A Bit of Fun
By Kath
November 3 2003
It gives me great pleasure to award this 1st prize 'LEEKY OSKAR' to our fellow fan and friend - who without him our site would just not be the same!
Fanfare: Emerson Lake and Palmer – Fanfare for the Common Man!
Hail - Would you please all stand for the Award Ceremony of our fellow Common Man J Pross – who had a paradigm shift and saw the light – Alleluia
His words were:-
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Something I Never Thought I'd Say!! |
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Leeks have been cultivated since at least 3000 BC, and they are native to
the broad region stretching from Israel to India.
Phoenician traders introduced the leek to Wales when they engaged in the
tin trade in the British Isles--a casual act that would unexpectedly elevate
this humble plant to national status. Legend has it that in 640 AD, the Briton
King Cadwallader was sorely pressed by invading Saxons. To distinguish
themselves from the enemy, the Welsh wore leeks in their hats--and subsequently
gained a great victory over their enemies. Since that time, the Welsh have
proudly eaten and worn the distinctive vegetable as a matter of national pride.
Witness the tender scene in Shakespeare's Henry V when Fluellen turns to
the victorious young King Hal:
"Your majesty says very
true: if your majesties is remembered of it, the Welshmen did good service in a
garden where leeks did grow, wearing leeks in their Monmouth caps; which, your
majesty know, to this hour is an honourable badge of the service; and I do
believe your majesty takes no scorn to wear the leek upon Saint Tavy's
day." (Act IV, Scene 7)
This in no way implies that the Welsh will Leek Tries next weekend against England - as they have now recovered their form of yesteryears!
Pross
Being serious now: Pross is a great friend of this site and we all love him to bits!
SPEECH, SPEECH - On the message board please!