Well, it's my first recap. But of the Fourth. You know what I mean, right?
So far we've had a great weekend.
Went to our town's parade where tractors are a big part of the line up.
My cynical, New York city born husband always threatens to put his riding mower in the parade next year.
These old military vehicles are in every parade.
They used to be filled with WWII vets, but sadly as the years have gone on there are fewer and fewer of the WWII vets around. So this year they were filled to the brim with vets from all wars.
I know you've all been waiting on pins and needles to see what I did with the red toolbox.
Well, Bjng5 commented that I could repurpose it into a picnic caddy.
Great idea!
Fit in perfect with the red, white and blue holiday.
We had beer can chicken for dinner. Hence, why you see Lacey hanging around in the toolbox photo.
My husband loved the chicken.
Me? It was OK.
Tasted a lot like the store bought rotisserie chickens to me. That would have taken a lot less time and mess to cook.
And after dinner we walked the dogs for a bit and then watched the fireworks.
If only I could have taken a chainsaw to those telephone poles I would have been a happy camper. A happy, possibly electrocuted camper.
I suck at fireworks photos to begin with though. Out of the 100+ photos I took, this is the ONLY one that is even remotely presentable. Telephone poles and all.
How was your holiday? For those people who don't live in the U.S., do 4th Of July posts drive you nuts 🙂
Bonnie Schulte
Well, one picture is better than no pictures (grin) which is what I ended up with. I thought yours was very pretty. And, the beer chicken sounds tasty. We had beer soaked brats, and they were pretty good too. Fun to read about your 4th. Today, we have another cook out, and that will end our weekend celebration... Bonnie in WI
Pam Kessler
Now, beer soaked brats sound yummy! Hope your cookout was a good one. I'm looking forward to relaxing tomorrow!
Shara
I quit trying to take photos of fireworks - they just never work out. I made a video, but who really wants to see that over and over..... Glad you had a happy 4th. And, don't forget - people all over the world have the 4th of July. And the 5th and the 6th.......:D
Cozy Little House
I tell ya what drove me nuts. Last night the fireworks display was RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER. I didn't know till the loud blasts started. And lasted till after I was trying to sleep. Drove the dogs nuts too.
Brenda
Pam Kessler
Your poor puppies must have been nervous wrecks!
Joanne Noragon
I call it getting under the wire and it's a problem in a vast number of photos. Great 4th weekend for everyone; I have granddaughters at the fireworks tonight, in the company of school friends parents. Works for this old lady; I merely drop off and pick up.
Jill
Every country has their own holidays, July 4th posts don't bother me a bit!
TARYTERRE
Looks like you had fun on the fourth. The toolbox turned out nice. Clever with the condiment holders.
Musings from Kim K.
Your picnic toolbox caddy turned out cute. We no longer have a bad view if fireworks. The lake association took good care of us this year. Feeling blessed, even if we had loads more work ahead of us on rehabbing the cottage.
ThrifterSisters
I am still recovering from the 4th of July. Fireworks? Silly me. I thought the purpose of the 4th was to see how many different cocktails you could drink.
Erica
Delena
We are Canadians and changed our flag to the American one on July 4th. We love the United States and go there for 6 months every winter.
Vickie @ Ranger 911
I'm not the worlds best cook, but our dog loved to hang out by the grill and salivate just as yours seems to be. Cute! We don't see any tractors in our parade, but if you like to see an old Greyhound bus or 20, come up north (the bus line started in our town). You've created a perfect picnic caddy with your toolbox, but that's no reason it can't be cleaned up to tote along as a handbag at the Country Living Fair. 🙂
Into Vintage
I love your fireworks photo just as it is -- sort of an urban 4th portrait.
The Old Parsonage
We didn't even see any fireworks this year so I'm loving your and others on line. Love the picnic hamper!!!
Leann
Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces
I find fireworks photos hard, too...but you took a nice one! Looks like a fun 4th! We watched fireworks in the rain!