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What's Everyones' Plans thru Independence Day?
Wrangler
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We're headed to the river. Gonna BBQ and float the river. Celebrate whipping the Brits back in the day to gain our Independence. May everyone have safe travels. Thank you to our veterans and first responders.
USA... USA... USA!!
USA... USA... USA!!
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In the evening will take in a minor league baseball game. The Tri-City Valley Cats,( Houston Astros )...and the Brooklyn Cyclones, ( New York Mets ).
Fireworks after the game.....some good baseball, family friendly and cheap..[:)]
Interestingly, the Houston team is the local affiliate up her in New York State ..
Wet the Yard.
Steaks and Lobsters on the Grill.
Prep the Big Bang Cannon, just like I have for over 55 Years.
Mix up a Pitcher of Martini, and put out a plate of Monster Double Stuffed Olives (Jalape?o/Garlic)
Watch the Show.
Boating, floating, lobster tail, rib eyes, grilled corn on the cob and an assortment of beverages.
I would be one of the spitheads, I guess,[:)] but the mortars are all aimed out over the lake and only get a bit of carboard packing material on the boat cover.
Brad Steele
Same as any holiday weekend: stay the hell away from anyplace public or "recreational." I recreate when everybody else is working.
+1, when the kids were younger. We would take our three day weekend the week before or the week after any holiday. Sure was nice beating the crowds. We also got the same enjoyment out of it as everybody else did that done it on the holidays, but we got to do more of it because there was no crowds.
Yup. It's only fair, after all. We retirees get to have the lakes and such most of the time. When the working stiffs finally get some time off, let them have the facilities without us.
Living on a lake makes it almost mandatory to entertain on the 4th, Rocky. I must confess, though, that this is the most important day of the year to me, and sharing it with family and friends is a burden I gladly bear.
Brad Steele
It's kinda important to me, too. This one will be our 47th wedding anniversary. The irony of getting married on Independence Day has never escaped me...
Good on ya, Don.
It's kinda important to me, too. This one will be our 47th wedding anniversary. The irony of getting married on Independence Day has never escaped me...
Thanks for that, Rocky. A true laugh out loud comment.[:)]
Brad Steele
the burning a couple quality cigars, bonfires, eating, more eating,
....and I have a bag or two of fireworks to shoot off !!!!!!
Good on ya, Don.
It's kinda important to me, too. This one will be our 47th wedding anniversary. The irony of getting married on Independence Day has never escaped me...
Congrats on the 47.
then on the 4th, Hillbilly Days in Mountain Rest SC - free all day bluegrass -
https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=hillbilly+days+mountain+rest+sc&qpvt=hillbilly+days+mountain+rest+sc&FORM=VDRE
Then I am going to smoke a good cigar and drink some Tullamore Dew.
So many morons shoot firearms from about 8pm on through the night, that the falling projectiles almost sound like heavy metal hail outside.
Then, about 1am, when all the amateurs have quit making those annoying noises; a 1/2 pound tannerite bang.
Happy 5th of July!!!!
I might watch the city sponsored (HA!) fireworks show at the balloon fiesta field, then race home, slap on the level IV plates, and relax with an ice cold lemonade in the bunker.
So many morons shoot firearms from about 8pm on through the night, that the falling projectiles almost sound like heavy metal hail outside.
Then, about 1am, when all the amateurs have quit making those annoying noises; a 1/2 pound tannerite bang.
Happy 5th of July!!!!
I like the way that you think! [;)]
After some recovery time, the plan is to strip the planting and spraying electronics from the tractor cab and re-set the rear wheels(500# each) back to pre-planting width.
Beyond those entertaining pass-times, the schedule is open. Maybe a fish fry if we have any fish in the freezer or hot dog roasting if no fish.
Sunday is unknown.
Monday probably a work day.
Tuesday there's some parades and community events.
Another day as far as planning anything. May have a cookout at home.
SSOOOO....... you can post pics of a ball park frank but you can't say the words????[?][8)]
[:0], ......there, that's better
IS THIS A GREAT PLACE OR WHAT?!?!
I am going to get Beered up and shoot off some fireworks. I may smoke some ribs too if I stay sober enough, if not I will just grill some burgers.
Then I am going to smoke a good cigar and drink some Tullamore Dew.
SO YOU'RE SAYING BURNT BURGERS ARE BETTER THAN BURT RIBS ?? I THINK NOT[:p][:D][:D]
We are just going to go over and have a little birthday party for Mom's 81st, and then a couple of friends are coming over for drinks and snacks. I have a couple of cigars I have been saving for a Special Occasion...and I have a bottle of Dalmore 12 year old Scotch.
Close enough to a party.
I had not done one - participated in the picnic in well over 10 years
Since in all likelihood I will be dead within the next five years it's probably a good opportunity to pay my respects one final time
Part of me wants to go - so I can unburden myself - answer some questions - shake some hands and say goodbye...
Part of me wishes on could avoid it all together but in am afraid that I will be the center of attention.
Say my goodbyes - pay my respects - make my peace with everyone who is open to such gestures.
they are family and they do deserve to hear from me directly one last time.
Kind of a party buzz kill.
But I believe it's the right thing to do - a needful thing - a serious personal debt and obligation.
Maybe I will bet a bit of liquid courage in me.
I have an obligation - I owe a debt - and I an still physically and mentally capable of handling this...
Any advice or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
I don't know how nord and Dave and others have been seal no with these issues...
I have a small stockpile of baby shower gifts to be handed out...
Makaila insists on accompanying me on my goodbye tour and will be 4th there to provide emotional support...
I guess that I am not coping with this very well - I want to go out and be a role model and demonstrate - how a good moral Catholic politicly active man handles adversary and hardship.
I could just skip out on it - I could bail and avoid facing things...
But we all know that I an not only incapable of doing that - we all know OK will do the right thing...
It will be an emotional rollercoaster.
I will try to set a good example - to be a bright white hot beacon for others to follow...
Makaila does not have to go through this - she is a saint - and I am liable to be an emotional wreck and to have a cathartic collapse at something.
I will also be attending mass on Sunday - it's been a long time - I have been asked to perform a reading and to play the role of senior usher.
I await your critical remarks - with great anticipation.
Mike
never been on the 4th.. i stay home..did i mention i hate crowds
maybe i can stay with Ricci
oh and i hate crowds