OT: Holiday wknd and Sunday PM check-in....

Ah, now it begins to make sense - this is Memorial Day Weekend in the States, I assume?

I genuinely didn't know that and it was very confusing all the references to patriotism on what is for the UK (and most of Europe?) a religious holiday called Whitsun!

And I think I recall that in the States it is officially summer in between Memorial Day and Labor Day which is the equivalent of our late August Bank Holiday?

You can learn a lot from usenet! ;-)

nickie

Indeed you can nickie :-)

Noreen thank you so much for clarifying this. In the UK we hold Remembrance Day on the second Sunday in November. Here is some information on ours

here is one for what we teach our children that I know what is happening your side of the pond I shall pray for your soldiers, both alive and dead, as I do for ours. There are many in their ranks who deserve our respect.

Here in Canada we have Rememberance Day on November 11th every year. But whenever a country is celebrating a memorial for their servicemen/women I too join in and say a prayer for those who died for freedom, those who are still away from their homes now, and those who thankfully made it back from their time serving their countries.

*hugs* Gemini

nickie{D} spun a FINE 'yarn':

nickie{D}. . . In November we have another, which originally was termed Armistice Day, now called Veteran's Day, the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month.... (signifying the end of WWII) Noreen

Bernadette spun a FINE 'yarn':

Bernadette. . .

In November we have another, which originally was termed Armistice Day, now called Veteran's Day, the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month.... (signifying the end of WWII) Noreen

Not Likely spun a FINE 'yarn':

Not Likely. . . In November we have another rememberance, which originally was termed Armistice Day, now called Veteran's Day, the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month.... (signifying the end of WWII) I try to do as you do, and remember ALL soldiers, sailors, airmen and marines who've served THEIR countries honorably in the name of freedom.

Noreen

Noreen, Thank you so much!

I spent the day with Gail. Today is the first time I have not done anything on Memorial day. Say hello to one of my favorite Veterans. Hello NAVY!

I went by the local Memorial by myself this evening.

Writing this I just remembered something. I am so sorry I am looking at three birthday cards from Gail, Casey and myself that I have not mailed. I will get them in the mail when Casey gets home from work Tuesday evening. I feel so dumb at times.

Hugs & God bless, Dennis & Gail

Ha, I just posted a gift to a very good friend whose birthday was in March - how's that for forgetful! These little slip ups aren't "dumb" they are "human". That;s my story anyway and I'm sticking to it. :)

VP

Spike Driver spun a FINE 'yarn':

Dennis/Spike Driver. . . NAVY says Hi right back atcha, buddy! Don't panic regarding mailing the cards, there's time, and you are NOT dumb! Love, Noreen and Don Semper Fi, Marine!

Vintage Purls spun a FINE 'yarn':

Vintage Purls. . . Human, indeed, nodnodnod, I agree! Hugs, Noreen