Man, lotsa happenin' 'round this Thread. Great stuff!
Let Da Pooch off Leash to wade in a local River that abuts the Dog Park, and he did incredibly well. Responded to Vocal Commands. Didn't go in 'too far'. He should be seriously tuckered out tonight. 3 other Dogs w/Owners keep them all in a sort of 'cluster', and all wanting the same Stick. I was
way happy with all this. The Cops drove by and could not care less about behaved Dogs Off-Leash. The notorious 'Sons Of Silence' Motorcycle Gang is reportedly moving into this area peddling Meth, so the local Constabulary has far bigger Fish to fry. 2 Dog Owners toked up River-side, but I don't care. They're my 30-something Pals, and that's what they do.
By the main Lake at the Dog Park - a Recycled Gravel Pit - you could see a veritable Guano-load of Mortars being set up. Looks like a Really Big Show. They pass some Firemen's Boots to collect Money for the Pyrotechnics. Sorta like this Thread. When the Fireman's Boots come off is when the action gets interesting.-)
We'll watch the Show from a distance up here, and not have to worry about Da Pooch freakin' from loud booms. I think we're goin' Full Tilt Redneck tonight, and setting up the Reclining Camp Chairs in my Pick-em-up Truck Bed for the best Sight Lines. Should I be inspired to slip into my 'Mankini', I got a 55 Gallon Drum of Bug Spray to coat my substantial surface area of exposed Skin.
Burgers on the Grill are queued up, and it's clouded up nicely w/a Breeze. Thunder rumbling way off in the distance. Afterwards, it's Killer Blueberry Pie w/fab Crust. Just like Mom used to make because - well - my MIL used to make it from a time-tested, 'Crisco'-based Recipe handed down off the Ark.
At another lil Mountain Town this morning, we watched a 'Mayberry'-style Parade, and grabbed a Meal in the Park. Meal proceeds go to the local Mountain Rescue Fund. I also took a Check, and joined up to our local, Rural Ambulance Association. If we need them, it's free, and they bill the Insurance Company. Co-Pay covers any balance. $60-/year well spent. My City House Neighbor got a 4+ hour Stiffy after ingesting some Viagra, and had to visit the Emergency Room via some pricey Ambulance ride. Ya just never know...
The Pic below is the low-impact Moped used by the local Solar Energy/Solar Panel Company to get around Town. Kinda Festive, ain't it?
A pre-Gene Simmons Character named Arthur Brown supplies the classic Music, since a Mountain in my SoCal Hometown is known to burn every year when Fireworks are lit off the peak.
You Guys rock, and it's my persistent pleasure to join in here every Weekend! No need to touch that Fifth on the Fourth...
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- 'Fire' ~ Arthur Brown -
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