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Something to break the ice.

What are your July 4 plans?

Rather than go into Boston, we usually go to local fireworks, which are overhead and loud. I like to feel the percussive effect. You lose that in the big city firework displays.

We are having a big party. Lots of games for the kids, food, and, of course, beer.

Just remember, Todd, gunpowder and alcohol don't mix. It won't shoot and it tastes awful.

Thanks for the tip, Tully. Luckily, in Minnesota only the wimpiest fireworks are legal.

Definitely shooting off some Texas size fireworks here in Dallas. Combine that with grilled meat, beer and heat, and we should be set for the weekend.

Slow day for the open thread, guess everyone has already started on their holiday weekend.

...back online after a week-long struggle with a
dying computer.

We're going dancing tomorrow.

Out to the brother's ranch where the fireworks are legal and the fish are biting. Let the kids run riot with their cousins, eat piles of assorted smoked meats (including the last of last season's venison and quail), drink beer, and watch the sun set over (as-yet) unpolluted horizons. Gain three pounds. Etc. Have a great 4th, folks!

Damn, Tully. That sounds like a good time.

Three pounds is pretty ambitious for one weekend, though.

I sincerely hope to fail at that part, William. The older I get, the harder it is to sweat it off! But I'm not going to skimp on the food and beer worrying about it.