Who Else Is Not Celebrating the Fourth Of July?

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02 Jul 2010, 4:59 am

This American holiday is considered the epitome of Summer-- this alone makes me really dislike it. It is set in the sunny, boisterous, loud and usually group-oriented world which I have no interest in. Fireworks. Big deal. :roll: Once you see one fireworks show you've seen them all. This day is based on a sentimental memory from childhood of barbecues and picnics, family "fun" and solar worship.

Are there any other American AS here that plan on no plans for this holiday?

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02 Jul 2010, 5:09 am

I wont be in America during the 4th of July. But, it is my dog's birthday.

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02 Jul 2010, 5:42 am

Ferdinand wrote:

I wont be in America during the 4th of July. But, it is my dog's birthday.

Happy Birthday, to your dog!

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02 Jul 2010, 5:44 am

CockneyRebel wrote:

Ferdinand wrote:

I wont be in America during the 4th of July. But, it is my dog's birthday.

Happy Birthday, to your dog!

Thank you.

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02 Jul 2010, 5:50 am

i'm not, i'm staying home.

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02 Jul 2010, 5:54 am

I didn't celebrate Canada Day, nor am I celebrating The Fourth of July. I celebrate Victoria Day, instead.

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02 Jul 2010, 6:11 am

Not yet.
if anything, prolly visit the folks.

Though since my birthday is only a week after the 4th, i really can just skip the fireworkfestival and still have enough celebration left in my July

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02 Jul 2010, 6:12 am

Working all day on the fourth.

But I'm not one for holidays and a bonus never hurts, so this is a good thing.

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02 Jul 2010, 7:35 am

Ferdinand wrote:

CockneyRebel wrote:

Ferdinand wrote:

I wont be in America during the 4th of July. But, it is my dog's birthday.

Happy Birthday, to your dog!

Thank you.

woof-woof, woof! to your dog - don't worry your dog will understand this even if you do not

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02 Jul 2010, 7:47 am

i'll be indoors blasting my music to try to drown out the din outside. with any luck it will be raining here so as to put a bit of a damper on the mayhem.

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02 Jul 2010, 8:17 am

I have always disliked Independence Day and avoid any and all celebrations related to it. When I was a kid and my parents would take us to go see fireworks I'd just wait in the car and read until they were done.

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02 Jul 2010, 5:31 pm

auntblabby wrote:

i'll be indoors blasting my music to try to drown out the din outside. with any luck it will be raining here so as to put a bit of a damper on the mayhem.

Me too probably. If my mom is back before then I'll probably be made to go out to dinner.

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02 Jul 2010, 5:35 pm

It's probably going to rain on the Fourth of July in my area, so I probably won't be able to do anything anyway. However, I do enjoy watching fireworks on the Fourth of July. It seems I'm the only responder to this thread who actually enjoys this holiday. :lol:

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02 Jul 2010, 9:23 pm

I gonna sit in my yard with my dog, drink beer, barbecue a pork lion, and watch the neighbors maim themselves and their children with illegal fireworks!

Umm.... but I WON'T enjoy it!