Think of this Mr. Salmond and all those Yes voters

[Keith at Tregenna]

The Union Jack or The Union Flag?


When the ‘Union Jack’ was first introduced in 1606, it was known simply as ‘the British flag’ or ‘the flag of Britain’, and was ordered to be flown at the main masthead of all ships, warships and merchant ships, of both England and Scotland.

The first use of the name ‘Union’ appears in 1625. There are various theories as how it became known as the ‘Union Jack’, but most of the evidence points to the name being derived from the use of the word ‘jack’ as a diminutive. This word was in use before 1600 to describe a small flag flown from the small mast mounted on the bowsprit, and by 1627 it appears that a small version of the Union flag was commonly flown in this position. For some years it was called just ‘the Jack’, or ‘Jack flag’, or ‘the King’s Jack’, but by 1674, while formally referred to as ‘His Majesty’s Jack’, it was commonly called the Union Jack, and this was officially acknowledged.

CONCERNED: K.

[Braid Anderson]

#54....I agree with you John, it would be one terrible muddle. I just hope the No vote gets it.

[happy daze john in oz]

Besides would never dream of charging any
guest

Guests are a bit like fish, they start to go off after about three days.!!!!

[Captain Kong]

Last night on TV News I saw the Fish with a huge crowd of Slams, with signs , All Scottish Slims are voting YES
So that is one way of Not becoming a target.
Brian

[John Callon]

There is a new opinion poll out tomorrow which should make interesting reading. We have already cast our vote as we have a postal one. Our vote was for a resounding NO.
Regards
John

[john sutton]

referring to my posting number 55.Is it significant that there is a sudden swing to a yes vote

[vic mcclymont]

illiband has warned that if Scotland votes yes there will be strict border controls between Scotland & England

[cappy]

illiband has warned that if Scotland votes yes there will be strict border controls between Scotland & England

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[cappy]

there will be a big racket smuggling whiskey into england......itll be like al capone

[happy daze john in oz]

there will be a big racket smuggling whiskey into england......itll be like al capone

The price of imported Haggis will go through the roof!!!!!!!!!!!!!