a fairground life

    Last week while erecting the Dropzone I decided to change the flag on the top as the old one was getting tatty (greasy hand prints etc). All I had was either a Union Jack or the Stars & Stripes. So in this PC world (I wouldn't have give it a second thought 10 yrs ago)  I decided on the Union Jack as it was less likely to offend anyone in the present political climate. So up it went. Some time later it was pointed out to my father in law (by a passer by) that the flag was flying up side down and that this is a sign of distress and an offence to be flown like this. Obviously the chap was probably of military or seafaring background. So after hearing no good reports from any Fair and how bad business has been for us this Easter & weekend , it is clear to me that that this Fair (if not all Showland) is clearly in DISTRESS! and no offence has been committed.