Hope you all have fun plans for the day! We are having friends over to share potluck and shoot off some fireworks. I need to make sure the lawn is well-watered, too.

Happy 4th to you all too.

We went to a carnival held on base and now we are home watching rented movies.

It's 7pm here so our day is almost done.

Don't drink and drive please.

yes, please, no drinking and driving!

I think a long time ago, on another board, I reported on the advantages of being the designated driver, including:

- no hangover

- you get to show your love for others by driving

- if you don't get drunk, your odds on waking up in a strange place are really reduced

- if you don't drink, you are more likely to stick with your diet plan, whatever it might be

- less calories! less carbs!

Happy Independence Day, Americans!

I am off to our 2nd picnic of the day. So far, so good with the weather.

Paris