Well it’s the one day were actually “allowed “to be nationalistic today - as its
St Georges day here in England - hence I’m flying the three lions flag
This is an odd choice maybe , but long term readers will know I won’t fly the Union Jack or indeed the Cross of St George – PAH !!!. , for various reasons which have been documented several thousand times - thus I’m not repeating them :).
My personal use of this particular coat of arms is doubly ironical , as my very own ancestors fought on the Parliamentarian ( Roundheads ) side , against the Royalists
( Cavaliers ) in the English Civil Wars of the 1600’s , so I suppose I’m a traitor ..………………………… head on a spike time for me – then :)
Historically speaking - The Civil War had to happen as the monarchy in this country had been out of control for years , but to be honest , and in a modern context - I support our royal family more than the arrogant politicians , who in a satirical twist have been acting for years , like the royals of the Middle Ages - did !!!
Maybe its time good old - St George did a bit more metaphorical slaying , but this time the - overblown, self important , bloated - parliamentary system in this country , and I think I’d probably enlist my old mate - Queen Boadicea in to the quest - too :)
Sorry I can just imagine Queen B chasing after fat , wobbly politicians in her chariot screaming …………………..
…….YOU CHANGED MY NAME…………YOU B*ST*RDS……………………. …………………….YOU CHANGED MY NAME …………………………..
Saying this - I probably wouldn’t ask Richard the Lionheart , who’s coat of arms the three lions actually are , as he’d probably miss the point and shoot off to France to get President Sarkozy instead , which on reflection , may not be a bad thing :)
