My wife and I have been trying to figure out what to do this Independence Day weekend now that we have an addition tike to think about in our planning.
If the weather permits, we're planning on going to my alma mater for fireworks (it does an incredible show every year), but because driving onto the campus is restricted for most people, we'll most likely go early in the evening, park about a mile away, and slowly make our way to the field where we'll let the kiddos play in the grass and make a picnic out of the evening.
Anyone doing anything similar or something crazy?
You may want to disown your cousin. Who the hell has a wedding on Friday, especially in the evening? Having said that, good luck!
It happens quite a bit, especially if a couple really wants a venue or..cough...photographer that's booked and has no Saturday availibility.
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we are thinking of getting some. We bought some in SC a few years ago and that was fun. Usually a bunch of neighbors to into the next cul-de-sac a shoot stuff off. Hopefully it doesn't rain. Most 4ths since we've been down here it rains.
We did the whole fireworks in our cul-de-sac deal last year after spending the morning at our city's parade and the afternoon at our community pool (which was mostly empty, thankfully). I'm all about letting my four year old run around with sparklers, but my wife isn't having it. Even when I suggested we use the whole Solo cup trick to protect her hand, I got vetoed.
We're going with the 60mm Mortar this year instead of the 120mm. That baby provides a very satisfactory sound/display and flash-cooks any meat that near it when it hits. The 120mm just tends to vaporize stuff.
Making sure the barn doesn't burn down. keeping the critters safe.
The private firework displays "wars" around here are spectacular. Rival any public display.
Oh, and the sound system blasting the Boston Pops 1812 overture.
(Seriously-- our group is doing a combination BBQ and gaming session on the 3rd.)
The other thing I love most about the 4th is the community feel of the holiday. It always starts with a bike parade at 10:00 AM where families decorate their bikes and golf carts and cruise the neighborhood. It's also the one day a year that no matter what side of the political fence you ride, if any, that everyone is proud to be an American! Everyone comes out of their house and we all spend some quality time together as a community. It really is a giant block party. I only wish we had more reasons to actually get out and interact with our local neighbors.
Does anyone believe that 65 people actually like Peter in Atl?
The way it should be.
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fireworks.
Does anyone believe that 65 people actually like Peter in Atl?
Does anyone believe that you aren't a fucking douche bag?
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and then probably a quiet weeekend
We just did Sesame Place at the beginning of June. If you haven't signed up for it, I highly recommend the meals with Elmo deal. While it's expensive for mediocre food (at best), the fact that your kid(s) will get more time with the characters will totally be worth it. With that being said, since school is out and this being a holiday weekend, I'm assuming that the place will be packed, which may make the meal deal not as fun.
When we went, I think the park was maybe at 30% capacity. Not only did my daughter get to spend a ton of time with the characters, but we also got to ride many of the ride multiple times (even the water park rides) with almost no wait. Speaking of the water park, many people I saw wore their swim suits to the park so that they could jump back and forth between the water park and the ride park. We were staying at the Sheraton a few minutes away, so we just did the ride park in the morning and the water park during the afternoon after grabbing lunch back at the hotel. Worked like a charm.
Good luck and enjoy the park!
Thanks. I'm off from work thursday so I am hoping that it is a little less crowded than later in the weekend.
With that said, I just hope that we dont loose the count's splash castle to a "code brown" again
but Ronnie isn't going to Sesame Place again for the 4th this year, he already went. Hence the confusion...
So she gets a grilled NY steak with us. Maybe some hot dogs, too.
We have been warned about how crowded it will be. I will be sure not to wear flip flops so my toes don't get crushed.
When we went(not on a holiday) I bought the unofficial guide book. Well worth the money. We got on so many rides by timing fast passes the book suggested. Just a thought....
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Visiting friends and doing a retirment recon to see how much I like (or don't like) the area for future reference.
You're going to love it. I plan to move there in the next couple years. It's where I want to be. I'd be surprised if you don't like it.
You plan on buying or renting? In Charleston on just outside? If outside which town?
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we are thinking of getting some. We bought some in SC a few years ago and that was fun. Usually a bunch of neighbors to into the next cul-de-sac a shoot stuff off. Hopefully it doesn't rain. Most 4ths since we've been down here it rains.
We did the whole fireworks in our cul-de-sac deal last year after spending the morning at our city's parade and the afternoon at our community pool (which was mostly empty, thankfully). I'm all about letting my four year old run around with sparklers, but my wife isn't having it. Even when I suggested we use the whole Solo cup trick to protect her hand, I got vetoed.
sparklers are practically harmless for a 4-year old. tell the wife to take the bubble wrap off. my kids held roman candles and bottle rockets at that age. ok, that's not true, but they did have sparklers.
Eh...it's not worth the argument. Maybe I can sneak one in when she's distracted with our eight month old.
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sparklers are practically harmless for a 4-year old. tell the wife to take the bubble wrap off. my kids held roman candles and bottle rockets at that age. ok, that's not true, but they did have sparklers.
Eh...it's not worth the argument. Maybe I can sneak one in when she's distracted with our eight month old.
M80s are a LOT more fun (for the whole family).