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Title: Happy 4th of July!
Post by: Centurion40 on July 04, 2012, 01:10:44 AM
Happy 4th of July my American friends!!  :)

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Title: Re: Happy 4th of July!
Post by: Greybriar on July 04, 2012, 01:35:12 AM
Here's wishing everyone a safe and fun-filled 4th of July.
Title: Re: Happy 4th of July!
Post by: Barthheart on July 04, 2012, 05:25:23 AM
Happy United States of America Day!  ;)

Have a fun and game filled day. Don't forget the beer!  8)
Title: Re: Happy 4th of July!
Post by: Staggerwing on July 04, 2012, 06:21:52 AM
^ As if! Actually, this year my state legislature finally legalized sale of alcohol on Sundays and holidays. We've only been waiting since 1776... :D

Happy Independence Day America!
Title: Re: Happy 4th of July!
Post by: Shelldrake on July 04, 2012, 06:28:12 AM
Happy 4th of July! Party on dudes and dudettes!  8)
Title: Re: Happy 4th of July!
Post by: TheCommandTent on July 04, 2012, 06:34:20 AM
Happy 4th of July!  Anybody shooting off some fireworks in their back yard tonight?
Title: Re: Happy 4th of July!
Post by: 0kult13 on July 04, 2012, 06:48:53 AM
Happy 4th all and well done for burning of the royal leaches when you had the chance. That said so did we but they came back a decade later.
Title: Re: Happy 4th of July!
Post by: Staggerwing on July 04, 2012, 07:04:59 AM
Quote from: 0kult13 on July 04, 2012, 06:48:53 AM
Happy 4th all and well done for burning of the royal leaches when you had the chance. That said so did we but they came back a decade later.

Based on the vast effort on the part of all your Murdochzines to poke through every Royal Dustbin and hack every Royal Mobilephone, the British public isn't likely to tire of having them around anytime soon...  :D
Title: Re: Happy 4th of July!
Post by: junk2drive on July 04, 2012, 07:39:06 AM
Red Green on facebook

QuoteOn behalf of Canada I want to wish a happy birthday to our American friends. Our two countries have the same parents so we're like brothers, although you're the rebellious one. We've each done better than Mother England but you try having two kids 91 years apart and see how YOU do.
Title: Re: Happy 4th of July!
Post by: Staggerwing on July 04, 2012, 07:51:35 AM
LOL!
Title: Re: Happy 4th of July!
Post by: Martok on July 04, 2012, 10:10:10 AM
Happy Independence Day, everyone! 




Quote from: junk2drive on July 04, 2012, 07:39:06 AM
Red Green on facebook

QuoteOn behalf of Canada I want to wish a happy birthday to our American friends. Our two countries have the same parents so we're like brothers, although you're the rebellious one. We've each done better than Mother England but you try having two kids 91 years apart and see how YOU do.
Ha!  Love it. 


Title: Re: Happy 4th of July!
Post by: bayonetbrant on July 04, 2012, 10:15:01 AM
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Title: Re: Happy 4th of July!
Post by: mirth on July 04, 2012, 10:42:31 AM
Happy 4th guys! Our Canadian brethren are most welcome to join us in drinking and blowing stuff up.
Title: Re: Happy 4th of July!
Post by: GroggyGrognard on July 04, 2012, 11:01:36 AM
Happy 4th of July! 8)

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Title: Re: Happy 4th of July!
Post by: Staggerwing on July 04, 2012, 11:06:58 AM
^Speaking of fireworks...
Title: Re: Happy 4th of July!
Post by: mirth on July 04, 2012, 11:08:06 AM
Quote from: GroggyGrognard on July 04, 2012, 11:01:36 AM
Happy 4th of July! 8)

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That is so disrespectful of the flag. She needs to remove it immediately!
Title: Re: Happy 4th of July!
Post by: junk2drive on July 04, 2012, 12:31:58 PM
Time for a flag raising...
Title: Re: Happy 4th of July!
Post by: bob48 on July 04, 2012, 12:57:47 PM
Happy 4th of July Guys - have a great day.
Title: Re: Happy 4th of July!
Post by: MetalDog on July 04, 2012, 02:10:29 PM
Everyone have a great day and thanks for the well wishes from our compatriots.

Title: Re: Happy 4th of July!
Post by: TheCommandTent on July 04, 2012, 04:31:27 PM
This is where its at.   ;D


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Title: Re: Happy 4th of July!
Post by: Barthheart on July 04, 2012, 05:02:06 PM
That's awesome!!!  :o
Title: Re: Happy 4th of July!
Post by: Staggerwing on July 04, 2012, 05:19:30 PM
Is that a DARE bumper sticker on his saddle?
Title: Re: Happy 4th of July!
Post by: Barthheart on July 04, 2012, 05:23:21 PM
Quote from: Staggerwing on July 04, 2012, 05:19:30 PM
Is that a DARE bumper sticker on his saddle?

I think yer right! Cool!

Man, Ronny Raygun was the last good leader you all had down there.  ;)



P.S. I'm a little bombed from drinking in the Hot sun next to my pool on my week off... So disregard anything you might take as offensive... I'm flying without an editor here...   8)
Title: Re: Happy 4th of July!
Post by: mirth on July 04, 2012, 05:52:43 PM
Quote from: Barthheart on July 04, 2012, 05:23:21 PM
P.S. I'm a little bombed from drinking in the Hot sun next to my pool on my week off... So disregard anything you might take as offensive... I'm flying without an editor here...   8)

Not offended, but damn jealous!
Title: Re: Happy 4th of July!
Post by: TheCommandTent on July 04, 2012, 06:04:00 PM
Quote from: Barthheart on July 04, 2012, 05:23:21 PM
Quote from: Staggerwing on July 04, 2012, 05:19:30 PM
Is that a DARE bumper sticker on his saddle?

I think yer right! Cool!

Man, Ronny Raygun was the last good leader you all had down there.  ;)



P.S. I'm a little bombed from drinking in the Hot sun next to my pool on my week off... So disregard anything you might take as offensive... I'm flying without an editor here...   8)

It is a DARE sticker.  You can see it better in the original zoomed in at the link below.

http://sharpwriter.deviantart.com/art/Ronald-Reagan-Riding-a-Velociraptor-312025579

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Title: Re: Happy 4th of July!
Post by: Staggerwing on July 04, 2012, 06:33:41 PM
And just above and slightly back... Jelly beans!
Title: Re: Happy 4th of July!
Post by: Kushan on July 04, 2012, 08:21:46 PM
Just got home from buying 900$ worth of fireworks. Happy 4th of July everyone
Title: Re: Happy 4th of July!
Post by: TheCommandTent on July 04, 2012, 08:38:44 PM
Quote from: Kushan on July 04, 2012, 08:21:46 PM
Just got home from buying 900$ worth of fireworks. Happy 4th of July everyone

Way to do your part to support the economy.   ;D
Title: Re: Happy 4th of July!
Post by: bayonetbrant on July 04, 2012, 09:44:40 PM
I'm just wondering why Ronnie would be toting an RPG-7, given his distaste for all things Russian.
Title: Re: Happy 4th of July!
Post by: Steelgrave on July 04, 2012, 09:54:58 PM
Quote from: Barthheart on July 04, 2012, 05:23:21 PM

Man, Ronny Raygun was the last good leader you all had down there.  ;)

Amen, brother! Actually, he was the last leader we've had down here, sad to say.
Title: Re: Happy 4th of July!
Post by: LongBlade on July 04, 2012, 10:27:41 PM
Quote from: bayonetbrant on July 04, 2012, 09:44:40 PM
I'm just wondering why Ronnie would be toting an RPG-7, given his distaste for all things Russian.

My first thought, too.

Pretty decent as those things go, but it's not his style.
Title: Re: Happy 4th of July!
Post by: TheCommandTent on July 04, 2012, 10:34:40 PM
Quote from: bayonetbrant on July 04, 2012, 09:44:40 PM
I'm just wondering why Ronnie would be toting an RPG-7, given his distaste for all things Russian.

He probably got it off a body of some commie he just dispatched  ::)
Title: Re: Happy 4th of July!
Post by: Arctic Blast on July 05, 2012, 12:25:42 AM
Happy 4th, Southern neighbors. May your explosions, beer and grilled meat be as fantastic as ours were.  ;D
Title: Re: Happy 4th of July!
Post by: Kushan on July 05, 2012, 02:03:58 AM
Quote from: TheCommandTent on July 04, 2012, 08:38:44 PM
Quote from: Kushan on July 04, 2012, 08:21:46 PM
Just got home from buying 900$ worth of fireworks. Happy 4th of July everyone

Way to do your part to support the economy.   ;D

I try. I've put a fireworks show on for my neighborhood for the last 8-9 years now. Last year I spent $1,800, so this years show was a on the small side. But it was still a good one IMO.
Title: Re: Happy 4th of July!
Post by: bayonetbrant on July 05, 2012, 06:10:29 AM
if' you're going to screw-up 4th of July fireworks, do it the way San Diego did, and set off 15 minutes of fireworks at the same time

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrPCEubDZ9A

another view

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6pvdrmwKsa8
Title: Re: Happy 4th of July!
Post by: TheCommandTent on July 05, 2012, 06:55:36 AM
Quote from: bayonetbrant on July 05, 2012, 06:10:29 AM
if' you're going to screw-up 4th of July fireworks, do it the way San Diego did, and set off 15 minutes of fireworks at the same time

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrPCEubDZ9A

another view

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6pvdrmwKsa8

Cool videos but they do realize they crushed the souls of every kid out there watching.  :)
Title: Re: Happy 4th of July!
Post by: besilarius on July 05, 2012, 07:26:08 AM
Haven't heard about this.  Was it a wiring failure?
Hope no one was injured or killed in that surprise.
Title: Re: Happy 4th of July!
Post by: Staggerwing on July 05, 2012, 07:37:02 AM
They must have tried to repurpose some used Lucas wiring harnesses from old MGBs or Triumph Spitfires.
Title: Re: Happy 4th of July!
Post by: mirth on July 05, 2012, 08:07:20 AM
"Thanks for coming folks. Have a safe drive home."
Title: Re: Happy 4th of July!
Post by: undercovergeek on July 05, 2012, 10:06:26 AM
I've noticed he gets a dedication or 2 in clancy books.... Its just and I mean just before my time on the political understanding view of things... Is he considered the US' best contemporary leader and was he recognised as this at the time? 
Title: Re: Happy 4th of July!
Post by: Gusington on July 05, 2012, 10:09:17 AM
Well The Wife and I thought we had a great idea when we got together with friends to watch 6-7 fireworks displays from surrounding towns while on the Hudson in our kayaks. Until a massive line of thunderstorms blew in. We took cover in a forest on a beach along the riverbank as the lightning shot down all around us. The Wife, who is typically solid as a rock, freaked out and we paddled back in almost total darkness except for her headstrap light and cloud to cloud lightning. We never go to the sand bar in the river where the party was. But we lived! Happy 4th all.
Title: Re: Happy 4th of July!
Post by: bayonetbrant on July 05, 2012, 10:21:46 AM
and she'll be telling that 4th of July story to your great-grandkids, so I'd say a memorable 4th was had by all :)
Title: Re: Happy 4th of July!
Post by: Gusington on July 05, 2012, 10:36:54 AM
^I won't soon forget it, that's for sh*t sure!
Title: Re: Happy 4th of July!
Post by: TheCommandTent on July 05, 2012, 11:03:51 AM
Quote from: Gusington on July 05, 2012, 10:09:17 AM
Well The Wife and I thought we had a great idea when we got together with friends to watch 6-7 fireworks displays from surrounding towns while on the Hudson in our kayaks. Until a massive line of thunderstorms blew in. We took cover in a forest on a beach along the riverbank as the lightning shot down all around us. The Wife, who is typically solid as a rock, freaked out and we paddled back in almost total darkness except for her headstrap light and cloud to cloud lightning. We never go to the sand bar in the river where the party was. But we lived! Happy 4th all.

Thats a great story made even better by the fact that you survived to tell it.  :)
Title: Re: Happy 4th of July!
Post by: Gusington on July 05, 2012, 02:10:52 PM
^You got that right! That would have been a crappy way to go, except for the good story that would have to be told by someone else...:/
Title: Re: Happy 4th of July!
Post by: Arctic Blast on July 05, 2012, 10:41:20 PM
Quote from: Gusington on July 05, 2012, 02:10:52 PM
^You got that right! That would have been a crappy way to go, except for the good story that would have to be told by someone else...:/

I can see it now. the story would eventually be told here of how your passed, and the overwhelming response would be :

Huh...you know, that actually seems fitting for Gus. Sure, maybe I assumed his untimely passing would feature more boobs, but still...fitting.

;D
Title: Re: Happy 4th of July!
Post by: Gusington on July 05, 2012, 10:45:55 PM
^Ah...but there were plenty of other boobs out there on the river with me!
Title: Re: Happy 4th of July!
Post by: MetalDog on July 05, 2012, 11:27:14 PM
Quote from: Arctic Blast on July 05, 2012, 10:41:20 PM
Quote from: Gusington on July 05, 2012, 02:10:52 PM
^You got that right! That would have been a crappy way to go, except for the good story that would have to be told by someone else...:/

I can see it now. the story would eventually be told here of how your passed, and the overwhelming response would be :

Huh...you know, that actually seems fitting for Gus. Sure, maybe I assumed his untimely passing would feature more boobs, but still...fitting.

;D

He sure has YOUR number, doesn't he? ;-)
Title: Re: Happy 4th of July!
Post by: Gusington on July 06, 2012, 06:55:03 PM
Who me? Well, yes. But most of you have for years.