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Title: VE Day
Post by: Shackeng on 07 May 2020, 10:41:15
My sister and I were in front, and to the left as you look, of Buck house to see the Royal family and Winston come out on the balcony to acknowledge the cheering crowds. Although only 9, it made a big impression on me. A lovely family friend took us, and lifted us on to a pillar of some sort so that we could see. Very impressive even at that age. :y
 
Title: Re: VE Day
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 07 May 2020, 11:50:31
A great memory to have from a great point in history.
Title: Re: VE Day
Post by: BazaJT on 07 May 2020, 21:30:26
Historically and nationally a very important date to remember.But it should not be forgotten that many were still suffering and dying in the war against Japan,I wonder if as much will be made of VJ Day?
Title: Re: VE Day
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 08 May 2020, 10:46:41
Lots of Union flags hung outside houses on our street, but a few people have England flags hung out, which I find a little bemusing.
Title: Re: VE Day
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 08 May 2020, 10:48:17
But them the same rnt thay. Innit :D
Title: Re: VE Day
Post by: STEMO on 08 May 2020, 11:11:20
Same here. A few England flags and even a white rose flag. If it's all you've got, I suppose.......
Title: Re: VE Day
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 08 May 2020, 11:18:22
House across the road has one of each.
Title: Re: VE Day
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 08 May 2020, 11:33:54
Would a Swiss flag be inappropriate?

Asking for a friend  ::)
Title: Re: VE Day
Post by: dave the builder on 08 May 2020, 12:31:32

what about a French flag instead  :-\  :P

(https://media.istockphoto.com/photos/flag-waving-on-the-sky-picture-id865837264?k=6&m=865837264&s=612x612&w=0&h=JqxDnWEeWT4tp5GT3iTJBBlk63GmkDicZ5G6J5d2cSI=)
Title: Re: VE Day
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 08 May 2020, 12:38:34
Ouch...  ;D
Title: Re: VE Day
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 08 May 2020, 13:26:27
I don't mind a joke, but theres no need for that !
Title: Re: VE Day
Post by: dave the builder on 08 May 2020, 13:44:09
I don't mind a joke, but theres no need for that !
Apologies , I have a very warped sense  of humour  :-[
MODS please remove my post
Title: Re: VE Day
Post by: STEMO on 08 May 2020, 14:32:47
I don't mind a joke, but theres no need for that !
Apologies , I have a very warped sense  of humour  :-[
MODS please remove my post
Yes indeed, poor French Albs will be most offended. ;D
Title: Re: VE Day
Post by: STEMO on 08 May 2020, 14:33:55
iPad put offensive instead of offended, perhaps I should have left it  :-\
Title: Re: VE Day
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 08 May 2020, 15:21:33
I don't mind a joke, but theres no need for that !
Apologies , I have a very warped sense  of humour  :-[
MODS please remove my post

It was a joke Dave, but I don't have smilies. Sorry if it came across as me seriously having the hump.
Ive just noticed it was a white flag. I just read French flag and posted a reply.
Title: Re: VE Day
Post by: Lizzie Zoom on 08 May 2020, 18:18:52
Yes, just spent a great day siting on my daughters front garden with a Union and England fag flying, with some neighbours obeying the social distancing rules and also having flags out.

Sat outside listening to war time music on Alexa.  My choice was Gracie Fields, the great Lancashire lass, Glen Miller and Vera Lynn.  I have always loved their songs and music, but this took me back to my days in the 1950's when my parents, grandparents spoke about them, and I listened to those artists work on the Light programme. 8) 8) 8) :y

All that was needed was the Battle of Britain flight of the Lancaster, Spitfire and hurrican to fly over and that would have put me back to those years shortly after the wars end. :)
Title: Re: VE Day
Post by: Keith ABS on 08 May 2020, 18:31:22
 We had the Red Arrows fly over this morning London bound
Title: Re: VE Day
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 08 May 2020, 18:42:32
We had the Red Arrows fly over this morning London bound
Nobody goes south of the river these days...  ::)
Title: Re: VE Day
Post by: BazaJT on 08 May 2020, 19:32:33
A family not far from me were putting up bunting/flags this morning about 7am as I walked the dog.This afternoon they were out in their garden with the same kind of music as Lizzie had playing.
Lizzie I hope you had the union flag flying the correct way up??
Title: Re: VE Day
Post by: Lizzie Zoom on 08 May 2020, 20:10:30
A family not far from me were putting up bunting/flags this morning about 7am as I walked the dog.This afternoon they were out in their garden with the same kind of music as Lizzie had playing.
Lizzie I hope you had the union flag flying the correct way up??

Oh yes Baza, coming from a Royal Naval family I well know how the Union flag MUST be hung, as failure to do so risked being placed on charge ;D ;D ;D ;)

Indeed the Union flag I have is from the 1950’s and, at the insistence of my Chief Petty Officer of Signals father to adhere to Regulations, was cut by me out of a huge, main flagstaff White Ensign that was flown at the Dartmouth Royal Naval College at Dartmouth. I treasure it to this day and it always comes out to be displayed at the time of National celebration. ;)
Title: Re: VE Day
Post by: TheBoy on 08 May 2020, 20:16:39
We had a (socially distanced) street party this afternoon, as part of the celebration and appreciation of those who fought.  I think we are all a little bit pickled, so will be in fine voice for the just gone 9pm sing song.
Title: Re: VE Day
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 08 May 2020, 20:21:22
At 11.00 this morning the haunting sound of someone playing the Last Post on a bugle drifted across the valley.  :y
Title: Re: VE Day
Post by: Andy B on 08 May 2020, 20:22:03
.... ....
 I well know how the Union flag MUST be hung, as failure to do so risked being placed on charge ;D ;D ;D ;) .....

I've forgotten now .... though I've done 'Colours' .... a good few times  :y :y It was made very difficult to clip it to the flagpole upside  ;)