I'm always amazed by what I find beside the little Search Strip, at the bottom left of my laptop.
It's always some special day or other. Yesterday, for example, it was the day of the 'International Bat', which we are advised to 'appreciate'. Whether this is a Cricket Bat, Rounders Bat, or Flying Bat, we are not told.
Somewhere, someone sits at a desk making-up what 'Day' it should be. He, or she, certainly doesn't lack imagination.
They don't mention Saint's Days too much; other than St Patrick's Day. It's usually something like 'Save the Snail Day' or 'National Nail-Clipping Day'. Nothing is beyond the imagination of this anonymous adviser.
May I suggest that we have a 'Pencil Sharpening Day', or a 'National Smiling and Saying Hello Day', or even why not a 'Doing Absolutely Nothing All Day Day'.
It's become one of the highlights of my mornings, looking to see what I'm supposed to be supporting, doing, or remembering. Yesterday I was appreciating Bats, but I'm still not quite sure how I was supposed to do this; maybe I should have consulted ChatGPT for a few hints.
p.s. This morning I see that it's 'World Heritage Day'; whatever that means!
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Yesterday according to my sources it was World Trifle Day. And they made very clear what sort of Trifle was meant. I would have made one but I'm still digesting Greek Easter.
Next Thursday, 23rd, is St George's Day. Another big celebration here. A big eating and drinking day for us because we know quite a few Georges and Georgias. Does England still celebrate?
local alien, Sadly St George's Day gets very little mention on tv or the radio. Most years even the BBC can't even muster the courage to even mention it for fear of upsetting other communities.
Imagine if the American networks avoided mentioning The Fourth of July. There would be a national outrage. But oh no, our National Day is downplayed, not by the people, but by the media.
They said on GB News last night that a man flying a Union flag outside his home is going to be punished with a fine of over a thousand pounds. What a state we're in now!
Here in ENGLAND, we are asked to celebrate St Patrick's Day, but anything to do with England itself is frowned upon, because they feel that it might intimidate immigrants. We live in a woke world.
Ask an American citizen NOT to fly his/her 'Stars and Stripes', and there'd be civil war. Here we have to bow down to immigrants who might feel 'intimidated'. Bloody madness!
I thought today was just Saturday!
No, no. no. It's Doris Day Day.
Om my dear Crozier! And tut-tut-tut! You don't know what World Heritage Day is? World Heritage Day, also known as the International Day for Monuments and Sites, is celebrated every year on 18 April. The day shines a spotlight on the diversity, significance, and fragility of cultural and natural heritage worldwide.
Now go out and dance Graymalkin!
YP it's another big day here. All ancient sites and museums are free. A good time to visit considering entrance prices now
Down here EVERY DAY is world heritage day; we don't have just one day a year, as we have so much 'heritage' to celebrate.
I doubt if they'd let us go in anywhere free. Even our museum (which used to be free) now charges £7 entry. I imagine that no-one goes any more.
There are a couple of organizations that will declare a special day, for a small fee.
Does that mean that I could have my very own 'National Magnon Day' ? How much would it cost ?
Would you be arrested if you organized a parade for "God Bless England Day"? Last year JD Vance took the EU and particularly Britain to task for locking up its citizens when they tried to speak freely. He said, how can we be friends with you if you are doing this to your people? We went through this during Covid and our last administration. Fascism. The media supports. And then along came "The Orange Man" and tipped over the apple cart. They tried to lock him up for it. Still are. When I read of your great history as a people, I want to get up on my soap box and shout, "You're going to be sorry you messed with those brave Brits!" People like you that remember. I declare it "Remember to Remember Day" in Great Britian!
We're going through some very strange times, where being a native Brit, or owning a flag, or saying anything derogatory against foreign criminals, is forbidden. People WILL wake up, but only after even more damage is done.
The Trump administration has, in my opinion, done so much to stifle free speech. Just look at Trump answering questions of the press…anything that is remotely hard and he insults the person asking the question.
I'm 76 years old and I've been through a lot of presidents in my country. Trump is a Junk Yard Dog dealing with a global cabal that shuts us all up. You once had a Bulldog who told you, "Nevah! Nevah! Nevah give up!" Our fine speaking leaders are immoral human beings. We didn't get in this shape in this world accidently. He doesn't offend me. But then, we name names on this side of the ocean. I love that scene in Shadowlands between CS Lewis and Joy.
Hmmm, would you like another beverage😃
When you find out Cro, let me know and I will chip in a few quid
Cool aid? ;)
Yup, sounds like you have drunk it.
It’s going along very well, apparently
I think he learned that from Starmer!
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