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[Cogan]

Ugh.. a national Day is fine.. but, that also means it should embrace the whole country.

Here we have been a bit jealous of the Norwegians national Day 17. Maj.. and sometimes we do talk about making Grundlovsdagen to our national Day.

It was the same reason (jealousy) that some people wanted a national day. "It looks so fun when they are out in the streets celebrating".
Well, they have something to celebrate. Their independence. Sweden let them lose as late as 1905 so they have something to be happy about.
If you like to create new traditions you have to have the people behind it, and it must be something most people are happy about. A war ending, a revolution, independence from years of being part of a country and so on.
Our national day feels forced and people do not invade the streets and wave flags and sing the national anthem. They invade the shopping mall instead.

 

[Nylonian]

It was the same reason (jealousy) that some people wanted a national day. "It looks so fun when they are out in the streets celebrating".
Well, they have something to celebrate. Their independence. Sweden let them lose as late as 1905 so they have something to be happy about.
If you like to create new traditions you have to have the people behind it, and it must be something most people are happy about. A war ending, a revolution, independence from years of being part of a country and so on.
Our national day feels forced and people do not invade the streets and wave flags and sing the national anthem. They invade the shopping mall instead.

Some food for thought indeed. As an Australian this hits really hard as not everyone is happy about the day our national day falls on as you may probably already know. I wholeheartedly agree that it should be inclusive and be something people can get behind.

I'm saddened that your national day feels contrived and has turned into more of a commerce exercise than a day of national pride and something worth celebrating. Something I can empathise deeply about.

 

[EyesOnHers]

Morning all

Hungover.
Any coffee or breakfast going?

 

[Hugo_Agogo_UK]

Morning all

Hungover.
Any coffee or breakfast going?

Oioi

 

[Cogan]

Morning all

Hungover.
Any coffee or breakfast going?

The coffee is just ready here.
And it's yogurt and cereals for breakfast. Oh, and boiled eggs.

And Good Morning!

 

[deft]

Morning all

Hungover.
Any coffee or breakfast going?

Me too!

I’ll rustle something up. Slowly. And quietly.

 

[Hugo_Agogo_UK]

Me too!

I’ll rustle something up. Slowly. And quietly.

And I’ll do some vacuuming and put on some dnb choonz

 

[Hugo_Agogo_UK]

And I’ll do some vacuuming and put on some dnb choonz

Sorry sorry sorry

 

[Nylonian]

And I’ll do some vacuuming and put on some dnb choonz

San Holo's new album comes out soon. His previews are up and are pretty good. Not exactly DnB but it's got some elements of it.

 

[Nylonian]

Not sure if you're joking or actually listen to drum and bass. Would be a bit embarrassing for me if it turns out you don't, @Hugo_Agogo_UK.

 

[Hugo_Agogo_UK]

Oh I was joking but I absolutely do. I’m listening to your recommendation now.

 

[Hugo_Agogo_UK]

Just keep it down for anyone with a sore head

 

[Wand3rlust]

MORNING AGAIN!

dogs walked, yoga done. Sunshine!!

 

[deft]

MORNING AGAIN!

dogs walked, yoga done. Sunshine!!

Mornin’ sunshine.

 

[jonnoback]

MORNING AGAIN!

dogs walked, yoga done. Sunshine!!

I knew it was yoga. Not yodelling

 

[Nylonian]

I knew it was yoga. Not yodelling

Two things can be true at once.

 

[deft]

Two things can be true at once.

True! For example, I am both geeky and sexy +

 

[Anastasia1999]

I have my bike on

I will try!



Hydrated is important! And sunhats plus SPF lotion for everyone.



Yay!! And same. These mornings have been so lovely.



Ugh.. a national Day is fine.. but, that also means it should embrace the whole country.

Here we have been a bit jealous of the Norwegians national Day 17. Maj.. and sometimes we do talk about making Grundlovsdagen to our national Day.







Drive safe!!! No rushing.

I have my bike on the bike rack at at the back of the car and am only permitted to drive 130km/h on the autobahn. Oh well.

 

[Cogan]

I have my bike on

I have my bike on the bike rack at at the back of the car and am only permitted to drive 130km/h on the autobahn. Oh well.

Still faster than if you had to cycle all the way home.

 

[TiedbyChris]

Morning all. Safe travels to those with journeys but as the aircon has packed up in my car, I’m not driving anywhere today (or at least not until it’s a bit cooler). I’m actually thankful I didn’t buy tickets for the T20 cricket

 

[Wand3rlust]

True! For example, I am both geeky and sexy +

 

[deft]

OK... nerdy and sexy, then. Nitpicker.

 

[jonnoback]

Anyone else out gardening in this heat? Just me then?

 

[Ironfan]

Barely surviving with lounging on the sofa in shorts. Low blood pressure and hot weather don't mix

 

[BVVRG]

Anyone else out gardening in this heat? Just me then?