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[Kathy in Alaska]

The FReeper Canteen Presents...

~ Independence Day, July 4, 1776 ~

Preamble to the Declaration of Independence

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.

That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles, and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness.

Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shewn, that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed. But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object, evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security.

Star Spangled Banner

US Army

US Marine Corp

US Navy

US Air Force

US Coast Guard

God Bless The USA

American Patrol

The Liberty Bell

I Pledge My Allegiance

Stars & Stripes Forever

My Country Tis of Thee

The FReeper Canteen Presents...

~ Independence Day, July 4, 1776 ~

Preamble to the Declaration of Independence

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.

That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles, and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness.

Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shewn, that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed. But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object, evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security.

Star Spangled Banner

US Army

US Marine Corp

US Navy

US Air Force

US Coast Guard

God Bless The USA

American Patrol

The Liberty Bell

I Pledge My Allegiance

Stars & Stripes Forever

My Country Tis of Thee

[luvie]

Howdy, radu! Very pretty...glad y’all got to see some! I just heard some from a neighbor. Of course they aren’t supposed to be shooting them in city limits, but oh, well. I don’t think the cats were bothered by them. At least not that I saw.

Well, I’m talking Peaches and Ginger. Don’t know about the others. LOL! Maybe they’ll all run away. Problem solved. ;)

[luvie]

You’re a busy guy! Enjoy all the visits you’ll make!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, mountainlion and Happy Independence Day!!
Sure hoping and praying for those improvements!

MAGA!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Late again, but......

Permission Granted!

[radu]

Howdy, LUV!

We’re fortunate that fireworks are allowed on the 4th. I knew it would be a pretty good night since the fireworks tents I passed this afternoon were pretty much emptied out. From what we saw, all the tents in the area must have sold most of their goodies. LOL! Every direction there were fireworks going off, and there was a bit of distant lightning to the east and to the west. Mother Nature wanted to add her touch to the festivities. :-)

Surprisingly, the cats have been pretty chill this evening. Maybe we’ve had so many thunderstorms this year they’ve gotten used to the racket. I dunno.

I hope Ghost, Lil Bit, and the babies aren’t too freaked out.

[radu]

Howdy, Kathy.

Did you have a nice, relaxing day? Was it comfy enough to sit out on the deck for a bit?

It was hotter ‘n hades here. Did NOT want to do the grocery shopping but HAD to have canned food for the cats if we were going to survive the night. LOL

[radu]

Howdy do, Conor! *HUGZ*

Hope y’all thoroughly enjoyed your 4th of July celebrations with steaks grilled to perfection washed down with fine American wine.

[radu]

Howdy, PRO.

You’re probably off to dreamland by now.
Glad nothing came up to spoil your plans with your son at the gun range today. I know you two enjoy going.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Happy Birthday, America, and good evening, Luv!

[Kathy in Alaska]

It IS always something. *sigh* And I couldn’t find the right folder to reload them. Good grief!!

That folder is now in several places. LOL!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Prayers for your safe journey to and fro. And have a wonderful visit with all.

[ConorMacNessa]

Good evening, Radu!

*HUGS*

It was a great celebration, thanks! I hope yours was great as well.

"I am an American fighting man. I serve in the forces guarding our country and our way of life.
I am prepared to give my life in their defense."

[luvie]

LOL! Don’t blame you! I keep a lot of my files in 2-3 different places so if I’m out of pocket I can still find stuff! Too many things can happen! And always at the last minute, right?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, radu...what a great evening you've had.

The (illegal) fireworks are starting sporadically REALLY close by...maybe in the school yard. They are LOUD!

[Kathy in Alaska]

And a Happy Independence Day to you, too.

I am DVRing The Capitol Fourth concert right now. Glad to hear it is good.

You have had a wonderful day celebrating the birth of our Nation.

[radu]

Glad y’all had a great day!

It was pretty quiet for us but the evening was fun watching everyone’s fireworks all around us.

[radu]

Fireworks going off and you aren’t out watching them? LOL!

It stinks they aren’t legal there for at least the 4th of July. So many more folks could have fun without having to worry about running from the po-po.

[Kathy in Alaska]

And a Mother Nature display as well....not bad!!

[radu]

T’wasn’t bad at all! LOL! The good thing was the lighting was distant and no rain ruined the night’s fireworks fun.

Added to it all was the cacophony of a gazillion katydids. They were so loud they drowned out the crickets chirping.
Ever since I was a little kid, katydids have been my favorite summertime bug.

[Mears]

” cacophony”

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Pertinent to nothing on this thread——”cacophony” is one of my favorite words-—I just like it. :-)

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