Would just like send warmest wishes to our American Cousins across the ocean on thier Independence Day.

Yes that includes you CosyWolf :P

I have lots of friends in the states (some of whom I have directed to view this forum).

Even though it was actually gaining Independence from good ol' Great Britian (with the vital help of the French).

Happy Independence Day!:headbang: :wave:

ohmigod it's my sister's birthday tomorrow...how evil am I? I forgot! See, if we just celebrated the 4th July (and why shouldn't we, we're well rid of them:lol: ) I would never ever forget her birthday again...

I'm a bad sister:?

My country tis of thee, sweet land of liberty, of thee I sing. Land where my fathers died land of the pilgrims pride. From every mountainside, let freedom ring...
Sing to the tune of God Save the Queen.

Can't remember the national anthem thru my hangover, but if you know it, post it...some radio stations will give prizes for knowing the words to it on 4th July. Good luck.

:blush: I need this smilie to turn green right now, not pink - that's how i feel, woe is me

Full Anthem words here (http://www.countrygoldusa.com/star_spangled.html):D :D

Oh, say can you see, by the dawn's early light,
What so proudly we hailed at the twilight's last gleaming?
Whose broad stripes and bright stars,
through the perilous fight,
O'er the ramparts we watched,
were so gallantly streaming?
And the rockets red glare,
the bombs bursting in air,
Gave proof through the night,
That our flag was still there,

Oh say, does that Star Spangled Banner yet wave,
O'er the land of the free
and the home of the brave.

On the shore dimly seen throughout the mists of the deep
Where the foe's haughty host in dread silence reposes
What is that which the breeze o'er the towering steep
As it fitfully blows, half conceals, half discloses?
Now it catches the gleam of the morning's first beam
In full glory reflected now shines on the stream.
`Tis the Star-Spangled Banner, Oh long may it wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave.

And where is that band who so hauntingly swore
That the havoc of war and the battle's confusion
A home and country, shall leave us no more?
Their blood was washed out their foul foot steps pollution
No refuge could save the hireling and slave
From the terror of flight or the gloom of the grave.
And the Star-Spangled Banner in triumph doth wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave.

Oh thus be it e'er when free men shall stand
Between their loved homes and war's desolation!
Blest with victory and peace, may the heaven rescued land
Praise the Pow'r that has made and preserved us a nation
And conquer we must when our cause is just
And this be our motto: "In God is our trust."
And the Star-Spangled Banner in triumph shall wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave.

In the spirit of the 4th July here are some flight announcments from different American Airlines, which are supposedly true:

Occasionally, airline attendants make an effort to make the 'in-flight
safety lecture' and their other announcements a bit more entertaining.

Here are some real examples that have been heard or reported:

From a Southwest Airlines employee: 'There may be 50 ways to leave your
lover, but there are only 4 ways out of this airplane.'

Pilot: 'Folks, we have reached our cruising altitude now, so I am going to
switch the seat belt sign off. Feel free to move about as you wish, but
please stay inside the plane till we land. It's a bit cold outside, and if
you walk on the wings it affects the flight pattern.'

After landing: 'Thank you for flying Delta Business Express. We hope you
enjoyed giving us the business as much as we enjoyed taking you for a
ride.'

As the plane landed and was coming to a stop at Washington National, a lone
voice came over the loudspeaker: 'Whoa, big fella. Whoa!'

After a particularly rough landing during thunderstorms in Memphis, a
flight attendant on a Northwest flight announced: 'Please take care when
opening the overhead compartments because, after a landing like that, sure
as hell everything has shifted.'

From a Southwest Airlines employee: 'Welcome aboard Southwest Flight XXX to
YYY. To operate your seatbelt, insert the metal tab into the buckle, and
pull tight. It works just like every other seatbelt and if you don't know
how to operate one, you probably shouldn't be out in public unsupervised.
In the event of a sudden loss of cabin pressure, oxygen masks will descend
from the ceiling. Stop screaming, grab the mask, and pull it over your
face. If you have a small child traveling with you, secure your mask before
assisting with theirs. If you are traveling with two small children, decide
now which one you love more.'

'Weather at our destination is 50 degrees with some broken clouds, but
they'll try to have them fixed before we arrive. Thank you, and remember,
nobody loves you or your money more than Southwest Airlines.'

'Your seat cushions can be used for flotation. In the event of an emergency
water landing, please take them with our compliments.'

'As you exit the plane, please make sure to gather all of your belongings.
Anything left behind will be distributed evenly among the flight
attendants. Please do not leave children or spouses.'

'Last one off the plane must clean it.'

From the pilot during his welcome message: 'We are pleased to have some of
the best flight attendants in the industry. Unfortunately none of them are
on this flight.'

This was overheard on an American Airlines flight into Amarillo, Texas, on
a particularly windy and bumpy day. During the final approach, the captain
was really having to fight it. After an extremely hard landing, the flight
attendant came on the PA and announced, 'Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to
Amarillo. Please remain in your seats with your seatbelts fastened while
the captain taxis what's left of our airplane to the gate!'

Another flight attendant's comment on a less than perfect landing: 'We ask
you to please remain seated as Captain Kangaroo bounces us to the
terminal.'

An airline pilot wrote that on this particular flight he had hammered his
ship into the runway really hard. The airline had a policy which required
the first officer to stand at the door while the passengers exited, smile,
and give them a, 'Thanks for flying XYZ airline.' He said that in light of
his bad landing, he had a hard time looking the passengers in the eye,
thinking that someone would have a smart comment. Finally, everyone had
gotten off except for this little old lady walking with a cane. She said,
'Sonny, did we land or were we shot down?'

After a real crusher of a landing in Phoenix, the flight attendant got on
the PA and said, 'Ladies and gentlemen, please remain in your seats until
Captain Crash and the crew have brought the aircraft to a screeching halt
up against the gate. And, once the tire smoke has cleared and the warning
bells are silenced, we'll open the door and you can pick your way through
the wreckage to the terminal.'

Part of a flight attendant's arrival announcement: 'We'd like to thank you
folks for flying with us today. And, the next time you get the insane urge
to go blasting through the skies in a pressurized metal tube, we hope
you'll think of us here at US Airways.'

Aren't there any Americans out there who'd like to extoll the virtues of their country on it's birthday?
I promise to behave and be complimentary for this one day:D

What about you Cosy? You're American:P

:evil: Not funny. I am not.:evil:

Okay, I'll help just this one. Good things in America, in honour of the 4th July:
The Grand Canyon
Yosemite Park and all the others
Great restaurants
frozen margaritas
Many great musicians

Come on, help out here...

Great vast forrests
Spectacular Views
NYC
Cape Cod (and Marthas Vineyard) etc etc

Wolves:D
Armadillos (they race them you know)
Raccoons ( I had a pet one called Terry)

Burgers that taste nice.

REAL Ben n Jerry's (Mmmmmm New York Super Fudge Chunk...Mmmmmmmmmm:lol: :lol: :lol: )

BBQs
BBQ sauce
Little lizards that cling to the window, and drop their tails when you try to catch them
Kolache (sp?) shops
Mark Twain - a very funny man, read his book about travelling Europe.

The very best wishes to our American friends, if it had not been for them during the second world war, we wouldn't be here now!!!

God bless America!!!

Originally posted by halevan
The very best wishes to our American friends, if it had not been for them during the second world war, we wouldn't be here now!!!

God bless America!!!

I agree with this from a resources point of view. But I think Britain would have at least survived regardless of any American involvement. Russia would have defeated Germany.