Ahhh, Kathleen, I'm ALWAYS here. LOL
Your community sounds like a fun place to be with a full week of celebrating. However July 4th in Phx supposed to be hottest day of year, 116 predicted. I'll be inside, cool, and probably right here. I feel bad for those taking children to see the fireworks tho. Doesn't get dark till 9, and will still be well over 100. But people go to the huge celebrations in downtown and surrounding 'burbs and generally go several hours before that to get decent parking and sitting. The weather will be just miserable, if not dangerous for some.
I actually saw a nice fireworks display out my backyard last night! Guess some group was doing a pre-display for practice, which is open to public. I heard a boom and the dogs were barking, so I stepped into backyard and could see off in distance fireworks. So pretty. Lasted about 20 min and I enjoyed that.

hugs, Karen

Hey, Karen, I wish I could give you today's weather here. Low humidity about 79 with a little breeze perfect! I ran the cocktail party here for years and it was always as hot as blazes...all that cooking...of course now that I passed it on, nice and cool. And at the pavilion by the beach, probably need a little sweater! But , still nicer just to go and not have to do the work!
Wed, they will put on a display down there. Fireworks are illegal in NY. They light them out on the float, and we sit on the beach benches and ohhh and aww!!
!Stay cool!

I'm here now. Had lunch with some friends and then had the little GD all afternoon. DS is flying off for work the afternoon of the 4th, so they don't want to do anything. Guess DH and I will just do our own thing--if it is too hot, we might slip off to an afternoon movie and then watch the fireworks from the yard. We can usually see the ones from the baseball stadium (actually went there last year to watch) and from the college. Haven't heard of any celebrations this weekend, but then I wasn't looking for any. And I am not in a resort type area like you are Kathleen--all that would be over at the beach or around Disneyland and the other amusement parks. Karen, I sure would not want to be out in the heat either--you can stay in the air conditioned house and be comfortable. Kay

Kathleen, fireworks illegal here too. Just the city puts on displays. Have high fire danger in most of AZ every summer. We've been in a "drought" for going on ten yrs now in fact. Sure would love your weather. Enjoy!

hugs, Karen

They are illegal here too. Signs posted all over saying $1,000 fine. We didn't get much rainfall this year either, so fires will be a problem. Nice that there are lots of displays in every community. Probably much safer that way too.

Neighbor asked us to come over on Wednesday evening for a cookout. They are not going anywhere either so invited us and neighbor on my other side. Will just take a potluck dishes and have a nice visit, so that will be nice.

Boy, our forum is quiet. Everybody must be really busy this week.

Luvs

Had a bridal shower yesterday an hour away. Chores today, family coming tomorrow!

Most fireworks are illegal here also, but several cities in our surrounding area will have fireworks shows Wed. night. Last year DS & his GF climbed up on our roof with cokes and snacks and watched the fireworks. They loved it! We're staying home and cooking and ponding.

Going over to neighbors house Wednesday evening for cookout. Three sets of neighbors getting together so will be a nice evening. We'll be able to see some of the fireworks from their yard.

Kathleen, you've had lots of activities lately. Enjoy your time with your family. We'll talk with you later.

Sandi, you can't beat a good rooftop view. I am sure that was fun for them and will be something they remember every year. You make sure you get a little rest & relaxation time too, okay?

Luvs

In past years, we got together at one of my kids' for a family BBQ. But would you believe ALL 3 of them went out of town this year. LOL. So guess it's just another day/night here, and I might be the ONLY one on this Forum. sigh.
Have a Happy 4th, Everyone.
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hugs, Karen

Cute, Karen! I am here. It is pouring, so unless it stops, no fireworks at the beach!
Luvs, glad you are going to have a nice bbq...and a good time with friends. Do they know about us???LOL

Kathleen, I'll trade you my 116 for your pouring!!!

Boy, we could use some of your rain here too Kathleen. Too bad it might interfere with the fireworks tho.

It was pretty hot here today. Neighbors decided everyone would be more comfortable inside, so we stayed in the air conditioned house. Lots of good food and conversation, so it was fun.

Luvs