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Half of this week of vacation has come and gone. Today is July 4th. A day we celebrate our independence as a country. Parties, Picnics and Fireworks give use the opportunity to gather with friends and family to enjoy the splendor of the day. Here’s to having a safe and Happy 4th while remembering that the holiday is about our independence and what it took to gain it.
Now that the pleasantries are over, what exciting fun has gone on this vacation thus far. Hmmm. A 109 mile motorcycle ride up to Pymatuning Lake and back. Got the oil changed in the ATV. Fixed the running boards on the ATV. Removed a broken bolt and another stripped bolt on the ATV skid plates. Hid inside on Tuesday for most of the day since Mother Nature decided to dump rain on us, much needed rain, but rain non-the-less.
My goofy furball Tinkerbell has been showing some signs of improvement healthwise. She has started this thing of snuggling with me at night. She either lays against me or crawls up on top of me. She can be such a hoot sometimes. I like to ignore her when she comes up on the bed or couch for attention, just to see how long and persistant she will get. If I’m sleeping she will go as far as smoothing and licking my hands and arms or even sniffing my nose. Her wiskers tickle. I generally give her the requested scratches at that point.
I got up early this morning to put some clothes in the drier and get stuff under way for the party this afternoon. I’m not going to push it because I’d like to have a little back left to make it through the evening without severe pain. I’ve helped Rick with this deal of his for most of its existance, 18 years or so now. It has evolved from 15 or 20 people the first year to half the neighborhood and a 40 minute fireworks display at the end of the night. Hoping Mother Nature rained herself out last night so that the humidity and thunderstorms stay at bay. If temps hit where they are calling for… the pool is going to feel realllllllly good.
I think I’ll take a nap now while the kielbasa is roasting. Need to get the lights and stuff from the basement… get the generator on the truck and head over to Rick’s to see if I can help with anything before lunch. If you are coming to the Party on the White House Lawn.. I’ll see ya there. If not… Have a Safe and Wonderful July 4th. Independence Day!