What are we doing for The Fourth?

Thanking my 5th Great Grandfather

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-Mike Howard :)
 
CarlG said:
Do they have the 4th of July in Australia & New Zealand?
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As per the previous answer, yes, it's between the 3rd and 5th. Seriously though, the 4th is for USA's independence, not Australia's or NZ's. Our national day, Australia day, is the 26th of January. I think the Kiwi's celebrate their national day, Waitangi day, on the 6th February. In Australia, we're more laid back about it, and it is more about new citizens receiving their citizenship papers, but then any excuse for a BBQ and a beer, and we're happy.
 
My wife and I will be visiting and touring the Revolutionary War Battlefield in Yorktown, Virginia where our independence was won. It is within 10 miles of our home. It is a place of great respect and reverence to us since many American and French troops are buried there. We visit it quite often in our Model A Ford.
Bill Lee/Virginia Peninsula
 
We are spending the day with some of the members of the Palomar As at the Poway Midland Railway, Poway Ca to show off our cars and trucks, come and see us if nearby.
Brian T.
 
We are making home made ice cream in my grandmother's 1930's wooden freezer. If you don't tuirn you don't get any ice cream.
 

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Taking Sophie ('28 Sport Coupe), out for an early morning breakfast then smoke a pork butt for 11 hours while I repack her front wheel bearings and thank the God for living in this great country!
 
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I'm driving the 28 Tudor, son is driving the 41 Tudor with about 35-40 other club members in the annual 4th of July parade, in Pasco, WA. Afterwards, choice of a half dozen picnics and BBQ's, followed by watching fireworks.

Most of the members of the Model A Club, belong to this club also. The city wants a special insurance rider, which is ridiculous and costs quite a bit of money. The Model A Club would rather save the money for other things. This is the only city that requires the special insurance rider for cars. Never mind insurance on the horses that get spooked and stomp on a few spectators.

Nope, our private vehicle insurance is no longer acceptable.
 
dave in australia said:
As per the previous answer, yes, it's between the 3rd and 5th. Seriously though, the 4th is for USA's independence, not Australia's or NZ's. Our national day, Australia day, is the 26th of January. I think the Kiwi's celebrate their national day, Waitangi day, on the 6th February. In Australia, we're more laid back about it, and it is more about new citizens receiving their citizenship papers, but then any excuse for a BBQ and a beer, and we're happy.
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Dave Please explain "new citizens receiving their citizenship papers"
It is a concept that is not understood in the US. :eek:
 
Reflecting on the history of our Great Country. I am a very very distant relative of George Clymer;one of only five people who signed the Declaration Of Independence and The Constitution. We will also participate in the Bandon 4th of July parade and celebration.

Chet
 
Visiting cemeteries where late family members have been laid to rest.
Kind of a tradition, early morning 4th. :(
 
Bill B said:
We are making home made ice cream in my grandmother's 1930's wooden freezer. If you don't tuirn you don't get any ice cream.
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Hey Bill,
Hm, must be a Ca thing:) ! Same machine , but in storage as we will be socializing and making best out of current situation...him in whlchr and her in hospital. But, when it does come out into the sunshine, great to tell the little ones how this works...if you help you eat/chemistry. None left for sure.
 

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radio control BBQ. racing anything radio controlled ( cars , planes , helocopters boats) along with a chicken BBQ, Elk burgers , venison steaks and corn, washed down with beer, wine, whiskey or water.
 
Had a good time at the parade. Approx 50k were supposed to watch us go by. Brought some smiles to peoples faces. Of course we had to follow these guys. How can one expect to keep up with them?

Mike
 

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Osceola Mills pa small town normal population 3500 forth of July 35000 parade started at 11 am almost 2 when done I only saw one tin lizy this year
 
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