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Hi Sylvia,

Was just going to bed but thought I would say hello first !! :-)

Dea Xxx

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let me get at that Cyn




she broke the jar of Marmite gggggggggggrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

:-P :-P :-P :-P :-P :-P :-P

Hi all
xxx


sunny and cloudy !


18C :-0



s
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St. George is the patron saint of England.

His emblem, a red cross on a white background, is the flag of England, and part of the British flag.

St George's emblem was adopted by Richard The Lion Heart and brought to England in the 12th century.

The king's soldiers wore it on their tunics to avoid confusion in battle.



I suppose you could say he is our Patron Saint by inspiration rather than by birth.



Now I will go and bang my head on that wall!



Just been watching the Louis Theroux programme on Autism from last week on the BBCiPlayer. It was very good and very moving.

Hi
Thanks Sylvia and Cynthia. We survived GD today her Mum stayed for dinner as our son was not going to b home till late so easier to eat here then she only had to go home and put wee one to bed so we were on duty at 8 and they left at 7pm - only 11 hours! 2 more days to go but we love it really
Jules thinking of you today <3

Hello wall.........

Hmmmm.....still dont see what hes got to wiv Englad

Amazing what you can find when you google....

Quick Facts about St George

•Born in Turkey (in Cappadocia)
•Lived in 3rd century
•His parents were Christian
•Became a Roman soldier
•Protested against Rome's persecution of Christians
•Imprisoned and tortured, but stayed true to his faith
•Beheaded at Lydda in Palestine


St. George is believed to have been born in Cappadocia (now Eastern Turkey) in the year A.D. 270. He was a Christian. At the age of seventeen he joined the Roman army and soon became renowned for his bravery. He served under a pagan Emperor but never forgot his Christian faith.

When the pagan Emperor Diocletian started persecuting Christians, St. George pleaded with the Emperor to spare their lives. However, St. George's pleas fell on deaf ears and it is thought that the Emperor Diocletian tried to make St. George deny his faith in Christ, by torturing him. St George showed incredible courage and faith and was finally beheaded near Lydda in Palestine on 23 April, 303.

In 1222, the Council of Oxford declared April 23 to be St George’s Day
and he replaced St Edmund the Martyr as England’s patron saint in the 14th century. In 1415, April 23 was made a national feast day.



EDIT: St George was a brave Roman soldier who protested against the Romans' torture of Christians and died for his beliefs. The popularity of St George in England stems from the time of the early Crusades when it is said that the Normans saw him in a vision and were victorious.

St George was against the torture of Christians and was adopted as England's patron saint during the Crusades in the 13th Century. He never actually visited England!



Hmmm, still doesnt answer my question

Yeah, but how come he became the saint of England?


I need to go to Google!

He is also a Saint of Spain Ginns.

They celebrate the day every year - there are flower and book stalls in the markets because it is traditional for men to give ladies a rose and the ladies give the men a book.

They often hand out roses to you in Restaurants etc.

Dea Xxx

Wasnt St George born in Turkey? How come he ends up being the St of England?




~~~~~~to Cyns :-P

Not a relation of mine Cyn. As you say a sad case.

I thought it was an interesting programme this morning. It certainly taught me something new as I did not realise about the Duchy of Lancaster and Duchy of Cornwall publishing lists of unclaimed estates.

You learn something new every day. ;-)

She may not notice Dea.......too busy sobbing into her hanky about the wotsits losing the thingey match. :-D



Sorry Linda, missed you there. Sounds like you will need your batteries re-charging soon............enjoy the babysitting.



Such a sad case on Heir Hunters this morning.......post WW2 traumatic stress case......... :-(

OOhhh - Naughty Cynths !!

Sylvia is going to be REALLY cross !!!!!!!!!!!! :-0 :-(

Dea Xxx

Ooooh Dea.....that sounds lovely - I think I'll have the same please Sylvs...and thank you.


Happy St. George's Day indeed Jonesey.......our patron saint is easily forgotten isn't he?


Sending <3 <3 to Jules.......keep yer chin up girl! <3



I've told Gins to do that often enough but.....she can't make up her mind which chin to use..... :-D



Turnbull? Do you know, I think my maths teacher was a Mrs Turnbull....I loathed her and hated maths.......I think she may have looked about like your gt.grandfather Margee........ :-D


Dentist this morning if we can get himself and his meds sorted.....sigh...







Oh no...... :-0


the Marmite jar has smashed onto the floor....... :-( :-(


Sorry Sylvs............ :-D

Good morning all!

Lots of lovely bacon for me please with home-fried potatoes with garlic and bacon, then Caribbean Banana Fritters drizzled with syrup !

Now, that's what I call a breakfast ;-)

Thank you Sylvia,

Dea Xxx

just keep an eye on that there C .......



...... make sure she doesn't drop any more jars or pots of jam or marmalade on the floor



I've only just washed the floor ..........



s
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good morning everyone :-D



breakfast is ready


Fresh fruit salad with vanilla yoghourt
broiled grapefruit with brown sugar


Porridge with chopped up dates, bananas, and maple syrup (other fruit selections over there >>>> )


Selection of cold cereals


French (eggy) toast, maple syrup, Golden syrup
Caribbean Banana Fritters


Toast (sourdough, rye, white, whole grain, 100% brown, Hovis, gluten free),
raisin bread,
hot cinnamon rolls,
croissants,


bacon & cheese quiche,
cheese and onion tarts,


Full English
stirfry (chicken, or vegetarian),
Chicken Karage (Japanese deep fried chicken pieces)
cheese and tomato pie
Veggie Wrap (Fresh Tomatoes, Basil, Roasted Peppers and Feta Cheese)
chicken or vegetable samosa
Ham, cheese and tomato on toasted bread


cheesy potato patties
home-fried potatoes with garlic and bacon


Potato, dill and cheddar soup
Butternut Squash and Roasted Garlic Soup with Caramelized Vidalia Onions (vegetarian)


almond crumble peach muffins,
apple pecan muffins,
raisin bran muffins,


Cheese scones,
raisin scones


jams, jellies, marmalades, Nutella (hazelnut spread)


Tea, coffee, juices


(some extra bacon, turkey sausage or sausage patties, eggs, tomatoes, mushrooms, sliced baby golden beetroot, Maple baked beans, olive oil, in the hidey place to cook up for the very hungry ones!)



enjoy
xxx



s
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Have a good St George's day everybody.