Happy St Georges Day

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Re: Happy St Georges Day

Post by noosard » April 23, 2021, 9:44 am

Laan Yaa Mo wrote:
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Drunk Monkey wrote:
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tamada wrote:
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DM... How's the St George's Day traffic at the most underappreciated t-junction in the universe?
Being as my two fav Chang watering holes are dry DM will partake in a glass of orange squash ..

As for the mega intersexytion traffic today ... strangely flat with a couple of peaks (8am and 6pm) .. bit like Yais knockers with out the stretch marks !!

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Re: Happy St Georges Day

Post by caducus » April 23, 2021, 9:45 am

We should also remember those people who were born on this day.

From the UK:

William Shakespeare
J.M.W.Turner

and from just across the pond:

J.P.Donleavy
Roy Orbison

They have all brought joy and heartbreak to lovers of the written word, art, and music.

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Re: Happy St Georges Day

Post by tamada » April 23, 2021, 9:48 am

caducus wrote:
April 23, 2021, 9:38 am
We must also remember those famous people who really were born on this day.

William Shakespeare
J.M.W.Turner
Bill Shakespeare. The man who penned the term 'hoist by his own petard". How chronologically ironic, eh?

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Re: Happy St Georges Day

Post by Laan Yaa Mo » April 23, 2021, 10:03 am

Hah! Now that is something to remember with accuracy.
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Re: Happy St Georges Day

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Re: Happy St Georges Day

Post by Giggle » April 23, 2021, 4:12 pm

tamada wrote:
April 23, 2021, 9:48 am
The man who penned the term 'hoist by his own petard". How chronologically ironic, eh?
How moronically inaccurate, eh?
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Re: Happy St Georges Day

Post by Drunk Monkey » April 23, 2021, 7:08 pm

Giggle .. go away n die yer a moron.

Back in the real world

Smashing St Georges day

Ploughmans
Coocumber sarnies
Custard tarts
Afternoon tea with fairy cakes
Orange squash

Rule Britania and traditional anthems as back ground moosic

Marvelous.

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Re: Happy St Georges Day

Post by AlexO » April 24, 2021, 8:24 pm

Happy St George's day to all. St George is not only the patron Saint of England but also Bulgaria, Palestine, Ethiopia, Greece and Lithuania. Most famously he is the patron Saint of Georgia where his day is celebrated twice yearly and is believed to be the reason for the country's name.
Despite being adopted as the patron saint of England, St George wasn't actually English, and most likely never stepped foot in the country. Born around 280 AD, in what is now known as Cappadocia, Turkey, St George was a Christian martyr and became a soldier in the Roman army, later progressing to the role of a personal guard for the Emperor Diocletian.
The emperor was one of the leaders of the Great Persecution of Christians, where churches were destroyed, scriptures were burnt and followers of the religion were prohibited from joining the army and assembling for worship.
But his personal guard, St George, protested against the persecution and remained dedicated to his Christian faith, consequently facing imprisonment and torture. He was later beheaded in Palestine on April 23, AD 303.
He officially became the patron saint of England around 1348, after individual Edward III established the Order of the Garter in his name. From the 14th Century, St George was regarded as a special protector of the English and following England's victory at Agincourt in 1415 Archbishop Chichele raised the celebration of St George to a double feast.
Shakespeare made sure St George was never forgotten, concluding the Henry V, Act III, speech with ‘Cry God for Harry, England and St George'.
St George's Cross, which is England's flag and now forms part of the Union Jack, is the symbol displayed on April 23. Dating back to the year of 1188, crosses were first used by individual Henry II of England and individual Philip II of France for their crusade symbols. Edward I eventually made this symbol a national emblem during his reign.

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Re: Happy St Georges Day

Post by Khun Paul » April 25, 2021, 6:34 am

Interesting history , thanks for that, was aware of some of that, but the rest was mainly myths. Now clarified.

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Re: Happy St Georges Day

Post by tamada » April 25, 2021, 8:47 am

^^ ^ A Scotsman educating an Englishman.

'twas ever thus.

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Re: Happy St Georges Day

Post by Drunk Monkey » April 25, 2021, 9:03 am

AlexO wrote:
April 24, 2021, 8:24 pm
Happy St George's day to all. St George is not only the patron Saint of England but also Bulgaria, Palestine, Ethiopia, Greece and Lithuania. Most famously he is the patron Saint of Georgia where his day is celebrated twice yearly and is believed to be the reason for the country's name.
Despite being adopted as the patron saint of England, St George wasn't actually English, and most likely never stepped foot in the country. Born around 280 AD, in what is now known as Cappadocia, Turkey, St George was a Christian martyr and became a soldier in the Roman army, later progressing to the role of a personal guard for the Emperor Diocletian.
The emperor was one of the leaders of the Great Persecution of Christians, where churches were destroyed, scriptures were burnt and followers of the religion were prohibited from joining the army and assembling for worship.
But his personal guard, St George, protested against the persecution and remained dedicated to his Christian faith, consequently facing imprisonment and torture. He was later beheaded in Palestine on April 23, AD 303.
He officially became the patron saint of England around 1348, after individual Edward III established the Order of the Garter in his name. From the 14th Century, St George was regarded as a special protector of the English and following England's victory at Agincourt in 1415 Archbishop Chichele raised the celebration of St George to a double feast.
Shakespeare made sure St George was never forgotten, concluding the Henry V, Act III, speech with ‘Cry God for Harry, England and St George'.
St George's Cross, which is England's flag and now forms part of the Union Jack, is the symbol displayed on April 23. Dating back to the year of 1188, crosses were first used by individual Henry II of England and individual Philip II of France for their crusade symbols. Edward I eventually made this symbol a national emblem during his reign.
Well researched Alex and thanks for posting ... obviously i already knew all that history but im sure many other members didnt.
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^^ ^ A Scotsman educating an Englishman.

'twas ever thus.
Been on the turps early this morning Tam ??.. you got the dates mixed up ..

23rd is St Georges Day
1 st is Aprils Fools day

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Re: Happy St Georges Day

Post by Drunk Monkey » April 25, 2021, 9:04 am

OH missed 17th April .. one of the most important days in the calendar.
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Re: Happy St Georges Day

Post by tamada » April 25, 2021, 9:37 am

Drunk Monkey wrote:
April 25, 2021, 9:04 am
OH missed 17th April .. one of the most important days in the calendar.
Take your pick...

April 17 – NATIONAL CRAWFISH DAY – INTERNATIONAL BAT APPRECIATION DAY – NATIONAL HAIKU POETRY DAY – NATIONAL CHEESEBALL DAY – NATIONAL ELLIS ISLAND FAMILY HISTORY DAY – NATIONAL CLEAN OUT YOUR MEDICINE CABINET DAY.

PS: Not shouting, just can't be arsed reformatting a copy/paste job from t'internet.

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Re: Happy St Georges Day

Post by Drunk Monkey » April 25, 2021, 9:50 am

tamada wrote:
April 25, 2021, 9:37 am
Drunk Monkey wrote:
April 25, 2021, 9:04 am
OH missed 17th April .. one of the most important days in the calendar.
Take your pick...

April 17 – NATIONAL CRAWFISH DAY – INTERNATIONAL BAT APPRECIATION DAY – NATIONAL HAIKU POETRY DAY – NATIONAL CHEESEBALL DAY – NATIONAL ELLIS ISLAND FAMILY HISTORY DAY – NATIONAL CLEAN OUT YOUR MEDICINE CABINET DAY.

PS: Not shouting, just can't be arsed reformatting a copy/paste job from t'internet.
Shame on you Tam .. its the birthday of some one very close to your heart ..im surprised you have forgotten.

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Re: Happy St Georges Day

Post by tamada » April 25, 2021, 9:59 am

Drunk Monkey wrote:
April 25, 2021, 9:50 am
tamada wrote:
April 25, 2021, 9:37 am
Drunk Monkey wrote:
April 25, 2021, 9:04 am
OH missed 17th April .. one of the most important days in the calendar.
Take your pick...

April 17 – NATIONAL CRAWFISH DAY – INTERNATIONAL BAT APPRECIATION DAY – NATIONAL HAIKU POETRY DAY – NATIONAL CHEESEBALL DAY – NATIONAL ELLIS ISLAND FAMILY HISTORY DAY – NATIONAL CLEAN OUT YOUR MEDICINE CABINET DAY.

PS: Not shouting, just can't be arsed reformatting a copy/paste job from t'internet.
Shame on you Tam .. its the birthday of some one very close to your heart ..im surprised you have forgotten.

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Re: Happy St Georges Day

Post by Drunk Monkey » April 25, 2021, 10:02 am

Having a party ??
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Re: Happy St Georges Day

Post by AlexO » April 25, 2021, 4:31 pm

Absolutely certain his name was not George, same as our St Andrew. As an aside dont you find it absolutely infuriating that Monarchs of Nations outwith Thailand (even before Thailand existed) become "individuals" as soon as the dreaded K word is used.

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Re: Happy St Georges Day

Post by dunroaming » April 25, 2021, 5:40 pm

Drunk Monkey wrote:
April 25, 2021, 10:02 am
Having a party ??
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Re: Happy St Georges Day

Post by stattointhailand » April 25, 2021, 5:50 pm

AlexO wrote:
April 25, 2021, 4:31 pm
Absolutely certain his name was not George, same as our St Andrew. As an aside dont you find it absolutely infuriating that Monarchs of Nations outwith Thailand (even before Thailand existed) become "individuals" as soon as the dreaded K word is used.
It does tend to make one fu individual mad =;

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