death tribble Posted July 4, 2019 Report Share Posted July 4, 2019 As I get older I tend to forget certain things which are or should be important. One of them appears to be something significant about today's date. Now the Glastonbury Festival was last weekend. The Tour de France starts on Saturday. In ten days time on July 14th it is Bastille Day in France. But I am sure there is something about today that I should recall but for the life of me I can't think what it is. Can anyone clue me in ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazza Posted July 4, 2019 Report Share Posted July 4, 2019 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/July_4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkdguy Posted July 4, 2019 Report Share Posted July 4, 2019 It's my sister's birthday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Cygnia Posted July 4, 2019 Report Share Posted July 4, 2019 It's the day my cats freak out because drunk idiots go overboard with fireworks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cygnia Posted July 4, 2019 Report Share Posted July 4, 2019 A Brief History of Clumsy American Patriotism Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tombrown803 Posted July 4, 2019 Report Share Posted July 4, 2019 your alive and can log onto the herogames website? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
death tribble Posted July 4, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2019 5 hours ago, Bazza said: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/July_4 Smart Alec 5 hours ago, tkdguy said: It's my sister's birthday. Congratulations and that is a good reason that this date is special 1 hour ago, tombrown803 said: your alive and can log onto the herogames website? Yes, this makes sense as well. tkdguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starlord Posted July 4, 2019 Report Share Posted July 4, 2019 Because it's a day off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iuz the Evil Posted July 4, 2019 Report Share Posted July 4, 2019 Celebrating throwing off the yoke of British colonialism. #feelsgoodman PhilFleischmann 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranxerox Posted July 4, 2019 Report Share Posted July 4, 2019 For setting in motion the eventual collapse of the British Empire. I know that running an empire is way more work than you want to saddled with, so you're welcome. Iuz the Evil and pinecone 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ternaugh Posted July 4, 2019 Report Share Posted July 4, 2019 1 hour ago, Starlord said: Because it's a day off Not for me. But it is double-pay, and the Employee Dining Room might have decent food for lunch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cancer Posted July 4, 2019 Report Share Posted July 4, 2019 Scott Ruggels and PhilFleischmann 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pariah Posted July 4, 2019 Report Share Posted July 4, 2019 pinecone, Iuz the Evil, PhilFleischmann and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pariah Posted July 4, 2019 Report Share Posted July 4, 2019 Also, Lady P and I met on this date in 2005. Ternaugh, Old Man and Vanguard 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pariah Posted July 4, 2019 Report Share Posted July 4, 2019 For our old friend bunneh: "On this Independence Day, let us remember the true meaning of the holiday: When a mad tyrant attempted to enrich himself at the expense of his people, they rose up against him and drove him from their shores forever." Tjack and wcw43921 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cygnia Posted July 4, 2019 Report Share Posted July 4, 2019 ...I finally finished Skyrim...? Hermit and Pariah 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DShomshak Posted July 4, 2019 Report Share Posted July 4, 2019 Actress Gina Lollabrigida is 92 today. That must be worth celebrating. Also, TV "journalist" Geraldo Rivera is 79, but we should probably try to forget about him. Dean Shomshak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hermit Posted July 4, 2019 Report Share Posted July 4, 2019 As we all know, at one time, thirteen colonies in North America had been taken, built, and occupied by England's ruthless use of flags! Fluttered all the time, and gave cruel neener neener neener to those who had to face the fact they were not in control of their own destiny. But what could possibly stand against the might of a flimsy piece of cloth fluttering over us? THEN... the Contiental Congress realized the only way to knock the Brits back! A STERNLY WRITTEN LETTER! They called it a declaration just to make super DUPER Official, signed it, and sent it off to the King and Parliament. This so hurt England's feelings their flags shriveled up from the pain of rejection! (Happens to a lot of guys) France was stunned "Wait? The Americans have learned bureaucracy? I didn't even know they could read and write!" With their flags neutralized, England tried more agressive tactics and seized our greatest cities... George Washingon was like "HA...cities are for tourists.. catch me if you can..." And Nathaniel Green like "English Monkey in the middle!" ANd England was like "STOP IT! You're not playing the right game!" And France was like "You mean the game where your guys get trapped in the cities they took and now are surrounded?" And England was like "YES, thank you, civilized behavior at last and... ooo poop" And America was like "We're free now... saaay it... no crossing fingers..." "But I get repaid for this right?" France asked "Oh..yeah sure, you bet," America said "Pff, good luck collecting from THESE guys" England snorted, "little ingrates' And Canada was like "Don't worry, mum, we still love you" And England was like "Yes, your'e my favorite now, and I will never ever forget yo.. oooo look, is that Australia?" And Canada was like "#$#$#$#!" And since then, every July 4th, we Americans celebrate the power of a sternly worded letter! pinecone, L. Marcus, Vanguard and 2 others 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tjack Posted July 4, 2019 Report Share Posted July 4, 2019 6 hours ago, sentry0 said: Greetings from Boston!!! Home of the Massacre, the good Tea Party, No Taxation without Representation, Lexington & Concord, John Quincy Adams, Sam Adams, his beer, and the world famous Red Sox!!! And to the former King George let me say once again.... UP THINE SIRE!!!! sentry0 and wcw43921 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wcw43921 Posted July 4, 2019 Report Share Posted July 4, 2019 One of my favorite songs--almost as old as the nation itself--to celebrate, on this day, the 243rd anniversary of the Unanimous Declaration of the American Colonies that they were now--and of Right To Be--Free and Independent States! Hail Columbia, happy land! Hail, ye heroes, heav'n-born band, Who fought and bled in freedom's cause, Who fought and bled in freedom's cause, And when the storm of war was gone Enjoy'd the peace your valor won. Let independence be our boast, Ever mindful what it cost; Ever grateful for the prize, Let its altar reach the skies. Chorus Firm, united let us be, Rallying round our liberty, As a band of brothers joined, Peace and safety we shall find. Immortal patriots, rise once more, Defend your rights, defend your shore! Let no rude foe, with impious hand, Let no rude foe, with impious hand, Invade the shrine where sacred lies Of toil and blood, the well-earned prize, While off'ring peace, sincere and just, In Heaven's we place a manly trust, That truth and justice will prevail, And every scheme of bondage fail. Chorus Firm, united let us be, Rallying round our liberty, As a band of brothers joined, Peace and safety we shall find. Behold the chief who now commands, Once more to serve his country stands. The rock on which the storm will break, The rock on which the storm will break, But armed in virtue, firm, and true, His hopes are fixed on Heav'n and you. When hope was sinking in dismay, When glooms obscured Columbia's day, His steady mind, from changes free, Resolved on death or liberty. Chorus Firm, united let us be, Rallying round our liberty, As a band of brothers joined, Peace and safety we shall find. Sound, sound the trump of fame, Let Washington's great fame Ring through the world with loud applause, Ring through the world with loud applause, Let ev'ry clime to freedom dear, Listen with a joyful ear, With equal skill, with God-like pow'r He governs in the fearful hour Of horrid war, or guides with ease The happier time of honest peace. Chorus Firm, united let us be, Rallying round our liberty, As a band of brothers joined, Peace and safety we shall find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Pariah Posted July 4, 2019 Report Share Posted July 4, 2019 54 minutes ago, Old Man said: I love this 3000. Or 1776. Whatever. PhilFleischmann 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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