4th of July

It's only ours if we fight for it!!!

Happy Independence Day, guys...

Those who stood on the line still have our backs once it is our time to stand like they have done...

Happy Fourth to all!

Marinevet1 said:

Yea, I know.....it's just a little early, but I'm gonna start this......

The 4th of July, our nations Birthday,Independence day......

Today we all need to take a look at the direction our country is going, there is a group of people that are trying to erase the way of life that we all are accustomed to..............

There have been many men, and women that have shed blood, and given their lives for the way of life that we enjoy today, and many people on this forum have raised their right hand, and taken the oath......

Everyone, please say a prayer for the souls that have passed in defense of our great country, as well as the men and women that stand watch today..........

God Bless America.........

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What is truly sad is that all the men and women who fought to protect our way of life who died for this Country so others could live free and today our Nation is filled with politicians who want to extinguish that very value that our soldiers fought for. I feel we are letting down those Men and Women in every Military Cemetery though out our Country, that should be the guilt everyone should feel who hasn't stood a post.

Today I was at the store buying some 'Murica themed plates, cups, etc for brisket tomorrow and the song "God Bless America" sung by Kate Smith popped into my head. I almost became emotional in the store and as I type this.

This particular Independence Day is very different for me because I'm here in Texas as a new resident and truly beginning to embrace and understand the freedoms so many yearn for, and others take for granted.

This country of ours is in a very unique state of stress with everything going on. Be strong, love your God, Family, and fellow Man. We're all created equal and so many have seemed to have forgotten that. We're going to get through this crucible together.

We are the best, we need to act the part. Should the worst happen, we know the good, honest, and patriotic who believe in the principles of freedom will triumph.

God Bless all of you and God Bless America.

Epic song from a legendary American patriot. One of my top ~75 favorites from that man.

Clearly our educational system is to blame for all the idiots out there. See the video below. Makes me sad and mad at the same time. I mean I guess while we were out fighting and hustling and all we somehow allowed the enemy to sneak in the back door and gain control of the educational system which has dumbed down people to what they are today. My case in point is in this video:

HAPPY B-DAY AMERICA!! Mac

Happy 4th of July to my American neighbors

SilentStalkr said:

Clearly our educational system is to blame for all the idiots out there. See the video below. Makes me sad and mad at the same time. I mean I guess while we were out fighting and hustling and all we somehow allowed the enemy to sneak in the back door and gain control of the educational system which has dumbed down people to what they are today. My case in point is in this video:

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The "education" system across much of the country has become a "virtue signalling" and "social justice rallying" system through much of the recent years. I have heard from one of my neighbors whose young daughter is in elementary school and do you know what is the main topic they are teaching her in GLOBAL HISTORY?

Climate change and man made global warming... I shit you not dude...

This year, more than ever...

Happy Independence Day, you bunch of deplorables.

This is a day when I celebrate a national history of freedom and honor.

It is NOT the day when I concern myself with a disparate mob of psycho malcontents who are hell bent on destroying all of that.

For such things, tomorrow is soon enough.

Greg

Anyone else decorate their bikes for the 4th when you were a kid? Don't know when the last time I saw that was.

Today is for bacon, black coffee and shooting firearms with the kids while mansplaining why it’s not only fun but critically important. Today is about imprinting and reinforcing history, values and independent strength before they leave the coop.

No half-caf latte a Frappuccino with guilt on top. Fuck that.

At the end of the day a brisket, whiskey and a cigar.

Waorani said:

Anyone else decorate their bikes for the 4th when you were a kid? Don't know when the last time I saw that was.

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thanks for the flashback, and then we would be in the 4th parade, too fun

Brisket is smoking, carrot cake cupcakes are made, about to get a quick workout in before friends start showing up and the libations ensue.

Here in AZ; if it's incendiary and it's off the ground; it's illegal.

Yea freedom...

That said, we have some doozie wildfires burning at the moment...

clcustom1911 said:

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Brisket is smoking, carrot cake cupcakes are made, about to get a quick workout in before friends start showing up and the libations ensue.

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looks super fun.
may i ask, what is the pressure tank on the top of your water heater

There is a reason this flag is in my house. My father in-law served in WWII, and Korea. My dad Navy, my uncle Marine Corp, my other uncle Air Force. People from our own country shit on our country and our flag. I hope not for much longer! Happy Independence Day! America!!!

Really? Four 45 degree couplings instead of two 90's?
Somebody was scrounging to finish the punch list.

clcustom1911 said:

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Brisket is smoking, carrot cake cupcakes are made, about to get a quick workout in before friends start showing up and the libations ensue.

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It's an expansion tank. It allows a place for the water to expand into when it's heated.

oneshot86 said:

looks super fun.
may i ask, what is the pressure tank on the top of your water heater

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The pressure relief for the water heater is set to 150 psi. Incoming water at 60 degrees and 60 psi will exceed that when it's heated up to 125 degrees plus or minus

oneshot86 said:

looks super fun.
may i ask, what is the pressure tank on the top of your water heater

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DarnYankeeUSMC said:

Really? Four 45 degree couplings instead of two 90's?
Somebody was scrounging to finish the punch list.

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Not my house, so, yeah.