Meal Assembly Watch

It’s been at least 5 years since I went on vacation, and to be honest I’m not even sure I even went back then. Like so many others I’ve decided to use the 4th as a kickoff to a weeklong vacation. The company I work for is quite insistent that you take the vacation time they give you. As soon as we hit the first of June, I started getting reminders that I hadn’t used any of my vacation time. Since our kids are hitting their final year in high school after the summer this might be the last “family” trip we take together. Hanging out with your parents after you graduate just isn’t cool I suppose. And before anyone asks, you won’t catch me did at some Disney theme park.

While the destination has been set, there are no specific plans. I believe we are going to try and do every touristy thing out there. There will be bike riding, picture taking, cookouts with hamburgers and hotdogs, sitting at picnic tables swatting away flies, complaining about the heat and bugs, and overpaying for the most rudimentary of entertainment.

We have a big July 4th cookout planned for tomorrow and then we are loading up the cars. In an odd sort of way, being cliché about all our plans is somewhat comforting.

Have a safe and exciting 4th!

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