tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327382592404863779.post591424337336689916..comments2024-01-05T06:16:49.932+00:00Comments on Expat Mum: Carnival - Fourth of July DeprivationExpat mumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17798190669591053390noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327382592404863779.post-60721846113579687922011-07-04T17:33:49.844+01:002011-07-04T17:33:49.844+01:00We do live in the burbs and there is a great big p...We do live in the burbs and there is a great big parade on right now but I don't really 'get into the swing of things' although I might go to the pool later since they are giving out free hot dogs!MommyHeadachehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03924035710478459520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327382592404863779.post-28772362846030849592011-07-04T15:45:16.315+01:002011-07-04T15:45:16.315+01:00It would be nice if it got darker sooner. Because...It would be nice if it got darker sooner. Because the kids who really love the fireworks get so darn bored waiting and waiting and waiting.Janie Emaushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17053003978794589095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327382592404863779.post-7219546539569904922011-07-04T01:46:37.467+01:002011-07-04T01:46:37.467+01:00Yes that's one of the compensations living in ...Yes that's one of the compensations living in burbs, or Oakland burbs, they really rally for this kind of thing. And my experience totally, fireworks and crankiness, then none, then they don't want to go!About Last Weekendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04716571630418078937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327382592404863779.post-78419287055143757952011-07-03T20:55:26.164+01:002011-07-03T20:55:26.164+01:00It's just a long weekend for us, although we u...It's just a long weekend for us, although we usually watch the New York City fireworks on TV. Here, everyone hits the beach in a big way - we'll probably join them. But I won't miss the Fourth when we are back in the UK - it's one of those All American holidays I don't really feel part of.nappy valley girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10788949037047084412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327382592404863779.post-39740138356699169322011-07-02T17:07:08.786+01:002011-07-02T17:07:08.786+01:00I live in the burbs, so we'll be having the us...I live in the burbs, so we'll be having the usual street BBQ. Last year the Geek and I were in the UK on the 4th so we missed it. It was strange to think of everyone having fun without us. In 6 years we've got used to the celebration. Mind you, back in Blighty we had a little celebration of our own. My sister ended up having her baby that day, just to make sure that we never forget my niece's birthday!Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00085577423870971279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327382592404863779.post-10307506874522049712011-07-01T13:13:37.938+01:002011-07-01T13:13:37.938+01:00I think I've been back for one, maybe two 4ths...I think I've been back for one, maybe two 4ths in all the years Ive been in the UK. I still miss them! I miss them even more on the 5th of November when everyone is trying to act jolly and festive in mud and rain. <br /><br />I love the warm evening, the happy atmosphere at the State Park by the lake where everyone gets together for BBQs and watching the fireworks over the lake. It was a great summer family get together time in my childhood.<br /><br />Now I'm homesick again...Michelloui | The American Residenthttp://www.theamericanresident.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327382592404863779.post-5783463056959558132011-07-01T05:50:35.674+01:002011-07-01T05:50:35.674+01:00I still don't think I get holidays quite '...I still don't think I get holidays quite 'right.' I had a Canadian mom who didn't really 'get' the 4th and US Thanksgiving, and besides that, I grew up in Asia where a lot of the big US holidays were non-events anyway. <br />As far as the 4th goes, I prefer to do just about anything rather than go watch fireworks on the 4th. It never seems that the bugs, sweat, and traffic are worth the show. I know, I know, I'm a Scrooge (or whatever the 4th of July equivalent is called...)MsCarolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03623997911568143459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327382592404863779.post-10839609288971464962011-06-30T22:50:19.957+01:002011-06-30T22:50:19.957+01:00I'm sure your cross-cultural children will for...I'm sure your cross-cultural children will forgive you. You can't have it all, and a summer in England seems a good trade-off for missing the 4th of July.Iota https://www.blogger.com/profile/08507184283437057648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327382592404863779.post-35995029903309957882011-06-30T14:24:37.735+01:002011-06-30T14:24:37.735+01:00Haha. Now I know what all the fuss is about. Thank...Haha. Now I know what all the fuss is about. Thanks!Metropolitan Mumhttp://www.metropolitanmum.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327382592404863779.post-49797858953736524452011-06-30T10:35:38.180+01:002011-06-30T10:35:38.180+01:00It's never easy! I grew up in California with ...It's never easy! I grew up in California with a Kiwi for a mother - she got things like the 4th and Thanksgiving, but not other important things like cheerleading and proms. Now I live in the UK with my English husband and am trying to do better by my kids. I've got my Stars & Stripes plates and cups and the DH has a few sparklers left over from Bonfire Night last year. Unfortunately the kids won't get the day off (they get today, instead, with teacher strikes!). I do keep them home for Thanksgiving because that is practically a religious observance for me. One year, my kids were at a new school and the head teacher told me they do not permit holidays in term time when I told her the kids would be at home with me those two days. Needless to say, they aren't at that school anymore. <br /><br />Love the blog!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com