Okay, some of y'all may be thinking, another story from her? What can I say? This is my 5th entry into the Summer Blockbuster Challenge. It's kind of funny because I initially had no intention of entering the challenge at all!!! Anyway, this is a very American-themed story, in honor of Independence Day, the 4th of July. Hopefully, all of you, including those of you not from the USA, will enjoy it!!!

Just a warning, story posts will generally be short. However, I should be able to post at least two or three a day, until it's done!

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!!!!!
to all my fellow Americans

Thanks for reading,
Tracy
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Independence Day

It was the 4th of July, Independence Day. Jack Hudson thought to himself how much he loved the 4th of July. He loved living in the United States of America, "the land of the free and the home of the brave". He loved the Declaration of Independence and how it states, "that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness." And today, he certainly was in pursuit of happiness!

very nice so far....where's my flag?

Interesting start, more please!

interesting start

cath

So, Jack is going to take his right of pursuit of happiness seriously, is he?? Wonder what he has in mind???

Glad to see another story from you, Tracy!!!

Joy

Great start hun!

I'm sure it's going to be another great story tis*me!

Can't wait to read more!

Happy 4th of July to all of you who comes from the USA!

Thanks for the wonderful response! Cute pic, JF! Thanks!
Another post for y'all!

Thanks for reading and replying,
Tracy
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He loved the Constitution and all the freedoms it guarantees, most importantly among them the freedom of religion, the freedom to worship God. This was a freedom he was much more readily embracing ever since he had met Sue Thomas. It wasn't that his faith wasn't important to him before he met Sue, but she had certainly inspired him to be more devoted in his faith. And it was a good thing too, because she was a firm believer that a man and woman should be "equally yoked".

Jack on a mission in pursuit of happiness should be interesting. Hmmm ... wedding day, perhaps? Hey, a girl can dream ...

One more title to go, Tracy!

Yes, I know, yhm! And I do actually have an idea for it, but I don't know if I'll write it! I only have until July 31st, and I still have to finish this and Mission Impossible.

Oh, yes, Jack sounds like he is definitely on a mission!!!

Joy

Great start.

I like the idea of Jack pursuing happiness. He must have finally had a light bulb moment!
kav

loving it trace

cath

Thanks for the great replies!

He loved the American flag -- "Old Glory", the "Stars and Stripes". He loved the colors of the flag -- red, white, and blue (his favorite colors, especially on Sue). He loved the Pledge of Allegiance and all that it represented -- "One Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all". He loved the national anthem, "The Star-Spangled Banner".

I am standing beside my computer with my hand over my heart and feeling very patriotic.

So Jack is planning to pursue some happiness. I wonder what he has in mind, or should I say who?

I'm Canadian -- but you know what? All yesterday I found myself humming 'The Star Spangled Banner' -- I think it must have been this story that put it into my mind.

Tracy, your story is making me feel very patriotic!!

Jack is listing all the things he loves - is he going to add Sue to the list???

Joy

YAY!!!! Tracy, there's 27 days left, what do ya think???? Great start!!! I thought I'd replied on this, but apparently not. Can't wait for more, and I think you are definitely mastering ther art of writing 'sn' s

Jen

Oh, come on!!! They're longer than 'sn' s, aren't they? I thought they were at least long enough to be considered 'snip' s...
We really do need to have someone define what the requirements are for a 's', a 'sn', etc...

I'm now thinking I probably shouldn't have mentioned that I had an idea for the other title because I think someone is now going to be bugging me about writing it! We'll just have to see, Jen...

I would have posted this sooner, but I was just now able to get on the website! Was it just me, or was something wrong with the website?

Thanks for all the great comments y'all! I'm glad you're enjoying!

Tracy
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He loved living in the nation's capital, Washington, D.C. He loved working for the FBI, the best law enforcement agency in the world, protecting and defending the United States of America. However, just a short time ago he had been willing to give up his job, or at least transfer, for the love of a good woman, if need be. Thankfully, the archaic no-dating within units rule of the FBI had been amended, and he didn't have to give up the job that he loves for the woman that he loves.

The rule was ammended. He didn't have to give up his job...does that mean that they are either dating, engaged or married?

this sounds very promisng, can't wait to read your other stories too. i have an idea for animal house & independence day too

that was only a sni, possibly even a sn

cath

QUOTE(learningtosign @ Jul 6 2006, 01:24 AM)

can't wait to read your other stories too.

I didn't say that I was going to write the other story (Animal House); I just said I had an idea for it!

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i have an idea for animal house & independence day too

I look forward to reading them, if/when you decide to post them!

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that was only a sni, possibly even a sn

Fine! What would it be called if I decided to post one sentence at a time? Ya know, Cath, you started this whole 'sn' thing; I think you need to define what makes a post a 's', a 'sn', a 'sni', etc. so that we know what it is that we're writing!

thought you'd posted then and got all excited


one sentance at a time huh? that wouldn't even be 1/2 an s

just put it all down to the ramblings of a migraine infested brain which has caused me to be off sick today so lots of posts will help cheer me up

cath

Can't promise lots of posts, Cath, but here's another...

He loved baseball, fireworks, and apple pie -- all of which would be important elements of today's festivities.

There was no doubt about it; Jack Hudson was definitely patriotic! He was often told that he was the epitome of the All-American guy. So, he guessed it should come as no real surprise to anyone that he loved the 4th of July so much. It seemed fitting that he should chose this day, a day he loves so much, to propose to the woman he loves so much.

A proposal!

a proposal ......... woohoo

cath

Get ready Miss-Girl-Next-Door. I do believe that you are about to be proposed to by Mr. All-Amercian.

Ivory, you are so funny!! A proposal!!!!! YAY Tracy!! Someone pestering you?!? Can't think who that might be!!! " " " " Animal house sounds good!!! And girl, I only posted one sentence that ONE time, and that was angst, and this looks like fabby fuzz to me, so one sentence at a time is verboden. (german for forbidden) Now I've finished rambling, I'm going to wait for a post.

*smiles sweetly* Right tracy!?!?


jen

A proposal!! I'm excited now!!!

A sentence is 1/2 of a "s"?? I guess you could also label that as a "t" (for tease)!!!

Joy

Great start to another story, Tracy. Thanks for keeping me entertained through the long, hot summer months. One of the only cool places around is right here in front of my computer.
Looking forward to more,
Redbird

Joy, you weren't excited before?
I was kidding about the one sentence at a time...

Thanks for the replies y'all!
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Sue Thomas, the woman of his dreams, the love of his life, was now not only his co-worker and friend, but also his girlfriend. He was hoping that in the the very near future, she would become so much more. And today, he was taking the next step in their relationship. He was excited, but nervous.

You mean to say that Mr. All-American, who is used to handling AK 47's and is a trained sniper, is nervous about proposing to his girlfriend? You bet.

Yes, Tracy, I was excited before, but now I'm REALLY excited!!!

Just don't backpedal, Jack - go through with it!!!

Joy

Oh - Cute! How's he going to ask? More please!

Em

I'm guesing this could potentially be one of the most patriotic proposals I've ever seen!

At the rate we're going, it could be a propo- ... just a thought!

QUOTE(yhm @ Jul 6 2006, 07:33 PM)

At the rate we're going, it could be a propo- ... just a thought! 

Very funny, yhm, especially coming from you!

Maybe even just a "prop"

Have I mentioned lately how funny y'all are?
Maybe I should rethink that posting one sentence at a time thing!

So you're saying you'll post more than one sentence at a time?

Can I just say how much I'm enjoying the running gags that are going through some of our threads? It makes reading the stories twice as much fun. Thanks, you all! I'm honoured to be included.

QUOTE(yhm @ Jul 6 2006, 10:09 PM)

So you're saying you'll post more than one sentence at a time?

HA! HA! HA!

QUOTE(yhm @ Jul 6 2006, 10:09 PM)

Can I just say how much I'm enjoying the running gags that are going through some of our threads? It makes reading the stories twice as much fun. Thanks, you all! I'm honoured to be included.

I'll ditto that!

Thanks for the replies, y'all!

Tracy
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There really was little doubt in his mind that she would say yes. They had discussed numerous times, since they started dating, their mutual desire to be married and have children. However, he was nervous that perhaps she might think it was too soon, or that his method was too grandiose.

grandiose method huh well i guess he isn't just going to blurt out 'sue will you marry me?

can't wait to find out what he's dpoing

cath

MMMMMMM ... will there be fireworks, perchance?

Is Jack going to cause his own fireworks???

Joy

No, he's not just going to blurt it out!

Thanks for the comments, y'all! You're cracking me up here!
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He had been planning this for a couple of months now, almost immediately after they admitted their love for one another and started dating. He had frequently consulted Lucy, and the other members of the team, as well (except for Sue, of course), as to his plan of action for the event.

The tension and excitement are building!!!

Joy

Whoo, hoo. Jack has been planning for two months, and asked the team for advice. This ought to be amazing.

Ditto. As if the stories themselves weren't already good enough, we get the running jokes added in - who could ask for more?!



Hmmm, I like the idea of Jack creating his own fireworks!




Tracy, have you noticed that your author's notes are nearly twice as long as the actual story post?!