Labor Day in America

The club threads are dead, the games are few, and I had the streets and only open store in town pretty much to myself. The weather is perfect here. Wish I was somewhere enjoying a picnic. How do other Americans celebrate Labor Day?

Originally posted by ale1552
The club threads are dead, the games are few, and I had the streets and only open store in town pretty much to myself. The weather is perfect here. Wish I was somewhere enjoying a picnic. How do other Americans celebrate Labor Day?

They can't answer. They're out celebrating.

Originally posted by HandyAndy
They can't answer. They're out celebrating.

Then you must be staying home just like the ales. I am a bit slow but tomorrow we will have potato salad. I may not have any students. Everyone is too busy at some lake or other this weekend to get lessons lined up for the fall term. Today? After being in town I made mr. ale happy with one of his favorite meals, glazed ham, sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes, and applesauce. Root beer on the side.

Originally posted by ale1552
Then you must be staying home just like the ales. I am a bit slow but tomorrow we will have potato salad. I may not have any students. Everyone is too busy at some lake or other this weekend to get lessons lined up for the fall term. Today? After being in town I made mr. ale happy with one of his favorite meals, glazed ham, sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes, and applesauce. Root beer on the side.

Mr. Ale is a lucky guy. Does he ever take you out to dinner?

Originally posted by ale1552

Then you must be staying home just like the ales. I am a bit slow but tomorrow we will have potato salad. I may not have any students. Everyone is too busy at some lake or other this weekend to get lessons lined up for the fall term. Today? After being in town I made mr. ale happy with one of his favorite meals, glazed ham, sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes, and applesauce. Root beer on the side.

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Posted on September 2, 2013 at 11:11 AM
Updated today at 3:57 PM

"WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Millions of Americans will be heading home Monday after enjoying the long Labor Day weekend. More than 34 million Americans traveled at least 50 miles from home, a four-percent increase from last year, according to the American Automobile Association.

Analysts said they believe the increase in holiday travel can be linked to an uptick in the economy as well as optimism about the housing market. “AAA is forecasting a lift in Labor Day travel this year due to the increasingly positive economic outlook and optimism in the housing market,” said AAA President and CEO Robert L. Darbelnet. “For many Americans, their home is also their biggest asset, as home prices improve in many parts of the country more families are feeling comfortable about traveling this Labor Day holiday.”

AAA also concluded that 85 percent of travelers went by automobile this year. Air travel was expected to increase nearly three percent over 2012, to 2.61 million."

Wonder how many of the "More than 34 million Americans traveled at least 50 miles from home..."
are Red Hot Pawn Members (who contribute regularly to its General Forum). lol

I was going to reply then I remembered that I'm not American.

Originally posted by Great Big Stees
I was going to reply then I remembered that I'm not American.

GBS: Honorary American (for the day). Reply away....

Originally posted by HandyAndy
Mr. Ale is a lucky guy. Does he ever take you out to dinner?

He used to. But I take him out to dinner now....if he is up to it.

Originally posted by ale1552
He used to. But I take him out to dinner now....if he is up to it.

You spelled "labour" wrong. Sorry to be persnickety, but I hate American spelling.

Originally posted by Tygert
You spelled "labour" wrong. Sorry to be persnickety, but I hate American spelling.

And you spelt spelt wrong. I hate smarty-pants kids.

Originally posted by Tygert
You spelled "labour" wrong. Sorry to be persnickety, but I hate American spelling.

If you hate American spelling, you must be pretty annoyed most of the time. There are many Americans on this site. 🙂

Originally posted by Tygert
You spelled "labour" wrong. Sorry to be persnickety, but I hate American spelling.

And I hate French spelling. Especially when the English use it.

"Labor Day" is a holiday in America. So it is NOT misspelled.

"Labour Day" is a holiday in most other English speaking countries, except England, curiously.

Originally posted by Suzianne
And I hate French spelling. Especially when the English use it.

"Labor Day" is a holiday in America. So it is NOT misspelled.

"Labour Day" is a holiday in most other English speaking countries, except England, curiously.

It is Tag der Arbeit in Germany and celebrated 1st of May 😉

Originally posted by Ponderable
It is Tag der Arbeit in Germany and celebrated 1st of May 😉

Many countries celebrate a similar day on May 1.

Is this "Day of Work"?

Oh, wait. I now see that Arbeit translates to English directly as "labor" or "work". So "Day of Labor"/"Labor Day". Got it.

Here is a link about Swedish traditions on the first day of May.

http://somethingswedish.wordpress.com/2013/05/03/the-first-of-may/