2-piper:
Yes, we have some gems of state holidays with Robert E. Lee being observed the same day as MLK; then you can choose one day in Mardi Gras, or if you do not fancy that then Confederate Memorial Day may be more your liking; then there's Memorial Day and the Jeff Davis' Day. I'd like to see some of the contraptions you mention especially the Sauer. What variant is it?

Kind Regards,

Raimey
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