Topic: FIREWORKS (Read 19411 times)

bk · « **Reply #90 on:** July 04, 2013, 01:42:51 PM »

I gotta tell you.

bk · « **Reply #91 on:** July 04, 2013, 01:42:58 PM »

But I won't.

TCB · « **Reply #92 on:** July 04, 2013, 01:44:42 PM »

Four!

TCB · « **Reply #93 on:** July 04, 2013, 01:46:19 PM »

Quote from: bk on July 04, 2013, 12:10:22 AM

And the word of the day is: LYCEUM!

My favorite old movie house.

George · « **Reply #94 on:** July 04, 2013, 01:48:05 PM »

Quote from: FJL on July 04, 2013, 05:02:17 AM

certainly a tradtion in our home

John and Abigail Adams Family Theme ("1776" references are intentional)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bUcJKIYFyw

It's still funny, Fred!

George · « **Reply #95 on:** July 04, 2013, 01:48:14 PM »

Quote from: ryacko on July 04, 2013, 10:53:58 AM

Since the TOD includes the best fireworks I've ever seen, I have a few favorite visuals of said displays: three photos that I took myself, during my travels.

They are not from a 4th of July celebration, but from the Syndey Olympics in 2000. I was working on the Crystal Harmony, and we were docked right in Sydney Harbor, between the Bridge and the Opera House. I had just bought my first digital camera the day before, and by some miracle, I got these shots without knowing what the hell I was doing with it.

We had the best view in the city from our top deck, and these were the fireworks that marked the end of the closing ceremonies. And though not from today's holiday, these are still some of the most amazing fireworks I have seen to date.

Purdy, ain't they?

Those are wonderful pictures, ryacko!

George · « **Reply #96 on:** July 04, 2013, 01:48:41 PM »

Quote from: Jrand62 on July 04, 2013, 11:21:30 AM

Yes, the NEW refrigerator will be delivered tomorrow....and I got an upgrade to the next model.

Congrats, Jrand!

TCB · « **Reply #97 on:** July 04, 2013, 01:49:10 PM »

Quote from: singdaw on July 04, 2013, 04:23:56 AM

SlingDog, don't you trifle with us!

George · « **Reply #98 on:** July 04, 2013, 01:50:31 PM »

Quote from: vixmom on July 04, 2013, 12:55:45 PM

Quote from: vixmom on July 04, 2013, 12:53:15 PM
Quote from: singdaw on July 04, 2013, 12:51:06 PM
The Vixter is such a super kid!

She really is - I think I'll keep her!

And she comes with added benefits now- last night the Vixfamily and the Vixboyfriend(!) went to the Roadhouse for dinner - 30% employee discount on the whole bill ! YEEEEEE HAAAAW!!!

Vixboyfriend??

But The Vixter's just a baby!

And great news on the discount! Love it when that happens.

George · « **Reply #99 on:** July 04, 2013, 01:51:37 PM »

Quote from: KevinH on July 04, 2013, 01:15:35 PM

Not a very exciting fourth for me. I did 5 loads of laundry and ordered photos from my trip online. I later picked them up at Walgreens. But.... I've really been enjoying watching the Tony Awards, commercial-free, on DVD--thanks to our own DR George!! Thanks again, George!

KevinH, you're welcome, again! And thank YOU again for the key chains!!

George · « **Reply #100 on:** July 04, 2013, 01:51:56 PM »

GRATUITOUS 4TH OF JULY POST #100!!

singdaw · « **Reply #101 on:** July 04, 2013, 01:52:54 PM »

Quote from: TCB on July 04, 2013, 01:49:10 PM

SlingDog, don't you trifle with us!

I wouldn't dream of it, DR TCB!

George · « **Reply #102 on:** July 04, 2013, 01:53:51 PM »

And now, my work here is done...for the moment. I need to take a shower and hie myself to my parents' house for the family barbecue and get-together. The local Tumwater city parade is over and the street is now accessible.

Again, Have a Great Day, All!

singdaw · « **Reply #103 on:** July 04, 2013, 01:53:55 PM »

The DD is fine so far today, but no one in the neighborhood has started setting off firecrackers, yet.

singdaw · « **Reply #104 on:** July 04, 2013, 01:57:45 PM »

KevinH · « **Reply #105 on:** July 04, 2013, 02:02:22 PM »

Great photos, DR ryacko!

Doug R · « **Reply #106 on:** July 04, 2013, 02:12:10 PM »

Quote from: TCB on July 04, 2013, 01:43:45 PM

My modem conked out about five times yesterday. Each time, I would unplug the modem, let it sit for five minutes, and then I would plug it in again and it would be fine. It used to do this about once a month, so it was no big deal, but now i think the modem is on its last leg. Does a modem have more than one leg? I really dread calling Century Link tomorrow, because I know that there Bollywood Service Department is going to put me thru all of their paces trying to prove that they know more about these things than the consumers.

You can count on that DR TCB. I've gone through their hoops enough times!

TCB · « **Reply #107 on:** July 04, 2013, 02:14:31 PM »

Quote from: FJL on July 04, 2013, 05:02:17 AM

certainly a tradtion in our home

John and Abigail Adams Family Theme ("1776" references are intentional)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bUcJKIYFyw

Very clever, FJL

elmore3003 · « **Reply #108 on:** July 04, 2013, 02:17:48 PM »

I did my ROBERTA work and then I watched the Shakespeare Retold adaptation of "Much Ado About nothing" with Damian Lewis and Sarah Parish as Beatrice and Benedick. I would guess that Joss Whedon has seen this. The advantage this has for a contemporary audience over the original Shalespeare and the new film is that is doesn't stick to the original plot: Hero fights back, doesn't passively allow Claudio to marry her, and goes her own way. I had forgotten much about seeing it, and I enjoyed seeing it again.

TCB · « **Reply #109 on:** July 04, 2013, 02:19:54 PM »

Quote from: Mike on July 04, 2013, 05:16:51 AM

DO THEY HAVE JULY 4TH iN GREAT BRITAIN?

I believe they call it "Good Riddance" Day

Ginny · « **Reply #110 on:** July 04, 2013, 02:20:33 PM »

Sorry I forgot to log out before leaving on a little shopping excursion with my husband, sister, and niece. We went to the Beer Nuts (local product) store, Barnes & Noble, and Kroger. We are about to have a picnic supper before heading to the golf course - bye for now!

TCB · « **Reply #111 on:** July 04, 2013, 02:23:02 PM »

Quote from: KevinH on July 04, 2013, 05:55:16 AM

TOD: Probably 1978--my first year in the Washington area. I went to the Mall for the fireworks. I did that a few times, but not for many years.

I think it was two years ago, maybe three, I was watching the Concert on the Mall when they had to stop it and send people home because of the threat of lightning.

Jane · « **Reply #112 on:** July 04, 2013, 02:30:09 PM »

Quote from: George on July 04, 2013, 12:33:28 AM

Cool!

TCB · « **Reply #113 on:** July 04, 2013, 02:35:57 PM »

Quote from: Ginny on July 04, 2013, 09:02:44 AM

TOD - We're going to three-peat my favorite fireworks experience tonight. Here in Normal the display is in the park adjacent to Laura's golf course, which is open for spectators. We'll drive carts out to the 16th green and have a great vantage point. We did this in 1999 and 2000 and are excited to be here this year.

if you go out of town would you be Next to Normal?

Ben · « **Reply #114 on:** July 04, 2013, 02:37:52 PM »

Anthony was busy this morning. He weeded his parents garden. I took the picture then went to walk on the treadmill for an hour.

TCB · « **Reply #115 on:** July 04, 2013, 02:41:22 PM »

Quote from: ryacko on July 04, 2013, 10:53:58 AM

Since the TOD includes the best fireworks I've ever seen, I have a few favorite visuals of said displays: three photos that I took myself, during my travels.

They are not from a 4th of July celebration, but from the Syndey Olympics in 2000. I was working on the Crystal Harmony, and we were docked right in Sydney Harbor, between the Bridge and the Opera House. I had just bought my first digital camera the day before, and by some miracle, I got these shots without knowing what the hell I was doing with it.

We had the best view in the city from our top deck, and these were the fireworks that marked the end of the closing ceremonies. And though not from today's holiday, these are still some of the most amazing fireworks I have seen to date.

Purdy, ain't they?

Great photos, ryacko!

Jane · « **Reply #116 on:** July 04, 2013, 02:43:44 PM »

Quote from: ryacko on July 04, 2013, 10:53:58 AM

Purdy, ain't they?

Yes they are. They are extra special as you took the photos.

Jane · « **Reply #117 on:** July 04, 2013, 02:44:24 PM »

Quote from: Jrand62 on July 04, 2013, 11:21:30 AM

Lovely fireworks photos from DR Ryacko.

Yes, the NEW refrigerator will be delivered tomorrow....and I got an upgrade to the next model.

An upgrade, good for the store!!!!

Jane · « **Reply #118 on:** July 04, 2013, 02:44:52 PM »

Quote from: bk on July 04, 2013, 11:30:36 AM

I awoke at ten-fifteen but stayed in bed till now. I think I got a bit over nine hours of sleep and that is a good thing. Too soon to tell if I'm feeling my oats but the throat is definitely not scratchy - I just feel a bit thick in the throat and hopefully that will go away as the day progresses.

Good to hear.

Jane · « **Reply #119 on:** July 04, 2013, 02:46:17 PM »

Quote from: singdaw on July 04, 2013, 12:51:06 PM

The Vixter is such a super kid!

She sure is!!!!!

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