trout Posted February 1, 2006 Report Share Posted February 1, 2006 Heres a point! http://www.shetland-news.co.uk/pages/Letters/letter_page.htm 01/02/06 - one year since our flag was officially recognised. Jógvan Jacobsen had to send an email into Hans at the shetland-news site for me to notice that this was the case!! Did anybody know this? Was there any mention of it in the run up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yowe Posted February 5, 2006 Report Share Posted February 5, 2006 I'm surprised by that, I thought the Shetland flag had been a regognized one for a long time. It's a shame there was no official recognition of the first anniversary. Especially as Shetlanders (born and bred and incomers) have a fairly strong sense of identity. It would surely be a good excuse for a spree if nothing else. Oh, I forgot, Up Helly Aa dominates all at this time of year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radarman Posted February 6, 2006 Report Share Posted February 6, 2006 Take it you don't go out then Yowe?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yowe Posted February 6, 2006 Report Share Posted February 6, 2006 I'm not sure exactly what you mean but I assume you're wondering if I ever go out to a hall for Up Helly Aa. Well I sometimes do. Incase thats not what you meant, I sometimes go out for other reasons too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radarman Posted February 6, 2006 Report Share Posted February 6, 2006 Good stuff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Distortio Posted February 7, 2006 Report Share Posted February 7, 2006 did somebody say 'flag'??? burn it!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mutatedbox Posted February 11, 2006 Report Share Posted February 11, 2006 When is black-flag day? ahmm hmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAStewart Posted February 12, 2006 Report Share Posted February 12, 2006 Oh yeah, Black Flag day would be awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorgrim Posted June 19, 2007 Report Share Posted June 19, 2007 so are you all going to be flying teh shetland flag on thursday. i will if the sic provide the flag and the flag pole to fly it from, free of cahrge of course (***Mod Edit - Merged with existing thread***) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
humptygrumpty Posted June 19, 2007 Report Share Posted June 19, 2007 Why cant we still use the shetland flag on our number plates , its no more obtrusive than the scottish one ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frances144 Posted June 19, 2007 Report Share Posted June 19, 2007 You need planning permission for a flag pole - so, let's see, that will be about 6 months while you to and fro with the letters! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fjool Posted June 19, 2007 Report Share Posted June 19, 2007 What is the purpose of Shetland Flag day, other than to sell squares of cloth with a particular pattern on them? /cynic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medziotojas Posted June 19, 2007 Report Share Posted June 19, 2007 ^Interesting point. Who stands to profit from the sale of these flags? And who is promoting Shetland Flag Day? I really don't know, but I hope there are no conflicts of interest. I'm sure I could get these flags made here for a fraction of the price. Could be a good business plan for next summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Posted June 19, 2007 Report Share Posted June 19, 2007 A 5'x3' flag with brass eyelets costs £7.99 in the shops in Lerwick (not bad but) on Ebay you could buy the same flag for £4.99 (P&P FREE)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Posted June 19, 2007 Report Share Posted June 19, 2007 And why aren't they available anywhere except in Lerwick ? I tried to find one in Northamavine, Brae and on a couple of the Islands at the weekend. When asked why they were't available in outback shops the staff all said the same thing "we dont know why we havent been asked to sell them". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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