Author Topic: Here's my salute for the 4th of July (Read 878 times)

thelionspaw · « **on:** July 04, 2009, 03:48:22 AM »

I only fly this flag once a year, every year on the 4th of July. I live back-o-beyond on a dead-end dirt road, up the side of a hill in a rural mountain hollow with only one valley road in and the same road out.

Somehow, the roar of my cannon and the flapping of my flag on this day, in this setting, seems to mean alot more than if I were anywhere else. It speaks volumes.

I've had hammer-heads appear quite upset, while asking me why I fly an "English" flag on this day (as if I were a Tory)?

The irony of it is, they wouldn't even know what a "Tory" was. Alot of people who have strong opinions, are rarely bright enough to even discuss the weather.

This is the first flag that was presented to General George Washington by the Continental Congress. This bunting illustrates the need for independance and the reluctance for complete seperation. It is the first "national" flag of the U.S.A..

Along with it, I fly my original colours of Ireland; pre harp and pre tricolour. King George (an original Hammer-Head), banned it from display because he said the three crowns were too Papal.

So enjoy your 4th; all of you whom have adopted our country, from wherever you or your ancestors came from.

Me? Mine they tell me, have been here since 1710 in South Carolina and I'm running two picnic shoulders through my smoker to have pulled pork today. Eat your hearts out.

Richard "The Acceptable Terrorist" (from Brooklyn)

intoodeep · « **Reply #1 on:** July 04, 2009, 04:08:21 AM »

thelionspaw,

Nice photo. Thanks for sharing. Is the coffee cup for size reference?

I'm surprised it did fall with your salute.

Double D · « **Reply #2 on:** July 04, 2009, 04:11:57 AM »

Northern Montana will have its salute to add after 1PM MDT...the cook said the salute should be fired after we eat...

Cat Whisperer · « **Reply #3 on:** July 04, 2009, 05:57:37 AM »

Richard -

Just ONE word about the pix: CALENDAR !

Cannoneer · « **Reply #4 on:** July 04, 2009, 06:09:07 AM »

RC, that was the perfect way to start this day off; thanks for the photo, and the appropriate for the occasion, history lesson.

Coffee cup, hell, that would be more accurately described as a bucket, that thing's as big as the nave of the wheel. I hope it's filled with coffee, because if it's filled with stout, the next photo posted will have been taken by your wife, and it will show you being held to the ground by a figurative lion's paw on your chest.

brokenpole · « **Reply #5 on:** July 04, 2009, 08:09:10 AM »

Lionspaw...great photo and a great saute. Might I add mine sir. Brooks firecracker howitzer.

Double D · « **Reply #6 on:** July 04, 2009, 05:24:43 PM »

Here's Southpaw's salute.

Here's mine!

This is Patrick, he's 12. He's not a teenager yet, he's two years younger than all the other teen age kids at the 4th Clelebration at Southpaws. He has never ridden an ATV, drove a car or truck or fired cannon, not even seen one fired in has life. He was bored and nothing to do. So to keep him out of mischief all day long it was, "Patrick drive the ATV up to the House and get us some cold drinks" Patrick drive the ATV down range and pick up the cannon balls", "Patrick fire this cannon for me", "Patrick drive me in my truck up to the house for dessert.". Nor once did we have to tell him twice and not once did we have look for him! A tradition passed!

Happy 4th of July every one

Cat Whisperer · « **Reply #7 on:** July 04, 2009, 05:27:00 PM »

Agreed.

The events will become memories that will last a LIFETIME!

Terry C. · « **Reply #8 on:** July 04, 2009, 05:46:01 PM »

Here are some of mine...
(click on the photos to play the videos)

Cannon salute:

And of course, the new thundermug:

Cat Whisperer · « **Reply #9 on:** July 04, 2009, 06:07:27 PM »

Ahhhhhhh.

Smoke and FLAME!

gunner69 · « **Reply #10 on:** July 05, 2009, 12:43:50 PM »

Lets see if I can't add my One Pound Howitzer to this celebration.....
http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq136/gunner69_photos/July%204th%202009/?albumview=slideshow

Hope this comes out.....

gunner69 · « **Reply #11 on:** July 05, 2009, 12:45:49 PM »

Like I said I am new to this...... whoops didn't work. Anybody know how to fix this??? Happy BOOM BOOM

Cat Whisperer · « **Reply #12 on:** July 05, 2009, 12:56:56 PM »

Quote from: gunner69 on July 05, 2009, 12:45:49 PM

Like I said I am new to this...... whoops didn't work. Anybody know how to fix this??? Happy BOOM BOOM

Yes! DD has a photobucket account and as soon as he sees this in a blink of an eye he'll have it fixed and give you the details of how / what he did!

BoomLover · « **Reply #13 on:** July 05, 2009, 01:08:36 PM »

These are all great pics! Thanks to everyone for sharing! RC, thanks for the history lesson, Brokenpole, what kind of bullet-proof glass is your back yard patio table made of? Great way to get a 12 year old involved, he will remember this fourth of July for sure! BoomLover

BoomLover · « **Reply #14 on:** July 05, 2009, 01:10:59 PM »

PS, if anyone can fix the pics, DD can! Remember, he has the secret decoder ring to work with! BoomLover

brokenpole · « **Reply #15 on:** July 05, 2009, 01:31:18 PM »

Quote from: BoomLover on July 05, 2009, 01:08:36 PM

These are all great pics! Thanks to everyone for sharing! RC, thanks for the history lesson, Brokenpole, what kind of bullet-proof glass is your back yard patio table made of? Great way to get a 12 year old involved, he will remember this fourth of July for sure! BoomLover

You should have seen the double salute (30 gr FFg with bread wadding). Recoil was right off the table. Actually I am trying to break that one so the wife will let me ge a new one.

Double D · « **Reply #16 on:** July 05, 2009, 01:58:45 PM »

The link post was not a picture link it was was a link to a slide show in a website so it should have been hyperlinked...but right now photobucket is down. Be patient guys, I'll bet there is some great stuff in that slide show.

Cat Whisperer · « **Reply #17 on:** July 05, 2009, 04:42:08 PM »

The Master has spoken.

Double D · « **Reply #18 on:** July 05, 2009, 05:13:33 PM »

Quote from: Cat Whisperer on July 05, 2009, 04:42:08 PM

The Master has spoken.

How many times have I told you, that you don't have bow and scrpe oin front of the guys.

check your gmail!

thelionspaw · « **Reply #19 on:** July 06, 2009, 02:51:10 AM »

The "GREAT OZ" has spoken!