Geography Div (Memorial Day subsection)

Today will always be Memorial Day for me. Seems appropriate to post a rendition of one of our nation's most hallowed places. When it comes down to serving our country, this is what it comes down to. There may be a National Cemetery near wherever you live that isn't quite so famous, but today, it might deserve a visit to say thank you to those resting there.

A Little Saturday Nite Bluegrass Div (AZ subsection)

Thought that since we're back in AZ for a few says that I show off the local talent.
: Peter MacLaughlin - Guitar: doing Fare thee Well from 2012.



The Sonoran Dogs: Peter McLaughlin - Guitar, Mark Miracle - Mandolin, Tyler James - Banjo
and Brian Davies - Bass.

Geography Div ... (couldn't resist subsection)

He's still the nominee ??? Holy Shit !!!  Ah well, just seeing and listening to the kvetching of the political punditry classes is entertaining.

A Little Saturday Nite Bluegrass Div

Sam Bush and Pat Flynn from the 1980s doing Beaumont Rag.

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Sam Bush - Mandolin, Pat Flynn - Guitar  ...... and Hoot Hester on fiddle.

Geography Div (WW II subsection)

On this date in 1943, 617 Squadron of the RAF flew Operation Chastise against the German dams in the Rhur Valley. Though the raid was somewhat successful, the dams were restored quickly. Probably the most lasting effect was the 1955 movie The Dam Busters.

On a personal note, I shot two touch-and go's in an RAF VC-10) at RAF Scampton way back in 1987 as the guest of my neighbor who was Commander of RAF Transport Command's Evaluation Group.

A Little Saturday Nite Bluegrass Div

One of my favorite tunes, Cherokee Shuffle.



The Musicians: Andy Falco and Tony Watt - guitars and Noam Pikelny - Banjo

Geography Div (Political subsection)

Well, in light of the recent Republican coronation of that guy from New York, the mini-bears were curious as to what his thoughts are and how he might see the world.
Oh well ..............

A Little Saturday Nite Bluegrass Div

Always have enjoyed Alan Munde's talent, style and creativity. Here's his composition Peaches and Cream. Well they'll soon be in season, eh ??



The musicians: Alan Munde - Banjo, Scott anderson - guitar, Jim DiSabito - Bass and
Danny Smith - Mandolin.

Scott Anderson on guitar, Jim DiSabito on bass, and Danny Smith on mandolin.

Geography Div (Canadian subsection)

On this day in 1670, The Hudson Bay Company was founded by England's King Charles II.
It eventually went on to control approximately 15% of theNorth American landmass, known as Rupert's Land.