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Missdressed -> Happy Independence Day to all the American folks (7/3/2013 10:05:58 PM)

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njlauren -> RE: Happy Independence Day to all the American folks (7/3/2013 10:43:35 PM)

Funny story-

Years ago, my sweetie worked for the American arm of a British financial company. Some executives from the home office were walking with their American counterparts in NYC, and they had one of the various ethnic pride parades going (maybe St. Pats parade, Salute to Israel, whatever...).

The Brits asked what it was about, and the US guys explained the concept, and they said "Oh, that's Brilliant. So tell me, do they have a parade to celebrate British pride?". Without batting an eye, the US executive said "Sure, you ever hear of the 4th of July?"



Missdressed -> RE: Happy Independence Day to all the American folks (7/3/2013 10:51:02 PM)

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TNDommeK -> RE: Happy Independence Day to all the American folks (7/4/2013 12:12:25 AM)

Thank you!!



Missdressed -> RE: Happy Independence Day to all the American folks (7/4/2013 12:14:15 AM)

So are y'all (snurk at my attempt at talking American) having big parties and parades today?



TNDommeK -> RE: Happy Independence Day to all the American folks (7/4/2013 12:17:05 AM)

I just started a thread about it, it was a branch from your thread lol. And your "y'all" was perfect.



LadyPact -> RE: Happy Independence Day to all the American folks (7/4/2013 12:24:10 AM)

Your use of "y'all" was just fine. See? It's not hard. Take it from somebody who has been a transplant in the South at one point in life. It comes naturally after a bit. I still catch myself saying it, sometimes.

To answer your question, yes. Parties and BBQs are very popular for the holiday. There are lots of fireworks, too. Many cities do huge displays. Very spectacular. I might suggest checking YouTube for the show in New York City if you really want to see a fantastic production.


ETA - I think K and I were having the same thought.



Missdressed -> RE: Happy Independence Day to all the American folks (7/4/2013 1:05:37 AM)

Thanks. I shall look you,tube!



littleclip -> RE: Happy Independence Day to all the American folks (7/4/2013 4:24:16 AM)

let us not forget all of those that have fought and suffered and died to allow us the ability to celabrate at all the vetrans that have and mant tims still fight to defend this land and the way of life paid for by their sacrifice



dcnovice -> RE: Happy Independence Day to all the American folks (7/4/2013 11:15:33 AM)

Just discovered that Celine Dion does a lovely rendition of God Bless America.



dcnovice -> RE: Happy Independence Day to all the American folks (7/4/2013 11:23:23 AM)

Then again, it's hard to beat the legendary Kate Smith.



OsideGirl -> RE: Happy Independence Day to all the American folks (7/4/2013 11:59:59 AM)


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ORIGINAL: TNDommeK

And your "y'all" was perfect.


I'm a Yankee raised in Massachusetts through and through, so no "y'all" for me.

I'm more "Pahk the cah in the haabahed yahd".



Duskypearls -> RE: Happy Independence Day to all the American folks (7/4/2013 12:12:49 PM)

Oside, what's "haabahed?"



dcnovice -> RE: Happy Independence Day to all the American folks (7/4/2013 12:14:57 PM)

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I might suggest checking YouTube for the show in New York City if you really want to see a fantastic production.

DC's are better. [:)]

ETA: visual aid

[image]https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc3/1044210_10151660937899719_1799811287_n.jpg[/image]



OsideGirl -> RE: Happy Independence Day to all the American folks (7/4/2013 1:11:29 PM)


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ORIGINAL: Duskypearls

Oside, what's "haabahed?"


The translation is: Park your car in harbored yard.



PeonForHer -> RE: Happy Independence Day to all the American folks (7/4/2013 1:52:20 PM)

FR

Yep, have a great day, you quaint people, you! [:)]



DesFIP -> RE: Happy Independence Day to all the American folks (7/4/2013 2:06:18 PM)


quote:

ORIGINAL: OsideGirl

The translation is: Park your car in harbored yard.



Really? I always thought it was "park your car in Harvard Yard".



Rasciallymisty -> RE: Happy Independence Day to all the American folks (7/4/2013 5:06:33 PM)

Nope its harbored yard. LOL us upstate New Yorkers do not have the accident.[;)] Happy 4th everyone especially those still in the service. We are waiting till Sat to really celebrate as my kids are working.....LOL us Americans sure do stretch our holidays for as long as we possible can.[:D]



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