Comments on: Independence Day https://scooterinthesticks.com/2016/07/independence-day/ Exploring life on a Vespa, Royal Enfield Himalayan, Honda Trail 125, and a Kawasaki W650 Thu, 04 Jul 2019 14:52:18 +0000 hourly 1 By: Thoughts on Independence Day - Scooter in the Sticks https://scooterinthesticks.com/2016/07/independence-day/#comment-45251 Thu, 04 Jul 2019 14:52:18 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=6647#comment-45251 […] reading, the places I walk, or just the approach of July the Fourth that has sparked thoughts on Independence Day. These are my reflections, in no particular order and perhaps won’t make much sense to anyone […]

]]> By: Steve Williams https://scooterinthesticks.com/2016/07/independence-day/#comment-33851 Tue, 12 Jul 2016 03:35:10 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=6647#comment-33851 In reply to Steel.

Thanks Steel. We’re living in a great place.

]]> By: Steve Williams https://scooterinthesticks.com/2016/07/independence-day/#comment-33850 Tue, 12 Jul 2016 03:32:40 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=6647#comment-33850 In reply to David Eakin.

Thanks David. Mike Rowe has good stuff.

]]> By: Steve Williams https://scooterinthesticks.com/2016/07/independence-day/#comment-33849 Tue, 12 Jul 2016 03:27:26 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=6647#comment-33849 In reply to Bryce Lee.

I think we’ve made friends with Canada. You’re safe here now Time to let go of history. Besides, you’ve given us Justin Bieber. We owe you.

I learn a lot in that old stone orchard. At the very least it’s a quiet place to walk.

]]> By: Steve Williams https://scooterinthesticks.com/2016/07/independence-day/#comment-33848 Tue, 12 Jul 2016 03:24:21 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=6647#comment-33848 In reply to Charlie6.

Let’s hope it doesn’t come true Dom…

]]> By: Steel https://scooterinthesticks.com/2016/07/independence-day/#comment-33716 Wed, 06 Jul 2016 02:39:03 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=6647#comment-33716 Well said Steve.

]]> By: David Eakin https://scooterinthesticks.com/2016/07/independence-day/#comment-33714 Tue, 05 Jul 2016 19:55:37 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=6647#comment-33714 Just saw this posting today by Mike Rowe (TV personality and strong advocate for the industrial arts) – fits in very well with your musings:
http://mikerowe.com/2016/07/otw-onepercenters/

]]> By: Bryce Lee https://scooterinthesticks.com/2016/07/independence-day/#comment-33713 Tue, 05 Jul 2016 16:57:54 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=6647#comment-33713 Canada and the United States are similar; we both started as colonies of the British Crown. The United States, always and I suspect still, rebellious became independent.
Canada still remains wedded albeit indirectly to the British Crown, which suits me just fine.
Yes I am a monarchist, United Empire Loyalist family from way back when;
perhaps that’s one reason I feel uncomfortable entering into or even flying over the United States. To me, and my family roots it is the enemy.

Not to be negative about your thoughts and commentary Steve. Enjoyed your reflective photography “in the round” of the mirror and the Revoluntionary war symbol in the local stone orchard.

The bagel and tea (I assume) at Saints Cafe allowed you to reflect on that what was, and still is.

]]> By: Charlie6 https://scooterinthesticks.com/2016/07/independence-day/#comment-33709 Tue, 05 Jul 2016 11:56:14 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=6647#comment-33709 That quote from Lincoln is prophetic.

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