PLAY Anyone have plans for the 4th?

annieosage · Jul 1, 2022

Just wondering if anyone has plans for the 4th? Is it our last Independence Day before the country completely sinks into oblivion?

We are going to dinner tonight and watch fireworks over the Charles River. Tomorrow we are supposed to go to the Boston JerkFest Caribbean Foodie Festival but it looks like the weather may not cooperate.

Sunday and Monday hang around the house and BBQ.

Enjoy while we still can

Blacknarwhal · Jul 1, 2022

Dinner with mom and dad, with fireworks to follow. Always a shame when you have to work the next day, but still.

maric · Jul 1, 2022

Watching fireworks from my living room window tomorrow night other than that, hiding in my hidey hole. I'm becoming allergic to the stupidity walking the streets out there!

mortgageboss · Jul 1, 2022

Rib, chicken and sausage on the smoker, followed by some adult beverages. Fireworks don't excite me much anymore.

WanderLore · Jul 1, 2022

Little cookout today and possibly Sunday

John Deere Girl · Jul 1, 2022

I'm grilling hotdogs and hamburgers, and we'll probably play in the pool after all the farm chores are taken care of.

Dux · Jul 1, 2022

Grilling with my local doomer friend at his hidey hole in the woods.

Vulture45-70 · Jul 1, 2022

Sitting around watching the idiots run amuck, then have a beer or 2

wobble · Jul 1, 2022

Vulture45-70 said:
Sitting around watching the idiots run amuck, then have a beer or 2

same

subnet · Jul 1, 2022

Still got the rona, so not much

PrairieMoon · Jul 1, 2022

I'm playing volleyball with my family in a tournament. I'll be the oldest female player there; my DH the oldest male.

I'll be drinking many adult beverages...must stay hydrated in the 90+ degree weather.

I won't be able to walk on Tuesday. :strs:

nomifyle · Jul 1, 2022

Cooking Ribs in the crock pot, just the two of us.

annieosage · Jul 1, 2022

Vulture45-70 said:
Sitting around watching the idiots run amuck, then have a beer or 2

I am a little worried about idiots tomorrow so IF it does rain, I won't be completely disappointed

PrairieMoon said:
I'm playing volleyball with my family in a tournament. I'll be the oldest female player there; my DH the oldest male.

I'll be drinking many adult beverages...must stay hydrated in the 90+ degree weather.

I won't be able to walk on Tuesday.

Adult beverages will be consumed all weekend LOL :chg:

Jackalope · Jul 1, 2022

A cookout and pistol target shooting with friends and neighbors. Life is good in the South.

NoDandy · Jul 1, 2022

Kids coming home Sun, will grill Sun & Mon, dogs, burgers, DW fixing salmon patties, a roast .

Bottom line, good food, enjoy family ! Give thanks to God the Father for our many, many blessings !!

:ld:

Kathy in FL · Jul 1, 2022

Oldest son has to work. Just married daughter and her hubs have to work. (Both healthcare and son in law interviewing).
Younger son and a daughter are taking hubs to the new Elvis movie.
I'm staying home to prep the grill.
My parents and my mother's friend (and possibly friend's brother and sister in law) coming over late afternoon for a grill out.

Have no idea what I am fixing as of yet. Depends what is on sale. LOL

Dozdoats · Jul 1, 2022

Pour a bottle of Sweet Baby Ray's in the crockpot with a pork loin, and make slaw and baked beans.

Freeholder · Jul 1, 2022

Picnic (in the yard) with brother and sister-in-law, possibly also my friend who lives nearby, though she may go visit her sisters instead.

Kathleen

nvmom · Jul 1, 2022

Cooking a steak and watching fireworks from my backyard

Terrwyn · Jul 1, 2022

Grilling hot dogs, macaroni salad and baked beans. Just us and taking a plate to neighbor.
They are cracking down on fireworks in our area 2500 fine. Will be interesting to see how many bottle rockets are set off. Nobody pays attention to any law that I've ever seen around here.

Your plans sound nice Annie, enjoy and Happy 4th to you and yours.

moldy · Jul 1, 2022

I'm thinking pork ribs, baked beans, maybe slaw, and chocolate cake. Will be me, DH, and maybe SIL if she doesn't go west for the weekend.

Seeker22 · Jul 1, 2022

Country went tits up and non-independent some time ago. I'll stay home and hope fireworks don't burn my end of the county down.

For those who will celebrate- have fun, ya'll!

Cacheman · Jul 1, 2022

Perfect weather till late Monday night, 85 acres of second cutting Alfalfa will be cut, chopped and in the silos by then. After it's done kids and I will celebrate with Beer and Brandy.

ShadowMan · Jul 1, 2022

Just dinner, concert and fireworks on the lake. :popcorn3:

cyberiot · Jul 1, 2022

Staying in to comfort the dog . . .

annieosage · Jul 1, 2022

cyberiot said:
Staying in to comfort the dog . . .
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I haven't gone anywhere in so many years to stay home with my pups. No fireworks allowed on base so I get to go see some this year!

Seeker22 · Jul 1, 2022

cyberiot said:
Staying in to comfort the dog . . .
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I spent many years curled around Sugarfoot while this brave girl literally shook. That cured any love of fireworks I ever had. If you have time, check Petsmart for a Thundershirt. They do help. So does Bach Flower Remedies "Rescue Remedy". Skullcap works too.

Cardinal · Jul 1, 2022

Just cooking whatever and maybe see if I can stream a decent movie.

Tripod · Jul 1, 2022

Our two daughters and there families (10 of us total) came home for fathers day and are going back day after the 4th. Fun times had by all.
Mike

WanderLore · Jul 1, 2022

Today it's spicy chicken wings with ranch. Baked beans, homemade potato salad, mashed potatoes and corn on cob. Hot dogs. Ice cream. Chips.

ioujc · Jul 1, 2022

cyberiot said:
Staying in to comfort the dog . . .
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Me too!!

ioujc · Jul 1, 2022

This "JUNK FOOD DAY".....things I never eat anymore I am having today....cheese puffs, double Oreos and soda!! NOT my normal fare, but heck it's the FOURTH OF JULY!!!!

Like someone said, "it may be the LAST one!".......which will really make me PO'd!!!!

Raggedyman · Jul 1, 2022

not unlike like Seeker22 we Raggedies are keepin our butts on the mountain where its safe QUIET and there ain't no YANKEE TURISTO's to mess with.

accu guess weather is calling for rain right now - so it looks like ribeyes over a little bit of hickory, some cherry and apple - but that's subject to change depending on the weather . . . if its dry it may well be deep fried catfish and coleslaw . . . heck I might even have a few french fries to go with my malt vinegar and side of catfish

TerriHaute · Jul 1, 2022

Not this year, it's just DH and I. The family that lives close enough to visit with are either leaving on vacation this weekend or have other obligations and can't come. Same with friends. We'll still have a cookout and our traditional flag cake but we will probably just watch the fireworks on TV.

packyderms_wife · Jul 1, 2022

It all depends on the weather, might cook some pork steaks on the grill and make a pasta salad, that'll be it though. OC is on vacation for the month and we'll be working on the house.

Meemur · Jul 1, 2022

Watching the weather, too.

I'm staying close to home, just biking and kayaking in the area. I will be grilling hot dogs and hamburgers as the weather permits, maybe also thaw a ribeye from the freezer.

I'm just not up to dealing with traffic, police trying to fill ticket quotas, and people acting like idiots in general. So far, it's been locals getting their workouts in (on the trails), plus the retirees fishing -- regular park and trail users. A lot of people seemed to have hit the road to go see family, so I hope it's quiet. If not, I'll head home and watch movies on DVD.

day late · Jul 1, 2022

Regrettably for me it is likely to be a busy day. With all the celebrations going on, I expect a lot of people will be locking themselves out of a lot of homes and cars. That means a bust day for your friendly neighborhood locksmith.

Ordinary Girl · Jul 1, 2022

I’ve been invited to a bbq. Not sure if I’m going as I have lupus sores all over me from being in the sun. Will just exacerbate the problem. Was asked by the girl loading my groceries at Harris teeter today if I’d heard of monkeypox. She asked this while looking at my sore ridden arms. Sigh..

Raggedyman · Jul 1, 2022

packyderms_wife said:
pork steaks on the grill

to quote the owner of UNKLE JONES BBQ in Orlando . . .
ain' nuttin' mo betta!!!!

Dennis Olson · Jul 1, 2022

I plan to cover the car and wet down the cover. The dogs and I will stay inside. That’s my “plan”.

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