14th May Fly the flag with pride by pamknowler

14th May Fly the flag with pride

Topic of he Day - Flag 134/365

I went out for a drive to see if there were any flags flying but didn't see any!! Then remembered the "flag" I was flying back in the summer of last year. What a year for us with the success of the Olympics!! This "flag" however was an official scarf for the UK Paralympic Team. I saw it on TV and just had to have one so that I could put it up in support of our athletes!! What a Games it was - I think I cried more than once every day!! It didn't really matter what country the athletes came from - I didn't really care who won!! It was such an emotional experience!! I think the words on the "flag" were meant for everyone taking part - " Talent, Pride and Determination"
And Team GB? Our Greatest Team!!
It was an amazing Olympics last year! Such wonderful, gracious hosts!!
That's an awesome flag. I love how they use a strong, brave lion to represent the Paralympic team. Very fitting.
May 14th, 2013  
Very cool flag and a great shot.
May 14th, 2013  
Cool shot, love the bright colours. The Olympics were great, team GB did us proud.
May 14th, 2013  
Great capture of a great flag. The para olympics were truly inspirational to everyone. Great sentiment!
May 14th, 2013  
A super shot!! I don't remember that flag,but it is quite impressive!!
May 14th, 2013  
@smellychelli @mittens @jesperani @barrowlane @carolmw Thanks everyone for your lovely comments!! @carolmw Carol I saw Princess Anne wearing this scarf and then waving it at the opening ceremony for the Paralympics. Then saw that all the Team GB girls were wearing them. I had to have one!!
May 14th, 2013  
Wonderful capture, Pam. The flag is gorgeous with a really wonderful message. Love your story too.
May 14th, 2013  
@sansjuan Many thanks Nita for your lovely comments - much appreciated!!
May 14th, 2013  
very nice story Pam and a great flag
May 14th, 2013  
@gerry Many thanks Gerry!!
May 14th, 2013  
@pamknowler your welcome Pam
May 14th, 2013  
Such a great shot, Pam. What a great thing to have. Definiely a fabulous message.
May 14th, 2013  
Nice!
May 14th, 2013  
@yonnie @danette Thank you so much Yvonne and Danette your comments are appreciated as always!!
May 14th, 2013  
What a gorgeous flag and an inspiring message. Well-remembered!
May 14th, 2013  
Awesome image and high 5 on inspiring message !
May 14th, 2013  
@quietpurplehaze @jodimuli Thank you so much Hazel and Joey I really appreciate your comments!!
May 14th, 2013  
Lovely shot ..... what a lovely flag :)
May 14th, 2013  
@willowdragon Many thanks Al!!
May 14th, 2013  
Great scarf - I have its sister and wore it to the Paralympics on my birthday!! (It was my present from George and Cathy). Funnily enough, I rinsed it out at the weekend and had it on the line, where I saw the lion-head all over again. It was a wonderful summer, wasn't it?!
Super shot!
May 14th, 2013  
@filsie65 Yes it was a wonderful summer wasn't it!! It gave everyone a lift and more people seemed to go around with a smile on their face!! I love this scarf - so pleased I remembered it today!! Thanks for your lovely comments!!
May 14th, 2013  
Excellent flag and colors
May 14th, 2013  
@httpgeffed Many thanks Colleen!!
May 14th, 2013  
Ah yes lovely and vibrant!
May 14th, 2013  
I watched some of the paralympic wheelchair marathon with @donna_miller inear Trafalgar Square and it was amazing. Thanks for reminding me of a fabulous day with your great image ;0
May 14th, 2013  
Cool shot
May 14th, 2013  
@phillchilton @pixiemac @michaelelliott Many thanks for your lovely comments!! Wonderful memories!!
May 14th, 2013  
I love the flag, great shot.
May 14th, 2013  
Super shot and love what you've written
May 15th, 2013  
@busylady @swilde thank you both so much for your lovely comments which I always appreciate!
May 15th, 2013  
Wonderful flag and sentiments - what a great summer of sport it was - and I don't even like sport - but was totally hooked! : ))
May 15th, 2013  
@rennes Many thanks Lisa!! Me too!! I hate football with a passion - especially those overpaid prima donnas who unfortunately are our young people's "heros"!! The Olympians and Paralympians are the true Heros!! (I'll get off my soapbox now!! LOL!!)
May 15th, 2013  
It was an amazing Olympics that's for sure.
May 15th, 2013  
@kjarn It really was Kathy!! I watched it every moment I could!! Sadly I couldn't get to any of the events.
May 15th, 2013  
I loved the Olympics and Paralympics. What a fabulous scarf Pam. I missed not been in the UK in 2012 with everything going on.
May 15th, 2013  
@elaine55 Thanks Elaine!! Yes it was an exciting year - lots going on and eveyone seemed to have smiles on their faces!!
May 15th, 2013  
A great choice and a flag that embraces more than just one nation - a great and touching commentary too Pam!
May 16th, 2013  
@kittikat Many thanks Kitti!!
May 16th, 2013  
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