Australia Day

[xoxoxoBruce]

Originally Posted by Hagar

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.