July 4th

 

Wishing you all a very Happy July 4th. 

We are not doing much today.

--we are still awaiting the doors to our Nissan Pathfinder (the SUV was hit back on May 2)...no end in sight for the delay (growing very weary). Thank you supply chain, the economy, the president and his minions, covid etc. So, with that said, my husband and Bob and friends (has a full shop/garage) have popped out what dents they could, and they are presently putting the trim back on and touching up the paint. 

**we went the other day to see about trading it in...yeahhhhhhh right (being sarcastic) prices have gone up 40%. Plus, the chain issue. It's pretty sad.  I ain't paying over $600 a month for a car. Nope.

---STILL awaiting the house situation. I know they surveyed the land last week. NO ONE IS IN A HURRY to do anything here. Again, thank you thank you supply chain, the economy, the president and his minions, covid etc..

**on that note, we the people / America are in a mess, aren't we?

---Hubby is going to grill out hamburgers and hotdogs.

----I am presently awaiting the laundry to finish so I can hang it up on the line.

Yep. Have a beautiful day folks.

Meme Catching Up...

 Hello on a late Sunday (although it feels Saturday, lol). All is good here...just busy, busy, busy...mainly work and the folks/friends we are staying with everything something to do/ go places every weekend and I am plum worn out. Thank you so much for the sweet comments you left, smiles. It does a heart good. So, how about catching up on the Memes?

Happy Fourth of July and welcome once again to Toni Taddeo's Tuesday 4!     

Let's talk about Independence Day.

1. In previous times every family read the Declaration of Independence and the Bill of Rights on July 4 to keep in mind the huge price paid by a minority of patriots for freedom and liberty.  What do you think about this tradition?  I hope you will institute it and value it.  It is so important.

Of course---as a Constitutional Historian it is very important to know your history; the good the bad and the ugly. This water down nonsense is getting on my nerves. And let's not even mention our own government and state governments who are doing this as well.

2. Fresh made lemonade was a huge deal in the Midwest when Laura Ingalls Wilder was a young girl. It was a very special treat.  Every family brought a dish to the town celebration.  What foods and drinks will you have on this important day?

Well, I know my husband is making hamburgers and hot dogs on the grill. The friends we are staying with, they really don't do much celebrating.

3. Will you be watching fireworks... a great American tradition on this day? They are deeply rooted in the American tradition.

WELLLLLL...we did when we lived in NY, HOWEVER, Ocala/Marion County has no public fireworks display and haven't since 2019. AND since I have to work Tuesday and it doesn't get dark until nearly 10, we will not be finding any fireworks.

4.  Will your flag be out?  Do you own one?

The flag is always out. Our Godson whose parents we are staying with (lifelong friends) is a Marine and now county sheriff deputy. We were talking if we ever get moved in, it will be like Christmas, as I / we really don't remember what we have in all those boxes and totes in storage, LOLOL.

 Quick 4th fact: Did you know that the term Commander in Chief cannot be used except in times of Congressionally declared war? A president has no authority over the military until then.  Yeahhhhhhh...but this current illegit administration sure is getting away with many things.

1. What music were your parents listening to when you were a kid?  Does that music bring back memories for you?

My parents listened the 50's, 60's, 70's, 80's rock and roll. Sure does, the Doobie Brothers and so on.

2. What was your favorite meal and beverage as a teenager? Is it still or have things changed for you?

Pizza and Pepsi. Yep, still.

3. As a teen did you live in a city, country, small town? What was it like for you there? Tell us about your hometown please?

We moved back to our hometown a few months after Liam passed away-Ocala, Florida it's no longer Slow Ocala. It's a growing metropolis--although we live out in horse country close to Dunnellon. Ocala is known as the horse capitol of the world. Oh, and it very tropical, humid and hot. No need for snow boots and such here, LOL.

4. Would you like to live in your hometown today? Why or why not?

We do. LOLOLOL NEVER EVER IN A MILLION YEARS DID I EVER THINK WE WOULD BE BACK HERE. It's quite expensive too--we simply can't afford a regular stand house--they cost anywhere from $300,00 on up.