Luckynana

I sure remember that from last year! I hate being any where near firecrackers. Years ago, my brother set off a bunch of firecrackers, and one of them landed in my denim blazer pocket. I thought I was well away from where he shot them off. Apparently not far enough away! Scary!

Our oldest daughter got engaged on the bridge in your picture. One of our twin daughters was married in Poet's Walk in Central Park. We arrived by horse and Carriage. It was a beautiful evening in June. She then had a small Reception in one of the restaurants in South Street Seaport.

🧨Our Township Fireworks will be starting within the hour here. Our street is filling up with over-flow cars from the High School parking lot, where the fireworks will be set off. Bands already started over there. We are so fortunate to watch from our front yard. Our grandson Jack has his high school friends over for a barbeque since this afternoon, then they'll all head out front for the show. The only one not looking forward to this is poor Lola. Luckily, the Vet prescribed new meds. Happy 4th of July tomorrow!!!🧨💥🧨💥

We are all so looking forward to greeting you and meeting you and Aaron in person, Dani!!! ❤️

What a great idea! I was going to post on OB's post that it looks like Paradise!🥰

@dani negreanu How are you doing, Dani?? Thinking of you, DH, and son.❤️🙏

@helen haywood I am sorry that you are in so much pain, Marian. I do hope your healing pains begin to subside sooner rather than later for you. Perhaps your PT can recommend something to help along? Soaking in epsom salts? Icing it? I sure hope the PT has some kind of answer to help to relieve this pain. Good luck today. ((Hugs))

Thank you, aussie! We truly are blessed! Oh dear!!! Toffee is not playing nice right now!

I know. Their shipping is ridiculous, but my daughters, sisters, and I have been using this seasoning for years and I was buying 6 of them. After it arrived, I saw that it was sent first class mail, priority, or something like that. So unnecessary!

Wow! do you know who this group was? They obviously were all together with their red backpacks, etc. As a New Yorker, I will say that as a young teenager, I did go up inside the Statue of Liberty, but I didn't go to the Empire State Building until Jim and I got engaged back in 1970, even though I had worked downtown, as well as midtown. As an adult, I did finally go to Ellis Island. Jim and I have never been to the 911 Museum, he hadn't been ready for a very long time, having spent a week at Ground Zero in search and recovery at that time. He's probably ready now. Having been to San Francisco two times, I have been to Alcatraz, and even met a man who had been an inmate and wrote a book about it, which I bought, and he signed for me. I went back into Ghirardelli two or three times to get a free sample of their delicious chocolate! We ate at Fisherman's Wharf and in China town. We stayed for 3 days and 2 nights and saw everything possible in the time we spent there. We then traveled all along Highway 1(?), stopping for 2 or 3 nights in different cities before ending our trip in San Diego. Best road trip of my life. California is a beautiful and awesome State!!

I'm sorry you had to cancel your Canada/NE cruise on Liberty, Dave; it's tough when health issues get in the way. Enjoy your cruise on the Navigator.

Deb, baby Tyler is sooo beautiful!!!! I'm sorry to hear that your poor daughter has been so sick with not only pneumonia, but to then also have a double ear infection. I do hope she starts to feel better and stronger soon! Thank goodness her mom is there for her!

On Friday night, our granddaughter Ava called and asked if Jim and I would like to go to the "Outlaw Music Festival", starring Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, Robert Plant, and Alison Krauss at the PNC Art Center. It turns out that our Ava is a big Bob Dylan fan. When I told her we'd absolutely love to go with her, she got the tickets and picked us up yesterday for the 5:00pm show. Just prior to leaving for the show, we were notified that Willie wouldn't be performing due to health issues. We got to the parking lot early, and heard announcements that they were delaying entrance to the park while following weather reports. They finally opened the park and the show started a little after 6:00. Our seats were at the back of the Pavilion, with the end of the roof just over us. A little after 7, a misty rain started. We were fine, but the people who bought lawn tickets were getting wet. Then it began raining a little harder; and harder. I had an umbrella, which I opened and put over Ava and myself, and we'd just get a little bit wet on our backs and side while we sat there. The wind, rain, thunder, and lightening then started. We stayed until around 8:00 and decided it's probably best we leave, since the 3 of us are now drenched. If only they had started on time, they could've gotten more of the show in before we left. We never did get to see Dylan; Jim and I have been to Dylan concerts in the past, but I felt bad for Ava. I'm really surprised they didn't call it for the lightening. Most people seemed to be staying. The only good thing about leaving when we did was that we weren't in long lines to both get out of the park, or to be sitting in a long line of cars to get out of there. We realized we definitely made the right call while on the Parkway and with the driving rain, you could hardly see in front of you...the rain was heavily unrelenting. Did I mention that Ava is a really good driver, besides being such a great young lady?💞

@sgmn That's quite a trip that Gary does annually for the Royal British Legion Charity Ride on his bike!

@Sea DogOutstanding job, Greg!!!! You've created such a beautiful and welcoming Tiki atmosphere in your backyard, going all-out on your awesome menu and delicious rum drinks!! You've got some pretty lucky friends there. Great job on the centerpieces, Linda! Well done, the two of you!

@Keksie Happy 21st Birthday to your step grandson!🎈Your nails look great!! @George CHappy Birthday Shelagh!! A true 4th of July baby!

@Sea DogHave a wonderful time entertaining your friends at your Tiki Party this evening, Greg and Linda! You'll have to share with us which of your drinks was the most popular!!

Joy, I am so sorry for your loss of your beloved kitty Marcel.💔

Happy 33rd Anniversary to you and Shelagh!!!!💖 Enjoy your celebratory dinner this evening! Happy Anniversary wishes to both of your daughters and their spouses!!!💖

I love these pictures, Mark! Your grandchildren look like best buds!💞What wonderful memories you are creating!!!!

Vermont All Purpose Country Seasoning..on the back,it says Vermont Upcountry Foods, Belmont,Vermont 05730 I thought perhaps you were still in Vermont when I mentioned it☺️ The Vermont Country Seasoning is a blend of seasoning that goes very well with meat,vegetables, my summer salads, etc.

Love your pictures. Beautiful area! Did you buy the Vermont Seasoning while there? My Mom always bought spices, jams, etc. from the many places she visited. Years ago, Mom brought back a Vermont Seasoning spice for each of my sisters and sisters-in-law. What a great seasoning! It goes in all of my salads and soups, etc. All of my daughters and nieces all use it in their recipes, also. I just ordered another six for myself, my 3 daughters, another one for my Condo, and one for my girlfriend. It's called Vermont All Purpose Country Seasoning. It's by Seventh Generation of Descendants of Early Vermont Settlers

Happy 20th Birthday to your granddaughter, Lenny!🎈

Anyone of our friends at the Subway Series this evening?

Best of luck getting a part, Greg!!