Ru88ell
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Should I get a Welsh dragon courtesy flag for my week in Porthmadog? They're not into burning boats are they? ![Wink ;) ;)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
Should I get a Welsh dragon courtesy flag for my week in Porthmadog? They're not into burning boats are they?![]()
I find a pair of underpants to be a suitable substitute for most courtesy flags. Though as it's Wales you might want to consider wearing them for a few days first.
That's under the belt![]()
After thinking it I just had to write it.![]()
no harm done. We all like a laugh
Should I get a Welsh dragon courtesy flag for my week in Porthmadog? They're not into burning boats are they?![]()
Do not fly that Red Dragon monstrosity that the Victorians palmed us of with, along with a 'Prince' Get the flag of St David and fly it with pride!
As an English taxpayer you have not only paid for the original harbour construction but also it's maintenance ever since.
Do not fly that Red Dragon monstrosity that the Victorians palmed us of with, along with a 'Prince' Get the flag of St David and fly it with pride!
Porthmadog harbour was built without taxpayers' money by William Madocks in connection with the construction of the Cob and the Festiniog (as it then was) Railway.
Strictly speaking Wales is not a sovereign nation state, so a courtesy flag is not "required". But it is a courtesy & I carry (& wear) one. For a short visit, call in at any beach or gift shop & you will find cheap printed ones that you can take off the stick & sew a rope to - or just tie the stick to the lanyard. No-one will be able to tell if they are not aboard.
Have a great time, just remember that Wales has been an occupied country for 700 odd years & the English have not been nice "Occupiers". There are good reasons for bad feeling, but it is seldom shown. Their forbearance of arrogant visitors amazes me, and if you are polite & respectful, you will mostly be treated very well. Better than you might in Blackpool, Bridlington or Brighton in fact.
William Madocks was English not Welsh![]()