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Happy 4th of July!
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our 4th tradition is to watch ski jumping at Howelsen Hill while eating BBQ and drinking local brews.
Happy Independence Day!
Happy "Approval of the Text of the Declaration of Independence" Day
One could make a case that true Independence did not come until won:
- Surrender by Cornwallis at Yorktown?
- Signing of the Treaty of Paris?
- Last British troops leave?
History lesson aside, it's great to be able to appreciate and celebrate another Anniversary.
"One of the most widely held misconceptions about the Declaration of Independence is that it was signed on July 4, 1776. In fact, independence was formally declared on July 2, 1776, a date that John Adams believed would be “the most memorable epocha in the history of America.” On July 4, 1776, Congress approved the final text of the Declaration. It wasn’t signed until August 2, 1776."
https://www.constitutionfacts.com/us-declaration-of-independence/fascinating-facts/
https://www.constitutionfacts.com/us-declaration-of-independence/fascinating-facts/
One could make a case that true Independence did not come until won:
- Surrender by Cornwallis at Yorktown?
- Signing of the Treaty of Paris?
- Last British troops leave?
History lesson aside, it's great to be able to appreciate and celebrate another Anniversary.
I remember back in 1976 with all the Bicentennial Mania buzz all about the nation. Selling everything in red, white, and blue colors. All the popular songs were about it, etc. My parents were telling me it was all going to happen again, only bigger in 1987 to celebrate the ratification. Still waiting on that party LOL..
Celebrated the birth of our country and the Birthday of our 30th President of the United States. Joined several hundred my fellow patriots in a walk from the Calvin Coolidge birthplace to lay a wreath on his grave in Plymouth Notch Vermont.
"Don’t expect to build up the weak by pulling down the strong.”
― Calvin Coolidge
God Bless America and Thank You Calvin!
"Don’t expect to build up the weak by pulling down the strong.”
― Calvin Coolidge
God Bless America and Thank You Calvin!
Well someone has to say it.
I like the quote and have heard various forms of it over the years
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A-Basin July 4, 2019
More people there than in Washington...
We had a neighborhood full of Hispanic and Latino immigrants celebrating in the street with legal fireworks, LOTS of little kids all celebrating the American Dream, I also had a few slightly illegal fireworks but kept them quarantined to our property, I don't do things that fly more than 30 feet. I gave the two boxes of sparklers to our next door neighbor to hand out to their little kids. My kids are teenagers more interested in video games lately. All in all a great night with great neighbors.
The town of Londonderry shoots off the town fireworks at the base of Magic Mountain and they are pretty much right over you. Us condo folk have a big party up on the hill so we're higher up than the folks who are visiting the base area it's nice to have a premium spot and not have to fight any crowds. It is by far the most fun I've ever had on the 4th. We BBQ and have our own party and then walk down to the Black Line Tavern for a drink or two and then crawl back up the hill. It's nice not to have to drive anywhere.
I believe this is the finale.
I believe this is the finale.
Mammoth FOJ19 weekend.
As Abu said in The Simpsons: " Celebrate the independence of your nation by blowing up a small part of it. "
Our tradition is to go to the beach in Seaside Oregon with the whole family and join the celebration with lots of fireworks.
Our tradition is to go to the beach in Seaside Oregon with the whole family and join the celebration with lots of fireworks.
Stay safe out there...
Stay safe out there...
They are not (yet) calling me "Leftie".
We are holding our breath and crossing our fingers that no one starts a major fire this year. Honestly, I wish they would just ban fireworks.