Waving the flag for Australia

@JudyEv (381739)
Rockingham, Australia
April 13, 2023 4:52pm CST
When we first arrived in Ballina in Ireland, the buildings in our street were getting a facelift and we sometimes chatted to the workmen from our little balcony. We got to know some of them by name. Then they finished their work here and went off elsewhere. Today Hector was back again putting up more bunting and flags. In the meantime, we had got all caught up in the excitement and had purchased an Australian flag. When Hector came along with his tall ladder, he very kindly agreed to hang our flag out over the street. A few pedestrians and people in cars have waved and called hello when they’ve seen us on the balcony. The photo is Vince’s and shows the flag and Hector.
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@RubyHawk (99367)
• Atlanta, Georgia
14 Apr 23
That’s so nice. Hector looks like a fun loving guy.
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@JudyEv (381739)
• Rockingham, Australia
14 Apr 23
He is very happy and buzzes about doing whatever needs to be done.
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@RubyHawk (99367)
• Atlanta, Georgia
14 Apr 23
@JudyEv Nice to have such a helpful person near by.
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@JudyEv (381739)
• Rockingham, Australia
15 Apr 23
@RubyHawk It is indeed.
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@toniganzon (77064)
• Philippines
14 Apr 23
Well hello there Hector and that was really nice of you.
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@toniganzon (77064)
• Philippines
14 Apr 23
@JudyEv Thank goodness for Hector!
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@JudyEv (381739)
• Rockingham, Australia
14 Apr 23
We were wondering how we could display it. We'd bought some string and were going to tie it to the bunting but it's better the way it is.
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@JudyEv (381739)
• Rockingham, Australia
14 Apr 23
@toniganzon When we asked about him taking it down afterwards, he said 'No way. It would have to stay up for the summer.'
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@rebelann (117196)
• El Paso, Texas
13 Apr 23
Oh wow, Hector really looks happy. It amazes me that the UK, Australia and the USA all have red, white and blue on their flags.
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@rebelann (117196)
• El Paso, Texas
14 Apr 23
Yes, if we all go back far enough we'd find shared ancestors
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@JudyEv (381739)
• Rockingham, Australia
14 Apr 23
@rebelann The Irish went all over the world.
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@JudyEv (381739)
• Rockingham, Australia
14 Apr 23
I guess we all came from the same stock way back when.
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@LadyDuck (502148)
• Italy
14 Apr 23
Great idea to have your flag on the balcony. I see that Hectors likes the same colour for shoes as Vince.
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@LadyDuck (502148)
• Italy
14 Apr 23
@JudyEv He looks to be a very nice guy.
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@JudyEv (381739)
• Rockingham, Australia
14 Apr 23
We noticed that too. He is a very cheerful man and very happy to chat with us.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
14 Apr 23
Such a happy photo, nice to see Hector's smile and your flag.
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@JudyEv (381739)
• Rockingham, Australia
15 Apr 23
He reminds me of Gene Wilder. lol
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
15 Apr 23
@JudyEv Oh he does, look at those eyes.
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@Beestring (15373)
• Hong Kong
14 Apr 23
That's a good idea to hang out an Australian flag. Hector looks like a cheerful guy.
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@JudyEv (381739)
• Rockingham, Australia
14 Apr 23
We had to walk all over town to find an Australian flag but it's a lovely big one, isn't it?
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@Beestring (15373)
• Hong Kong
14 Apr 23
@JudyEv Yes, it is a lovely bag.
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@RebeccasFarm (91299)
• United States
13 Apr 23
I am sorry maybe I missed something ..who is Hector?
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@JudyEv (381739)
• Rockingham, Australia
14 Apr 23
Hector was one of the workmen tidying up and painting the shop fronts to the side of our apartment. They are a community group of volunteers.
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• United States
14 Apr 23
@JudyEv Oh I see Judy
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@DaddyEvil (174208)
• United States
13 Apr 23
That was really nice of Hector to hang your flag for you. And, of course, the photo is nice.
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@DaddyEvil (174208)
• United States
14 Apr 23
@JudyEv Being busy is always nice.
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@JudyEv (381739)
• Rockingham, Australia
14 Apr 23
He is such a cheery man and he and his group have been as busy as bees.
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@wolfgirl569 (135583)
• Marion, Ohio
14 Apr 23
Hector looks like a fun guy
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@JudyEv (381739)
• Rockingham, Australia
14 Apr 23
He reminds me very much of Gene Wilder. Probably it's the hair and headband.
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@rakski (156200)
• Philippines
14 Apr 23
Hector looks likes a cool guy
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@rakski (156200)
• Philippines
14 Apr 23
@JudyEv that is great!
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@JudyEv (381739)
• Rockingham, Australia
14 Apr 23
He's very cool and apparently does a huge amount of community work.
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@RasmaSandra (97912)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
13 Apr 23
The Australian flag very cheerfully combines well with the US flag, Hector sure looks happy,
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@JudyEv (381739)
• Rockingham, Australia
14 Apr 23
I'm glad it's a nice big one. lol At least it stands out a little.
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@Dena91 (17029)
• United States
14 Apr 23
How nice of Hector to hang the Australian flag for you.
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@JudyEv (381739)
• Rockingham, Australia
14 Apr 23
I thought so too. Every time they appeared outside (but to the side of us) we'd have a bit of conversation back and forth.
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@Ronrybs (21504)
• London, England
14 Apr 23
A little bit of Oz!
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@JudyEv (381739)
• Rockingham, Australia
14 Apr 23
It's a lovely big flag so, although it's the only one, it stands out just a little bit.
@LindaOHio (222222)
• United States
25 Apr 23
What a fun time. Everyone seems to be joining in with the Biden frenzy!
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@JudyEv (381739)
• Rockingham, Australia
26 Apr 23
The whole town was abuzz. It was pretty funny but nice to get caught up in all the hype.
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