Happy Birthday "Merica!

Sorry for my lateness. And probably no one will read this because they'll figure I just wasn't posting today. However, it's Tuesday so here I am. I got up and made a big old breakfast on the Blackstone and then I gave Scout a nice long walk and then I mowed the back yard so it took a bit for me to get to the point where I could relax, sit down, enjoy a mimosa and give you all the what for. 

My breakfast today was really good and I'm really getting the hang of the Blackstone. It was quite lovely to enjoy our breakfast outside surrounded by the flowers and birds. What wasn't lovely was Jim not doing what I asked him to do. So I was getting things ready and needed to Windex the table outside so while I was running around cooking breakfast I said to Jim, "Hey can you real quick go Windex the table outside so I can set it?" Next thing I know Jim's got the hose out and a scrub brush and the Goo Gone and he's going to town on the whole thing, every which way. And as nice and thoughtful as this was, it was not helpful as I was trying to get shit done and needed the table for workspace. UGH! I mean, he could have just Windexed and then later scrubbed the whole fucking thing but no, he has to get in my way. And then it's like I'm the asshole because I'm irritated that he's in my way. Jum! 

Jim and I don't have any real plans today except to hang out here at the homestead and maybe chill with the neighbors. It's going to be a scorcher so I don't know how much outdoor time I'm going to want to have sitting and sweating. Unless I'm sunbathing it just isn't my idea of a good time. But who knows. 

Dinner tonight will be burgers, corn and probably green beans. Nothing special but it is easy.

My next door neighbors (Cari and Jordan) as per their usual, got fireworks to set off later tonight. It's not my thing though. It just seems like a lot of money for not a lot of excitement. I guess the kids like it but whatever. Unless I'm at the Bay enjoying them from the deck, overlooking the lake while others on a barge far enough away not to be dangerous are setting them off, it's just a lot of noise and very anti-climatic. 

What else? Oh, tomorrow I head north to Columbus. My plan is to get up, walk the dogs (I typed gods at first which is about right) and head up around 8 or 9. If it isn't too sweltering by the time I get there, I'll take Birdie on a little hike but other than that, I plan to lay by the pool. I will take my computer with me so I can post while I'm there so don't fret. 

Okay well that's I'll I've got. Happy 4th to all! Stay safe! Maggie, Charlie and Eva - safe travels tomorrow! Later!