Thursday, May 8, 2008

TT - Israel's 60th Independence Day - 8 May 2008

This is what Independence Day looks like in my neighborhood. Despite everything, more flags are flying today than I've seen in years. Here are thirteen of them.




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33 comments:

  1. Susan DemeterMay 8, 2008 at 1:11:00 AM GMT+3

    Great list idea! Your photos really capture the spirit of independence :)

    Happy TT and have a great rest of the week :)

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  2. SJ ReidheadMay 8, 2008 at 1:26:00 AM GMT+3

    That is so impressive. I'm linking your piece to this evening's Pink Flamingo wrap-up. Quite moving.


    SJR
    The Pink Flamingo
    http://thepinkflamingo.blogharbor.com/blog

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  3. anthonynorthMay 8, 2008 at 1:27:00 AM GMT+3

    That's a great idea for a post. Poignant.

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  4. Hootin AnniMay 8, 2008 at 1:30:00 AM GMT+3

    Happy Independence Day....I love your slide show.

    Come on over, have a few laughs. My 13 is posted

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  5. AnonymousMay 8, 2008 at 1:33:00 AM GMT+3

    Great photos. And it's nice to see so may people coming together to share the spirit of the occasion.

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  6. SandyCarlsonMay 8, 2008 at 1:39:00 AM GMT+3

    Happy Independence Day to you.

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  7. MichelleMay 8, 2008 at 1:57:00 AM GMT+3

    What a fun idea. Love the photo's. Happy Independence day to you! Happy TT.

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  8. Chelle Y.May 8, 2008 at 1:57:00 AM GMT+3

    Wow! That is such a pretty flag!

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  9. JanetMay 8, 2008 at 2:09:00 AM GMT+3

    I enjoyed seeing your slide show; those flags are beautiful :-)

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  10. Susan Helene GottfriedMay 8, 2008 at 2:11:00 AM GMT+3

    Awesome!! Sixty years -- amazing, isn't it?

    Here's to sixty more -- only full of peace, love, and understanding of each other.

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  11. AnonymousMay 8, 2008 at 2:12:00 AM GMT+3

    I can't see the pictures--I think they're in Flash or something--but happy celebrations regardless. :)

    I have three this week:

    ravensrides.com, ravensroads.com and markeroni.com/blog :)

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  12. UnknownMay 8, 2008 at 2:31:00 AM GMT+3

    Love the photos. Thanks for sharing. Happy T13!

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  13. AnonymousMay 8, 2008 at 2:42:00 AM GMT+3

    Hurray for theme rebellion! :)

    I think we forget how young a country Israel is. Thanks for the reminder and the subtle celebration of a landmark event! Whoo hoo!!

    How are you this week? I do hope things are better!

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  14. AnonymousMay 8, 2008 at 3:55:00 AM GMT+3

    Great list.

    Happy Independance day.

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  15. AnonymousMay 8, 2008 at 4:22:00 AM GMT+3

    That's pretty darn sweet. Thanks for sharing!
    Lost Hemisphere's 14th T13: Thirten Mr Fantastics

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  16. Fairly Odd MotherMay 8, 2008 at 4:28:00 AM GMT+3

    Love the photos. Happy Independence Day and here's to many, many more. Peace.

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  17. LoriMay 8, 2008 at 4:28:00 AM GMT+3

    Thats awesome. Great shots. Happy TT and Independence day:)

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  18. AnonymousMay 8, 2008 at 4:30:00 AM GMT+3

    Wow! I love how these photos appear! It's awesome. I love seeing your world. Thanks for these great pictures.

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  19. LindsayMay 8, 2008 at 5:00:00 AM GMT+3

    I love it! the photo collage is super cool

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  20. pussrebootsMay 8, 2008 at 6:57:00 AM GMT+3

    Happy independence day and happy TT.

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  21. MejuMay 8, 2008 at 7:38:00 AM GMT+3

    Happy Independence Day to you and all of Israel!

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  22. Phyllis SommerMay 8, 2008 at 7:50:00 AM GMT+3

    those are gorgeous. i wish i was there....

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  23. AnonymousMay 8, 2008 at 9:00:00 AM GMT+3

    Well done. Great photography too.

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  24. DarlaMay 8, 2008 at 4:50:00 PM GMT+3

    Happy Independence Day! How do you celebrate? Picnics and fireworks like the US, or something else?

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  25. RobinMay 8, 2008 at 6:15:00 PM GMT+3

    Mainly picnics, or rather bbq's, and fireworks. After a bbq at our house last night and another one at friends today I'm on meat overload at the moment.

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  26. Pieces of MeMay 8, 2008 at 7:41:00 PM GMT+3

    Your photos show that it really is a significant time in israel's history. There is a lot of pride and uncertainty. We can only hope for the best.

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  27. AnonymousMay 8, 2008 at 8:12:00 PM GMT+3

    Great post! Happy TT.

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  28. Lori WatsonMay 8, 2008 at 8:23:00 PM GMT+3

    Happy Independence Day!

    My husband is heading to Israel next week (from the States) and is excited for his first trip off this continent. I am jealous and I'll miss him tons, but it's an awesome opportunity.

    Thanks for sharing the photos!

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  29. siteseerMay 8, 2008 at 9:19:00 PM GMT+3

    Doesn't it just give you the chills to see the spirit of independence in flying of all the flags? I know here in America I could weep with joy and pride when observing this kind of patriotism.

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  30. Denise PatrickMay 9, 2008 at 12:16:00 AM GMT+3

    Great pictures. It's nice to see that we aren't the ONLY country where people proudly fly their flag.

    Happy TT!

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  31. AnonymousMay 9, 2008 at 6:43:00 AM GMT+3

    Happy independence day, Robin. Great slideshow and happy TT!

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  32. JoyceMay 9, 2008 at 8:11:00 AM GMT+3

    I love your blog title. :)

    Thank you for a glimpse at Israel's independence day celebration.

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  33. IreneMay 10, 2008 at 4:07:00 PM GMT+3

    Great photos! I love seeing photos from your world, they are SO interesting!!!

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