Uh Oh... 6 People In The Forum...

[TCH-Thomas]

people really must have stuff to do.

 

Cause it isnt 11am swedish time and monday i hope?

[TCH-Rob]

Thomas,

 

In the US it is afternoon to early evening on a Saturday. People here like to pretend they have lives outside of the internet so they log off while they are looking around the net. Think the other users are guests? They are regular users who are afraid to admit they are here.

 

By the way, what happens at 11am Swedish time and Monday?

[TCH-Thomas]

On mondays at 11am most people hang around at their jobs playing those games that have a boss protection button waiting for the clock to be LUNCH and then back to where they left in those games.

 

Those people who doesnt do this are either elderly or people who works on hospitals, police etc...

 

Elderly on the other side are usually to be found in the grocery shops chasing low prices on stuff (We dont have 24/7 shops here). About a year ago i read from a elderly why they are awake so early and down to shopping. This person says its because the other people (those who were hanging at their jobs) should not have to stand in line when they shop after work. Wonder if its true?

 

As for myself... I am here unless i actually have to get out.

[TCH-Rob]

I am here unless i actually have to get out

 

Wish I could get out. I have this thing around my ankle that prevents me from leaving my home.

[TCH-Thomas]

Uh oh, are you one of those guys?

[Head Guru]

It is a holiday weekend here in the USA. So tons of folks are out at picnics and BBQ's.

 

 

Happy Holidays.

[Madmanmcp]

Actually this is the 1st day of the "Memorial Day" weekend with the holiday being on Monday. Its also the 1st day or Opening day for most of the swimming pools. So everyone is either away for the holiday or took off for the day at the pool.

[bellringr]

Yep - just got back from the first cookout for me this weekend. Got another one tomorrow afternoon. What a gorgeous day here! It was around 80 degrees, cool breezes, and mostly sunny. My belly is full of bratwurst, hamburgers, and no-bake peanut butter cookies.

[TCH-Thomas]

Cool, you have a holiday now too. We do too but i dont know how to translate it to english.

[DarqFlare]

Mmm... Jacuzzi. [laughs]

 

I'm hungry. Good weekend.

[Deverill]

Cool, you have a holiday now too.

Yes a holiday on Monday. It's called Memorial Day and it's a day to remember those who died in the service of our country.

 

Here's an exerpt from a Whitehouse memo announcing the "National Moment of Remembrance" resolution.

 

As Memorial Day approaches, it is time to pause and consider the  true meaning of this holiday. Memorial Day represents one day of national awareness and reverence, honoring those Americans who died while defending our Nation and its values. While we should honor these heroes every day for the profound contribution they have made to securing our Nation's freedom, we should honor them especially on Memorial Day.

 

In a time that many people and nations are upset with the US Armed Forces I would like to remind them that it's not the Soldier, Sailor, Airman or Marine (I think that's all of them except special forces) who is making policy. They are merely following what they have been trained to do because those kinds of decisions are bigger than they as individuals are.

 

At the same time, the sacrifices these men and women make to defend us and our values is tremendous and to each and every one of them I am grateful. Without them we would be a far less country than we are today - in fact, we would not be a country but merely a colony - if not of England than of some other nation. To them all I say sincerely, "Thank you for your sacrifice whether it be your life, time with your family or just running simulations in peace time so that those who come after you can be better prepared to defend."