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Posted By: <b>Steve</b><p>We have numerous accidents every year in this town, after the festivities. Their rods and cones must be screwed up. Be safe <img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14><br /><br /><img src="http://www.network54.com/Realm/tmp/1215117360.JPG">

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Posted By: <b>paulstratton</b><p>Thanks to G W and the boys. Sorry for the N-Sport, but it is somewhat on topic. Happy 4th.<br /><img src="http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z105/pstratt63/Presidents/largewashingtonscrapp.jpg"><br />

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Posted By: <b>Matt</b><p>Happy 4th to all! Anyone have any vintage baseball cards with a US flag in the background?

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Posted By: <b>Kevin Cummings</b><p>One of the more famous (or infamous) baseball-related incidents involving Rick Monday and the Stars and Stripes...<br /><br /><img src="http://www.network54.com/Realm/tmp/1215179749.JPG">

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Posted By: <b>John S</b><p>Happy 4th to all. Kevin that is one of my favorite pictures; it would have been better if he would spiked each of those punks in the face after he snatched the flag.

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Posted By: <b>paulstratton</b><p>I love how Monday ripped that flag from those losers, burner #1 looks like he's still trying to get a light. <br /><br />A t209-2 Thompson would fit in, can't think of any other cards.

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Posted By: <b>MVSNYC</b><p><a href="http://www.metacafe.com/watch/167638/rick_monday_tribute_1976/" target="_new" rel="nofollow">http://www.metacafe.com/watch/167638/rick_monday_tribute_1976/</a><br /><br />

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Posted By: <b>Marty Ogelvie</b><p>thanks for that link!!!&nbsp; very kewl to hear the interviews and see the incedent again.<br><br>martyOgelvie<br /><a href="http://www.nyyankeecards.com">New York Yankee cards</a>

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Posted By: <b>leon</b><p>Everyone please be safe this weekend.....<br /><br /><img src="http://luckeycards.com/pt2092thompson.jpg">

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Posted By: <b>john/z28jd</b><p> Mickey Welch would be 149 years old today if he were still alive

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Posted By: <b>Eric G.</b><p>Not baseball related but hope the sentiment counts.... Happy 4th of July and be safe.<br /><br />Eric G.<br /><br /><img src="http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i287/eric-gi/flag-3.jpg"><br /><br /><img src="http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i287/eric-gi/flag-1.jpg"><br /><br /><img src="http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i287/eric-gi/t7002.jpg"><br /><br /><img src="http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i287/eric-gi/t7003.jpg">

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Posted By: <b>Joe D.</b><p>Have a happy - safe fourth everyone.<br /><br />That Rick Monday moment is one of my favorites!<br /><br /><br /><br />Red, white, blue - and beautiful.<br /><br /><img src="http://internetville.com/images/albums/userpics/49jackiefront.jpg"><br /><br /><br />

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Posted By: <b>Brian Weisner</b><p> Hi Leon, <br /> Now I know why my card is missing the right border...because your card has it!!! Be well Brian<br />[IMG]<img src="http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q257/hogan6g/Scan0028-2-1.jpg">[/IMG]<br />

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Posted By: <b>Brian Weisner</b><p> Hi Eric,<br /> Great stuff...We need some nice non sport examples of our Founding Fathers... I'll go look for some. Be well Brian<br /><br /><br />PS Trivia of the day: The two Founding Fathers who died on July 4th, 1826??? John Adams and Thomas Jefferson. <br /><br />[IMG]<img src="http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q257/hogan6g/Scan0030-2.jpg">[/IMG]

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Posted By: <b>Peter_Spaeth</b><p>A classic nonetheless.<br /><br /><img src="http://www.network54.com/Realm/tmp/1215185627.JPG">

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Posted By: <b>barrysloate</b><p>When John Adams was in his final moments, he is purported to have said "Jefferson survives." He was unaware that his old friend and sometime adversary had predeceased him earlier in the day.<br /><br />Just came back from the Fourth of July parade in Southampton. A great spectacle indeed.

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Posted By: <b>MVSNYC</b><p>Barry- great story...here's a link.<br /><br /><a href="http://dir.yahoo.com/thespark/9103/thomas-jefferson-and-john-adams-survive" target="_new" rel="nofollow">http://dir.yahoo.com/thespark/9103/thomas-jefferson-and-john-adams-survive</a><br />

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Posted By: <b>barrysloate</b><p>It is truly amazing that July 4, 1826 marked the 50th anniversary of our country, as well as the death of two of our presidents and founding fathers. Certainly a statistical anomaly.<br /><br />Michael- thanks for the link. The HBO series "John Adams" (which will be repeated today in its entirety) was great and worth watching. It's based on David McCullough's biography of Adams, which I hope to get to someday.

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Posted By: <b>paulstratton</b><p><img src="http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z105/pstratt63/Presidents/n309lot.jpg"><br /><img src="http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z105/pstratt63/Presidents/cabinet020.jpg">

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Posted By: <b>Brian Weisner</b><p><br /> Hi Paul,<br /> Thanks for sharing... Now I know why I keep getting out sniped...<br /> Be well Brian<br /><br /><br /> Hi Barry,<br /> I threw you a changeup and you hit it out.... It's funny how these men who were rivals for so long thought so highly of each other. <br /> Our Founding Fathers were truly remarkable...<br /><br /><br /> Happy 4th to all... Be well Brian <br />

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Posted By: <b>paulstratton</b><p>Might not have been me Brian, I've been focusing on other stuff as of late. I find the Masonic connection between the early Presidents very intriguing. The Adams book was good Barry, haven't seen the miniseries yet but hope to at some point.

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Posted By: <b>barrysloate</b><p>Paul- I love reading biographies so I might have to get it.

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Posted By: <b>MVSNYC</b><p>long live Joey Chestnut!!!

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Posted By: <b>Joe D.</b><p>paul -<br /><br />what are those b&w president cards?<br /><br />very cool.

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Posted By: <b>Steve</b><p>I "listened" to the book while driving to FL a couple of years ago. It made the trip a breeze. The movie is great as well, Paul Giamatti and the Abigail chick were quite convincing as was the computerized backdrops and scenery. A big thanks Mr McCullough, and for his story on the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge -couldn't put that one down either.<br /><br /><br /><br />

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Posted By: <b>barrysloate</b><p>The Abigail chick is Laura Linney. She is a great actress.

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Posted By: <b>paulstratton</b><p>Hey Joe, <br /><br />They are 19th century(c.1888) trade cards. Sometimes blank, sometimes with advertising of various retailers. They are still reasonable price wise, though they have been going up lately it seems.

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Posted By: <b>Ben</b><p><img src="http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg184/IronHorse2130/gehrigday.jpg">

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Posted By: <b>Kevin Cummings</b><p><img src="http://www.network54.com/Realm/tmp/1215218572.JPG">

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Posted By: <b>DMcD</b><p><img src="http://www.network54.com/Realm/June08/Iwo_Jima_Joe_Rosenthal_1945.jpg">

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Posted By: <b>Denny Walsh</b><p>The Writer who started it ALL!<br /><br /><img src="http://www.network54.com/Realm/tmp/1215220693.JPG"><br /><br />Just finished the 1st DVD of "John Adams", Netflix can't send it fast enough!<br /><br />May God Bless You All This Day & Keep You Safe for Another!<br /><br />Life's Grand,<br />Denny Walsh<br /><br />PS For those of you who are aware of me going to Iraq, its been delayed a bit, So I get to hang out with you guys & gals a tad longer ~ Hope you don't mind <img src="/images/wink.gif" height=14 width=14> <br /><br />

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Posted By: <b>Dwight</b><p>Oddly, we lost 'Senator No' today in the Tarheel state.

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Posted By: <b>Brian Weisner</b><p><br /> <br /> Hi Denny,<br /> We are all happy to see you here and we will all be thinking and praying for you when you are gone... Be well Brian<br /><br /><br />PS Today is such an amazing day for America I hope everyone understands the following words... <br /><br /> Jesse Helms passed away today, and like him or not he treated all of his constituents the same way. I don't care to debate those who would choose to pass judgment on his beliefs; I only want to thank him for his service.<br /><br /><br />

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Posted By: <b>Dwight</b><p>You know I didn't intend to be impertinent concerning Mr. Helms, right Brian? I read he liked being called 'Sen. No.' Just commenting on the fact he died on July 4. Thought we were meeting for lunch last month!