irenemm
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Happy 4th of July
Have a great one everyone and give a big shout out to our Troops and the families that stay and wait for them
God Bless America
Irene
Posada Don Diego
[Edited on 7-4-2010 by irenemm]
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Pompano
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Independance Day - It's History And Meaning
"WHEN in the course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with
another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the laws of nature and of nature’s God entitle them, a
decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation.
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that
among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness —"
Independence Day, commonly known as July 4th or the Fourth of July, commemorates the Continental Congress’ adoption of the Declaration of
Independence on July 4, 1776.
The document, primarily written by Thomas Jefferson, served as a formal announcement that the 13 American colonies were no longer part of the British
Empire and would henceforth be free and independent states. Regarded as the birthday of the United States of America, the day is typically celebrated
with parades, fireworks, ceremonies, barbecues and family gatherings.
That was courtesy of the History Channel. For sure, a day of celebration begins today for US citizens..and many non-citizens, too. A busy and happy
day (good to take your mind off the recession) Lots of events going on. Back in Baja, Club Burro down in Conception Bay will likely have his annual
July 4th party again. Concerts everywhere. I've always looked forward to this great day. So what am I doing to celebrate? I'm driving 300 miles to
reach the closest airport to where I am Up North...and listening to the day on XM radio. Maybe I can visit with a moose along the way.
What are YOU doing today? Any thoughts about this day in America?
FELIZ CUMPLEAÑOS, AMERICA!
p.s. I just watched a poll that found that:
A whopping 26% of Americans polled in a large city did not know from what country we achieved independance.
Some said China, some said Mexico, some said Russia...if it were not so depressing, it would be humorous. Where's that moose?
[Edited on 7-4-2010 by Pompano]
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woody with a view
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HIP, HIP, HOORAY!
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JESSE
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FELIZ CUMPLEAÑOS USA!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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woody with a view
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heading out now with 2 buddies to go track down some southern hemi swell before the parking spots are gone. then, in the finest capitalistic manner
known to america, we're gonna sell our parking spots when we're ready to leave....
BBQ at the new pad and watch some 'works!
as Frosty the Snowman says every year, "HAPPY BIRTHDAY!"
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Pompano
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Happy 4th, irenemm..enjoy this day and our freedoms.
I do what the voices in my tackle box tell me.
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bajabass
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Happy 4th to one and all! Time to go fishing!
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ELINVESTIG8R
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I am thankful for the freedoms our country guarantees us and for all those men and women who fought and died for us to maintain those freedoms.
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wessongroup
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Have a Happy 4th, and keep all safe.. enjoy your day...
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ELINVESTIG8R
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What a great country we live in. The United States of America!
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A great day to celebrate our freedoom with BBQ spare ribs, cheviche and ice cold beer - maybe a c-cktail or two as well.
[Edited on 7-4-2010 by torch]
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DENNIS
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YANKEE DOODLE
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capt. mike
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"then, in the finest capitalistic manner known to america, we're gonna sell our parking spots when we're ready to leave...."
frickin hilarious!! and brilliant BTW... Way to run Woodman!
formerly Ordained in Rev. Ewing\'s Church by Mail - busted on tax fraud.......
Now joined L. Ron Hoover\'s church of Appliantology
\"Remember there is a big difference between kneeling down and bending over....\"
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| Quote: | Originally posted by ELINVESTIG8R
What a great country we live in. The United States of America! |
Not all of us live in the US.
But what a great country it is nonetheless.
Happy B-day....now watch those fingers and don't drink and drive
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ELINVESTIG8R
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Touché Fishabductor!
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fishabductor
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At times I wished I did live back in the good ol US of A. We cherish our visits and eat as much good food as humanly possible.
If only it was cheaper and there were jobs!!
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irenemm
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Thank you pompano
I wish the same for you.
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Happy fourth of July to everyone! 
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MrBillM
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Happy Birthday
To the Greatest Country in History.
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