Fourth of july

**Wingnut** · 06-29-2009, 09:45 PM

What are you doing for July 4th? I am having a BBQ to honor & thank all of those in our area who either served or are serving in the military because, as I look at it, without their sacrifice, I wouldn't have the freedoms that I enjoy today. Any of you who happen to be in /near my area Saturday (whether or not you served in the military) are more than welcome to come join us.

**Lawrence** · 06-29-2009, 09:51 PM

We will be at the annual Family event in Louisville, KY! Kids, grilling and a few back-yard games. It's a GREAT time!

**ATeam** · 06-29-2009, 10:02 PM

We are running freight in the Western states at the moment and don't know where we will be over the long weekend. There are very few reefer trucks out here and freight has been moving. The best we can hope for is a good run that keeps us busy over the 4th. If we are laid over someplace, I bet we'll be able to smell that Binghamton barbeque from here!

Lawrence, has any thought ever been given to having a barbeque cooking contest at the Expedite Expo?

**Poorboy** · 06-29-2009, 10:07 PM

Originally Posted by ATeam

We are running freight in the Western states at the moment and don't know where we will be over the long weekend. There are very few reefer trucks out here and freight has been moving. The best we can hope for is a good run that keeps us busy over the 4th. If we are laid over someplace, I bet we'll be able to smell that Binghamton barbeque from here!

Lawrence, has any thought ever been given to having a barbeque cooking contest at the Expedite Expo?

The Barbeque cooking Contest sounds Good!

**piper1** · 06-29-2009, 10:23 PM

I'd like to volunteer to be a judge!!

**Jack_Berry** · 06-30-2009, 12:25 AM

don't have plans. missed my first fathers day this year. agreed to help with the post holer when a friend asked but that is next weekend.

looks like spencer is close to watkins glen. been thru that historic race town but could not stop(on a run).

**TeamCaffee** · 06-30-2009, 08:51 AM

We will also be out moving freight and will go home the following week. In the past ten years I have missed seeing the fireworks. Bob drives that shift and he has really seen some awesome fireworks going through cities.

**Wingnut** · 06-30-2009, 09:13 AM

Originally Posted by Jack_Berry

don't have plans. missed my first fathers day this year. agreed to help with the post holer when a friend asked but that is next weekend.

looks like spencer is close to watkins glen. been thru that historic race town but could not stop(on a run).

Watkins Glen is about 1/2 hour from where I live and is one of the most beautiful towns that I've ever seen. They have one of the prettiest gorges to walk thru. If any of you ever get the chance to go to Watkins and you like nature, walking thru the gorge is an awesome experience. Definately bring a camera. There's soooo much to see & do there: the gorges, lake, parks, shops, and of course...the race track. Waaay too many things to list.

**layoutshooter** · 06-30-2009, 10:19 AM

We plan on working, IF we are close to the house and find ourselfs without a load we will run home. I would much rather have a zillion dollar load!!

**Yesteryear** · 06-30-2009, 11:30 AM

Yep, we're gonna stay out and in service movin freight also for the holiday. Hoping for a really good load for the week-end. Wouldn't mind a couple thousand miler out to Californiey! Yep, that would be real nice!

**inkasnana** · 06-30-2009, 07:19 PM

We are going to be home for the 4th, celebrating that and a family member's birthday, as well as thoroughly enjoying our week vacation. We've been out for 2 months and now it's time to kiss and cuddle the grandkids and catch lightning bugs at night.

**chefdennis** · 07-01-2009, 12:33 PM

If i am loaded, ill be workin..if not, and i am within 400 miles of home, ill head home, but not for a holiday celebration...I won't go into it as it is political and i won't hi jack the thread from how it was intended, but i will say that the intent of this holiday is to celebrate the USA's "Independence", something we are lossing as a nation on a daily basis...no i won't be celebrating this 4th....

**flattop40** · 07-01-2009, 01:01 PM

I WILL be home. I, like inkasnana, will be starting a week vacation. I plan next week and over the holidays as my vaca time.

Chef, the 4th is to celebrate our freedoms. Even if we are losing more and more everyday, celebrate the ones we have left and if you feel that strongly maybe host your own "tea party". Invite some friends over and make sure some are libs and maybe have a "round table" or some other form of discussion.

If you can open the eyes of just 2 people and they do the same and so on and so on you would be suprised as to the impact you can make.

**aileron** · 07-01-2009, 01:20 PM

I have nothing planned for the 4th. If I get a load, I will be happy to run it.

**OntarioVanMan** · 07-01-2009, 01:56 PM

Originally Posted by flattop40

I WILL be home. I, like inkasnana, will be starting a week vacation. I plan next week and over the holidays as my vaca time.

Chef, the 4th is to celebrate our freedoms. Even if we are losing more and more everyday, celebrate the ones we have left and if you feel that strongly maybe host your own "tea party". Invite some friends over and make sure some are libs and maybe have a "round table" or some other form of discussion.

If you can open the eyes of just 2 people and they do the same and so on and so on you would be suprised as to the impact you can make.

I was thinking along the same lines...Chef this is not a time to withdraw..it is a time to go forward...your strength and resolve to get over this bump in the road is more reason to celebrate what was and what will be again with enough good citizens leading the way....If you do not celebrate it will be a win for the "other side"

Maybe the old hippie saying "power to the people" wasn't all bad? Happy July 4th!