Why on Earth Fly a flag (1 Viewer)

[big bertha]

I'm too shy to fly a flag and hubby too unsociable, I won't even put a funster symbol on the window in case someone talks to us.

 

[GJH]

You should all be aware that the Funster flag flown upside down is an international distress signal. "Funster out of beer"

Never seen then

 

[houdini]

One of the few things you could do on a busy campsite without running the risk annoying anyone else I should think.

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[golly]

If it's good enough for them, its good enough for me.

 

[billkce]

I fly two Burnley flags at Cabopino thru the winter & no end of fellow Clarets call in for a beer & a chat.

Also I fly my RAF roundel in early November..lest the others forget.

They also give a good indication of wind direction.

 

[scotjimland]

why do I need to justify to anyone why I fly a flag..

anyone know what this pennant is ?

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[Chris]

I haven't got one but I quite like them.

Quite a few people around here have enormous flag poles in their gardens and fly the cross of St George and the Union Jack.

I think that's a bit much but a few flags outside the van is fun

 

[Bobndebs McKay]

Actually I think there is, you fly the union flag outside your home and see what happens.

http://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/347305/Now-you-won-t-break-the-law-when-flying-the-flag

Nothing, unless of course you attract the wrath of some of our "British" Brothers who we mustn't offend!!

 

[GJH]

anyone know what this pennant is ?

Would the other side of it be dark by any chance?

The other ones show a bit of a lack of imagination

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[scotjimland]

Would the other side of it be dark by any chance?

The other ones show a bit of a lack of imagination

full marks.. a dark side pennant from around 2003.. when it was good forum ..

the others are just dusters for polishing .. I have some new ones for the next outing

 

[Bobby22]

What about those flag poles with the LED lights flashing. Has anyone had any experience of them. Light pollution to the Nth degree ..................it brings camping under the stars a new angle.

 

[icantremember]

Cos we can.................. and there aint no law about flying a flag yet..

She can.... so why can`t we...

Is this your current home Mo or the one you want to buy?

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[colinw]

http://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/347305/Now-you-won-t-break-the-law-when-flying-the-flag

Nothing, unless of course you attract the wrath of some of our "British" Brothers who we mustn't offend!!

Do you mean like the OP ? My Asian friends think flying a flag is great and can't understand why some say ( white British ) we shouldn't fly a national flag in case we upset somebody .
A local radio station had a discussion on this at world cup time and several Asians called in and said they would be flying George cross to support the England football team . some also said that when Pakistan played cricket they would fly the Pakistani flag .

 

[Daz n Tina]

Flags certainly are popular with motorhomers. Never is there a show without one or two stalls selling flags and poles. The one at the NEC the other week had a massive queue. As for Swingers, there is a flag I saw last year designed to look like a swimming sperm, the seller sold out

If the seller has sold out, I suppose I could just use my bed sheet.

 

[Trikeman]

I remember thinking it was a good idea to put a flag on the top of our tent at the Bulldog Bash so we could find it in a beer and laughing gas stumble on the way back,,,,,, However..... about thirty thousand other campers thought the same.

We spent the first night in someone else's tent - when we finally got back to ours there were people in that too.
If it brightens up peoples day then I'm all for it.

Regards,

Trikeman.

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[magicsurfbus]

I'm too shy to fly a flag and hubby too unsociable, I won't even put a funster symbol on the window in case someone talks to us.

I shouldn't worry on that score - I had a Fun sticker on my MH windscreen for a full year and nobody ever spoke to me. Mind you we don't see many other Brits on our holidays, let alone Brits with old school Acid House Rave stickers on their vehicles.

I don't have a sticker on my windscreen any more because I'm quite happy not to talk with other Brits when abroad, miserable git that I am

 

[DBK]

Just done some research. It is St Quintin for sneezes. And dropsy too, should you be so afflicted. Just wanted to set the record straight. Achoo!

 

[gus-lopez]

We'll mixed views then, isn't the flag noisy when its flapping about all night? or do you take them down when you go to bed?

You weren't in the scouts then ?

Only someone from Devon could post that The thing that keeps us going in Devon is what's at the other side

Somerset ?

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[Mikey RV]

Used to have VW campers and go to a lot of VW shows/ events and if you have ever been to one you will know how many flags are flying. It's a great sight to see them all. At the end of the day if you don't like the idea don't fly one but understand we are not all the same, some of us like to fly flags.

 

[GJH]

Just done some research. It is St Quintin for sneezes. And dropsy too, should you be so afflicted. Just wanted to set the record straight. Achoo!

Should go for St Galpharm - their hay fever pills work for me (and cheap too)

 

[PeteH]

In the past I have read about local councils prosecuting the perpetrator.

You need all manner of permissions to be patriotic.

I think the misquote should be PERSECUTED.???

BTW. In Texas, flying a flag at Night is only allowed if it is Floodlit!!!.

Which Is Why I run my generator all night. To flood light my YORKSHIRE Flaggggggg!

Pete

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[Silver-Fox]

We make allowances for Belgians

Ohh who's Belgian then?

 

[B-well]

 

[iandsm]

I am proud to be British and I think that all public buildings in the UK should fly the Union flag at all times.

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[GJH]

Ohh who's Belgian then?

It's just a joke. Brian keeps telling me I should go over to sample the delights of Belgium

 

[Scuba Steve]

I sometimes fly a flag, in fact I have a few different ones, when we are on a diving trip we fly a fish, a pirate flag or my club flag.
At the end of the day isn't this about doing what you want to do and enjoying your time as you want to?
I don't like bacon but wouldn't think about questioning why others eat it on their breakfast when I prefer sausage?
Guna keep my eye out for those swingers flags, maybe they want to share my sausage hehehe ya see doesnt it feel better to laugh instead of worrying about someone's green, yellow or even sperm shaped flag they chose to fly?

 

[swanseajack13]

o shit I fly 4 flag poles with lights on them in the night as well if you are going to chester come on over have a beer or two cant miss us Swansea city flag shit happens flag welsh flag also a 3foot leek and a large daffodil only one life lol ray flagging on this reply

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[teddybard]

Love yer flag Carol

 

[Scuba Steve]

British, from Nottingham and proud

 

[Wombles]

It's fun...

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