What's so special about today ?

britexpat
By britexpat

OK.. So, here's a question.

What is so special avout today. What does it mark ?

By GodFather.• 13 Feb 2013 08:40
GodFather.

For me it was National Snooze day!

By GodFather.• 13 Feb 2013 08:40
Rating: 5/5
GodFather.

Shrove Tuesday (also known as Pancake Tuesday and Pancake Day) is the day preceding Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent.

By britexpat• 13 Feb 2013 08:39
britexpat

Today is Ash Wednesday :O)

By Rizks• 13 Feb 2013 08:16
Rating: 2/5
Rizks

"What is so special avout today. What does it mark ?"...its just one more day off but i got a mark on my neck though....:(

By Bachus• 12 Feb 2013 14:51
Bachus

I day off is always welcome.

By nomerci• 12 Feb 2013 12:17
nomerci

Pancakes!!!!! YAY !

By blisteringbarnacles2007• 12 Feb 2013 10:37
blisteringbarnacles2007

National Sports Day... to serve as a reminder that Valentines just round the corner...

went out cycling... maybe in the evening I will go out with the boat...

By britexpat• 12 Feb 2013 09:56
britexpat

Congrats.. Hope all goes well..

By flexicode• 12 Feb 2013 09:55
Rating: 3/5
flexicode

To me it marks a rare official non-working day.

By Silent_Guy• 12 Feb 2013 09:54
Rating: 4/5
Silent_Guy

Today is just for relaxing after working so long. So Stay in bed Sleep Well and when you are fed up of it go to market to buy stuff, but before you do that bare in mind u are suppose to go my walking instead of using a car because its national sports day....:D

By Miss Mimi• 12 Feb 2013 09:54
Rating: 4/5
Miss Mimi

I'm pregnant Brit. So far I've given up booze, rare meat, processed meats, sushi, tuna and soft cheese for the next 9 months! (And that's only the stuff I can remember that I can't have). So I won't be giving up anything else!

By britexpat• 12 Feb 2013 09:43
britexpat

Have you told hubby what you are giving up for next month ?

By Miss Mimi• 12 Feb 2013 09:18
Miss Mimi

I'd love a pancake right now.

By britexpat• 12 Feb 2013 09:16
Rating: 2/5
britexpat

Bingo!

I knew Miss Mimi would remember her days in the tundra and teh pancakes covered in maple syrup :O)

By Miss Mimi• 12 Feb 2013 09:15
Miss Mimi

It's Pancake Tuesday?

By britexpat• 12 Feb 2013 09:09
britexpat

Close.. But no Cuban Cigar :O(

By Knight Returns• 12 Feb 2013 08:54
Knight Returns

February 12, 2013 marks the beginning of the 43rd day of the year 2013 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 322 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Tuesday..:)

By drsam• 12 Feb 2013 08:47
Rating: 4/5
drsam

nothing special. business as ususal.

By Miss Mimi• 12 Feb 2013 08:19
Miss Mimi

It's your birthday?

By britexpat• 12 Feb 2013 08:11
britexpat

Serious question :O)

By DeadMan.• 12 Feb 2013 08:04
Rating: 4/5
DeadMan.

Looks like you've had Cold Drink early in the day, Mr Brit :D

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