Happy fourth of july & independence day
 

Variously known as the Fourth of July and Independence Day, July 4th has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1941, but the tradition of Independence Day celebrations goes back to the 18th century and the American Revolution (1775-83). In June 1776, representatives of the 13 colonies then fighting in the revolutionary struggle weighed a resolution that would declare their independence from Great Britain. On July 2nd, the Continental Congress voted in favor of independence, and two days later its delegates adopted the Declaration of Independence, a historic document drafted by Thomas Jefferson. From 1776 until the present day, July 4th has been celebrated as the birth of American independence, with typical festivities ranging from fireworks, parades and concerts to more casual family gatherings and barbecues.


It seems to mean a little more when you see it in print. With that said what is everyone doing for the 4th this year?

[QUOTE=firstdown;1014154]Variously known as the Fourth of July and Independence Day, July 4th has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1941, but the tradition of Independence Day celebrations goes back to the 18th century and the American Revolution (1775-83). In June 1776, representatives of the 13 colonies then fighting in the revolutionary struggle weighed a resolution that would declare their independence from Great Britain. On July 2nd, the Continental Congress voted in favor of independence, and two days later its delegates adopted the Declaration of Independence, a historic document drafted by Thomas Jefferson. From 1776 until the present day, July 4th has been celebrated as the birth of American independence, with typical festivities ranging from fireworks, parades and concerts to more casual family gatherings and barbecues.


It seems to mean a little more when you see it in print. With that said what is everyone doing for the 4th this year?[/QUOTE]

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[quote=firstdown;1014154]Variously known as the Fourth of July and Independence Day, July 4th has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1941, but the tradition of Independence Day celebrations goes back to the 18th century and the American Revolution (1775-83). In June 1776, representatives of the 13 colonies then fighting in the revolutionary struggle weighed a resolution that would declare their independence from Great Britain. On July 2nd, the Continental Congress voted in favor of independence, and two days later its delegates adopted the Declaration of Independence, a historic document drafted by Thomas Jefferson. From 1776 until the present day, July 4th has been celebrated as the birth of American independence, with typical festivities ranging from fireworks, parades and concerts to more casual family gatherings and barbecues.


It seems to mean a little more when you see it in print. With that said what is everyone doing for the 4th this year?[/quote]

Have worked 14 straight days I am taking the 4th off. Just hang around the house with the Mrs. and cook some steaks for dinner on the grill.
Enjoy!!!:food-smil

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I finally get a long weekend. We are going to Nags Heads Wed. night and coming home Saturday morning. We would stay for the whole weekedn but need to get ready for our trip to Disney on the 11th. I have not had any real vaction time over the past few years so I'm going to enjoy two short work weeks with long weekends.

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I'm going to make a stop up to PA and get some Phantom Fireworks, because Northern VA fireworks are just snakes and sparklers...

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I'm hoping the rain holds off enough so we can do some boating tomorrow.

We're having a little party on Saturday, fireworks in the evening on the lake and we have a prime view on our deck, it's always a good time.

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Unfortunetly I work on friday so I wont be doing too much drinking tomorrow lol. I will enjoy it though and fire up the grill!

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[quote=Mattyk;1014290]I'm hoping the rain holds off enough so we can do some boating tomorrow.

We're having a little party on Saturday, fireworks in the evening on the lake and we have a prime view on our deck, it's always a good time.[/quote]

So you live on the lake?

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[quote=firstdown;1014295]So you live on the lake?[/quote]

Yes, here's a view off my deck from last summer after a storm.

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Yard work by morning, grilling by afternoon, hanging out with my buddy Jack Daniels in the evening.

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Going to a party with some friends, probably not going to do a lot of drinking since I have work Friday.

Happy 4th of July everyone.

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[quote=Mattyk;1014304]Yes, here's a view off my deck from last summer after a storm.[/quote]

For some reason I cant open the attachment. I click on it and get this.

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Yeah I was trying to check it too, couldnt.

FD and Matty got it going on living on a lake. thats nice

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[quote=mooby;1014322]Going to a party with some friends, probably not going to do a lot of drinking since I have [B]work Friday[/B].

Happy 4th of July everyone.[/quote]

same here.

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[quote=firstdown;1014168]I finally get a long weekend. We are going to Nags Heads Wed. night and coming home Saturday morning. We would stay for the whole weekedn but need to get ready for our trip to Disney on the 11th. I have not had any real vaction time over the past few years so I'm going to enjoy two short work weeks with long weekends.[/quote]
Nice, I just got back from a week in Nags Head. We had 18 adults and 4 babies in a huge house right on the beach near mile marker 17; it was a blast!

Unfortunately, because of that trip my 4th will be super low key since I also have to work on Friday. My family is in OC sending me pictures of crab feasts and my nieces and nephews playing on beach and it's a bit torturous. Jerks.

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[quote=firstdown;1014341]For some reason I cant open the attachment. I click on it and get this.

[B]firstdown[/B], you do not have permission to access this page. This could be due to one of several reasons:[/quote]

let me know if you can see it now

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[quote=Mattyk;1014367]let me know if you can see it now[/quote]

wow man. nice man. u fish?

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[quote=Chico23231;1014370]wow man. nice man. u fish?[/quote]

Once in a while, nothing serious. I'm more of a float around and kill some beers kinda guy.

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Nice work with the banner Summo

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If you ever get a chance a great treat....enjoy and be safe.


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F... Yeah ^

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[quote=Mattyk;1014304]Yes, here's a view off my deck from last summer after a storm.[/quote]

That's kick a$$. So is that like a common grassy area between you and the lake and you keep you boat at the dock in the pic?

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[quote=firstdown;1014534]That's kick a$$. So is that like a common grassy area between you and the lake and you keep you boat at the dock in the pic?[/quote]

You got it

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Spent Wed-Sun at the beach. Got some much needed color, down time, steamed crabs, and drinking done. Less than a month before Baby #3 graces our house with her presence. So it'll be me, the misses and 3 daughters. Heaven help me :)

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[quote=BDBohnzie;1014688]Spent Wed-Sun at the beach. Got some much needed color, down time, steamed crabs, and drinking done. Less than a month before Baby #3 graces our house with her presence. So it'll be me, the misses and 3 daughters. Heaven help me :)[/quote]

i hope you took a lot of pictures bc you arent going to the beach, having down time or drinking any time soon.

i have 1 and it is a 24-7 handful.

when i feel overwhelmed i find solace in thinking about parents with 3 or 4 or 5 kids .. and i feel better.

god bless you.

(went to a keys game 2 weeks ago - frederick is the perfect place to raise a family it seems)

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[quote=BDBohnzie;1014688]Spent Wed-Sun at the beach. Got some much needed color, down time, steamed crabs, and drinking done. Less than a month before Baby #3 graces our house with her presence. So it'll be me, the misses and 3 daughters. Heaven help me :)[/quote]

Sounds like a good time. We took a some friends who had 3 kids to Nags Head last year and I'll have to say there is never a dull moment. I told them when they were leaving we would have them back in 10 yrs.

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[quote=over the mountain;1014700]i hope you took a lot of pictures bc you arent going to the beach, having down time or drinking any time soon.

i have 1 and it is a 24-7 handful.

when i feel overwhelmed i find solace in thinking about parents with 3 or 4 or 5 kids .. and i feel better.

god bless you.

(went to a keys game 2 weeks ago - frederick is the perfect place to raise a family it seems)[/quote]
Actually, we're taking a week in September. Gotta break the baby in. My folks own a place outside Rehoboth, so we try to get down once a month. Plus they love being around the kids, and are a huge help with them.

While they are always a handful, it does get better. Things and priorities do change, but I know I wouldn't have it any other way. I still play softball one night a week (I used to play 4 nights a week) and my wife gets her nights out, so we try to balance it all. And so far it's working. Adding a 3rd will take some more adjusting, but we're ready.

Frederick has it's pluses and minuses, but it's a great place to live. I live about 2 minutes from Harry Grove Stadium and we'll take the girls over to the Costco parking lot to watch the fireworks. We figure they'll be ready for a game next season when they are 6 and 5. Will be nice to share a ball game with them. They already know that Daddy watches football on Sundays :)

[quote=firstdown;1014703]Sounds like a good time. We took a some friends who had 3 kids to Nags Head last year and I'll have to say there is never a dull moment. I told them when they were leaving we would have them back in 10 yrs.[/quote]
There is never a dull moment for sure. My kids are clowns (so they definitely take after me) and are a lot of fun.

[QUOTE=over the mountain;1014700]i hope you took a lot of pictures bc you arent going to the beach, having down time or drinking any time soon.

i have 1 and it is a 24-7 handful.

when i feel overwhelmed i find solace in thinking about parents with 3 or 4 or 5 kids .. and i feel better.

god bless you.

(went to a keys game 2 weeks ago - frederick is the perfect place to raise a family it seems)[/QUOTE]

Believe it or not it gets easier with more kids; the first is the hardest. I seriously could care for one baby with my eyes closed at this point. It is like going on a scare roller coaster for the second time you know when to brace yourself for the hills.

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[quote=BDBohnzie;1014688]Spent Wed-Sun at the beach. Got some much needed color, down time, steamed crabs, and drinking done. Less than a month before Baby #3 graces our house with her presence. So it'll be me, the misses and 3 daughters. Heaven help me :)[/quote]



It can be done. Just watch out when the oldest hits around 13, 13-19 will drive you nuts Speaking as the father of 3 girls ...and now 3 grandsons, you can do it.

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[quote=mredskins;1014728]Believe it or not it gets easier with more kids; the first is the hardest. I seriously could care for one baby with my eyes closed at this point. It is like going on a scare roller coaster for the second time you know when to brace yourself for the hills.[/quote]

Also, the older kid helps out with the new baby, even if it's only keeping them occupied for a minute here and there. They'll play together so you won't have to hold the "only child" 24/7.

Congrats, BDB...I do quake in fear about the thought of 3 daughters....good luck to you. :D

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Thanks for the well wishes guys. I already told my wife when the oldest turns 13 I'm moving out :)

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[quote=BDBohnzie;1014943]Thanks for the well wishes guys. I already told my wife when the oldest turns 13 I'm moving out :)[/quote]



Why, she is going to ignore you anyway! Look at 13 you will see that everything is your fault.....EVERYTHING, you will be blamed for everything from bad hair to crappy teachers to zits to the Kennedy assassination, whatever it's your fault.:food-smil

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[quote=BDBohnzie;1014715]

Frederick has it's pluses and minuses, but it's a great place to live. I live about 2 minutes from Harry Grove Stadium and we'll take the girls over to the Costco parking lot to watch the fireworks. We figure they'll be ready for a game next season when they are 6 and 5. Will be nice to share a ball game with them. They already know that Daddy watches football on Sundays :)


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i heard frederick was recently voted as the number place to raise a family in the entire America.

they took into account natural disasters, air quality, home value depreciation, mosque psf, population etc ..