so that we may enjoy the celebrations today. I hope the founding fathers are not turning in their graves at the state of affairs of this country that they gave so much for...and the many that have lived and died to defend it.

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That are turning in their graves... at a high RPM.

Happy Independence Day to all...

May we have many more.

By the way:

Today (July 4) I was in a church with a beautiful little blonde saying my wedding vows at 2:00 in the afternoon...

40 years ago.

She is presently in the barn getting watermelon out of the refrigerator for the day's festivities.

This afternoon we will have a family "schutzenfest" as we have had for many, many years.

If you live nearby you will hear us. (not the firecrackers.... the firearms)

I am as happy as an old man can be.

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