hee. and a happy commonwealth day to you too. I would toast you with the ceremonial pint glass as seems only appropriate for the commonwealth ... except it's 9:58 AM where I am, and that's a wee bit early even for most brits I know. :)
Possibly. All I know is, my calendar here says "Commonwealth Day (Canada)" on it, but this calendar only marks the holidays for the US, Canada, and Mexico.
I will state that now I am so craving a curry (mmm. papadums. my great weakness) and have the Kenya song stuck in my head *G*
The maple syrup I have at home, to be stereotypical and all that, so that's not as bad.
And don't worry too much about it *G*. I honestly don't think many people make a huge fuss about it. Especially in Britain, given that the Queen's address on the radio only goes to the commonwealth, doesn't actually play in Britain itself from what I'm reading (not that I've actually ... err .. listened to the broadcast ever that I can recall. *L*) :) So we probably hear a bit more about it out here in the commonwealth countries then you do there!
I have both curry and maple syrup at home, and the latter's the good stuff, imported by jet setting parents, so I probably will have that as well, now.
naan is wonderful as well - but the best place in town, the papadums come free as an 'appetizer' type thing and they refill it a lot, whereas the naan only comes with the meals. Thankfully I hang out with a lot of brits (and err ... live with one) so I know the best curry place in town. They brought the addiction with them and searched out the best way to fulfill it. ;)
And thanks for the icon *L* Gotta love Kenya.
I must say, looking at the commonwealth flags on that one site ... if it was a dinner, it would be a very exotic spread. Though personally, the only thing I would want from the barbados, bermuda, etc. right now would be their weather. And quick. *L*
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Date: 2005-03-14 02:58 pm (UTC)*wanders off for a celebratory muffin instead*
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Date: 2005-03-14 03:06 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2005-03-14 03:20 pm (UTC)doughnuts are much better anyways. Chocolate trumps alcohol every time in my estimation.
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Date: 2005-03-14 03:09 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2005-03-14 03:12 pm (UTC)I marked Yukon Heritage Day too for what that's worth.
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Date: 2005-03-14 03:14 pm (UTC)Um, maybe in Britain every day is Commonwealth Day?
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Date: 2005-03-14 03:17 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2005-03-14 03:24 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2005-03-14 03:23 pm (UTC)http://www.commonwealthday.co.uk/ or http://www.commonwealthday.com/ are the two big ones.
(yes, I googled the sites. Knew about the westminster thing before though can't recall why I knew that one)
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Date: 2005-03-14 03:28 pm (UTC)I don't remember ever celebrating the fact that we used to have an Empire, but now all we've got are these lousy Fawklands (strategic sheep purposes).
Tonight I shall have curry and put maple syrup on something while singing the Kenya Song.
... or something.
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Date: 2005-03-14 03:40 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2005-03-14 03:45 pm (UTC)I can't bring myself to drink lager. Maybe Australian wine will do?
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Date: 2005-03-14 03:52 pm (UTC)The maple syrup I have at home, to be stereotypical and all that, so that's not as bad.
And don't worry too much about it *G*. I honestly don't think many people make a huge fuss about it. Especially in Britain, given that the Queen's address on the radio only goes to the commonwealth, doesn't actually play in Britain itself from what I'm reading (not that I've actually ... err .. listened to the broadcast ever that I can recall. *L*) :) So we probably hear a bit more about it out here in the commonwealth countries then you do there!
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Date: 2005-03-14 03:54 pm (UTC)Here, have an icon for that song...
I have both curry and maple syrup at home, and the latter's the good stuff, imported by jet setting parents, so I probably will have that as well, now.
I prefer Naan, though.
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Date: 2005-03-14 03:59 pm (UTC)And thanks for the icon *L* Gotta love Kenya.
I must say, looking at the commonwealth flags on that one site ... if it was a dinner, it would be a very exotic spread. Though personally, the only thing I would want from the barbados, bermuda, etc. right now would be their weather. And quick. *L*
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Date: 2005-03-14 03:51 pm (UTC)Taranaki Anniversary - (New Zealand)
Eight Hours Day (TAS, AUS)
Labour Day (Victoria, AUS)
Big day today. So happy whatever to whomever it applies. (what the heck is Eight Hours Day?)
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Date: 2005-03-14 04:13 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2005-03-14 06:46 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2005-03-14 06:50 pm (UTC)Have some pie.
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Date: 2005-03-14 06:59 pm (UTC)