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dbs · 06-27-2019, 08:03 PM - **1 Like**

Oohh the indigestion

**microlight** · 06-28-2019, 12:44 AM - **1 Like**

Thanks for the accolade, Dave - but Sir Edmund Hillary was a Kiwi.

dbs · 06-28-2019, 01:48 AM

Originally posted by microlight

Thanks for the accolade, Dave - but Sir Edmund Hillary was a Kiwi.

I know

A quick answer with no coffee

After you hit send ..yep you know the answer

Dave

FantasticMrFox · 06-28-2019, 03:09 AM

Originally posted by Parallax

Right, and the third digit of each hand is just a finger so why would anyone be offended by it if unceremoniously displayed to them?

Because your example shows the clear intention of one person to insult another, whereas mine appertains to the neutral disposal of an inanimate object with no intention of harm or insult to anyone?

**savoche** · 06-28-2019, 03:54 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by FantasticMrFox

I, ehm ... I can't say I understand the importance our American friends place on flags, or why old ones shouldn't just go into the litter bin? I mean, it's a piece of cloth, not grandmas ashes?

Well, objectively you are right - it's just a piece of cloth. Then again, Grandma's ashes is just a heap of carbon.

Originally posted by robtcorl

As I've stated before, I'm as dumb as a box of rocks, I thought citizens of most all countries paid reverence to their country's flag.

Around here this is definitely the case. I suppose how peoples around the world view their flags depend on a lot of things. E.g. the US and Norway both used to be dominions which had to struggle a bit to gain independence. I'd think that might put a different meaning into the banner under which we rallied.

Originally posted by Racer X 69

Like our British friends and their Union Jack.

This might not be the best example, though, unless it's the Queens birthday

I think a lot of Britons care more for their national flags than for the union flag. A number of Scots have no love for the Union Jack, much as many Catalonians and Basques don't think much of the Spanish flag. Then again, the French seem to regard Le Tricolore rather highly. There are a lot of historical twists influencing how different peoples view their respective flags, whether it be a symbol of unity and freedom, or of suppression - or just a piece of cloth.

**savoche** · 06-28-2019, 04:00 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by robtcorl

In my opinion, sometimes our patriotism is seen by others as being arrogant, trust me, it is not intended to be that way.

Hah, the world should tap dance with joy that there are only 5 million Norwegians! Our patriotism can be rather nauseatingly intense, and I dare not think how the world would look if we had had the power to force it on others

**savoche** · 06-28-2019, 04:03 AM - **3 Likes**

Oh, and... SOLD!

We are now back to owning only one flat

All the paper work is still ahead, though, as is the actual moving.

I need a vacation!

**savoche** · 06-28-2019, 04:08 AM

Originally posted by Racer X 69

Yep.

There are lots of flags up there now.

And a lot of bodies too.

Originally posted by dbs

Its not my favoured holiday destination

too cold ...for one

don't like heights.......two

Dave

Not somewhere I need to go. The highest I've been (with both feet firmly on the ground) is Mt Kilimanjaro. Been there, done that, no urge to find out if even thinner air will make me puke even more

Racer X 69 · 06-28-2019, 04:39 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by dbs

I know

A quick answer with no coffee

After you hit send ..yep you know the answer

Dave

You can always edit your response. I believe the ability to edit one's own posts remains for about one year after the post has been made.

Just click the Edit Message button Dave.

Go ahead, you can do it.

Racer X 69 · 06-28-2019, 04:42 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by savoche

Then again, Grandma's ashes is just a heap of carbon.

A heap of carbon rich in nitrogen and other nutrients. Good for the soil, helping it to remain fertile and productive.

robtcorl · 06-28-2019, 05:46 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by savoche

Oh, and... SOLD!

We are now back to owning only one flat

Jean Poitiers · 06-28-2019, 07:05 AM - **3 Likes**

Saw this on FB and thought of the gang here ...

robtcorl · 06-28-2019, 07:26 AM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by Jean Poitiers

Saw this on FB and thought of the gang here ...

Better keep your cheese on ice, Shirley.
poitier france weather - Google Search

Racer X 69 · 06-28-2019, 08:05 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Jean Poitiers

Saw this on FB and thought of the gang here ...

Cheese makes you think of bacon?

dbs · 06-28-2019, 10:00 AM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

You can always edit your response. I believe the ability to edit one's own posts remains for about one year after the post has been made.

Just click the Edit Message button Dave.

Go ahead, you can do it.

Hi Racer

I do use the edit post sometimes.....but....
What has been seen cannot be unseen.
Theres a few here with eagle eyes and reflexes likie a mongoose......so to edit after is too late

BACON

Dave

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dbs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Clare Valley S A Photos: Albums Posts: 7,565	Oohh the indigestion

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microlight Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Hampshire, UK Posts: 2,129	Thanks for the accolade, Dave - but Sir Edmund Hillary was a Kiwi.

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dbs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Clare Valley S A Photos: Albums Posts: 7,565	Originally posted by microlight Thanks for the accolade, Dave - but Sir Edmund Hillary was a Kiwi. I know A quick answer with no coffee After you hit send ..yep you know the answer Dave

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FantasticMrFox Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Munich Posts: 2,339	Originally posted by Parallax Right, and the third digit of each hand is just a finger so why would anyone be offended by it if unceremoniously displayed to them? Because your example shows the clear intention of one person to insult another, whereas mine appertains to the neutral disposal of an inanimate object with no intention of harm or insult to anyone?

06-28-2019, 03:54 AM - 2 Likes	#68375
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,312	Originally posted by FantasticMrFox I, ehm ... I can't say I understand the importance our American friends place on flags, or why old ones shouldn't just go into the litter bin? I mean, it's a piece of cloth, not grandmas ashes? Well, objectively you are right - it's just a piece of cloth. Then again, Grandma's ashes is just a heap of carbon. Originally posted by robtcorl As I've stated before, I'm as dumb as a box of rocks, I thought citizens of most all countries paid reverence to their country's flag. Around here this is definitely the case. I suppose how peoples around the world view their flags depend on a lot of things. E.g. the US and Norway both used to be dominions which had to struggle a bit to gain independence. I'd think that might put a different meaning into the banner under which we rallied. Originally posted by Racer X 69 Like our British friends and their Union Jack. This might not be the best example, though, unless it's the Queens birthday I think a lot of Britons care more for their national flags than for the union flag. A number of Scots have no love for the Union Jack, much as many Catalonians and Basques don't think much of the Spanish flag. Then again, the French seem to regard Le Tricolore rather highly. There are a lot of historical twists influencing how different peoples view their respective flags, whether it be a symbol of unity and freedom, or of suppression - or just a piece of cloth.

06-28-2019, 04:00 AM - 2 Likes	#68376
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,312	Originally posted by robtcorl In my opinion, sometimes our patriotism is seen by others as being arrogant, trust me, it is not intended to be that way. Hah, the world should tap dance with joy that there are only 5 million Norwegians! Our patriotism can be rather nauseatingly intense, and I dare not think how the world would look if we had had the power to force it on others

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savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,312	Oh, and... SOLD! We are now back to owning only one flat All the paper work is still ahead, though, as is the actual moving. I need a vacation!

06-28-2019, 04:08 AM	#68378
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,312	Originally posted by Racer X 69 Yep. There are lots of flags up there now. And a lot of bodies too. Originally posted by dbs Its not my favoured holiday destination too cold ...for one don't like heights.......two Dave Not somewhere I need to go. The highest I've been (with both feet firmly on the ground) is Mt Kilimanjaro. Been there, done that, no urge to find out if even thinner air will make me puke even more

06-28-2019, 04:39 AM - 1 Like	#68379
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,077	Originally posted by dbs I know A quick answer with no coffee After you hit send ..yep you know the answer Dave You can always edit your response. I believe the ability to edit one's own posts remains for about one year after the post has been made. Just click the Edit Message button Dave. Go ahead, you can do it.

06-28-2019, 04:42 AM - 2 Likes	#68380
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,077	Originally posted by savoche Then again, Grandma's ashes is just a heap of carbon. A heap of carbon rich in nitrogen and other nutrients. Good for the soil, helping it to remain fertile and productive.

06-28-2019, 05:46 AM - 2 Likes	#68381
robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	Originally posted by savoche Oh, and... SOLD! We are now back to owning only one flat

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dbs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Clare Valley S A Photos: Albums Posts: 7,565	Originally posted by Racer X 69 You can always edit your response. I believe the ability to edit one's own posts remains for about one year after the post has been made. Just click the Edit Message button Dave. Go ahead, you can do it. Hi Racer I do use the edit post sometimes.....but.... What has been seen cannot be unseen. Theres a few here with eagle eyes and reflexes likie a mongoose......so to edit after is too late BACON Dave

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