Happy July 4th - Page 2

LVDan · 07-04-2023, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by JosieD

I cut up a cantaloupe, 2 watermelon and am about to make corn on the cob. I have ribs in the oven and my brother is grilling some dogs and burgers.

We kept it real simple with burgers n dogs too although they’re the homemade natural casing dogs from the local meat market. Quite a treat to me. Being poor has its advantages. When you splurge on something even as insignificant as hot dogs you really enjoy it. Some veggies n hummus+ chips n guacamole rounded out the offerings nicely.

TheFrenzy · 05-05-2024, 04:15 PM

This one’s still live.

Boo · 07-04-2025, 07:40 AM

Happy Independence Day everyone. Don’t do anything stupid with fireworks.

fulltritty · 07-04-2025, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Boo

Happy Independence Day everyone. Don’t do anything stupid with fireworks.

And if you do, take photos of on scene fire trucks and ambulances for me.

cnewby · 07-04-2025, 10:14 AM

I like to watch the BIG fireworks the best!

Siberian13 · 07-04-2025, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Boo

Happy Independence Day everyone. Don’t do anything stupid with fireworks.

Oh I’m gonna! Stupid runs in my family

Siberian13 · 07-04-2025, 10:20 AM

Happy 4th everyone. Hope you all get some good grub and family fun.

Siberian13 · 07-04-2025, 11:20 AM

Sudo struggling this year to get as many hot dogs down her throat vs. the record last year. Chestnut is back. Over under is 72.5.

Crosby 87 · 07-04-2025, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by cnewby

I like to watch the BIG fireworks the best!

Don't forget to video record them!

Siberian13 · 07-04-2025, 11:50 AM

Jaws already at 50. He’s struggling now

cnewby · 07-04-2025, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Crosby 87

Don't forget to video record them!

For sure, they're going to be BEAUTIFUL!

the mesiah · 07-04-2025, 01:18 PM

Crosby 87 · 07-04-2025, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by cnewby

For sure, they're going to be BEAUTIFUL!

OK, have fun. Don't catch anything on fire.

cnewby · 07-04-2025, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Crosby 87

OK, have fun. Don't catch anything on fire.

Nah, too great of a day for that!

Corporal Lance · 07-04-2025, 08:07 PM

Went to Old Sturbridge Village in Massachusetts for their Independence Day today. Very strong turnout. If any of you have ever been you know there are tons of period actors. Got to hear a history of the Declaration of Independence, and a reading of it. Walking the 200 acres in the heat nearly killed me as I'm sadly out of shape.

But the really lasting memory was they have a naturalization ceremony in the commons. 147 people became American citizens. A ton of period actors were out singing patriotic songs, with fife and drum. The judge, elected officials, and ephemera all came out on their day off for it. There were several hundred onlookers.

The moment that got me was this Indian man, probably in his late 50's, who was so proud. Sitting in the front row, absolutely dressed to the nines, pressed suit and shined shoes. Everyone getting naturalized had a little American flag and whenever they would wave them he would stand up and wave it to the crowd, beaming. When they took the final Pledge of Allegiance and they received his certificate he stood up and showed it to the crowd and waived his flag.

My GF said, okay, its' over, let's go. But I said hold on, there's something I need to do. SO I waded through the crowd, found him, extended my hand and welcomed him to American citizenship. He shook my hand and thanked me several times.

We all have our difference, but at that moment I was very proud to be an American.

God save the Republic.

pejc300 · 07-05-2025, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Corporal Lance

Went to Old Sturbridge Village in Massachusetts for their Independence Day today. Very strong turnout. If any of you have ever been you know there are tons of period actors. Got to hear a history of the Declaration of Independence, and a reading of it. Walking the 200 acres in the heat nearly killed me as I'm sadly out of shape.

But the really lasting memory was they have a naturalization ceremony in the commons. 147 people became American citizens. A ton of period actors were out singing patriotic songs, with fife and drum. The judge, elected officials, and ephemera all came out on their day off for it. There were several hundred onlookers.

The moment that got me was this Indian man, probably in his late 50's, who was so proud. Sitting in the front row, absolutely dressed to the nines, pressed suit and shined shoes. Everyone getting naturalized had a little American flag and whenever they would wave them he would stand up and wave it to the crowd, beaming. When they took the final Pledge of Allegiance and they received his certificate he stood up and showed it to the crowd and waived his flag.

My GF said, okay, its' over, let's go. But I said hold on, there's something I need to do. SO I waded through the crowd, found him, extended my hand and welcomed him to American citizenship. He shook my hand and thanked me several times.

We all have our difference, but at that moment I was very proud to be an American.

God save the Republic.

And about an hour later he was escorted to Alligator Alcatraz.

majestik101 · 07-05-2025, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by pejc300

And about an hour later he was escorted to Alligator Alcatraz.

JosieD · 07-06-2025, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Corporal Lance

Went to Old Sturbridge Village in Massachusetts for their Independence Day today. Very strong turnout. If any of you have ever been you know there are tons of period actors. Got to hear a history of the Declaration of Independence, and a reading of it. Walking the 200 acres in the heat nearly killed me as I'm sadly out of shape.

But the really lasting memory was they have a naturalization ceremony in the commons. 147 people became American citizens. A ton of period actors were out singing patriotic songs, with fife and drum. The judge, elected officials, and ephemera all came out on their day off for it. There were several hundred onlookers.

The moment that got me was this Indian man, probably in his late 50's, who was so proud. Sitting in the front row, absolutely dressed to the nines, pressed suit and shined shoes. Everyone getting naturalized had a little American flag and whenever they would wave them he would stand up and wave it to the crowd, beaming. When they took the final Pledge of Allegiance and they received his certificate he stood up and showed it to the crowd and waived his flag.

My GF said, okay, its' over, let's go. But I said hold on, there's something I need to do. SO I waded through the crowd, found him, extended my hand and welcomed him to American citizenship. He shook my hand and thanked me several times.

We all have our difference, but at that moment I was very proud to be an American.

God save the Republic.

Thank you for sharing this. This is what we need more of.

hairysasquatch · 07-06-2025, 09:09 PM

One year since the beginning of the end.

Remember the fallen.

r0yals2012 · 07-07-2025, 01:10 AM

I spent my 4th of July paying $45 to wake up at 6:30 AM, drive across the city, and get a piece of cheap metal at the end. But it was fun. I ran 3.3 miles of the 4 miles had to finish it by walking because if I ran anymore I was going to puke definitely. Great way to spend my 3rd month anniversary of getting my surgery. While I finished ahead of only 15 people I was just glad to be out there again in my first race since surgery. Unfortunately I am going to have to not do anymore races until September or October because I am having a lot of issues with my health and I’m getting too hot

BostonNut · 07-07-2025, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by hairysasquatch

One year since the beginning of the end.

Remember the fallen.

RIP IM.

Siberian13 · 07-07-2025, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by hairysasquatch

One year since the beginning of the end.

Remember the fallen.

07-04-2025, 07:40 AM	#28
Boo Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: PA Posts: 54,297 klay22	Happy Independence Day everyone. Don’t do anything stupid with fireworks. __________________ I have found that flicking through a few threads on my smartphone is a great way to pass some time while "stocking the pond."Hairy 6/7/12 “ I feel you, brother. Welcome to East Berlin, circa 1963.” Hairy 5/9/20

07-04-2025, 10:14 AM	#30
cnewby Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: MI Posts: 17,894	I like to watch the BIG fireworks the best! __________________ #ALLRISE - THE ORIGINAL HASHTAG - ALL OTHERS ARE CUTE IMITATIONS

07-04-2025, 10:20 AM	#32
Siberian13 Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 75,815 shiller13	Happy 4th everyone. Hope you all get some good grub and family fun. __________________ O say, does that star-spangled banner yet wave O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave

07-04-2025, 11:20 AM	#33
Siberian13 Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 75,815 shiller13	Sudo struggling this year to get as many hot dogs down her throat vs. the record last year. Chestnut is back. Over under is 72.5. __________________ O say, does that star-spangled banner yet wave O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave

07-04-2025, 11:50 AM	#35
Siberian13 Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 75,815 shiller13	Jaws already at 50. He’s struggling now __________________ O say, does that star-spangled banner yet wave O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave

05-05-2024, 04:15 PM	#27
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07-04-2025, 08:07 PM	#40
Corporal Lance Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 607	Went to Old Sturbridge Village in Massachusetts for their Independence Day today. Very strong turnout. If any of you have ever been you know there are tons of period actors. Got to hear a history of the Declaration of Independence, and a reading of it. Walking the 200 acres in the heat nearly killed me as I'm sadly out of shape. But the really lasting memory was they have a naturalization ceremony in the commons. 147 people became American citizens. A ton of period actors were out singing patriotic songs, with fife and drum. The judge, elected officials, and ephemera all came out on their day off for it. There were several hundred onlookers. The moment that got me was this Indian man, probably in his late 50's, who was so proud. Sitting in the front row, absolutely dressed to the nines, pressed suit and shined shoes. Everyone getting naturalized had a little American flag and whenever they would wave them he would stand up and wave it to the crowd, beaming. When they took the final Pledge of Allegiance and they received his certificate he stood up and showed it to the crowd and waived his flag. My GF said, okay, its' over, let's go. But I said hold on, there's something I need to do. SO I waded through the crowd, found him, extended my hand and welcomed him to American citizenship. He shook my hand and thanked me several times. We all have our difference, but at that moment I was very proud to be an American. God save the Republic.

07-06-2025, 09:09 PM	#44
hairysasquatch Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: In the Woods, Central NY Posts: 34,808	One year since the beginning of the end. Remember the fallen. __________________ I am going signature-free

07-07-2025, 01:10 AM	#45
r0yals2012 Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 7,550	I spent my 4th of July paying $45 to wake up at 6:30 AM, drive across the city, and get a piece of cheap metal at the end. But it was fun. I ran 3.3 miles of the 4 miles had to finish it by walking because if I ran anymore I was going to puke definitely. Great way to spend my 3rd month anniversary of getting my surgery. While I finished ahead of only 15 people I was just glad to be out there again in my first race since surgery. Unfortunately I am going to have to not do anymore races until September or October because I am having a lot of issues with my health and I’m getting too hot __________________ I love autographs with Bible Verse inscriptions Girls Can Collect Cards Too! Royals, Wichita Wind Surge Twitter-@doublehcards @aacentralphotos-MiLB Photos Waymaker Miracle Worker Promise Keeper My God That is Who You Are