I'm retired and living in North Yorkshire, where I walk as often as I can, write, volunteer, and travel as often as I can.
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Last year, the group I was with, like so many others, spent its days campaigning, and it was obvious many people had changed their minds. But no. ‘The Will of the People’. Nobody voted for this.
😪 I was stunned when the result was known. So many of our British friends have taken out German (and in one case Czech) citizenship as a result. Truly sad.
Just came across a political cartoon – a presumably English guy walking to the left carrying a suitcase with “BREXIT” written on it and a Scottish guy walking to the right with “EXBRIT” on his suitcase (the artist is Graeme Keyes).
History, whether considered sad or not, so still a good choice. (That’s not meant to sound as if I were taking a side, just commenting on a spot-on choice of photo.) 🙂
I know! For all we had a serious purpose, these marches were wonderful occasions of belonging, solidarity and friendship. I can’t believe how many people have had their dreams shattered.
What a wonderful photo! As a European expat living in the UK, it is very sad to see how things are going. And I don’t just mean the potential economic and practical consequences, it’s also the signal which is being sent.
I’m horrified. When we lived in France, I always thought Britain was much more open and welcoming to its multi-cultural population. How wrong I was. So much jingoism.
For years after we moved back to NZ from the UK, we wondered if we’d done the right thing. Brexit confirmed that we did. Although I guess if we hadn’t it would have meant two more “remain” votes 😦
So so sad. I remember being so excited when we joined EU. And now ☹️
Ive had many a battle in Brussels on a work front but at least we could argue (and sometimes win). Now we are throwing all that away.
From Pyrenees to Pennines 
Hmmm
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Meaning?
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The whole sorry state of affairs
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Quite. It’s beyond words.
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Sad indeed
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And unbelievable.
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I know
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That is 😥
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Devastating.
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So sad 😦 Our country is taking a huge step backwards, imho, and I think history will prove these marchers right
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Last year, the group I was with, like so many others, spent its days campaigning, and it was obvious many people had changed their minds. But no. ‘The Will of the People’. Nobody voted for this.
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Exactly – although many will deny that
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😞
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😪 I was stunned when the result was known. So many of our British friends have taken out German (and in one case Czech) citizenship as a result. Truly sad.
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It’s an act of supreme folly. But whatever happens, I’m European. Always have been. Always will be.
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Just came across a political cartoon – a presumably English guy walking to the left carrying a suitcase with “BREXIT” written on it and a Scottish guy walking to the right with “EXBRIT” on his suitcase (the artist is Graeme Keyes).
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Just found it. Brilliant. Thanks.
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While cruising two years ago, I recall meeting an English couple …. he was for Brexit, she against it.
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They’ll be divorced now. Trust me.
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Wow
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History, whether considered sad or not, so still a good choice. (That’s not meant to sound as if I were taking a side, just commenting on a spot-on choice of photo.) 🙂
janet
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Thanks. It suddenly occurred to me that this of all weeks is one to show a scene that qualifies as at least a footnote in British history.
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Like you, I’ll still think of myself as European. Your photo brings back memories of a day of optimism and companionship.
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I know! For all we had a serious purpose, these marches were wonderful occasions of belonging, solidarity and friendship. I can’t believe how many people have had their dreams shattered.
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Your picture and tour comment say it all.
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Yes. Words fail me.
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Thanks for pointing out that “history” doesn’t necessarily mean old. So very sad. 😀
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History in the making, sadly.
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It certainly is creating havoc on the other side of the English channal too.. 😉
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I’ll bet. How to lose friends …
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Very sad, and also incredible that the ‘deal’ has still not been negotiated. What a mess.
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An avoidable mess that’s going to see the ruin of many businesses, and has revealed an unpleasant side of Britain, rooted in a jingoistic patriotism.
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What a wonderful photo! As a European expat living in the UK, it is very sad to see how things are going. And I don’t just mean the potential economic and practical consequences, it’s also the signal which is being sent.
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I’m horrified. When we lived in France, I always thought Britain was much more open and welcoming to its multi-cultural population. How wrong I was. So much jingoism.
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For years after we moved back to NZ from the UK, we wondered if we’d done the right thing. Brexit confirmed that we did. Although I guess if we hadn’t it would have meant two more “remain” votes 😦
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Not quite enough … 😦
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So so sad. I remember being so excited when we joined EU. And now ☹️
Ive had many a battle in Brussels on a work front but at least we could argue (and sometimes win). Now we are throwing all that away.
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And the pointless wrangling will continue, and we’ll lose out every time.
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Great choice.
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