4th of July Fun

Since moving to Rochester a few years ago a couple of us have been traveling to Northern Wisconsin for a long weekend every summer at a friend's family cottage. This year we made the trip during the 4th of July when the entire family was around for good times. Yesterday was an all American day out in the sun.



The Eagle River Chain of Lakes Association needed a few good men and women to help drive ATV's through the parade. We got to throw out candy, got sprayed by a few water guns and then had a little get up and go fun on the drive back to the garage.


The next item on the agenda was target practice. We pulled out a collection of handguns, rifles, and shotguns to entertain ourselves as well. I want to find myself a nice handgun to keep handy in Alaska and I had plenty to try out. The guys pulled out some high powered rifles before we all joined in for some clay pigeon shooting. I'll have more pictures when this week's HNT rolls around.
The little town of Three Rivers, WI puts on one heck of a 20 minute fireworks display. There was a slight ramp up in the first 5 minutes and the remaining 15 was one big finale! We were close enough to the launchers that we could feel the concussion while lying on our backs on the ground. All five senses were stimulated with this great show!

A good time was had by all. I hope you and yours enjoyed yourself this holiday weekend while taking time to remember the value of our freedom. Say a little prayer for the troops on the line this year.