My friend, Diane, in a fabulous American shirt. But wait...what's that hanging from her ears?
They are tiny Democrat patriotic donkeys!
One of the houses that decorates a bit for the holiday.
All the tents and signs are how Harwood Funeral Home will invite everyone for free 4th of July BBQ, which I have heard are hot dogs. But really, thinking of eating right outside the bulding where Uncle Joe or Clem got creamated, is a bit strange to me! But it's a Black Mountain tradition.
Looking up at the Hwy 9 road going into Montreat, there's the post office.
They will have a parade on Independence Day. Considering it's the only road in or out of the town, I choose to not get into the snarl of traffic. There will be coverage on the news probably. It's all in good fun for this little college town.
NOTE Added at 11:15 on July 4. The clubhouse is preparing to have hotdogs and trimmings, and maybe hamburgers too. But here's the desert table after I added the brownies, far right!
And just to finish the post, here are more shots from the party.
Barry grilled the hot dogs and hamburgers at home and brought them over. He's our maintenance man.
Barry's wife Summer is showing Lavern her patriotic nails.
Hope you have a happy holiday and stay safe!
Today's quote:
It's said that "power corrupts", but actually it's more true that power attracts the corruptible. The sane are usually attracted by other things than power. When they do act, they think of it as service, which has limits. The tyrant, though, seeks mastery, for which he is insatiable, implacable.
-David Brin, scientist and science fiction author (b. 1950)
That's some wild regalia that the lady is wearing. Sounds like you will be close to home -- as we were on Canada Day. It's an oldies thing.
ReplyDeleteYes indeed! I am just walking today. I was out in town yesterday and there were croweded sidewalks with tourists. Good for business I'm sure.
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ReplyDeleteYour friend is looking very patriotic. Happy 4th of July! Take care, enjoy your day!
Happy 4th to you all as well. Hope your critters don't feel upset with the big bangs.
Delete...have a safe and fun 4th.
ReplyDeleteThe same to you Tom. Enjoy however you celebrate.
DeleteDan went to play with a band in a parade an hour north of here. The band sits on a covered trailer. No marching for them. I'm headed to another parade with family. One dairy gives out chocolate milk as they pass by in the parade. Lots of candy tossed too. But there's a chance of rain so better take an umbrella with me.
ReplyDeleteGood plans for wetness during parades. Glad Dan's band has a trailer to pull them along. Have fun!
DeleteHappy Fourth!
ReplyDeleteThank you to another Canadian blog friend!
DeleteHappy Fourth of July! We're going to keep our windows closed so we don't hear all the crazy booming fireworks late into the night tonight.
ReplyDeleteYes, I will too. I slept quite late today, probably trying to prepare for hours that I don't sleep tonight.
DeleteHappy Fourth of July, Barbara.
ReplyDeleteThanks Jenny...since you don't celebrate it. Especially since our independence was from merry old England!
DeleteHappy 4th! Love those earrings. The food all looks delicious, and what a pleasant gathering. We are homebodies today, choosing not to be part of the big to-do in town. Much nicer here on the porch.
ReplyDeleteI have been watching movies. And when one gets tense, I switch to another one. So far I think I have 7-8 going. So I'm going to stop and compose a few blogs instead. They will wait. Love streaming movies! Enjoy your porch celebration!
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