -> RE: Happy St. George's Day, Limeys! (Apr. 23 2013 14:15:17)

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also Shakespeare's birthday.


Generally given as the day Shakespeare died as well.

Ramon



guitarbuddha -> RE: Happy St. George's Day, Limeys! (Apr. 23 2013 14:28:47)

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ORIGINAL: britguy

In case no one noticed, today - April 23rd. - is St. George's Day, also Shakespeare's birthday.

Wonder why we Limeys never seem to make such a big deal of it, no parade's like the Irish?




As a Scotsman Ive never understood the English preoccupation with a Turkish bishop.

D.



El Kiko -> RE: Happy St. George's Day, Limeys! (Apr. 23 2013 14:51:48)

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Generally given as the day Shakespeare died as well.


yeah your right ...how unfortunate for him .....I wonder if he got a chance to open a few presents first? .......but obviosly not use them ......



krichards -> RE: Happy St. George's Day, Limeys! (Apr. 23 2013 15:01:07)

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Wonder why we Limeys never seem to make such a big deal of it


We just don't need to!



Paul Magnussen -> RE: Happy St. George's Day, Limeys! (Apr. 23 2013 16:54:21)

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Maybe St. George didn't really kill that dragon after all.


Interesting — to me, anyway — discussion on his Wikipedia talk page about whether he’d been demoted (and later apparently re-promoted) by the Catholic church.

I remember reading something about that years ago, but apparently no one can find any supporting documentation (although of course, as someone points out there, most Englishman don’t care what the Pope says on the subject anyway).



mark74 -> RE: Happy St. George's Day, Limeys! (Apr. 23 2013 18:30:57)

Glad to see you guys celebrate a Catholic saint. Hope the queen returns to the fold one day



britguy -> RE: Happy St. George's Day, Limeys! (Apr. 23 2013 21:06:25)

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Ive never understood the English preoccupation with a Turkish bishop.


What!

You telling me old St. Georgie was a Turk???



britguy -> RE: Happy St. George's Day, Limeys! (Apr. 23 2013 21:21:20)

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We just don't need to!


I don't know why not !

I think killing a dragon is a lot more dangerous and noteworthy than driving away a few snakes. . .

After all; dragons were supposed to breathe fire.

Just like some flamenco singers, (and maybe even a few guitarists. . .? )



pink -> RE: Happy St. George's Day, Limeys! (Apr. 23 2013 22:23:35)

And I hope a good day comes to you too!
Regards, pink



guitarbuddha -> RE: Happy St. George's Day, Limeys! (Apr. 23 2013 22:49:00)

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ORIGINAL: britguy

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Ive never understood the English preoccupation with a Turkish bishop.


What!

You telling me old St. Georgie was a Turk???


What you still think he is Georgian ?


D.



britguy -> RE: Happy St. George's Day, Limeys! (Apr. 23 2013 23:12:18)

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And I hope a good day comes to you too!
Regards, pink


Gracias, hombre.

It was a wonderfull day.

I took some nice Chinese ladies out photographing a waterfall.

We all enjoyed a nice Spring day.



guitarbuddha -> RE: Happy St. George's Day, Limeys! (Apr. 23 2013 23:18:11)

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ORIGINAL: britguy



We all enjoyed a nice Spring day.


I am glad you had a nice day, we had some good weather here at long last, I've even gotten a little sunburned.

D.[:)]



Aretium -> RE: Happy St. George's Day, Limeys! (Apr. 24 2013 11:56:57)

I have to say, I have lived in several countries, and the British are the most friendly and tolerant, maybe this is down to the lack if patriotism and nationalism? If you think this is a bad thing come to the Balkans.



mark indigo -> RE: Happy St. George's Day, Limeys! (Apr. 24 2013 12:57:07)

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Wonder why we Limeys never seem to make such a big deal of it


could be 'cos St. George was adopted by the Norman aristocracy (around the time of the crusades) and the Anglo-Saxon peasants wanted nothing to do with it....

or could be 'cos the English people have historically been so oppressed by their (our) rulers that all sense of pride and/or resistance has been destroyed and they (we) have nothing to celebrate anymore....

or could be 'cos we are so embarassed by the history of our rulers leading us to crap on the neighbours that we don't want to celebrate our nationhood anymore....



britguy -> RE: Happy St. George's Day, Limeys! (Apr. 24 2013 13:06:40)

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could be 'cos St. George was adopted by the Norman aristocracy (around the time of the crusades) and the Anglo-Saxon peasants wanted nothing to do with it....

or could be 'cos the English people have historically been so oppressed by their (our) rulers that all sense of pride and/or resistance has been destroyed and they (we) have nothing to celebrate anymore....

or could be 'cos we are so embarassed by the history of our rulers leading us to crap on the neighbours that we don't want to celebrate our nationhood anymore....



Well; maybe it's a bit of all three, Mark.

But I still think we deserve a St. George's Day parade!

(Then you and I, and a few other Limey Foro members, can sit on a fancy float and play Sevillanas. . . live in hopes. . .)



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