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…I played on the water on a new (to me) jet ski, and KatyBeth and I both got sunburned, despite repeated applications of SPF 30 sunscreen.

I went to the range with Husband In Law, and we shot 1911s until we had to kick the brass aside to maintain our footing. The original plan was to fine tune my .270, and the .17 HMR, and finally get my Ar15 sighted in to my satisfaction. We were confined to the pistol range, however, because a youth group had reserved the rifle range.

And while their instructor gave the safety lecture to a group of attentive and well-mannered pre-adolescent children, he also reminded them of the significance of this day, and of the bravery and sacrifice of those who bought our freedoms with their own blood. The kids seemed to be getting the message.

Some of us may not like the direction our country is headed, but we ain’t dead, and we ain’t lost.

Not by a long shot.

Happy Independence Day, everyone.

  • The Scribbler

    Well said, as always. I'm just starting to blog myself, and have an Independence Day post of my own, and I would really appreciate some feedback. I'm rather young and new to this stuff.http://lifeuniverseandhomework.blogspot.com/2009/07/meditations-on-this-day.htmlThanks for all the excellent writings. Keep it up.

  • The Scribbler

    Well said, as always. I'm just starting to blog myself, and have an Independence Day post of my own, and I would really appreciate some feedback. I'm rather young and new to this stuff.
    http://lifeuniverseandhomework.blogspot.com/2009/07/meditations-on-this-day.html
    Thanks for all the excellent writings. Keep it up.

  • Ted

    Had to PEC a guy on Independence Day this year. I think I've defined "irony".

  • Ted

    Had to PEC a guy on Independence Day this year. I think I've defined "irony".

  • Rogue Medic

    Happy Independence Day.

  • Rogue Medic

    Happy Independence Day.

  • 40lizard

    Well said! Well done!

  • 40lizard

    Well said! Well done!

  • Bob

    Happy Independence Day, AD.

  • Bob

    Happy Independence Day, AD.

  • Maeve

    I love the Neutrogena spf 70. First I put the lotion on and then after every two hours I use the spray over that. My son LIVES in the water all summer and I'll be damned if he is going to get a burn on my watch.

  • Maeve

    I love the Neutrogena spf 70. First I put the lotion on and then after every two hours I use the spray over that. My son LIVES in the water all summer and I'll be damned if he is going to get a burn on my watch.

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