Recovery

Everybody made it out with all their fingers and maybe a couple of extra pounds. 4th of July at Grandad's lived up to it's well remembered reputation as a mostly relaxing day of fun and games, sippin' a brew or two, watching the kids run around making smoky noise, and of course exercising our jaws with what's new and the same ol' same ol'. Speaking of jaw exercising...you can't forget the food. We are certainly spoiled; fresh corn on the cob from Dad's garden, fried chicken, deviled eggs, potato salad, brisket, baked beans and Oh-my-god-great cucumber salad! Of course that's all topped with cake and watermelon if you like. The fireworks were great. Our own back yard show was topped off with an extravaganza of a pro show just a mile or so up the road. Now, with the smoke gradually clearing from my lungs I'll file this day away in the memory banks as one of the many great ones.