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what are you doing for the 4th?

newname0 — Sat, 04 Jul 2020 11:50:35 GMT

We are going to look at a condo for rent and someone is coming to look at our rental house today. After that just a nice light dinner and then watching the Capitol Fourth on t.v. Happy 4th of July to all.

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Mom2Dogs — Sat, 04 Jul 2020 11:53:04 GMT

We are going to friends house for a cookout...so I need to get busy, I have a dessert to make.

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FrostyBabe1 — Sat, 04 Jul 2020 11:58:18 GMT

Golf, followed by a cook-out with a mixture of friends and family. We'd orginally talked about a bonfire this evening, but since it's supposed to be in the mid 90's I doubt anyone will be too interested in a fire.

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SANNA — Sat, 04 Jul 2020 12:06:50 GMT

Happy 4th to you and all ! We are having a small group of adults ( 7 people) over for early dinner. DH is making his famous ribs, I make salmon teriyaki and a bunch of sides.

And yesterday I made a big jug of white sangria.

Later of course will watch tv, Capitol and the usual. Our flags are flying and we are wishing happy birthday to our wonderful country!

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SunSprite — Sat, 04 Jul 2020 12:09:54 GMT

@newname0 I'm living in a real covid hot zone so still pretty much complete isolation....BUT....today I get to see my Mom and Dad, even though it's at a distance.

They'll come out on the patio while I work my Dad's garden and we'll holler back and forth at each other. Funny, typing that out sounds super boring, but I'm really excited to see them. We've been limiting to once every 10 days or so, and it's been a while.

(mainly because my Dad forgets at times and tries to hug me and stuff, but it's not his fault). I'm just really trying hard for them not to get ill in any way.

So thank you for asking. I'm getting ready to leave in a bit and can't wait .

Hope you and your family have a great holiday weekend!

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tototwo — Sat, 04 Jul 2020 12:11:56 GMT

We're staying home, just like every other day. No big annual July 4th BBQ at our house this year. Our friends and family are staying home too. We're grilling steaks for supper. Our neighborhood puts on a big fireworks display every year and we'll watch from our front porch - or stay inside and watch the July 4th specials on TV. Whoopee.

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Greeneyedlady21 — Sat, 04 Jul 2020 12:13:37 GMT

Nothing, not feeling it at all. I'm continuing my personal choice to do what I've done during the entire pandemic. The numbers in my state thankfully are very good, I pray that continues.

Going to finish watching Hamilton, probably watch it again. See what else is on Disney Plus. Read, get some cleaning done.

Think about my Mom and miss her. I do that every day, but holidays bring it out even more.

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IlliniGirl88 — Sat, 04 Jul 2020 12:16:32 GMT

Happy 4th of July!!! - It'll be a relaxed day. We hung our flag and bunting, we're grilling, and I made homemade Oreo ice cream for dessert. No fireworks where we live, so we'll be watching on tv. Stay safe, and have a fabulous Independence Day!

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queendiva — Sat, 04 Jul 2020 12:29:05 GMT

Very little. Cleaning and prepping for Sunday.

Celebrating on the 5th. Going to DB & SIL's house with most of the fam for swimming and cookout.

@SANNA : I will also be making a big pitcher of white Sangria. Also bringing homemade potato salad, deviled eggs and watermelon.

I am sure that the neighbors will be setting off fireworks much to the upset of my dog. Oddly, where I live we never have big community fireworks. This year no one does.

DS & DDIL have Disney +. They live nearby and I have already invited myself over to see Hamilton. They saw it live with a touring company.

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Oznell — Sat, 04 Jul 2020 12:24:14 GMT

We're staying close to home, barbecuing. There were fireworks at the lake last night (we live about 2 miles away, but heard them all) and spectacular ones on TV at Mount Rushmore. Anticipating a fun day of quiet celebration of the spirit of '76. Happy Independence Day to everyone!

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Funloving — Sat, 04 Jul 2020 12:59:04 GMT

Netflix'ing it.

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lynnie61 — Sat, 04 Jul 2020 13:07:06 GMT

@SunSprite I’ve only seen my dad a few times since all this started.

We will stay home and just relax. We will DVR several TV specials. I’ll watch A Capitol Fouth. Enjoy. Have a beef brisket in the oven, made macaroni salad, and will be making some colorful holiday cocktail!

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RetRN — Sat, 04 Jul 2020 13:07:22 GMT

Thank you to all who are staying home.

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Greeneyedlady21 — Sat, 04 Jul 2020 13:08:08 GMT

@queendiva I saw Hamilton live with a touring company too, in 2018. The tv version can't compare with seeing it live, but that's true of everything.

I got Disney plus for a month just to watch it. It's fantastic. I always wanted to see the original Broadway cast, and their talent is indescribable. Going to finish watching it tonight, then watch it again soon.

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Funloving — Sat, 04 Jul 2020 13:18:26 GMT

@RetRN wrote:
Thank you to all who are staying home.

YES.. Ditto!

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Dusty1 — Sat, 04 Jul 2020 13:19:33 GMT

My husband worked in the yard all day yesterday. Mowing, weed wacking, set up the rectangle pool & the blow up water slide/pool for the kids.

I cooked & cleaned. I made macaroni salad, slaw salad (with the Ramen noodles & almonds), red, white & blue bundt cake, chili dog sauce, 3gallons of sweet tea & I used small containers to make big ice cubes that will fit into a pretty blue jug with a spigot that I will fill with water...

We decorated the porch with buntings & banners.

I bought red & white carnations with babies breath & divided that all into 5 vases with blue ribbons tied around them.

Today we will set up the tables.

We have 5 grandsons. I bought red tank tops & painted white stripes on them & then had them put their blue hand print where the stars go on the flag. Bought blue shorts for them all, & they will be beautiful!

I bought a lot of smaller fireworks that we will have. Pop its & some whirly things that shoot off & look pretty, but not anything too big or boomy, The boys love to watch the tanks that you light & they roll a few inches & go pop!

Just our kids & grandsons & the MIL.

I love the 4th!!

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riley1 — Sat, 04 Jul 2020 13:20:47 GMT

Since we live very near to a hot spot that now has many tourists we are staying home. And, it is so hot and humid, I would rather be in the a/c.

I'll be putting the binding on my granddaughter's birthday quilt. Her twin sister's is already finished. They will be 5 next month so I can get them shipped in time for their birthday.

Haven't seen them since Christmas and were hoping to get up to NY to see them and then the virus hit. And, since I'm in SC it would be too iffy not to mention a 14 day quarantine.

Happy 4th to all!

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pateacher — Sat, 04 Jul 2020 13:44:38 GMT

DH and I went walking on a local trail. We will grill franks to go along with salad and baked beans. I am planning to watch Jim Cagney as George Cohan later this afternoon.

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LindaSal — Sat, 04 Jul 2020 13:46:13 GMT

We're having a quiet one but we generally aren't big party people anyway.

We'll just cook out on the grill and relax on our back deck. The weather is really nice here today in the northeast, temps in the 70's with low humidty, gotta love it!

Happy 4th everyone!!

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kitcat51 — Sat, 04 Jul 2020 14:08:06 GMT

I attended a small town parade this moring with decked out tractors, kids on bikes & cars carrying veterans of all ages...it was great. I'm volunteering today so after I'll grab a sandwich, head to the lake & sit on a lawn chair with my feet in the water...that'll be great too. Enjoy the 4th everyone!