1) Do you celebrate 4th of July (or some other holiday representing independence?). I don’t really like 4th of July celebrations. It is always so blasted hot and muggy that I get no pleasure from sitting outdoors sweating with a cooler of melting ice and tepid drinks and children getting progressively sticky. I do not understand why anyone would want to be outside in this weather. Our ancestors sure picked a horrible time to make history.
2) When was the first time you felt independent, if ever? I don’t think I understand this question. As part of the nation? I probably take a lot for granted. As a person? Probably when I went to college and didn’t have my parents to oversee my comings and goings.
3) If you're hosting a cookout, what's on the grill? Ugh. All that heat. I would never grill in July.
4) Strawberry Shortcake -- biscuit or sponge cake? Discuss. Biscuit. Absolutely. The dryness of the biscuit absorbes the juices very well and it’s easer to cut and eat one handed while you hold the plate in the other at an—ugh—cookout. And I dont’ really like sponge cake because it has the texture of a, well, sponge.
5) Fireworks -- best and worst experience. When I lived in NYC, my boyfriend had an apartment overlooking Morningside Park and Harlem. We went up to the roof to watch the fireworks that would be set off in the Harlem streets. Yes, the streets. The alleys glowed. I’m not sure if that’s the best or worst, but it’s memorable. We also got a good view of fireworks set off in other parts of the city. The worst experience was probably last year, when we took the kids to Gwinnett Glows and sat in the hot sun and crowds while the girls got more and more bored waiting, and then a storm burst, we got soaked, and the fireworks were cancelled.
HI Bad alice. Here in Canada it is called Canada Day. July 1st. I agree with you on this one. I was invited out to friends from church who have a big bash every year. I just was not in the mood to go and sit in the hot sun, sweating like a pig. Coming home sun bearned and feeling miserable. So I am now sitting in my cool comfy apartment and thinking I made the right decision. It's stinking hot out there. As far as fire works. I can't stand the crowds. Especially in the heat. And mosquitos. Last year I discovered that I could see the fire works right from my 3rd floor apartment. So tonight I am going to be cool inside my place watching the show. Happy 4th of July to you, how ever you celebrate it.
ReplyDeleteWe have a lot of fun in our twon on the 4th. We call it General Canby Day, after that Civil War & Indian Wars General from whom our town gets its name. There are lots of booths around the main park in the center of town with food, antiques, a library book sale, games, and a band playing in the Gazebo all day long which kicks off the "Slice of Summer" concerts every Sunday night for the next five weeks. There is a parade and a classic car show. We have fireworks at the fairgrounds and flags in all the lawns.
ReplyDeleteBut since Jeremiah's fire problem last year we have avoided the fireworks.
This year we have taken the extra step and are on a road trip to avoid the ffireworks altogether. I am in Idaho Falls right now, headed toward Yellowstone. It will all be over when we get home.
We have a lot of fun in our twon on the 4th. We call it General Canby Day, after that Civil War & Indian Wars General from whom our town gets its name. There are lots of booths around the main park in the center of town with food, antiques, a library book sale, games, and a band playing in the Gazebo all day long which kicks off the "Slice of Summer" concerts every Sunday night for the next five weeks. There is a parade and a classic car show. We have fireworks at the fairgrounds and flags in all the lawns.
ReplyDeleteBut since Jeremiah's fire problem last year we have avoided the fireworks.
This year we have taken the extra step and are on a road trip to avoid the ffireworks altogether. I am in Idaho Falls right now, headed toward Yellowstone. It will all be over when we get home.
you'd lvoe Finland then. We think it's hot now and it's 25 C (that' 80 I htink) and I'm loving it. Blue skies and long sunny days ... wow!
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