July the Fourth. Have a great day.

**English Bloke** · 3rd July 12, 06:50 PM

I'd like to wish our American mates a happy 04 July 2012.

I hope your celebrations are loud and proud. You're better off without us.

**denmcdough** · 3rd July 12, 06:55 PM

Thanks, John. It's a grand day for the red, white and blue.

**bigdad1** · 3rd July 12, 07:34 PM

Thank you for your wishes. You English folk are wonderful mates.

**Lyle1** · 3rd July 12, 07:59 PM

Thank you, very much, English Bloke! It is a fun holiday, but, unfortunately, we are having exceptionally hot weather this year. Temperatures have been above 100 degrees (F) in much of the country this past weekend, including here.

**Mael Coluim** · 3rd July 12, 08:51 PM

Aye, John. Thanks for the best wishes. We have a contingent of kilties marching in our local July 4th Parade.

**mookien** · 3rd July 12, 10:52 PM

John: Thank you. I'm not so sure. In my opinion society peaked during the height of the British Empire and has gone downhill since. "Rule Britania!, Britania rules the waves, ... "

John

**piperdbh** · 4th July 12, 06:41 AM

Thanks, cousin-across-the-sea. The Mrs. and I will probably stay home most of the day, and go see the fireworks tonight with the rest of the family.

Do you celebrate not having us as colonists?