Worse, someone would start a "discussion" about how someone else's marigolds are better.

Actually it shouldn't be called the "Union Jack", because a jack is a flag that is flown on a jackstaff which is a small flag pole on the back of a naval ship. So it should be called the "Union Flag".

>Actually it shouldn't be called the "Union Jack", because a >jack is a flag that is flown on a jackstaff which is a small >flag pole on the back of a naval ship. So it should be >called the "Union Flag". Actually, the jackstay is at the bow of the vessel and the Union Flag is sometimes flown at the bow for ceremonial occasions -- then it is called the "Union Jack". The flag that is flown at the stern is the White or Red Ensign (white for military ships and red for merchant).Barry WardLieutenant-Commander RAN (Ret)

I doubt it unless they have pink aircraft........

They say you can tell a lot about people by what they eat. Considering your previous posting's and knowing what goes into Americas staple diet be it Burger King or Macs.What goes in must come out. George

Ihor,Knowing your origins I'm pleased to see you havn't forgotten how to cook chips 'properly' :-lol :-lol BTW I'm not sure if you can still buy the stuff, certainlt don't know of any 'chippys' that still use it.Healthy living has a lot to answer for:-)

I don't know about ducking for cover Peter, I think you had better make sure the Anderson shelter is in good nick :-lol

>To see Concorde pull up from her escorts and soar free into the skies was a sight to behold.There is no aircraft like Concorde to stir the emotions

What happens is that many people around the world, not just americans, don't really understand "royalty".In fact, I believe that if you were to take an extensive survey around the world about the Brits, most people would probably only know about the Queen, double-decker buses, bad teeth and horrible food :-lol :-lol :-lolSource: http://www.austinpowers.com/ :7Guys, behave...Kerke

Nice try George,Subtle, but a valiant effort. You will have to better than that I'm afraid. ;-)Regards,Joe :-wave.Oshkosh Pictures From 2001 (Part 1) 78 Pics in Frames with 1mb in ThumbnailsHigh speed connection Recommended:http://home.attbi.com/~flypics1/FrameSet.htm.Oshkosh Pictures From 2001 (Part 2) 106 Pics in Frames with 1.5mb in ThumbnailsHigh speed connection recommended:http://home.attbi.com/~flypics2/FrameSet.htm.Picture Gallery of My Flight in a 1945 SNJ-6 on June 1st, 2002Joliet, Illinoishttp://home.attbi.com/~jranos/FrameSet.htm.http://home.attbi.com/~jranos/mysig.jpg http://avsim.com/hangar/air/bfu/logo70.gif

Well you get KFC & McDonalds in just about every country now - you can hardly hold the Brits responsible !!!!!!!To quote the Python:"How do you become King anyway ??????"(I was going to alter it for the current situation, but I am guessing I couldn't cope with the replies).....

...deep-fried Mars Bar anyone?

The atmosphere here in UK,and in london was absolutely magical,especially the rock concert..and the fly by was LOUD!!!!Wish you guys were here for the party!!

I saw the Desert Storm parade in Washington. That was hair raising and very impressive seeing troops, tanks and armoured vehicles parading in front of the President. About half way through various fighters, including the very quiet Stealth Fighter came out for a fly by.