Razors Edge ★ Posted November 5, 2019 Share #1 Posted November 5, 2019 Anybody got exciting plans for the long holiday weekend? Weather looks cool but clear for the next week, so may finally get back on the bike for a few rides. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted November 5, 2019 Share #2 Posted November 5, 2019 No long weekend. Quit being a slacker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted November 5, 2019 Author Share #3 Posted November 5, 2019 1 minute ago, Kzoo said: No long weekend. Quit being a slacker. Screw that noise. If your company doesn't celebrate Veteran's Day, I can't help you. We've got enough veterans in my family, it's nice to have a day to appreciate them for their service. Heck, we have vets here too, and I appreciate them as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted November 5, 2019 Share #4 Posted November 5, 2019 20 minutes ago, Razors Edge said: Screw that noise. If your company doesn't celebrate Veteran's Day, I can't help you. We've got enough veterans in my family, it's nice to have a day to appreciate them for their service. Heck, we have vets here too, and I appreciate them as well! We should make Veteran's Day a paid holiday and not celebrate the sacrifices of our heroes just like most folks do on Memorial Day. I don't at all approve, endorse, or support the latter -- but I like the idea of Kazabooboo and his kin paying out more to the good folks of this country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted November 5, 2019 Author Share #5 Posted November 5, 2019 23 minutes ago, Dottie said: We should make Veteran's Day a paid holiday Monday - Veteran's Day - is a paid holiday. Well, it is for folks who get paid holidays. But for the folks who don't get paid holidays, it just like any other day of the week/month/year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted November 5, 2019 Share #6 Posted November 5, 2019 3 minutes ago, Razors Edge said: Monday - Veteran's Day - is a paid holiday. Well, it is for folks who get paid holidays. But for the folks who don't get paid holidays, it just like any other day of the week/month/year. Wrong, booger breath. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted November 5, 2019 Share #7 Posted November 5, 2019 9 minutes ago, Razors Edge said: Monday - Veteran's Day - is a paid holiday. Well, it is for folks who get paid holidays. But for the folks who don't get paid holidays, it just like any other day of the week/month/year. Get a job in the private sector, Moran. Wait. You are private. What's the difference between your private company and mine? Oh yeah. Yours isn't headquartered in Texas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlecan ★ Posted November 5, 2019 Share #8 Posted November 5, 2019 In Canada, Nov 11 is known as Remembrance Day, or Armistice Day. In some provinces, it is a statutory holiday, but not here in Ontario. It also happens to be my birthday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted November 5, 2019 Share #9 Posted November 5, 2019 4 minutes ago, Rattlecan said: In Canada, Nov 11 is known as Remembrance Day, or Armistice Day. In some provinces, it is a statutory holiday, but not here in Ontario. It also happens to be my birthday. It was my Father In Law's birthday as well. And here in the states it is also known as Remembrance Day and also Armistice Day. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted November 5, 2019 Author Share #10 Posted November 5, 2019 1 hour ago, Kzoo said: Wrong, booger breath. I guess you could also have "double time pay"! That's what I would get in high school working at the grocery store on a national holiday. ???!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted November 5, 2019 Share #11 Posted November 5, 2019 8 minutes ago, Razors Edge said: That's what I would get in high school working at the grocery store on a national holiday. That right there is really great to know. I don't know if you could have made it through my day without knowing that. I certainly know that I couldn't work through Monday the 11th without that important bit of knowledge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisL Posted November 5, 2019 Share #12 Posted November 5, 2019 1 hour ago, Rattlecan said: In Canada, Nov 11 is known as Remembrance Day, or Armistice Day. In some provinces, it is a statutory holiday, but not here in Ontario. It also happens to be my birthday. 55 minutes ago, Kzoo said: And here in the states it is also known as Remembrance Day and also Armistice Day. That’s how the holiday originated but later changed to recognize all vets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted November 5, 2019 Author Share #13 Posted November 5, 2019 9 minutes ago, Kzoo said: That right there is really great to know. I don't know if you could have made it through my day without knowing that. I certainly know that I couldn't work through Monday the 11th without that important bit of knowledge. No problem! I'm here to help Except on Monday when I will be off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prophet Zacharia Posted November 5, 2019 Share #14 Posted November 5, 2019 2 hours ago, Razors Edge said: Monday - Veteran's Day - is a paid holiday. Well, it is for folks who get paid holidays. But for the folks who don't get paid holidays, it just like any other day of the week/month/year. I get paid holidays. But not that one. i get: NYD MLK A rebranded version of President’s Day, now called “Great American’s Day”. Memorial Day Independence Day Labor Day Thanksgiving Black Friday xmas eve Xmas Day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted November 5, 2019 Share #15 Posted November 5, 2019 He works basically in greater D.C. His company follows the slacker mentality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Posted November 5, 2019 Share #16 Posted November 5, 2019 No long weekend for me either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 5, 2019 Share #17 Posted November 5, 2019 Going to be cool and snowy here over the weekend. Working part of the day Saturday to help a volunteer group finish up a new ski trail. Hope to get some hunting in too. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted November 5, 2019 Author Share #18 Posted November 5, 2019 10 minutes ago, Prophet Zacharia said: I get paid holidays. But not that one. i get: NYD MLK A rebranded version of President’s Day, now called “Great American’s Day”. Memorial Day Independence Day Labor Day Thanksgiving Black Friday xmas eve Xmas Day So you trade VETERANS DAY for BLACK FRIDAY???? OMFG! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted November 5, 2019 Share #19 Posted November 5, 2019 1 minute ago, Razors Edge said: So you trade VETERANS DAY for BLACK FRIDAY???? OMFG! Priorities, man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted November 5, 2019 Author Share #20 Posted November 5, 2019 Just now, Dottie said: Priorities, man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted November 5, 2019 Share #21 Posted November 5, 2019 Do you go to a graveyard or call up any of your veteran friends on Memorial Day? I'm guessing you don't. But maybe abike ride and some eatery/brew establishments somewhere along the route? Of course you do and weather permitting, you will do the same this Monday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted November 5, 2019 Author Share #22 Posted November 5, 2019 10 minutes ago, Dottie said: Do you go to a graveyard or call up any of your veteran friends on Memorial Day? Good news is I don't have any folks I knew who died in combat. Plenty who have been in combat and who have served in both war and peace. Family and friends who are vets will get double appreciation on Veterans Day, so I think I'm covered there too. How about you? You just lump the holidays together or just focus on the shopping? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted November 5, 2019 Author Share #23 Posted November 5, 2019 Just a recap, though, to help folks sort out the apparently confusing US federal holiday called "Veterans Day" (from Wiki): Veterans Day (originally known as Armistice Day) is a federal holiday in the United States observed annually on November 11, for honoring military veterans, that is, persons who have served in the United States Armed Forces (and were discharged under conditions other than dishonorable)[1].[2] It coincides with other holidays including Armistice Day and Remembrance Day which are celebrated in other countries that mark the anniversary of the end of World War I. Major hostilities of World War I were formally ended at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, when the Armistice with Germany went into effect. At the urging of major U.S. veteran organizations, Armistice Day was renamed Veterans Day in 1954. Veterans Day is distinct from Memorial Day, a U.S. public holiday in May. Veterans Day celebrates the service of all U.S. military veterans, while Memorial Day honors those who have died while in military service.[3] There is another military holiday, Armed Forces Day, a minor U.S. remembrance that also occurs in May, which honors those currently serving in the U.S. military. ------------------------------------------- It is distinct from "Memorial Day" (also from Wiki): Memorial Day (previously but now seldom called Decoration Day) is a federal holiday in the United States for remembering and honoring the military personnel who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces.[1] The holiday is now observed on the last Monday of May, Memorial Day having been observed on May 30 from 1868 to 1970.[2] Many people visit cemeteries and memorials on Memorial Day, particularly to honor those who died in military service. Many volunteers place an American flag on each grave in national cemeteries. Memorial Day is considered the unofficial start of summer in the United States,[3] while Labor Day marks the unofficial start of Autumn on the first Monday of September. Two other days celebrate those who serve or have served in the U.S. military: Veterans Day, which celebrates the service of all U.S. military veterans;[4] and Armed Forces Day, a minor U.S. remembrance celebrated earlier in May, specifically honoring those currently serving in the U.S. military. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisL Posted November 5, 2019 Share #24 Posted November 5, 2019 5 minutes ago, Razors Edge said: Good news is I don't have any folks I knew who died in combat. Plenty who have been in combat and who have served in both war and peace. Family and friends who are vets will get double appreciation on Veterans Day. Remember Memorial Day is vastly different than Veterans Day. Veterans Day is for all of those who served in peace and in conflict both living & dead. Memorial Day is a sacred day for those who were killed in theater during combat. Huge difference and should never be lumped together. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted November 5, 2019 Share #25 Posted November 5, 2019 18 minutes ago, Razors Edge said: Good news is I don't have any folks I knew who died in combat. Plenty who have been in combat and who have served in both war and peace. Family and friends who are vets will get double appreciation on Veterans Day, so I think I'm covered there too. How about you? You just lump the holidays together or just focus on the shopping? I don't shop. Just say no to Black Friday which has now become Black Thursday/Friday. My dad is a Korean War vet but never took up the military identity. I know more friends of friends who are serving and I'm grateful for that. I try to give my respect to them in my quiet times during those days. Otherwise, it's pretty much another day. I am grateful it's not me getting shot at. But sometimes I think some of these advertisers are worse than an actual 'armed' force. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted November 5, 2019 Author Share #26 Posted November 5, 2019 6 minutes ago, ChrisL said: Remember Memorial Day is vastly different than Veterans Day. Veterans Day is for all of those who served in peace and in conflict both living & dead. Memorial Day is a sacred day for those who were killed in theater during combat. Huge difference and should never be lumped together. Exactly. I'm always amazed folks mix them up. Not sure how or why, but they do. In any case, you're a veteran, so I thank you for your service! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted November 5, 2019 Share #27 Posted November 5, 2019 1 minute ago, Razors Edge said: Exactly. I'm always amazed folks mix them up. Not sure how or why, but they do. In any case, you're a veteran, so I thank you for your service! But get serious. They overlap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisL Posted November 5, 2019 Share #28 Posted November 5, 2019 21 minutes ago, Dottie said: But get serious. They overlap. They really don’t. Those who died in combat technically died on active duty and so are not veterans. Veterans who served in combat and died later are technically not recognized on Memorial Day. Distinct holidays honoring different people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted November 5, 2019 Share #29 Posted November 5, 2019 2 minutes ago, ChrisL said: They really don’t. Those who died in combat technically died on active duty and so are not veterans. Veterans who served in combat and died later are technically not recognized on Memorial Day. Distinct holidays honoring different people. He's just being a dolt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisL Posted November 5, 2019 Share #30 Posted November 5, 2019 Having laid to rest countless service members in Arlington worked details at the Tombs of The Unknown Soldier on Memorial Day the holiday has special meaning to me. I can honestly give a rats ass about Veterans Day. A shit ton of people did what I did. Very few people gave all so Memorial Day should never be lumped in with Veterans Day. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted November 5, 2019 Share #31 Posted November 5, 2019 9 minutes ago, Kzoo said: He's just being a dolt. I am being a dolt. But Veteran's Day is a precursor to Memorial Day. So I shower love to them all... in life and death. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted November 5, 2019 Share #32 Posted November 5, 2019 1 minute ago, ChrisL said: Having laid to rest countless service members in Arlington worked details at the Tombs of The Unknown Soldier on Memorial Day the holiday has special meaning to me. I can honestly give a rats ass about Veterans Day. A shit ton of people did what I did. Very few people gave all so Memorial Day should never be lumped in with Veterans Day. I mean absolutely no disrespect when I say this and I say it while thanking you for your service, but there are a whole bunch of vets that did more than that and they do deserve to be honored. Not all paid with their life and many wish they had. My GF was in the trenches in WWI, my favorite uncle was a paratrooper on the islands in the Pacific in WWII, my dad was an officer on an aircraft carrier. My sister did 4 years in the Army in the 70s and my little brother did 20 years in the Army. My FIL was in the Navy on troop transports during WWII and my BIL was in the Army during Nam. I have friends that were in the Special Forces during Nam (with their own horrors) and we have a family friend that is still MIA from there. I have the utmost respect for all of you and Veterans Day is a day to remember that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoseySusan Posted November 5, 2019 Share #33 Posted November 5, 2019 3 hours ago, Rattlecan said: In Canada, Nov 11 is known as Remembrance Day, or Armistice Day. In some provinces, it is a statutory holiday, but not here in Ontario. It also happens to be my birthday. So, do you have plans for your long birthday weekend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prophet Zacharia Posted November 5, 2019 Share #34 Posted November 5, 2019 14 minutes ago, Kzoo said: My GF was in the trenches in WWI Daring lady. But maybe a little old for you??? 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prophet Zacharia Posted November 5, 2019 Share #35 Posted November 5, 2019 1 hour ago, Razors Edge said: So you trade VETERANS DAY for BLACK FRIDAY???? OMFG! I didn't get a vote. My company isn't a democracy. But I usually work both Thanksgiving and Black Friday, it saves us the need to travel, and allows me to just come home and eat and watch football afterwards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Further Posted November 5, 2019 Share #36 Posted November 5, 2019 4 hours ago, Rattlecan said: It also happens to be my birthday. Here's wishing you a happy birthday 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisL Posted November 5, 2019 Share #37 Posted November 5, 2019 50 minutes ago, Kzoo said: I mean absolutely no disrespect when I say this and I say it while thanking you for your service, but there are a whole bunch of vets that did more than that and they do deserve to be honored. Not all paid with their life and many wish they had. My GF was in the trenches in WWI, my favorite uncle was a paratrooper on the islands in the Pacific in WWII, my dad was an officer on an aircraft carrier. My sister did 4 years in the Army in the 70s and my little brother did 20 years in the Army. My FIL was in the Navy on troop transports during WWII and my BIL was in the Army during Nam. I have friends that were in the Special Forces during Nam (with their own horrors) and we have a family friend that is still MIA from there. I have the utmost respect for all of you and Veterans Day is a day to remember that. It’s not commonly known that Vets are grouped by those who served during time of conflict and those who served. I wish there was a classification of Vets broken down by: 1. Those who served 2. Those who served in theater during time of war/conflict. You could technically break this down to troops who actually were in the shit and those who were in the rear but that would be too hard to break down. So all of the REMF’s can take credit. Those who served during conflict/war but were not in theater really are in the first group. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlecan ★ Posted November 5, 2019 Share #38 Posted November 5, 2019 1 hour ago, roadsue said: So, do you have plans for your long birthday weekend? Our daughter is in from Halifax with her kids so we will be spending time with them. Don’t get to see them nearly enough 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur ★ Posted November 5, 2019 Share #39 Posted November 5, 2019 7 minutes ago, Rattlecan said: Our daughter is in from Halifax with her kids so we will be spending time with them. Don’t get to see them nearly enough Birthday ride? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlecan ★ Posted November 5, 2019 Share #40 Posted November 5, 2019 8 minutes ago, wilbur said: Birthday ride? Weather dependant. I have become a wimp when it gets cold. if it doesn’t rain I will at least do a short one, maybe to Bronte and back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Further Posted November 5, 2019 Share #41 Posted November 5, 2019 5 minutes ago, Rattlecan said: Weather dependant. I have become a wimp when it gets cold. if it doesn’t rain I will at least do a short one, maybe to Bronte and back. With a couple little ones on the rumble seat ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlecan ★ Posted November 6, 2019 Share #42 Posted November 6, 2019 2 hours ago, Further said: With a couple little ones on the rumble seat ? Don't think so. These two have never ridden on the back and I don't want their first time to create a bad memory freezing their tails off. Hope we can do it next summer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoseySusan Posted November 6, 2019 Share #43 Posted November 6, 2019 1 hour ago, Rattlecan said: I don't want their first time to create a bad memory freezing their tails off. I get that. But sometimes the struggle is what makes something memorable. Do you have a horse blanket? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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