Top Ten Things Not to Do on Labor Day

September 2, 2024 · by John W. Howell · in Ten Things Not to Do · 60 Comments

This post ran first on Labor Day 2015 and every Labor Day after that. I thought it was pretty good advice, so here it is again.

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In honor of Labor Day, I’ve decided to boil the top ten list down to the most essential items. Let’s all remember those who make our lives easier and more pleasant. Of course, the remembrance includes us authors.

Top Ten Things Not to Do on Labor Day

10 through 1

On Labor Day, have fun, but do not drink and drive. If you do, at best, you are a fool. At worst, you could hurt or kill an innocent person, not to mention your guilty self.

Happy Labor Day, all.

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60 comments

OIKOS™- Art, Books & more · September 2, 2024 - 4:44 am ·

Happy Labor Day, John! Best wishes, Michael

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1. John W. Howell · September 2, 2024 - 7:18 am ·
  
  Thank you, Michael.
  
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Dan Antion · September 2, 2024 - 5:17 am ·

It is a day to party, but it started when we could all walk home. Good advice, John. Enjoy the day off 😉

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1. John W. Howell · September 2, 2024 - 7:20 am ·
  
  You as well, Dan. Yes back when it started we lived close to the tap.
  
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Jaye Marie and Anita Dawes · September 2, 2024 - 5:52 am ·

We don’t have a Labour Day over here in UK…

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GP · September 2, 2024 - 6:04 am ·

It’s a day for me to rejoice in retirement!!

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1. John W. Howell · September 2, 2024 - 7:36 am ·
  
  There you go. Happy Retirement.
  
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coldhandboyack · September 2, 2024 - 6:06 am ·

Have a great one, John.

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1. John W. Howell · September 2, 2024 - 7:36 am ·
  
  You as well, Craig.
  
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Charles Yallowitz · September 2, 2024 - 6:40 am ·

Is drunk driving a big issue on this holiday? Always thought it was more of a problem on New Year’s Eve.

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1. John W. Howell · September 2, 2024 - 7:40 am ·
  
  Our police have set up a no refusal test. Yo refuse a breath or blood test and it is jail bound.
  
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  1. Charles Yallowitz · September 2, 2024 - 8:01 am ·
    
    wow. Though I wonder why someone refuse if that’s the penalty.
    
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    1. John W. Howell · September 2, 2024 - 9:36 am ·
      
      Usually they refuse cause they are drunk.
      
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Cindy Georgakas · September 2, 2024 - 7:58 am ·

Have a great one John!!!! 🩷

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1. John W. Howell · September 2, 2024 - 9:36 am ·
  
  You as well, Cindy.
  
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T. W. Dittmer · September 2, 2024 - 8:46 am ·

Yes, driving while drinking needs to be avoided. Have a great Labor Day, John.

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1. John W. Howell · September 2, 2024 - 9:35 am ·
  
  Thanks, Tim.
  
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Liz Gauffreau · September 2, 2024 - 8:51 am ·

New Hampshire has had several traffic fatalities this Labor Day weekend involving alcohol.

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1. John W. Howell · September 2, 2024 - 9:35 am ·
  
  Any holiday is a risk.
  
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  1. Liz Gauffreau · September 2, 2024 - 11:45 am ·
    
    Absolutely, particularly given that NH doesn’t have a motorcycle helmet law.
    
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    1. John W. Howell · September 2, 2024 - 2:07 pm ·
      
      Yes, indeed.
      
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Dale · September 2, 2024 - 10:55 am ·

And Happy Labour Day to you!

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1. John W. Howell · September 2, 2024 - 2:04 pm ·
  
  😁 And to you.
  
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  1. Dale · September 2, 2024 - 4:29 pm ·
    
    Merci beaucoup, mon ami!
    
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    1. John W. Howell · September 2, 2024 - 5:54 pm ·
      
      Ce n’est rien mon ami
      
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    2. Dale · September 2, 2024 - 6:28 pm ·
      
      😊
      
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    3. John W. Howell · September 2, 2024 - 8:06 pm ·
      
      😊
      
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Author Jan Sikes · September 2, 2024 - 11:01 am ·

Yep. That pretty much sums it up. Happy Labor Day, John!

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1. John W. Howell · September 2, 2024 - 2:05 pm ·
  
  Thank you, Jan. Happy Labor Day to you.
  
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Jacqui Murray · September 2, 2024 - 11:59 am ·

That meme–spot on.

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1. John W. Howell · September 2, 2024 - 2:07 pm ·
  
  I know right?
  
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Andrew Joyce · September 2, 2024 - 12:38 pm ·

Finally! At last, I agree 100% with your Top Ten List. (It’s about time.)

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1. John W. Howell · September 2, 2024 - 2:08 pm ·
  
  Yes, I am gobsmacked.
  
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  1. Andrew Joyce · September 2, 2024 - 5:34 pm ·
    
    I haven’t been gobsmacked since that hooker rolled me in the alley down in New Orleans. Who rolled you?
    
    (I’ll probably wake up in the morning and regret this comment.)
    
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    1. John W. Howell · September 2, 2024 - 5:46 pm ·
      
      Ha ha ha. I’ll play along. The same hooker I’m afraid.
      
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Debbie · September 2, 2024 - 12:43 pm ·

Happy Labor Day to you and yours! No drinking and driving here.

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1. John W. Howell · September 2, 2024 - 2:08 pm ·
  
  None here either. Thanks, Debbie.
  
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thomasstigwikman · September 2, 2024 - 3:58 pm ·

I will certainly take heed of all 10 advice, but I may drink a beer and grill. Happy Labor Day to you and your family.

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1. John W. Howell · September 2, 2024 - 5:57 pm ·
  
  As long as the grill isn’t self propelled and you are at the wheel, everything is fine.
  
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  1. thomasstigwikman · September 3, 2024 - 3:02 am ·
    
    That’s what I thought
    
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    1. John W. Howell · September 3, 2024 - 7:07 am ·
      
      😁
      
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Teri Polen · September 2, 2024 - 5:24 pm ·

It was so nice not to travel this weekend. We enjoyed spending time with friends and family closer to home.

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1. John W. Howell · September 2, 2024 - 5:48 pm ·
  
  That is always a bonus.
  
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Michele Lee · September 2, 2024 - 7:12 pm ·

Funny card and caring thoughts. 🙏🏻 Hope you’ve had a wonderful day!

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1. John W. Howell · September 2, 2024 - 8:05 pm ·
  
  I did. I hope you had the same. 😊
  
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  1. Michele Lee · September 2, 2024 - 9:42 pm ·
    
    🙏🌸
    
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    1. John W. Howell · September 3, 2024 - 6:46 am ·
      
      😊
      
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petespringerauthor · September 2, 2024 - 9:40 pm ·

Solid advice 365 days a year.

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1. John W. Howell · September 3, 2024 - 6:45 am ·
  
  Yes indeed. Thank you, Pete
  
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Tails Around the Ranch · September 3, 2024 - 12:38 pm ·

Yeah, but it’s easier adding clothes-you can only take it down so far before people get concerned about your mental state. LOL
Great top ten list!

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1. John W. Howell · September 3, 2024 - 1:26 pm ·
  
  😁 Thanks, Monika.
  
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Sorryless · September 3, 2024 - 5:13 pm ·

THAT is a great list, an important one too.

Hope your Labor Day was great Boss.

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1. John W. Howell · September 3, 2024 - 7:26 pm ·
  
  It was. Didn’t do much but relax.
  
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  1. Sorryless · September 4, 2024 - 5:12 am ·
    
    Nothing wrong with that.
    
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    1. John W. Howell · September 4, 2024 - 6:57 am ·
      
      😊
      
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Jennie · September 4, 2024 - 7:11 am ·

Amen!

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1. John W. Howell · September 4, 2024 - 7:18 am ·
  
  😊
  
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Diana L Forsberg · September 6, 2024 - 9:12 am ·

So true!

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Ankur Mithal · September 29, 2024 - 10:48 am ·

One up on you. Labour Day done and dusted on 1 May 🙂

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1. John W. Howell · September 29, 2024 - 12:39 pm ·
  
  You are way ahead.
  
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