Without actually getting up and going into the kitchen to look, I believe my poison was a glass of Yvecourt Rose - I mean, I know it was Rose, but I am drawing a blank on the name...

We're staying home, working on editing our state home school newsletter and going to a friend's house to grill and watch her town's fireworks.

Lee Ann

It's been so hot here lately, G&T's have been the poison of choice.

We're staying HOME this weekend, and glad of it. Trip to Dallas and San Antonio coming up in 10 days, and lots of travel later in the year. Feels great to get some things done around the house.

Happy 4th to all!

No poison at 4 am but earlier I had Molson's at the neighbor's Canada Day celebration and then ended up switching to vodka tonic when we went out w/friends. I haven't had vodka anything in over a year--still tastes good, I might add, especially that smooth Grey Goose! I must be a lightweight now (horrors!!) b/c my stomach is rebelling slightly at the moment.

We're not travelling this year but my husband at least is taking some time off. We'll likely walk a mile or so to the fireworks held at the huge town park that conveniently is held by our new house. I have absolutely no idea what kind of show they put on but it must be kind of good b/c they close off the main road after the parking lots fill up...

GoT--Good luck w/the run. Marathon? Full or half??Either way, the thought makes me feel like a fat, lazy slob

CAPH, LI--Just wanted to say hello! CAPH's fireworks show sounds amazing

LI--Hope your trip to the store was fruitful ><

And Starrsville-I'm completely jealous as it's been sweltering and the friz index is off the charts! I think you should invite some nice fororites to visit, girlfriend

Scarlett--I still have a room to unpack and definately feel your pain. Packing is so much fun. Not!

And to everyone else--Happy Fourth ::==

(Anyone impressed w/my mastery of emoticons? I just figured out where to find the cheatsheet. I know I overdid it but one must amuse herself while one's husband sleeps soundly and most of the W. Hemisphere does too

Oh, crud. I didn't earn a 100% on my little emoticon self-challenge.

Let's try that flag again

Come on up, OWJ! It's so nice and cool up here! It's in the 80's-90's "down below" but stays so much cooler up on the mountain. I love to watch the temp drop as I drive up from town!

Actually, right now is not the best time. I'm cleaning out storage units, cleaning out closets up here, washing everything, rearranging everything. It feels like I'm in the middle of a move. After the washing machine stops, come on up! I'll be spending a lot of time up here during the summer. I'm going to try to tag on Fridays or Mondays to make 3 day weekends during the summer. Bring H and head on up!

Full OWJ, I'm running the NYC Marathon this year.

Once again I am getting to this on Saturday am. Right now my poison is some black coffee. Tomorrow we motor up to Healdsburg(Sonoma wine country) for a stay until Tuesday morning. The fireworks are at the high school . The fun is more in walking to the "show" an seeing all the townsfolk in the midst of their own 4th celebrations. The fireworks are very small town in nature.

OWJ, if you preview your reply, you'll see the emoticons as they will appear in the final post.

Amendment to no travel plans: We're invited up to Yountville on the 3rd for a family BBQ. This will involve, as always, a printed menu, at least 6 courses, champagne, dessert wine, at least 5 other wines, and a huge crippling blow to my diet. Sigh.

Live 8 is most definately my poison tonight after a glorious family reunion.

LiveAid seems like yesterday. I was working at a vegetarian restaurant,in WoodsHole,...of course I went by the name of Gypsy, and my boss doubled my tips I was donating to LiveAid. We seemed to come so far, yet we've yet to reach anywhere we'd believed in. Has it really been 20 years?

Here's to tonight. Here's to our dreams and tomorrows!!! Cheers!

gyppie,
our son emailed this afternoon to say that it was 4:30 am in Japan and he was listening/watching Live 8 and waiting to see his all time favorite band Pink Floyd.
Oh what memories that brought

Tonights poison..
Iced tea
.. making lists and calling Portland, lining up apartments to see next week.
Called skylight guys earlier, a tree dropped its top on our kitchen skylight and now we need a new one

Pool water is my poison--I'm visiting my mom in central Florida and have been swimming like a madwoman in the (shark free, hooray) pool whenever the storm clouds are not in sight. I'm up to 24 laps a day and love it--it's great to be able to exercise without bugging my slightly arthritic right knee.
I would liked to have stay through the 4th, but instead will be on my way back to London. Happy and safe celebrations, everybody!

A nice Chard accompanying the lobsters we enjoyed on our last day on Cape Cod. We head home to Williamsburg tomorrow. The 4th will include a pig pickin on the river, CW fireworks and then nail biting while my pyro husband and his buddy set off fireworks in the cul-de-sac.

I am jealous of the lobster and Cape Cod. I had hoped to be in Truro on the 4th. Safe travels home and be careful with the fireworks!

Mojita (sp) - Yum

going across the river to belleville, IL for a relatives BBQ.
Going to Michigan later in the week though!!

So I take it you live in St.Louis, Annesherrod? Belleville brings back many memories. Some good, some not so.

Hi Caph52!!
Yes, we are in STL. My DH brother decided to buy a house in Belleville because you can get more house for your money and his wife was from there.
It is not my favorite place to visit to be honest!!
My husband and his brother grew up in clayton so it is somewhat of different place culturely(sp)
Have a Happy 4th of July.

Just got done making the obligatory pancakes w/ blueberries and stgrawberries!!