Happy 4th of July everyone

[Plymouthy Adams]

Here is hoping you all had a safe and fun 4th....

[Mark D]

Rather wet here in mass today as Arthur made a visit. But it was a good day all in all. And I hope you. and all who read this, had a good one too!

[55 Fargo]

Same to you Plymy Timmy, now hold on, I be living in a "British Colony" still, no Independence for Me....

[greg g]

Ya know, I just don't get it.  Ok, so our fledgling malcontents put pen to paper to illuminate the ideals of humans basic freedoms, and governing concept of power based in the people rather than one person, and to it they added a pretty comprehensive list of grievances illuminating the disappointment of the decisions made by the German Despot ensconced upon the throne of England.  After years of war leading to Corwallis's surrender of English forces, Old George did not yet recognize the independence of the Colonies.  Two years later in 1781/2 when the treaties of Paris were signed and recognized by Parliament did he cede to the States recognition of their break from mother country.  So we celebrate the incitement of revolution, but not its outcome.  But non the less it fans our patriotic fervor, provides and excuse for picnics, fireworks and companionship, and is a fun day, But which date has the actual greater meaning???? 

[Niel Hoback]

   We tend to recognize 7-4-1776 as the birth of our nation since that is the date of the statement of our independence from England.  This was demonstrated by President Lincoln on !2-19-1863  by beginning his speech with "Four score and seven years ago, our fathers brought forth on this continent a new nation........."  Since then it has been commonly recognized as "The beginning of the United States of America".   May it ever be so.