Mondays a Holiday - The Firearms Forum

22WRF · 01-13-2006, 05:20 PM

Don't for get it's Robert E. Lee's birthday.(1807-1870)

Lee graduated from West Point and distinguished himself in the Mexican War 1846-48. In 1861 he joined the army of the Confederacy of Southern states; in 1862 he received the command of the Army of Northern Virginia and won the Seven Days' Battle defending Richmond, Virginia, the Confederate capital, against General McClellan's Union forces. In 1863 Lee won victories at Fredericksburg and Chancellorsville, both in Virginia, and in 1864 at Cold Harbor, Virginia, but was besieged in Petersburg, Virginia, June 1864-April 1865. He surrendered to General Grant on April 9, 1865, at Appomattox Courthouse. Following the war he was paroled and served as president of Washington College (now Washington and Lee University). His home had been seized by Union forces and now is part of Arlington National Cemetery.

Pistolenschutze · 01-13-2006, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by 22WRF

Don't for get it's Robert E. Lee's birthday.(1807-1870)

How could anyone forget the birthday of the greatest general officer ever to trod boot leather? Personally, I think Lee's birthday should be made a national holiday in place of King's, not that those damnyankees would ever consent to it.

22WRF · 01-13-2006, 05:36 PM

Five states - Arkansas, Florida, South Carolina, Tennessee and Alabama - mark Robert E. Lee's birthday as a state holiday Virginia has Lee-Jackson Day

358 winchester · 01-13-2006, 05:41 PM

I think that all states should have Lee Day

Course that could be cause I am one too

Ron

22WRF · 01-13-2006, 05:45 PM

358
I hear that here too. since I'm married to a Lee

Pistolenschutze · 01-13-2006, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by 22WRF

Five states - Arkansas, Florida, South Carolina, Tennessee and Alabama - mark Robert E. Lee's birthday as a state holiday Virginia has Lee-Jackson Day

Perhaps we should proclaim a Lee day here on TFF. In honor of the day, Polishshooter could refrain from outrageous statements, Kimberman could endorse Glocks, and 358 could swear off lotto tickets (just for a day, of course).

358 winchester · 01-13-2006, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 22WRF

358
I hear that here too. since I'm married to a Lee

Married one of my cousins did you

bet she is the best thing that happened to you

Swear off the lotto oh man you are pushing my button now

only chance I have of being rich is to win the lotto

Marlin · 01-13-2006, 06:18 PM

Robert E. Lee, an exemplary student at West Point and one of the most brilliant military minds this country has ever seen. I think ever the Yankees would grant you this much, too.

Happy Robert E. Lee Day on Monday.

Gabob · 01-13-2006, 06:19 PM

Tomorrow night BJ and I are attending the local Lee-Jackson Supper held annually by the Sons of Confederate Veterans. We have a very active SCV camp here. The commander is one of the most knowledgeable people I have ever known in matters of history of the War of Northern Aggression.
He(Bob Kornegay) also is author of the book "Buddies and Bobtales" about his outdoor misadventures. One of his books redneck characters is "Cletus Monroe". I introduced BJ to Bob as Cletus's sister. I will get out of the doghouse in a few years.

flopshot · 01-13-2006, 08:25 PM

as a former 'yankee' (been here longer than i was there) , i have no problem acknowledging the fact that if Lee had the industrial assets of the north, things would have been different. great mind, small war chest. as far as 01/16, even though they were liberals, we have lost two Kennedy's in service to their country. no holiday. most small businesses can't close for veterens day, memorial day in the south means nothing, i cut off two finger tips in 93 on that day so i can remember it just fine thankyou. yeah, one was the middle finger which i proudly display annually when asked if we're closed for the holiday. i'm still waiting for immigrant history month or Italian appreciation day. yeah , right. funny, i didn't realize how much that crap ticks me off.

buffalo jump · 01-14-2006, 01:10 PM

I've never celebrated kings(small letter) birthday. It has always been Gen. Lees.

BlkHawk73 · 01-14-2006, 03:04 PM

You southern boys can have your Lee day, that's okey dokey. Up here though we've got another day all to ourselves - Patriots Day.
"The shot heard 'round the world continues to reverbate. Each April, Massachusetts and Maine celebrate Patriots Day in honor of the battles and skirmishes that began our fight for independence."

Kimber Man · 01-14-2006, 05:35 PM

Let's just have a Holiday.............for no reason at all...............that's even better

hillbilly_joe · 01-16-2006, 03:24 AM

Happy Robert E. Lee Day

dixie rules! · 01-16-2006, 08:56 AM

But Robert E. Lee's birthday is on the 19th. I probably shouldn't point that out, but I'm just trying to be historically correct. Not that i wouldn't much rather celebrate his birthday instead.

HAPPY ROBERT E. LEE DAY!!!

Marlin · 01-16-2006, 10:28 AM

We know, but Lee has always been celebrated on the Monday Holiday in January, since holidays were moved to the "long weekend" psyche.

22WRF · 01-16-2006, 10:41 AM

Yep we know it's the 19th.
However my "Outdoor Alabama" calender right here beside me lists as celebrated today

BTW it is listed over top of MLK why do suppose that is

01-13-2006, 05:20 PM	#1
22WRF Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Pea Ridge, FL Contributor Posts: 4,270	Mondays a Holiday Don't for get it's Robert E. Lee's birthday.(1807-1870) Lee graduated from West Point and distinguished himself in the Mexican War 1846-48. In 1861 he joined the army of the Confederacy of Southern states; in 1862 he received the command of the Army of Northern Virginia and won the Seven Days' Battle defending Richmond, Virginia, the Confederate capital, against General McClellan's Union forces. In 1863 Lee won victories at Fredericksburg and Chancellorsville, both in Virginia, and in 1864 at Cold Harbor, Virginia, but was besieged in Petersburg, Virginia, June 1864-April 1865. He surrendered to General Grant on April 9, 1865, at Appomattox Courthouse. Following the war he was paroled and served as president of Washington College (now Washington and Lee University). His home had been seized by Union forces and now is part of Arlington National Cemetery. Attached Images __________________ NRA GOA CCRKBA Happiness is a warm barrel -->

01-13-2006, 05:36 PM	#3
22WRF Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Pea Ridge, FL Contributor Posts: 4,270	Re: Mondays a Holiday Five states - Arkansas, Florida, South Carolina, Tennessee and Alabama - mark Robert E. Lee's birthday as a state holiday Virginia has Lee-Jackson Day __________________ NRA GOA CCRKBA Happiness is a warm barrel

01-13-2006, 05:41 PM	#4
358 winchester TFF Admin Staff Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Pensacola Fl. area Posts: 7,335	Re: Mondays a Holiday I think that all states should have Lee Day Course that could be cause I am one too Ron __________________ Administrator & Owner RangeDay.com Proud, White, Heterosexual, Gun Owning, Southern American, Christian. Any question about where I stand?

01-13-2006, 05:45 PM	#5
22WRF Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Pea Ridge, FL Contributor Posts: 4,270	Re: Mondays a Holiday 358 I hear that here too. since I'm married to a Lee __________________ NRA GOA CCRKBA Happiness is a warm barrel

01-13-2006, 06:18 PM	#8
Marlin TFF Admin Staff Chief Counselor Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: At SouthernMoss' side forever! Contributor Posts: 13,854	Re: Mondays a Holiday Robert E. Lee, an exemplary student at West Point and one of the most brilliant military minds this country has ever seen. I think ever the Yankees would grant you this much, too. Happy Robert E. Lee Day on Monday. Attached Images __________________ *The flag represents a living country and is itself considered a living thing.* *The only criminal class native to the United States is Congress.*

01-13-2006, 06:19 PM	#9
Gabob Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: SW GA CSA Posts: 1,162	Re: Mondays a Holiday Tomorrow night BJ and I are attending the local Lee-Jackson Supper held annually by the Sons of Confederate Veterans. We have a very active SCV camp here. The commander is one of the most knowledgeable people I have ever known in matters of history of the War of Northern Aggression. He(Bob Kornegay) also is author of the book "Buddies and Bobtales" about his outdoor misadventures. One of his books redneck characters is "Cletus Monroe". I introduced BJ to Bob as Cletus's sister. I will get out of the doghouse in a few years. __________________ NRA Endowment Member Keep Your Powder Dry

01-13-2006, 08:25 PM	#10
flopshot V.I.P. Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: North Carolina Posts: 294	Re: Mondays a Holiday as a former 'yankee' (been here longer than i was there) , i have no problem acknowledging the fact that if Lee had the industrial assets of the north, things would have been different. great mind, small war chest. as far as 01/16, even though they were liberals, we have lost two Kennedy's in service to their country. no holiday. most small businesses can't close for veterens day, memorial day in the south means nothing, i cut off two finger tips in 93 on that day so i can remember it just fine thankyou. yeah, one was the middle finger which i proudly display annually when asked if we're closed for the holiday. i'm still waiting for immigrant history month or Italian appreciation day. yeah , right. funny, i didn't realize how much that crap ticks me off. __________________ take a kid shooting... they are the next vote

01-14-2006, 01:10 PM	#11
buffalo jump V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: pensacola, fl. , escambia county Posts: 496	Re: Mondays a Holiday I've never celebrated kings(small letter) birthday. It has always been Gen. Lees.

01-14-2006, 03:04 PM	#12
BlkHawk73 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Maine Posts: 292	Re: Mondays a Holiday You southern boys can have your Lee day, that's okey dokey. Up here though we've got another day all to ourselves - Patriots Day. "The shot heard 'round the world continues to reverbate. Each April, Massachusetts and Maine celebrate Patriots Day in honor of the battles and skirmishes that began our fight for independence."

01-14-2006, 05:35 PM	#13
Kimber Man Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 811	Re: Mondays a Holiday Let's just have a Holiday.............for no reason at all...............that's even better

01-16-2006, 03:24 AM	#14
hillbilly_joe V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Brazoria, Texas Posts: 118	Re: Mondays a Holiday Happy Robert E. Lee Day

01-16-2006, 08:56 AM	#15
dixie rules! Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 3	I hate to rain on everybody's parade..... But Robert E. Lee's birthday is on the 19th. I probably shouldn't point that out, but I'm just trying to be historically correct. Not that i wouldn't much rather celebrate his birthday instead. HAPPY ROBERT E. LEE DAY!!!

01-16-2006, 10:28 AM	#16
Marlin TFF Admin Staff Chief Counselor Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: At SouthernMoss' side forever! Contributor Posts: 13,854	Re: Mondays a Holiday We know, but Lee has always been celebrated on the Monday Holiday in January, since holidays were moved to the "long weekend" psyche. __________________ *The flag represents a living country and is itself considered a living thing.* *The only criminal class native to the United States is Congress.*

01-16-2006, 10:41 AM	#17
22WRF Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Pea Ridge, FL Contributor Posts: 4,270	Re: Mondays a Holiday Yep we know it's the 19th. However my "Outdoor Alabama" calender right here beside me lists as celebrated today BTW it is listed over top of MLK why do suppose that is __________________ NRA GOA CCRKBA Happiness is a warm barrel