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Whatcha doing for 4th of July?
07-02-2009, 07:49 AM
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No definite plans here except to stay off the state highways and maybe go for a boat ride if it ever stops raining.  Forecast is sorta positive for Saturday, only a 30% chance of rain. 
Local volunteer fire dept has its annual Field Days with fireworks. The people watching is always prime.
I may have to do some meat marinating for the grill - spiedies comes to mind.  I can still grill in the rain under a covered porch.
Just a nice easy going weekend...
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07-02-2009, 08:16 AM
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DH and and I will be doing some work at our rental house - mainly painting and some trim work. Even with a cast on his arm, you'd be surprised what that man can do! I'm sure we'll be picking up some steaks and corn for the grill and perhaps a nice bottle of wine too.
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07-02-2009, 08:31 AM
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Getting the whole family together for a celebration/reunion in KC on the 4th and a funeral service on the 5th- finally getting mom's and dad's ashes mixed and laid to rest. Bittersweet, because realistically this might be be the last time we will be able to get everyone together; the kids and grandkids are all growing up, moving away, and and moving on with their lives.
Happy fourth to everyone here on FIRE! (enjoy the FIREworks ?... )
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07-02-2009, 08:25 AM
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Probably staying inside where it's air conditioned. Pretty much like any summer day down here.
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07-02-2009, 08:29 AM
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We usually have a party but since we just had one for Father's Day we are laying low . You can see all the area fireworks from our deck so we usually sit outside with a glass of wine and just enjoy the show.
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07-02-2009, 08:34 AM
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Grilling and chilling with a handful of folks, maybe 10 or 12 total at our place. I'm sure the boys will be setting off some fireworks in the back yard to scare the dogs. I'm sure we'll put on some hoop conducive music and a friend may bring her fire hoop and fire poi. Should be lots of fun.
I've got a big Boston Butt to cook, plus BBQ chicken and vegetables. Anyone want to throw out a recipe and directions for cooking the butt? It has been a while. I want to cook it in the oven and finish it on the grill. Thawing today.
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07-02-2009, 08:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Sarah in SC
Anyone want to throw out a recipe and directions for cooking the butt?
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Nude sunbathing while laying flat on your stomach usually works.
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07-02-2009, 09:22 AM
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Frank's huge extended family always puts on a big bash down at the fish camp in St. Bernard Parish. With their kids and friends, there will be dozens and dozens of people down there and they put on the largest private fireworks display imaginable. (Seriously! many of us could live for a year on what they spend on fireworks each year.) There will be a seafood boil and grilling going on, and fishing, swimming, and loud music. We are not party people but we told them we might show up briefly.
Other than that - - sleep in!
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07-02-2009, 09:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Want2retire
Frank's huge extended family always puts on a big bash down at the camp in St. Bernard Parish. With their kids and friends, there will be dozens and dozens of people down there and they put on the largest private fireworks display imaginable. (Seriously! many of us could live for a year on what they spend on fireworks each year.) We are not party people but we told them we might show up briefly.
Other than that - - sleep in!
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No camp, no extended family - but combined BBQ with neighbors and I will probably will spend more on fireworks than a sane adult normally would.
At age 66 - it's an inner child thing.
heh heh heh - 
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07-02-2009, 03:48 PM
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Originally Posted by unclemick
No camp, no extended family - but combined BBQ with neighbors and I will probably will spend more on fireworks than a sane adult normally would.
At age 66 - it's an inner child thing.
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You must be planning on blowing up fire ant beds. That's what I did as a kid.  Nothing special here for the 4th. Same ole same ole.
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07-02-2009, 09:20 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Sarah in SC
I've got a big Boston Butt to cook, plus BBQ chicken and vegetables. Anyone want to throw out a recipe and directions for cooking the butt? It has been a while. I want to cook it in the oven and finish it on the grill. Thawing today.
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Are you using the Butt for pulled pork ? If so I sear it in a dutch oven then put it in the oven with a lid on for 2 1/2 to 3 hours at 325 when you can pull it apart it's done . I then pull it apart and put it in a crock pot with barbecue sauce . I've made this recipe a lot and it always gets praise .
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07-02-2009, 12:33 PM
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Are you using the Butt for pulled pork ? If so I sear it in a dutch oven then put it in the oven with a lid on for 2 1/2 to 3 hours at 325 when you can pull it apart it's done . I then pull it apart and put it in a crock pot with barbecue sauce . I've made this recipe a lot and it always gets praise .
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Moe, that is exactly what I was looking for. Perfect! Thank you very much. I'll cook it tomorrow so it can sit in the sauce on Saturday.
Ziggy, another good method is to snorkel in Belize with cheap sunscreen poorly applied to your hamhocks!
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07-02-2009, 12:42 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Sarah in SC
I've got a big Boston Butt...
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I thought you were a southern girl...
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07-02-2009, 04:50 PM
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We're just going to BBQ, hang out on the patio with a cold brew and avoid the crowds.
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Originally Posted by Sarah in SC
I've got a big Boston Butt to cook
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Mmmm.....I like big butts and I cannot lie 
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07-02-2009, 05:40 PM
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Thanks for your votes of confindence...... 
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07-02-2009, 05:56 PM
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The young wife is away at a teacher convention in San Diego until next week, so I am celebrating my all time favorite holiday without her. I will not be alone, however, as I will be hosting two midshipmen from the US Naval Academy from tomorrow morning until Sunday evening. They are among the 40 midshipmen on their summer cruise in four of USNA's 44 foot yawls, who are stopping here for a port call. Local families are putting them up for the weekend. Since they will be tying up literally in my back yard, it is very convenient.
On Friday night, there is some sort of military-themed ceremony at the mall down the road, followed by dinner and fireworks. Saturday, I will need to feed them and keep them occupied. I'm still not certain exactly what we will do. At first, I thought I could just use my own Youngster Cruise (that's what it's called) as a model, but I'm thinking that leading a search for copious amounts of alcohol and women of easy virtue is probably not what the Academy is expecting from me. So we'll likely grill steaks in the yard. I will feed them breakfast for two days, so I am about to go to the grocery to lay in a stock of bacon, sausage and eggs.
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07-02-2009, 11:16 AM
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Put up the flag, six pack by the porch swing, watch the world go by.
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07-02-2009, 11:34 AM
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Ah, tradition. We’ll walk four blocks to a place that gets a partial view of the firew*rks, and trespass onto someone’s entrance sidewalk for a less crowded view of the show through the fog. Then comes the good part, walk back home and watch the parade walk by the window, thousands of them who couldn’t find nearby parking.
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07-02-2009, 11:42 AM
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We're invited to a party that a friend has on Lake Lewisville. This is his 26th annual party...all kind of musicians are there, plenty of food and drink.
I didn't say I'd go...I said we are invited. Depends on how hot it is and how brave I am........ 
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07-02-2009, 12:26 PM
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Hot day + Lake = ?
Sounds like a fun outing.
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