Let us know what fun stuff you're up to. I'll start.

So today Cat and I, along with my son, his comaniera and my 2 of my grand kids went to our local beach.  My son took the kids out in my 2 person inflatable kayak.  I just had minor surgery so didn't dare go out - can't get my hand wet - but it was a great day none-the-less 

Wow that does sound like fun Carlos :)

I like to go out at night and just walk/ride around my neighbourhood,its quiet and peaceful...

Let us know what fun stuff you're up to. I'll start.

So today Cat and I, along with my son, his comaniera and my 2 of my grand kids went to our local beach.  My son took the kids out in my 2 person inflatable kayak.  I just had minor surgery so didn't dare go out - can't get my hand wet - but it was a great day none-the-less


Sounds like fun.

When James broke his wrist we bought a plastic sleeve that fitted over his arm from fingers to elbow to keep the whole cast dry so he could shower. Could you get something like that? Shame to miss out.

When it is warm and still in the evening we sometimes light a fire in the firepit. We did it last week, and cooked some s’mores.

Now that the pandemic restrictions have finally been lifted, I've been trying to go to as many concerts and live music shows as I can. I've been seeing some great shows.

DC - If a band called The Mavericks ever plays in your neck of the woods I'd highly recommend going to see them, I saw them play twice in a month and both times they put on an amazing show.

I think you and Cat would really like them.  ;)

Nothing much, Sometimes when it's not way too hot outside I might take walks around my neighborhood for the exercise.
Or maybe just get some ice cream with my friend.

There is a park , fairly nearby, we like to drive there and take walks in the park, by the water, see swans and ducks. We just sit there and take it all in. Nature can be beautiful.

Now that the pandemic restrictions have finally been lifted, I've been trying to go to as many concerts and live music shows as I can. I've been seeing some great shows.

DC - If a band called The Mavericks ever plays in your neck of the woods I'd highly recommend going to see them, I saw them play twice in a month and both times they put on an amazing show.

I think you and Cat would really like them.  ;)


We'll keep that in mind.  To change the subject for a sec, who remembers the TV show "Maverick" from the 60's.  they all were humerus but one stands out - a parody of "Gun Smoke" another '60s western.

Karen - I use plastic bags to shower.  The dressing comes off July 7 so no need to get elaborate 

So last night at 10 to 7, I turned to Carlos and asked him if he wanted to go to a concert which started at 7. He said sure. We turned off our computers, put on shoes and grabbed the lawn chairs that were in the trunk and went REAL far-about a block away to the first Concert in the Park of the season. It was an Army band. They were pretty good. If we remember next week (and if it doesn't rain), they are going to have a Beatles tribute band.

It is only a block away and it is FREE. You really can't beat it. And looking at the people there, I realized that I do know a few people in this town. lol.


Cat

There is a park , fairly nearby, we like to drive there and take walks in the park, by the water, see swans and ducks. We just sit there and take it all in. Nature can be beautiful.

That's really nice. O0 I like to take walks at parks now and then; being surrounded by nature can be relaxing for the mind; plus, it can provide exercise.

I like to do the same thing at the beach. :)

That's really nice. O0 I like to take walks at parks now and then; being surrounded by nature can be relaxing for the mind; plus, it can provide exercise.

I like to do the same thing at the beach. :)
Speaking of doing summer things what is are traditional things done on Independence Day?

Speaking of doing summer things what is are traditional things done on Independence Day?




A lot of people have barbecues. Many towns will have fireworks displays. And many people like to shoot off their own. Years ago when we had the boat, our marina had their own fireworks display-shooting them off from a platform in the middle of Lake Champlain. (This was one of the narrowest parts of the lake so it was a bit...um...well...) We had the boat at a mooring at the time so we didn't have to fight for a place to sit. But, what bothered me was people setting off their own fireworks from the dock-IN OUR DIRECTION!!  :o :o

There was another time we spent the 4th with my sisters down in Connecticut. One sister lived about 5 blocks from the beach. She had a barbecue and then all her guests walked down to the beach to watch the town's fireworks and after the display-everyone started shooting off their own. The town usually play music with the fireworks but we were too far away to hear it. My sister (not the one who hosted the barbecue) started whistling "Stars & Stripes Forever" and before we knew it, just about EVERYONE on the beach was either whistling or humming it, too. It was pretty funny.

One year the town was rained out but her guests started shooting off their own in her backyard which my brother-in-law was managing. (Only one thing was shot off at a time.) I asked my sister if she was afraid of them hitting her house and burning it down. She response was, "I have insurance." Yeah, she didn't like her house very much-they sold it a few years later and bought another one-further from the beach.


Our tradition is to watch the movie 1776. Yeah, we really don't go for the fireworks. But sometimes we can see/hear it from the house.


Cat

A lot of people have barbecues. Many towns will have fireworks displays. And many people like to shoot off their own. Years ago when we had the boat, our marina had their own fireworks display-shooting them off from a platform in the middle of Lake Champlain. (This was one of the narrowest parts of the lake so it was a bit...um...well...) We had the boat at a mooring at the time so we didn't have to fight for a place to sit. But, what bothered me was people setting off their own fireworks from the dock-IN OUR DIRECTION!!  :o :o

There was another time we spent the 4th with my sisters down in Connecticut. One sister lived about 5 blocks from the beach. She had a barbecue and then all her guests walked down to the beach to watch the town's fireworks and after the display-everyone started shooting off their own. The town usually play music with the fireworks but we were too far away to hear it. My sister (not the one who hosted the barbecue) started whistling "Stars & Stripes Forever" and before we knew it, just about EVERYONE on the beach was either whistling or humming it, too. It was pretty funny.

One year the town was rained out but her guests started shooting off their own in her backyard which my brother-in-law was managing. (Only one thing was shot off at a time.) I asked my sister if she was afraid of them hitting her house and burning it down. She response was, "I have insurance." Yeah, she didn't like her house very much-they sold it a few years later and bought another one-further from the beach.


Our tradition is to watch the movie 1776. Yeah, we really don't go for the fireworks. But sometimes we can see/hear it from the house.


Cat
O0

A day for celebrating!

O0

A day for celebrating!


Now from the historian!  We really celebrate the wrong day.  The Continental Congress actually declared independence on July 2 by adopting Richard Henry Lee's resolution -

Resolved, That these United Colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and independent States, that they are absolved from all allegiance to the British Crown, and that all political connection between them and the State of Great Britain is, and ought to be, totally dissolved.

Clear, no?  So 2 days latter they voted to accept Jefferson et al declaration explaining why.  So since the declaration is an important document we really should start celebrating on the 2nd and continue through the 4th.  Now that would be a REAL birthday party!

Now from the historian!  We really celebrate the wrong day.  The Continental Congress actually declared independence on July 2 by adopting Richard Henry Lee's resolution -

Resolved, That these United Colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and independent States, that they are absolved from all allegiance to the British Crown, and that all political connection between them and the State of Great Britain is, and ought to be, totally dissolved.

Clear, no?  So 2 days latter they voted to accept Jefferson et al declaration explaining why.  So since the declaration is an important document we really should start celebrating on the 2nd and continue through the 4th.  Now that would be a REAL birthday party!
Could have been arranged as a three day celebration?

Now from the historian!  We really celebrate the wrong day.  The Continental Congress actually declared independence on July 2 by adopting Richard Henry Lee's resolution -

Resolved, That these United Colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and independent States, that they are absolved from all allegiance to the British Crown, and that all political connection between them and the State of Great Britain is, and ought to be, totally dissolved.

Clear, no?  So 2 days latter they voted to accept Jefferson et al declaration explaining why.  So since the declaration is an important document we really should start celebrating on the 2nd and continue through the 4th.  Now that would be a REAL birthday party!


At least celebrating July 4 makes sense. It drives me crazy when people "celebrate" Memorial Day, have barbecues, go to big sales at stores and car dealerships, go to the beach, etc, etc. It is viewed as the gateway to summer rather than a time of reflection for those who gave their lives for this country. I also use it as a time of reflection for ALL that are gone.

At least celebrating July 4 makes sense. It drives me crazy when people "celebrate" Memorial Day, have barbecues, go to big sales at stores and car dealerships, go to the beach, etc, etc. It is viewed as the gateway to summer rather than a time of reflection for those who gave their lives for this country. I also use it as a time of reflection for ALL that are gone.


Couldn't agree more. Our little town has its "Spring Fling" on the Saturday before Memorial. It is always vendors and such in the park (only a block away) and there is a parade that goes right past the house. We have a barbecue. (Some years we have more people than others.) Then on Monday-the actual Memorial Day, it is a somber day. Other towns have parades and such but we never go. We recognize the day by putting our flag out at half staff.

It bugs the s*** out of me when people say "Happy Memorial Day." There is nothing happy about it.


Cat

Couldn't agree more. Our little town has its "Spring Fling" on the Saturday before Memorial. It is always vendors and such in the park (only a block away) and there is a parade that goes right past the house. We have a barbecue. (Some years we have more people than others.) Then on Monday-the actual Memorial Day, it is a somber day. Other towns have parades and such but we never go. We recognize the day by putting our flag out at half staff.

It bugs the s*** out of me when people say "Happy Memorial Day." There is nothing happy about it.


Cat
It is the same with me when people say 'Happy Good Friday'.

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