Independence Day! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Stocker** · 07-04-2018, 12:50 AM

Wishing everyone a fun-filled, happy July 4th celebration! Right now our fireworks display is about to start and a few folks are firing off their own.
Our big dog is terrified just like every year so he's gonna have a rough night. Loud noises are scary!

**Boog** · 07-04-2018, 07:24 AM

I hope everyone has a happy and safe 4th.

CG · 07-04-2018, 07:42 AM

As a kid I loved the fourth. We always had an abundant supply of fireworks to "play" with. As I got older, meh, fireworks just didn't cut it for me anymore. Don't care for the displays myself, not an oooo ... ahhhh person lol.

But it really bugs me that fireworks have been banned in most of the areas around here unless you are a little more rural. Its a right of passage for kids (girls and boys) to try and come out of the fourth with all your fingers haha!

I heard a news story on the radio about the noise, some people (stick in the muds) want it banned statewide. It bothers their pets etc etc. I don't get it, its once a year folks. Easy enough to be prepared for the festivities either way, love em or hate em. One guy suggested as a courtesy please post when you are going to make noise via the neighborhood social media pages. So many namby pambies out there, sheesh.

We have the Blue Angels once a year for the Sea Fair celebration. You should hear all the whiners ... its too noisy. People complain about New Years around here too ... I cant sleep with all the fireworks.

Even though I don't personally partake in the noisy part of all the festivities, we will be at a friends house enjoying the day. And Ill be having fun watching the kids have fun. And tomorrow Ill be cleaning up all the firework sticks and such that have fallen in our yard from the culdesac across the street. Hopefully no fingers out there lol.

Happy Fourth everyone!

**truckster** · 07-04-2018, 09:10 AM

I hear the complaints and I get it. But this is a great day and it should be celebrated. I figure my 25 years in the Army as a combat engineer and artilleryman (OIF I & II) earned me the right to make a little noise in celebration of our freedom. God bless you all and God bless our USA.

**special-K** · 07-04-2018, 09:40 AM

Happy Day of Independence PEOPLE!! We thought this place was so great, so special, close to 250 years ago we all gathered to fight and beat our overlords and take it for our own. Then we went to work at making it better and better and better, till WTF happened?

Sorry, it's still American the beautiful and America the great, but let's not stop making it better.

These people who see nothing BUT forward, who would change every element of life if they could because in their warp they feel new is always better need to go back to their turntables and put a great song I am sure they listened to a lot many years ago on and really listen to it

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xDzVZcqtYI

Now how about this?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jyV41-tFPcQ

My dad was born on the 4th of July. Happy Birthday DAD!

**GOPAPA** · 07-04-2018, 10:11 AM

When I was growing up I began to be more aware of the meaning of this day, and with that awareness came the meaning to me of patriotism. July Fourth is the birthday of our nation.

So what if we make a little noise

Heres wishing every one here on this forum has a fun day with family and friends while celebrating the birthday of the greatest country on earth

**Getter-Done** · 07-04-2018, 10:17 AM

Happy Birthday USA

**Stocker** · 07-04-2018, 11:20 AM

Well, my big chicken of a dog survived the evening's festivities just like always!

This morning it's a few hours of anvil firing, an old tradition that goes way back. Mrs. Stocker & I will walk down to the church for the ice cream social (with homemade pie of course, a great breakfast!) and go to the parade later if it's not too hot by then.

Happy Fourth to all!!

**Palf70Step** · 07-04-2018, 01:06 PM

Hope everyone is enjoying there day. Happy Independence Day!

Indian113 · 07-04-2018, 02:12 PM

I really hope my neighbors enjoyed their Fireworks last night! The Rockets Red Glare and The Bombs Bursting in Air went on till after Midnight. My poor wife was beat when she left for work at 5 am. Buts that is Okay as I am taking the mufflers off my Harley and putting Straight pipes on it! At 5 am. tomorrow I will be their Alarm Clock.

Killer Bee · 07-04-2018, 03:14 PM

happy and safe 4th to y'all from the Bee's and the Burbs

**special-K** · 07-06-2018, 09:51 PM

Sat along the track watching America's oldest motorcycle race, the Barbara Fritchey Classic

pritch · 07-06-2018, 10:14 PM

Man, I do love the Flat Tracks!

07-04-2018, 12:50 AM	#1
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,499	Independence Day! Wishing everyone a fun-filled, happy July 4th celebration! Right now our fireworks display is about to start and a few folks are firing off their own. Our big dog is terrified just like every year so he's gonna have a rough night. Loud noises are scary! __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

07-04-2018, 07:24 AM	#2
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 12,966	Re: Independence Day! I hope everyone has a happy and safe 4th. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

07-04-2018, 07:42 AM	#3
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,786	Re: Independence Day! As a kid I loved the fourth. We always had an abundant supply of fireworks to "play" with. As I got older, meh, fireworks just didn't cut it for me anymore. Don't care for the displays myself, not an oooo ... ahhhh person lol. But it really bugs me that fireworks have been banned in most of the areas around here unless you are a little more rural. Its a right of passage for kids (girls and boys) to try and come out of the fourth with all your fingers haha! I heard a news story on the radio about the noise, some people (stick in the muds) want it banned statewide. It bothers their pets etc etc. I don't get it, its once a year folks. Easy enough to be prepared for the festivities either way, love em or hate em. One guy suggested as a courtesy please post when you are going to make noise via the neighborhood social media pages. So many namby pambies out there, sheesh. We have the Blue Angels once a year for the Sea Fair celebration. You should hear all the whiners ... its too noisy. People complain about New Years around here too ... I cant sleep with all the fireworks. Even though I don't personally partake in the noisy part of all the festivities, we will be at a friends house enjoying the day. And Ill be having fun watching the kids have fun. And tomorrow Ill be cleaning up all the firework sticks and such that have fallen in our yard from the culdesac across the street. Hopefully no fingers out there lol. Happy Fourth everyone!

07-04-2018, 09:10 AM	#4
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,805	Re: Independence Day! I hear the complaints and I get it. But this is a great day and it should be celebrated. I figure my 25 years in the Army as a combat engineer and artilleryman (OIF I & II) earned me the right to make a little noise in celebration of our freedom. God bless you all and God bless our USA. __________________ I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man. - Thomas Jefferson

07-04-2018, 09:40 AM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Independence Day! Happy Day of Independence PEOPLE!! We thought this place was so great, so special, close to 250 years ago we all gathered to fight and beat our overlords and take it for our own. Then we went to work at making it better and better and better, till WTF happened? Sorry, it's still American the beautiful and America the great, but let's not stop making it better. These people who see nothing BUT forward, who would change every element of life if they could because in their warp they feel new is always better need to go back to their turntables and put a great song I am sure they listened to a lot many years ago on and really listen to it https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xDzVZcqtYI Now how about this? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jyV41-tFPcQ My dad was born on the 4th of July. Happy Birthday DAD! __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 07-04-2018 at 08:24 PM.

07-04-2018, 10:11 AM	#6
GOPAPA "Tail Gate Best Seat In House" Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Nampa Idaho Posts: 7,364	Re: Independence Day! When I was growing up I began to be more aware of the meaning of this day, and with that awareness came the meaning to me of patriotism. July Fourth is the birthday of our nation. So what if we make a little noise Heres wishing every one here on this forum has a fun day with family and friends while celebrating the birthday of the greatest country on earth __________________ When you learn a thing a day you store up smart.

07-04-2018, 10:17 AM	#7
Getter-Done Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TN. Posts: 7,760	Re: Independence Day! Happy Birthday USA __________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________ 84 Chevy K-20 63 Impala (my high school car) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...Crew Cab Build

07-04-2018, 11:20 AM	#8
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,499	Re: Independence Day! Well, my big chicken of a dog survived the evening's festivities just like always! This morning it's a few hours of anvil firing, an old tradition that goes way back. Mrs. Stocker & I will walk down to the church for the ice cream social (with homemade pie of course, a great breakfast!) and go to the parade later if it's not too hot by then. Happy Fourth to all!! __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

07-04-2018, 01:06 PM	#9
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,665	Re: Independence Day! Hope everyone is enjoying there day. Happy Independence Day! __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

07-04-2018, 02:12 PM	#10
Indian113 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Monroe,Iowa Posts: 4,370	Re: Independence Day! I really hope my neighbors enjoyed their Fireworks last night! The Rockets Red Glare and The Bombs Bursting in Air went on till after Midnight. My poor wife was beat when she left for work at 5 am. Buts that is Okay as I am taking the mufflers off my Harley and putting Straight pipes on it! At 5 am. tomorrow I will be their Alarm Clock.

07-04-2018, 03:14 PM	#11
Killer Bee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Barber City, CA Posts: 4,730	Re: Independence Day! happy and safe 4th to y'all from the Bee's and the Burbs __________________ *I started out with nothing - and I still have most of it*

07-06-2018, 09:51 PM	#12
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Independence Day! Sat along the track watching America's oldest motorcycle race, the Barbara Fritchey Classic Attached Images __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 07-06-2018 at 10:53 PM.

07-06-2018, 10:14 PM	#13
pritch Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hoytsville, Utah Posts: 3,365	Re: Independence Day! Man, I do love the Flat Tracks! __________________ '68 Panel Project Boogie Chillin' '68 C-10 Ol' Green



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.