FReeper Canteen ~ Independence Day, July 4, 1776 ~ 04 July 2019

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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 Corps

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 Corps

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

[mylife]

VFW Report:

I got asked to ride in the parade tomorrow, screw that.
We are doing some hot dogs with all the fixins, directly after the parade.

That will do

[radu]

Happy 4th of July, MsB!

Yay for MrB returning tomorrow. That'll make for a nice 4th, especially if he makes up for missing your birthday and anniversary. :-)

[radu]

Happy 4th of July, LUV!

Yep, fireworks all strategized and now just hoping it doesn't rain.

Went over to Tullahoma tonight to watch their fireworks show and it was a good one. Worth the hassle of trying to get home afterwards. LOL! I think half of our county was over there, as well, and traffic was a bear.

[luvie]

Yeehaw!
It's raining!!!
Sounds wonderful.
We got 1/4" last night.
Wonder what it'll do tonight.

[luvie]

Glad you got to go there. Of course, traffic had to be like city traffic. It was a big deal. Hope it doesn’t rain on your fireworks.

[radu]

WOOHOO!!!!!!!!!!

'Bout time you got some rain! Gonna go out and dance in it? LOL

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, ML...((HUGS))...and Happy Birthday, America!! Any celebrations for you?

ALL fireworks of any kind are banned because of the fire danger. We had a brush fire right in the middle of town yesterday that caused evacuations....not completely out, but mostly contained. My way home was shut down.

No buildings, and those evacuated were allowed home in a couple hours, but multiple trailheads are still shut down as they get it all put out. Helicopters from the National Guard were using Bambi buckets for water drops, and several fire retardant drops were made.

The traffic you see is the street I go and come from work. I live just north and the fire is south.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUhdXgB4sq4

[radu]

I’m just glad one of Hubby’s buddies told us they were doing it tonight. I thought they’d do it tomorrow night and would have missed it.

Rain chances will be a little higher tomorrow but chances are supposed to drop once the sun sets. Just have to wait and see what happens.

[luvie]

I did a bit when it started sprinkling, but it’s a HARD rain and it’s 66 degrees out there. So....I’ll just enjoy it from inside. Probably lots of cool lightning but I can’t see it for all the big trees in our yards.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thank you so much for posting this from Rush Limbaugh’s Dad...AOC and the rest of the idiots have no clue that they can spout off, lie, and tear down America because of these brave men. They knew going in how bad things could, and did, get, but they persevered to give us this great country.

Now, if we can just hold on to it against all the evil trying to destroy it.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, jocon307, and Happy Independence Day!

[radu]

Finally got a chance to look at the radar and there’s a goody rolling over your area. Awesome!
I imagine the kittehs aren’t nearly as thrilled as you are though. LOL

[luvie]

No they weren’t. They have disappeared into their hidey-holes. When the rain passes, I’ll take the leftover food back out to them and that’ll help them cheer up.

Peaches was outside and he wanted IN...NOW. He has the house for a hidey-hole. LOL

[radu]

Food will ALWAYS cheer kittehs up. LOL
The cool air will too. They’ll be ready to wander and play kitteh games.
Maybe Peaches will want to go back out. Probably wishful thinking on that, huh?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Luv, and thanks for the wonderful array of tunes for America's birthday.

[Billthedrill]

Happy Independence Day! Check out what John Adams had to say about it in a letter to Abigail Adams:

The Second Day of July 1776, will be the most memorable Epocha, in the History of America. I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated, by succeeding generations, as the great anniversary Festival. It ought to be commemorated, as the Day of Deliverance by solemn Acts of Devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be solemnized with Pomp and Parade, with Shews, Games, Sports, Guns, Bells, Bonfires and Illuminations from one End of this Continent to the other from this Time forward forever more.

Missed it...by that much...

[Kathy in Alaska]

Rachmaninov's "The Star Spangled Banner"...always a favorite! Thanks, Publius!

Happy Independence Day!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening/morning, MS.B...((HUGS))...your Independence Day present will be home soon!

[E.G.C.]

Happy 4th Of July and ((HUGS)) to everyone at the Canteen and to all our military at home and abroad. Thanks for your service to our country.

How's everyone doing this morning?

[radu]

Howdy, E.G.C. ((HUGZ))

How’s that truck handling now? Like new?

Was it a little less crowded at the lake yesterday? I imagine it’ll be chock full of folks today, especially around the picnic area.