****** What Is Everyone Doing For The 4th Of July? ******

susie09
susie09 Member Posts: 2,930
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
I know it is a little early, but, I assumed everyone already knew what their plans were for

the 4th of July. So, whatcha doing? Fireworks, parades, barbecuing, working, resting,

eating homemade ice cream. OH YUM!! LOL

Inquiring minds want to know!


♠♣ Susie ♠♣
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  • Marcia527
    Marcia527 Member Posts: 2,729
    #2
    I don't know yet. A lot of
    I don't know yet. A lot of the time it depends on if my husband has to work. He works for himself so you got to work when the work comes in for you could be doing nothing the next week. Sometimes he works 12 hour days 7 days a week and other times nothing for a week.
  • Pinkpower
    Pinkpower Member Posts: 437
    #3
    Hi Susie
    If it was up to me and the way my mood is right now, I would say nothing! But I do have 2 daughters, and I know it wouldn't be fair to them, so maybe I will go to a BBQ a family member is throwing and go see the Fireworks.
  • aisling8
    aisling8 Member Posts: 1,627 Member
    #4
    Pinkpower said:

    Hi Susie
    If it was up to me and the way my mood is right now, I would say nothing! But I do have 2 daughters, and I know it wouldn't be fair to them, so maybe I will go to a BBQ a family member is throwing and go see the Fireworks.

    Well...
    It's gonna be one of those rare occasions when I get all my boys (they're really young men now) together in the same place at the same time. Plus now there's grandkids. So a big BBQ and afterwards, sit in the backyard and watch fireworks.

    Honestly, it takes so little to please me -- just put everybody I love together in one place and I'm happy.

    Happy Fourth,
    Victoria
  • Christine Louise
    Christine Louise Member Posts: 426 Member
    #5
    Visit Mom
    My son left yesterday for a semester in Australia. Daughter leaves Tues. for a week in NYC. I get implants next Wed. SO, I'll sneak in a visit with Mom for the weekend. Hubby will be happy to putter in his gardens in peace.

    Smarty-pants son: "Do they have 4th of July in Australia?" Me: "Hmm, I don't think so, since it's a USA holiday." Son: "What, you think they jump from July 3rd right to July 5th?"
  • Christine Louise
    Christine Louise Member Posts: 426 Member
    #6
    Marcia527 said:

    I don't know yet. A lot of
    I don't know yet. A lot of the time it depends on if my husband has to work. He works for himself so you got to work when the work comes in for you could be doing nothing the next week. Sometimes he works 12 hour days 7 days a week and other times nothing for a week.

    Giant conjoined avocados?
    Um, Marcia, what exactly are you holding? I've been noticing people's photos lately and some are perplexing.
  • new2me
    new2me Member Posts: 177 Member
    #7
    Christine Louise said:

    Visit Mom
    My son left yesterday for a semester in Australia. Daughter leaves Tues. for a week in NYC. I get implants next Wed. SO, I'll sneak in a visit with Mom for the weekend. Hubby will be happy to putter in his gardens in peace.

    Smarty-pants son: "Do they have 4th of July in Australia?" Me: "Hmm, I don't think so, since it's a USA holiday." Son: "What, you think they jump from July 3rd right to July 5th?"

    Swimming and BBQ
    All 3 of my kids live in town so we are all planning to get together with my sister and her family at my dads house who has a pool. BBQing, swimming, fireworks - the whole deal. With the entire family - this is what I love the most - being with my entire family!!!!!
    And... this week-end will be great becasue I feel so good - almost like my old self again. Amen!!!

    Kelly
  • Marcia527
    Marcia527 Member Posts: 2,729
    #8
    Christine Louise said:

    Giant conjoined avocados?
    Um, Marcia, what exactly are you holding? I've been noticing people's photos lately and some are perplexing.

    no
    I'm not holding anything. I'm standing behind a rock (I think) that I thought looked like a woman's torso. I thought it would be amusing. Or it could be a heart? Or someone said it looked like one end of a dog bone.
  • DianeBC
    DianeBC Member Posts: 3,881 Member
    #9
    new2me said:

    Swimming and BBQ
    All 3 of my kids live in town so we are all planning to get together with my sister and her family at my dads house who has a pool. BBQing, swimming, fireworks - the whole deal. With the entire family - this is what I love the most - being with my entire family!!!!!
    And... this week-end will be great becasue I feel so good - almost like my old self again. Amen!!!

    Kelly

    We are going to the parade
    We are going to the parade and then having some friends out for a big BBQ! Can't wait. It should be great weather and a lot of fun. The fireworks will be later, some here, and, some in the park!

    Happy July 4th Susie and everyone!


    Hugs, Diane
  • sea60
    sea60 Member Posts: 2,613
    #10
    Love it!
    Ohhh, throwing some dogs on the grill with the works...maybe a peach cobbler topped with ice cream :P Then drive to one of the many sites to enjoy a firework display in the evening...but mainly chill out with family & friends...love it!

    Thanks for asking...have a safe and wonderful 4th to everyone!!!!!

    Sylvia
  • Kat11
    Kat11 Member Posts: 1,931 Member
    #11
    DianeBC said:

    We are going to the parade
    We are going to the parade and then having some friends out for a big BBQ! Can't wait. It should be great weather and a lot of fun. The fireworks will be later, some here, and, some in the park!

    Happy July 4th Susie and everyone!


    Hugs, Diane

    I am going to Wisconsin
    I am going to Wisconsin camping with family.
  • KayNYC
    KayNYC Member Posts: 495 Member
    #12
    sea60 said:

    Love it!
    Ohhh, throwing some dogs on the grill with the works...maybe a peach cobbler topped with ice cream :P Then drive to one of the many sites to enjoy a firework display in the evening...but mainly chill out with family & friends...love it!

    Thanks for asking...have a safe and wonderful 4th to everyone!!!!!

    Sylvia

    quiet celebration of the 4th
    Hubby has to work on Sunday and Monday although I am off from work on both days. He will be home for the fireworks display although we may watch the Macy's sponsered fireworks on TV after watching the DVD of the musical 1776 (our ritual since the year our son was born-1976). I have two new novels that I am anxious to read; one of my old friends will be dropping in on Monday for a visit. I will be savoring my long weekend off.Wishing everyone a happy and safe 4th of July.
    K
  • sea60
    sea60 Member Posts: 2,613
    #13
    Marsha
    I thought someone was holding up 1/2 a doggie treat in the shape of a bone...Tee Hee! It's funny how we all see differnt things. ;)
  • missrenee
    missrenee Member Posts: 2,136 Member
    #14
    Happy 4th to All!
    I live in Phoenix. Do I have to tell anyone---it's HOT here! So, we'll party in the pool. My son, daughter-in-law, dogs, hubby will be with me. We'll swim, lounge, cook out, pop a beer or two and enjoy each other. Sometimes the kids go to the fireworks--hubby and I do not--too, too hot for me! Sometimes, we'll drive our car to a place where they'll be, sit in the car with the AC running and watch!

    Renee
  • carkris
    carkris Member Posts: 4,553 Member
    #15
    missrenee said:

    Happy 4th to All!
    I live in Phoenix. Do I have to tell anyone---it's HOT here! So, we'll party in the pool. My son, daughter-in-law, dogs, hubby will be with me. We'll swim, lounge, cook out, pop a beer or two and enjoy each other. Sometimes the kids go to the fireworks--hubby and I do not--too, too hot for me! Sometimes, we'll drive our car to a place where they'll be, sit in the car with the AC running and watch!

    Renee

    CL funny! Im living with one
    CL funny! Im living with one of those smart kids too! LOL
    parade, my sister is flying in, cookout and fireworks. simple but nice. Happy and safe fourth!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • Scotch Freckles
    Scotch Freckles Member Posts: 273 Member
    #16
    Staying Home
    We will be home trying to survive the dog's trauma of fireworks. Hypervent's, moves into the shower, where I close the door. He seems to think the shower is his safe place. Also still pondering what the 4th really stands for and hope we as American's can sustain what our founding father's had in mind. Enjoy, stay safe.
  • susie09
    susie09 Member Posts: 2,930
    #17
    Marcia527 said:

    no
    I'm not holding anything. I'm standing behind a rock (I think) that I thought looked like a woman's torso. I thought it would be amusing. Or it could be a heart? Or someone said it looked like one end of a dog bone.

    I thought it was a heart
    I thought it was a heart Marcia. Pretty cool!

    ♠♣ Susie ♠♣
  • Kylez
    Kylez Member Posts: 3,761 Member
    #18
    Scotch Freckles said:

    Staying Home
    We will be home trying to survive the dog's trauma of fireworks. Hypervent's, moves into the shower, where I close the door. He seems to think the shower is his safe place. Also still pondering what the 4th really stands for and hope we as American's can sustain what our founding father's had in mind. Enjoy, stay safe.

    Going to a friends for a
    Going to a friends for a cookout! I just have to figure out what I am going to take.

    Hmmmmm..ideas?


    We will all go the fireworks later and snuggle up to stay warm and keep the bugs off of us. My husband thinks I am afraid of them, simply because I always kind of jump when those big loud ones go off. Perhaps I am. Or, maybe I just want a big old hug from him. LOL


    Have a good one Susie!


    KYLEZ ♥
  • cavediver
    cavediver Member Posts: 607
    #19
    small town usa
    booked a hotel for weekend getaway, chose a small town that is having old fashioned 4th celebrations in their town square......antique car show, vendors, crafts booths, live music with local bands, followed by firework display. This is my week #3 before facing chemo #5 after weekend...so I am feeling pretty good now and can do this. And...I think my husband deserves to get away for the weekend.
  • EdnaM
    EdnaM Member Posts: 30
    #20
    Pig Roast
    Planning on attending friends large (100 people plus) 4th of July Pig Roast. Something I don't always look forward to but this year I'm really anxious to attend - her mother is a breast cancer survivor (mastecomy 2 yrs. ago), another friend of the hosts is a BC (reconstructive surgery last year), I'm 2 months after mastectomy. The amazing thing - all
    3 of us had surgery in same hospital, same surgeon and even chose the same Oncologist.
    This will be my first "large outing" and I'm excited to connect in person with other BC survivors.
    Happy 4th of July to all!
  • Double Whammy
    Double Whammy Member Posts: 2,832 Member
    #21
    Yep, that's what I'm doing. My hysterectomy is in about 5 hours. Then I can get on with fighting these beasts! Hopeful that hysterctomy will be all that's needed for the endometrial cancer. I will start chemotherapy for the breast cancer in a few weeks. Onward.

    Suzanne

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