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Old 01-29-2007, 07:44 PM   #1
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Originally Posted by Hagar View Post
snip~ I dunno if other Aussies remember a time here, not so long ago, when it was rare to see the Australian flag anywhere other than in political/military situations and in TV ads. It was considered a bit strange (naff) and definitely uncool. It was like the only house in your suburb that displayed a flag was always owned by a former serviceman, who was almost certainly an officer, and definitely scared the kids witless and intimidated the other neighbours with his immaculate lawn, garden and house. ~snip
Same here, only it was a retired USMC first sargent.
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