4th of July,how do you celebrate?

Thank God our service men game me freedom for my family to do this


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Thank you kein! I have never been in a war, so I can only guess what it must be like.
That being said, I do enjoy a fireworks display, not for the oohs and aahs, but to observe and remember the horrors of war and the friends that I've lost because of it.
I was one of the lucky ones who didn't have to take a senior class trip to the jungle, I had several friends that did and didn't come back. God speed Stu, Larry, Ron!
I also think of the 56 who stepped up and signed on the dotted line for a new country, knowing that they might very well hang for it. (none did) but most lost everything they owned and/or cherished. How many would do that in this country today?

 

We usually cook out and blow up stuff but today its raining like a tropical storm, off and on so I did some Barbeque in a crock pot and will probably do some work in the garage.

I was going to say something profound about this holiday but inevitably someone would think it political and cause drama.
So God bless America.

 

The temp was around 75 this morning, so I spot cleaned my T Bucket and went for a drive to no where. My favorite destination. I'm debating going to see the fireworks. They just don't thrill me anymore.

A friend had a BBQ last night with lots of beverages, we'll probably just gather at his place again today for more of the same. I don't drink, but it's still cool to sit, eat and talk cars.

Have a great 4th, everyone.

 

Kein, thank you for all your sacrifices! I am proud to be on the Hamb with you. Give yourself and all your friends over there a long distance handshake from me!
It is people like you that makes it possible for us to have this day and all our other days for that matter. And all our hobbies etc.
THANKS TO ALL THE CURRENTLY SERVING AND ALL THE VETS!!!!!!

 

X2, heard too many of them aimed at me, 65-66.

To all our deployed troops, thanks for your service, we all look forward to welcoming you back!

 

How do you polish old artillery?

 

Keep alert, Kein. God bless you and the guys around you.
My grandson Nick just got home after a 4 year hitch, USMC. They came under heavy attack just a week before he got out, insurgents blew the Deuce-and-a-half out from under...
They called coordinates, and the insurgents were 'dispatched'.

Wife and I hoisted Old Glory, did some lawn mowing this A.M., (these are 108 degree days for 2 week heatwave) We'll barbeque Tri-Tip this afternoon...Yes, and Coleslaw, and corn on the cob.
Too hot to weld, missed the parade, just thankful ALL our civil rights aren't gone yet.

 

Oh, just K-Y jelly, Lubafax...Vaseline used to work good. Atrillery was younger then...

 

... and harder.

 

Back in the day my 8-incher could shoot 22 miles ... no polish required.

 

This is what we're doing in SC for the fourth.

 

HOTRODPRIMER...

Thanks for posting this ! I'm "celebrating" by working on the HOF Legends Website, editing some new Interviews, and, getting ready for Salina in a few weeks.

But that's the All-American Way...the freedom to do what we need to do, when we need to do it, in our support of others, in a Country that let's us have that Freedom !

God Bless America !

Jonnie www.legends.thewwbc.net

HAPPY 4th OF JULY TO OUR FRIENDS ACROSS AMERICA !

 

We celebrated Independence day last night seeing we are always a day ahead of you Yanks LOL. Went on a great run along Aucklands waterfront and oogled at all the neat cars out on the run - some new and some old with a whole pile of friends and aquaintances. Ate American Hotdogs and drank half cold coffee and had a good time reinvigorating my enthusiasm. Old cars, new Camaro's and the whole yard inbetween - most of them would fit into the HAMB theme plus some good muscle cars. I was glad the weather held for the middle of winter with no rain, cool temperatures and little wind

 

No joke! HRP

 

If you were sitting off the coast of Viet Nam in 1968 I may have spotted for you when I was flying as a scout observer with A troup 1/9 Cav. Those guns were hell for accurate if you gave them the right coordinates.

Folks, take a minute during your celebrations, Libations, grilling and cruising to remember Kein and his fellow troops.

My day started at three as I had to go to work from 04:45 until 11. I put my flag out on the post and headed off to work to send folks off to far flung places.
It's mow the lawn, set out the plastic pool for the lab and then off to my son's place for a barbecue, brew and family gathering and maybe fire off my black powder canon.

 

No yacht club here. Army Arty 8" Self- Propelled Korea DMZ 70-71. A good FO and smart FDC and they hit the mark.

Yep, remember them all.

 

I'm at work (as usual), the wife and daughter are at her folks, so I know I'll have some good leftovers when I get home. This was my late son's favorite holiday (well, this and Christmas.) After he turned 18, a week or two before entailed a road trip to New Hampshire for fireworks. My wife and daughter want to light off a couple of Roman candles at the cemetary for him on their way home. I hope they don't set the grass on fire.

 

The wife and i, are hitting the local carnival and staying for the fire works display. Happy 4th every one. Thank you to our solders past n present.


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Well I will be eating a RED, WHITE and BLUE made in America HOT DOG......
Thanks to all those that serve and help to keep America FREE.......

 

Took my son for a ride in the 52. Had a neighborhood 4th of July Parade, now grilling some yard Bird.. Fireworks at the beach later,

 

sitting babysitting my dogs as the fireworks upsetthem , funny they can deal with a funny car on nitro , but fireworks and its all over , gave them there happy pills now they are glassy eyed and staring at my donut from breakfast

 

Can you still fire that cannon? If I celebrate the 4th today the way we did when I was 12, by shooting guns, setting off fireworks or firing the cannon that my grandfather had, I'd be arrested.

 

That Black Powder Cannon is Great !!! I usually fire two shells through my Dad's Old 12-Gauge Shot Gun.
The shotgun was brought back from Belgium when Dad returned home from Germany at the end of World War II. He was a Sgt. in the US Army, 20th Armored Division
Thanks for all the Men who have served this Great Country........... Jeff

 

late to this thread but o well
we always go to a freinds big party, 200 people or so, lots o food, fireworks to watch, but this year is extra special, we get to celebrate one full year of my brother being alive ! the last 4th he had a massive brain anuresm that almost took him out, doing a lot better but will never be the same, but still a celebration for us.

 

Well, I worked in my Son's garage most of the day(electrical work).
It rained most of the day anyways.
Our Town had the band Chicago in concert before the fireworks at the High school down the street. Looked like it could still rain so stayed home and listened from the backyard, they still sound good!
As always I thank the Lord that we live in the finest Country in the World!
KK

 

Same here, in city limits, but the cops were a little laid back this year. Still no guns though.

 

Seeing family I havent seen in too long,, all but my niece whos stuck in afganastan keeping us safe and free our prayers are with you karen