Thursday, June 30, 2016

Who's ready for Independence Day? Robert Vegas Bob Swetz is ;o)

Who's ready for Independence Day?

Born and raised in the United States of America Robert Vegas Bob Swetz is very proud to be an American.

I don't care if Americans are disliked in other countries across the globe, I am proud to be an American.

I have been to many different countries around the world and I am always thrilled when I step back on American soil.

Many people don't really know why Independence Day is celebrated, and I think this is quite sad ;o(

For anyone that doesn't really know the true meaning of Independence Day, Google the holiday and you may appreciate more of what we have in the United States of America.

And for anyone that dislikes Vegas Bob wearing this American flag around my face ... too bad!
While I was working on a construction project there was big cloud of dust and dirt from sweepers. So instead of breathing in the dust and dirt, I pulled this American Flag bandana over my face.

And remember this is a free country ...

Robert Vegas Bob Swetz

It's the Fourth of July weekend. We’re supposed to be celebrating Independence Day. 

But what makes this day special?

What gives the Fourth of July its significance is that our Declaration of Independence was adopted by the Continental Congress in 1776. 

It was in Philadelphia, and the signers of that document, composed by Thomas Jefferson, knew that this declaration of independence from the dictatorial rule of Great Britain might also be — literally — their death sentence.

They knew full well that the wrath and might of the British army would be sailing across the Atlantic to descend on the relatively defenseless colonies. They knew their scattered “states” didn’t have the numbers or arms or training to stand against the British, much less defeat them militarily. Yet they put their signatures, and their lives, their families, their destiny, on that parchment.

And so, against all odds, and even against reason, that Declaration told the world that “these United Colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and independent states.” 

The only importance of the 4th day of July, then, is that it marks the birth of the United States of America.

 The very words should send awe-filled shivers up your spine, as they do mine. 

Most of the people living in those colonies had simply had enough of British domination, of working and virtually existing at the pleasure of a king they didn’t know and who obviously considered them his indentured servants. 

They wanted to be free, to make their own decisions, to govern themselves and breathe the sweet air of liberty. 

The first celebration of American Independence took place four days later in Philadelphia, where the Continental Congress was still meeting. 

The ceremony began with a public reading of the Declaration of Independence. Then, from the tower of the State House, now called Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell rang out.

The coat of arms of the king of England was taken down. And there was a parade. And cannons boomed. The people, though aware of what lay ahead, cheered! A new nation sprang to life.

That’s what this day is meant to be about.

John Adams, himself a signer of the Declaration, thought that Americans should henceforth celebrate a “great anniversary festival.” In a letter to his wife Abigail he wrote, “It ought to be commemorated as the day of deliverance, by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations, from one end of this continent to the other, from this time forward forevermore.”

So it began. A more elaborate celebration was held there in 1788, after the new Constitution had been ratified. Then there was a much larger parade, speeches and a dinner. 

But between those two celebrations, in 1776 and 1788, there was much horrible fighting, rivers of bloodshed, the deaths and bankruptcies of many of the signers of the Declaration, families torn apart and businesses and farms destroyed. The freedoms declared by the Declaration — and ushered into fact by the Constitution — were secured at a terrible cost.

Soon, across the growing nation, at sunrise on July 4, salutes were fired and bells were rung. Flags were flown from buildings, from homes, and along the streets. Shop windows were decorated with red, white, and blue. Churches held special services.

What’s Independence Day like today? Do most people you know actually make time to purposely celebrate our independence in meaningful ways?

Even while we’re again locked in a deadly combat on foreign soil  — still involving hundreds of thousands of our finest young men and women?

What are they fighting for now? Is it anything like what motivated our Revolutionary Army? 

Is it “freedom from religion,” the necessity to take “under God” out of our pledge, or even to do away with it altogether? Is it the “right” to end the lives of unwanted babies, or the “right” for two men or two women to “marry”? 

Or is it still the impossible dream of a nation under God, with unalienable rights endowed equally to all — among these life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness?

Surely this weekend is a time for all of us who really cherish that original dream, the one for which so many have died, to individually and collectively re-declare our independence from tyranny, despotism, taxation without representation, and debts that no free society should ever bear. 

And allegiance to the blood-bought foundation of government of, by, and for the people . . . people who are determined to live free.

Monday, June 27, 2016

Smoking HOT Real Estate Deals in Las Vegas Nevada

Las Vegas Real Estate

Smoking HOT Real Estate Deals in Las Vegas Nevada ...

Temperatures continue to be HOT in Las Vegas, Henderson and surrounding areas around the Las Vegas Valley and so are the prices.
Where can you purchase a single family home for around $150,000 on the west coast?
I can think of only a few places and these places do not have a 2,000,000+ population and a place full of employment, entertainment and more.

Las Vegas Homes

And with all the huge construction projects coming up in 2017, 2018 and beyond these prices will continue to rise rapidly.
I would say either now, late summer or early fall would be a great time to purchase a home in Las Vegas or Henderson.
So whether your interested in purchasing a home for retirement, vacation home, income producing home or permanent residence now is a great time to be looking.
Robert Vegas Bob Swetz and his associate charge nothing for home buyers, services are FREE ...
And for anyone interested in listing their home for sale, well ... call Vegas Bob at:  702 443 7156  or email him at ActiveRain.Swetz@gmail.com

And we can discuse any questions you have!

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Saturday, June 25, 2016

Happy Memories of Myanmar (Burma) and it's people

Robert Swetz with Burmese people

Happy memories of Myanmar (Burma) and it's people
Over the last 10 years Robert Vegas Bob Swetz has had the privilege of traveling to Burma which they call Myanmar 4 different times. When visiting the country and it's people it's like going back in time, less technology, less stress and less troubles.

Burmese Children

When ever I would come across the Burmese people they were always very interested in me as a foreigner to their country. They were always polite and some a bit camera shy, but after a few minutes of my guide talking to these in the Burmese language they came around quickly for that camera pose.

Burmese Boys by Robert Swetz

Robert Vegas Bob Swetz is planning another visit to Myanmar and the Philippines in the near future and looks forward to taking more fun photographs like the ones on this page.

Robert Swetz and Zin in Myanmar

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Friday, June 24, 2016

After Vegas Bob shows you homes in Las Vegas check out Carl Ferris


After Vegas Bob shows you homes in Las Vegas Nevada, make sure and check out Carl Ferris on Fremont Street downtown.
Vegas Bob knows Carl Ferris and has taken many videos and photographs of Carl playing down on Fremont Street in Las Vegas Nevada.
Carl Ferris plays almost every night and has been playing on Fremont Street for around 15 years or longer.
The best part about watching Carl Ferris jam downtown is it's FREE
Here is just one of many videos I have taken over the years so turn up the volume on your smart phone, laptop or office computer and listen to one on my favorite entertainers from Last Vegas.

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Thursday, June 23, 2016

Vegas Bob fishing halibut end of August in Homer Alaska 2016

Halibut Homer Alaska

That's right Robert Vegas Bob Swetz has already picked his days for his next fishing trip for halibut in Homer Alaska, and has put the days on the calendar at work.
Around the end of August Vegas Bob will be flying from San Jose to Alaska to once again fish halibut with his wife Lin and possibly his 2 sons.
Vegas Bob ate the last of the halibut from his trip last year and it's time to fill that freezer once again with Alaskan halibut ... yummy ;o)
Here is a photo (above) of a halibut Vegas Bob caught last year and the photo (below) is of Vegas Bob getting crazy pulling the frozen halibut out of one of two coolers for his freezer.


And of course last years catch in the new freezer Vegas Bob had to purchase last year for all the halibut Lin and I caught in 2016.

Vegas Bob's freezer full of haibut

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