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[C.Ann]

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[TinklednPants]

All weekend EXCEPT Monday. Can't have a hangover on Tuesday.

 

[HunnyPots]

Probably not at all.

 

[Serena]

i have to work saturday and monday. I am celebrating on sunday with my girls, at my oldest's house.

 

[ajk912]

I was just thinking about this. The weather isn't looking as nice for Monday so I am thinking of just celebrating on Saturday/Sunday and doing a low key day at home on Monday, and maybe cook out if we can.

 

[C.Ann]

The gentleman I mentioned in my first post just arrived a short time ago, so as soon as it gets dark I'll be heading over there for the campfire..

Guess that will be my "kick off".. A real "test" for him this weekend, but we're all going to keep him as busy as we can..

 

[Serena]

The gentleman I mentioned in my first post just arrived a short time ago, so as soon as it gets dark I'll be heading over there for the campfire..

Guess that will be my "kick off".. A real "test" for him this weekend, but we're all going to keep him as busy as we can..

You are a good friend C.Ann.

 

[C.Ann]

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[Brianne]

If it doesn't stop raining here, no one's going to be doing much of anything all weekend. We saw our first bit of blue sky for the first time in a week or so this morning but it only lasted an hour or two. Now we're back to thunderstorms again. *sigh*

I'm about to put an order in for an ark!

 

[mckryan]

We'll spend the weekend remembering those that gave their lives for our country. On Monday we'll get together for dinner with my mom. For us, Memorial Day is not a weekend of celebrating and partying.

 

[C.Ann]

We'll spend the weekend remembering those that gave their lives for our country. On Monday we'll get together for dinner with my mom. For us, Memorial Day is not a weekend of celebrating and partying.

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I think most everyone remembers our veterans on Memorial Day - my late DH was a Korean war veteran - however it has also become a long weekend for many people which results in it being the "kick off to summer".. There's no reason that people can't do both - and my DH would be the first to agree..

 

[gate_pourri]

Just on Monday for me. Going to the 'races' with a group of friends. The rest of the weekend is all last minute shopping/planning for vacation the week after next.

 

[JR6ooo4]

If by "celebrating" you mean doing housework and repairs that we never have time for. then yes, all 3 days. With some racing and BBQing and fireworks in there somewhere.

Mikeeee

 

[pigletgirl]

I got off of work today at 230pm, and tonight I'm going to a BBQ at DBF's parents house. Yummy steak, and just hanging out enjoying the beautiful evening. The rest of the weekend will be more working and just relaxing.

 

[olena]

Well, we were planning a quiet and productive weekend at home. Unfortunately, we learned yesterday that a family friend was killed in Afghanistan yesterday when his chopper went down. It was his last tour and he was retiring after 20+ years. It looks like we may be going to a funeral, but that may get ruined by DH's employer (French company) that has scheduled work for him on Monday. (Ingrates!) It does bring proper perspective to the day though. My Dad's a vet and he always stresses that we should honor the fallen ones on Memroial Day. I like to also remember the families of those heroes for their own sacrifices so that we may all be safe and free.

 

[agnes!]

Monday we'll be going to a National Cemetery near us and looking at the rows and rows of markers with flags. I always read some of the markers, so many young men. The Secret Service agents who died in the pursuit of John Wilkes Booth are buried there and I always pause and say their names.

agnes!

 

[HunnyPots]

Well, we were planning a quiet and productive weekend at home. Unfortunately, we learned yesterday that a family friend was killed in Afghanistan yesterday when his chopper went down. It was his last tour and he was retiring after 20+ years. It looks like we may be going to a funeral, but that may get ruined by DH's employer (French company) that has scheduled work for him on Monday. (Ingrates!) It does bring proper perspective to the day though. My Dad's a vet and he always stresses that we should honor the fallen ones on Memroial Day. I like to also remember the families of those heroes for their own sacrifices so that we may all be safe and free.

I completely agree with your dad. Memorial Day is a day of remembrance. My dad, may he RIP, was a WWII vet.