Happy Independence Day ! !
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FENZO
GT Owner
But she's in good shape for the shape she's in.
Nice pics Ralphie!!
I've always liked this one:
I walked through a county courthouse square,
On a park bench an old man was sitting there.
I said, "Your old courthouse is kinda run down."
He said, "Naw, it'll do for our little town."
I said, "Your flagpole has leaned a little bit,
And that's a Ragged Old Flag you got hanging on it.
He said, "Have a seat", and I sat down.
"Is this the first time you've been to our little town?"
I said, "I think it is." He said, "I don't like to brag,
But we're kinda proud of that Ragged Old Flag."
"You see, we got a little hole in that flag there
When Washington took it across the Delaware.
And it got powder-burned the night Francis Scott Key
Sat watching it writing _Oh Say Can You See_.
And it got a bad rip in New Orleans
With Packingham and Jackson tuggin' at its seams."
"And it almost fell at the Alamo
Beside the Texas flag, but she waved on through.
She got cut with a sword at Chancellorsville
And she got cut again at Shiloh Hill.
There was Robert E. Lee, Beauregard, and Bragg,
And the south wind blew hard on that Ragged Old Flag."
"On Flanders Field in World War I
She got a big hole from a Bertha gun.
She turned blood red in World War II
She hung limp and low by the time it was through.
She was in Korea and Vietnam.
She went where she was sent by her Uncle Sam."
"She waved from our ships upon the briny foam,
And now they've about quit waving her back here at home.
In her own good land she's been abused --
She's been burned, dishonored, denied and refused."
"And the government for which she stands
Is scandalized throughout the land.
And she's getting threadbare and wearing thin,
But she's in good shape for the shape she's in.
'Cause she's been through the fire before
And I believe she can take a whole lot more."
"So we raise her up every morning,
Take her down every night.
We don't let her touch the ground
And we fold her up right.
On second thought I DO like to brag,
'Cause I'm mighty proud of that Ragged Old Flag."
-----Johnny Cash
Nice pics Ralphie!!
I've always liked this one:
I walked through a county courthouse square,
On a park bench an old man was sitting there.
I said, "Your old courthouse is kinda run down."
He said, "Naw, it'll do for our little town."
I said, "Your flagpole has leaned a little bit,
And that's a Ragged Old Flag you got hanging on it.
He said, "Have a seat", and I sat down.
"Is this the first time you've been to our little town?"
I said, "I think it is." He said, "I don't like to brag,
But we're kinda proud of that Ragged Old Flag."
"You see, we got a little hole in that flag there
When Washington took it across the Delaware.
And it got powder-burned the night Francis Scott Key
Sat watching it writing _Oh Say Can You See_.
And it got a bad rip in New Orleans
With Packingham and Jackson tuggin' at its seams."
"And it almost fell at the Alamo
Beside the Texas flag, but she waved on through.
She got cut with a sword at Chancellorsville
And she got cut again at Shiloh Hill.
There was Robert E. Lee, Beauregard, and Bragg,
And the south wind blew hard on that Ragged Old Flag."
"On Flanders Field in World War I
She got a big hole from a Bertha gun.
She turned blood red in World War II
She hung limp and low by the time it was through.
She was in Korea and Vietnam.
She went where she was sent by her Uncle Sam."
"She waved from our ships upon the briny foam,
And now they've about quit waving her back here at home.
In her own good land she's been abused --
She's been burned, dishonored, denied and refused."
"And the government for which she stands
Is scandalized throughout the land.
And she's getting threadbare and wearing thin,
But she's in good shape for the shape she's in.
'Cause she's been through the fire before
And I believe she can take a whole lot more."
"So we raise her up every morning,
Take her down every night.
We don't let her touch the ground
And we fold her up right.
On second thought I DO like to brag,
'Cause I'm mighty proud of that Ragged Old Flag."
-----Johnny Cash
Happy Feet
GT Owner
Hello Raphie,
The kids, wife and I are staying at the Westin. Do you want to meet for coffee somewhere? Has to be early so I can sneak out in the morning. We will be here to the July 5. Rubber duck racing, bike riding, horse back riding, going up to see the snow and the fish hatch is on the agenda.
Beet regards,
Chuck Stygar
The kids, wife and I are staying at the Westin. Do you want to meet for coffee somewhere? Has to be early so I can sneak out in the morning. We will be here to the July 5. Rubber duck racing, bike riding, horse back riding, going up to see the snow and the fish hatch is on the agenda.
Beet regards,
Chuck Stygar
Maybe on Sunday morning. I'm going skiing with my son-in-law early this morning. I'll get back to you later with a location.
Indy GT
Yea, I got one...too
timcantwell
Le Mans 2010 Sponsor * Moderator
Thanks for posting the beautiful pics of America and one of her great cars. Happy Fourth of July to all on the forum!
THamonGT
GT
Here's To A Safe And Happy 4th Of July Holliday To All. As Daniel Would Say " God Bless The USA" and God Bless Daniel. Tomy Hamon
Happy Feet
GT Owner
GEE-TEE
GT Owner
Ralphie. You are such a trooper. I just got back from Yosemite and at times did wish I had my GT. But when I saw a guy with a Ferrari nearly crying that a pinecone had dropped and dented the roof and shattered the windshield I was so glad my baby was safe at home. Plus we had 3 kids so we took wife's Cayenne. The roads are beautiful to drive. I almost rented a big SUV but so glad we took the Cayenne instead. The last few miles to the Ahwanee was a nightmare and took oveer two hours due to road closures...We are now in Park City. Happy 4th of July everyone.
Magic
GT Owner
Hey! Happy Independence Day to all the Forum members!
Attended a celebration at the US Ambassador's residency on Friday. At the celebration they had 3-4 Harley Davidson's parked around his grounds and even had a Harley in his dinning room for all to see. US Navy 7th fleet band played a wonderful assortment of music for the guests to enjoy. They served an assortment of foods including many American favorites and also had US name brands such as Starbucks, Duncan Donuts, Sunkist, Sun-Maid and Jack Daniels for tasting. Buckets of beer were placed around and it was great to have a couple of Samuel Adams to drink instead of the locally brewed stuff!
Was thinking what a kick it would have been to have had a Ford GT on display at this celebration of all things American. The attendees were all over having their pictures taken next to or in front of the Harleys and I sure the GT would have been the hit of the party. People around the world prize items that say MADE IN AMERICA! It still stands for something.
Just wanted everyone to know the Birthday of America is celebrated the world over and by many who are not even Americans. They celebrate the vision that America has brought to the world in regards to basic human rights.
"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness."
May you all have a happy 4th of July in celebrations with your family and friends. :biggrin:biggrin:biggrin
We are on the other side of the world! :banana:banana:banana
Attended a celebration at the US Ambassador's residency on Friday. At the celebration they had 3-4 Harley Davidson's parked around his grounds and even had a Harley in his dinning room for all to see. US Navy 7th fleet band played a wonderful assortment of music for the guests to enjoy. They served an assortment of foods including many American favorites and also had US name brands such as Starbucks, Duncan Donuts, Sunkist, Sun-Maid and Jack Daniels for tasting. Buckets of beer were placed around and it was great to have a couple of Samuel Adams to drink instead of the locally brewed stuff!
Was thinking what a kick it would have been to have had a Ford GT on display at this celebration of all things American. The attendees were all over having their pictures taken next to or in front of the Harleys and I sure the GT would have been the hit of the party. People around the world prize items that say MADE IN AMERICA! It still stands for something.
Just wanted everyone to know the Birthday of America is celebrated the world over and by many who are not even Americans. They celebrate the vision that America has brought to the world in regards to basic human rights.
"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness."
May you all have a happy 4th of July in celebrations with your family and friends. :biggrin:biggrin:biggrin
We are on the other side of the world! :banana:banana:banana
These word have always brought tears to my eyes - the wisdom of our forefathers...:thumbsup
