not to hijack the thread... but if you happen to be out of the country, be sure you are aware of important dates as they pertain to your host country... when I was stationed in Japan I was sightseeing in Fukuoka on May 1, 1971 when I noticed a parade coming down the street... red banners, bugles and commotion... moving to the street I watched as it approached, when a Japanese gentleman tugged at my shirt, and said it would be better if I went inside his store...it wasn't a Macy's May Day parade