Number of posts : 238 Age : 70 Location : Kalamazoo, Michigan Points : 5224 Registration date : 2011-06-06
Subject: Celebrating the Fourth Sun Jul 03, 2011 5:48 pm
I'm off to a lake party where we'll get to watch the boat parade at dusk and then fireworks over the lake ... always a great treat!!!
Remembering those who fought and died to ensure we HAVE this opportunity.
Celebrate the fourth safely. Have fun!!!
Acquit Scooter Rider
Number of posts : 63 Age : 61 Location : Grand Coulee, WA Points : 4992 Registration date : 2011-06-13
Subject: Re: Celebrating the Fourth Sun Jul 03, 2011 9:42 pm
jobo2mi wrote:
I'm off to a lake party where we'll get to watch the boat parade at dusk and then fireworks over the lake ... always a great treat!!!
Remembering those who fought and died to ensure we HAVE this opportunity.
Celebrate the fourth safely. Have fun!!!
It's not memorial day mate. Have a blast at the lake though.
Opalsboy Silver Wing Guru
Number of posts : 1288 Age : 80 Location : Rison, Arkansas Points : 7271 Registration date : 2009-01-10
Subject: Re: Celebrating the Fourth Sun Jul 03, 2011 10:53 pm
Daryl... I think it is appropriate to honor our fallen heroes anytime of the year... and we should.
Everyone on this side of the pond... have a great Fourth of July. Independence Day. Be grateful for our freedoms.
MikeO Site Admin
Number of posts : 3837 Age : 75 Location : Seaham, Co Durham, UK Points : 9706 Registration date : 2009-06-29
Subject: Re: Celebrating the Fourth Mon Jul 04, 2011 6:43 am
Fourth of July. Independence Day greetings from this side of the Pond, too.
Waspie Silver Wing Guru
Number of posts : 2392 Age : 72 Location : Portland, UK Points : 8148 Registration date : 2009-07-26
Subject: Re: Celebrating the Fourth Mon Jul 04, 2011 7:33 am
Have a great day chaps and chapettes!!!
We had a character years back based at the gunnery school at Lulworth. He was 7th Cav, Lt Col,I believe, (could well be wrong on which Cav unit,) every 4th July he would throw a massive BBQ, he would wear a classic cavalry officers uniform circa Custers era with wide brimmed hat and gold trim. He would also wear a pearl handled six gun. Like I said a real character. Best barbie I have ever attended, Ashamed to say I have forgotten his name. Damn getting older.
Still, have fun.
"Hi Yo" Silver Wing Guru
Number of posts : 2940 Age : 75 Location : Winnsboro, Texas, U.S.A. Points : 8558 Registration date : 2010-02-17
Subject: Re: Celebrating the Fourth Mon Jul 04, 2011 8:44 am
I too celebrated with family and friends yesterday. May have to check the posts for setting the rear shock preload.(Can I get a 6?) Ya'll be safe and enjoy the day.
smorkle Super Scooter Rider
Number of posts : 201 Age : 56 Location : Kansas City Metro Points : 5492 Registration date : 2010-08-21
Subject: Re: Celebrating the Fourth Mon Jul 04, 2011 9:08 am
This is the coolest gift one could ever receive on independence day. Almost made me cry with her.
Remember that freedom is not free. People that you do not know have fought and many have died so that you can have your freedoms.
If you're reading this, thank a teacher. If you're reading it in English, thank a soldier.
Somerled Maxi-Scooter Rider
Number of posts : 177 Age : 63 Location : Fort Bliss, TX Points : 5128 Registration date : 2011-06-02
Subject: Re: Celebrating the Fourth Tue Jul 05, 2011 12:31 am
Acquit wrote:
jobo2mi wrote:
I'm off to a lake party where we'll get to watch the boat parade at dusk and then fireworks over the lake ... always a great treat!!!
Remembering those who fought and died to ensure we HAVE this opportunity.
Celebrate the fourth safely. Have fun!!!
It's not memorial day mate. Have a blast at the lake though.
Um, actually quite a few Americans died during the Revolutionary War so yeah, we CAN remember those who died to ensure we can celebrate Independence Day - popularly referred to as "the 4th of July".
Waspie Silver Wing Guru
Number of posts : 2392 Age : 72 Location : Portland, UK Points : 8148 Registration date : 2009-07-26
Subject: Re: Celebrating the Fourth Tue Jul 05, 2011 7:21 am
Just remember we wanted to lose!!!!
Who else but the Brits would have a battle and dress it's soldiers in RED uniforms. You Americans couldn't miss!
May well have worn hi vis vests!!
So you see, we gave it to you in reality!!
Said in the best possible taste, no offense intended guys.
Opalsboy Silver Wing Guru
Number of posts : 1288 Age : 80 Location : Rison, Arkansas Points : 7271 Registration date : 2009-01-10
Subject: Re: Celebrating the Fourth Tue Jul 05, 2011 7:54 am
Doug said:
So you see, we gave it to you in reality!!
Thanks mate...
Waspie Silver Wing Guru
Number of posts : 2392 Age : 72 Location : Portland, UK Points : 8148 Registration date : 2009-07-26
Subject: Re: Celebrating the Fourth Tue Jul 05, 2011 8:42 am
Opalsboy wrote:
Doug said:
So you see, we gave it to you in reality!!
Thanks mate...
Gary, if I had been around at the time you could have had it for a couple of crates of tea and maybe the odd burger or two!!