I'm always curious how Nomads are spending their holidays, so I will ask you "What are you doing Fourth of July weekend?"
I am working Friday. Then on the 4th, I will attend our small town parade and let my heart swell with patriotism.
After the parade, my group will have nachos and cold beer from some booths set up, while watching a skating competition; chalk-drawing contest; and
cookie-decorating by wee ones.
Following that, we are going 4-wheeling through mini-Utah like narrow red canyons to pictoglyphs. I'll take lots of photos for an article I'm writing
about the trip. And I'll be sure to keep receipts for the tax deductions.
Back to town, and pizza will be baked for a quick and easy dinner. Then we will all drive to a local lake and watch fireworks that will hopefully
reflect in the lake's surface (if no wind). The 'bursting in air' show will be choreographed to music by our local station.
On Sunday, we are going to gather firewood. We only have about 1.5 cords so far, not enough for next winter. Thankfully, I will get my turn at the
man-size chainsaw which is SOOO MUCH FUN to operate!
By lunch I hope to be home and finish last minute packing to take off to Yosemite Valley for just a couple days shy of three weeks of pure pleasure.
Yes, I live a charmed life. And I do appreciate it.
If it makes you feel any better,I do have to turn in four articles before I can leave. If I don't have them done, then I'll have to work a bit at the
start of my vacation. Sure hope those margaritas leave some room for my brain to still function......rpleger - 7-2-2009 at 12:12 AM
Going to Geary´s big 4th bash at Burro Beach, south of Mulegérocmoc - 7-2-2009 at 05:29 AM
Ketchum, Id.
rocmoc n AZ/MexicoMICK - 7-2-2009 at 05:44 AM
Me and 20 of my closest friends at my house on the rio hardy.
MickBAJACAT - 7-2-2009 at 05:57 AM
Im taking a quick trip to Laguna Hanson, about 5 cars, we are making goat birria, for the 4 of July....Enjoy ypour 4th Susanne..Cypress - 7-2-2009 at 06:30 AM
Gonna fire up the smoker, toss in a salmon, a rack of ribs, kick back and have a few cool ones while the smoker does it's magic.fishbuck - 7-2-2009 at 06:36 AM
Fishing in San Quintin.k-rico - 7-2-2009 at 06:50 AM
Absorbing Mexican culture and beer and watching the senoritas!
The various TJ car/motocycle clubs usually show up too!
Definitely an urban beach extravaganza. 10s of thousands of people.
If the carnage of a bullfight is not for you, sit at a beach side restaurant, have some cold ones and tacos.
Nomads living in the TJ to Ensenada area might want to check it out.
Sunday.
[Edited on 7-2-2009 by k-rico]David K - 7-2-2009 at 07:22 AM
Wow Suzanne, that's pretty great...
Baja Angel and I are going to our favorite Baja beach to relax and enjoy the warm Sea of Cortez for a couple days!
Oh, and to take a night run in the desert with my Fathers Day present (Hella 4000s)!
Have fun everyone!bajaguy - 7-2-2009 at 07:29 AM
Will be at the cabin at Eagle Lake, near Susanville, CA....Going to wear my US Army T-shirt, go to a parade and celebrate the meaning of July 4th at
the American Legion BBQ
Happy Birthday USA!!!!!!!!!!shari - 7-2-2009 at 07:31 AM
I'll be making ceviche with the fish the boys catch...kevin, bajaboy, juan, david....and humming the star spangled banner as I chop chop chop...no
doubt paralysers will be on the scene...maybe some horseshoes, dancing, and general BS'ing....here in paradise!
Clambake
BajaRob - 7-2-2009 at 08:05 AM
at Nye Beach and fireworks over Yaquina Bay.ncampion - 7-2-2009 at 08:48 AM
Juancalito beach party and fireworks show,capt. mike - 7-2-2009 at 08:56 AM
going to BevMo to stock up.
$.05 vin sale.
4th of July
stimbo - 7-2-2009 at 09:09 AM
We're just down the road from GeoRock..... we'll hit the local parade, catch some live music, maybe fish a little, BBQ with some friends, then go up
on the roof to watch the fireworks display over the lake.David K - 7-2-2009 at 04:27 PM
Remember, no beer sales in Baja this weekend... even to us gringos who can't vote there!
Now, if I have any U.S. purchased Pacifico left, do I have to declare it when we come back north?bajajudy - 7-2-2009 at 04:53 PM
Dk
That is not entirely correct.
Gringos can still buy alcoholic beverages but they have to be in tourist bars, hotels, etc. Need I add...or at least that is the way it is here in
Los Cabos!
Or at least I think that is what this says
En sesión extraordinaria el Cabildo de Los Cabos aprobó anoche por mayoría aplicar la ley seca (prohibición de venta de bebidas embriagantes) con
motivo de la jornada electoral del domingo 5 de julio, para mercados, minisúper, supermercados, ultramarinos, centros de distribución y cantinas que
se encuentren dentro y fuera de la zona turística, extendiéndose dicha disposición a los centros nocturnos, cantinas, hoteles, moteles y restaurantes
que se encuentren en la zona urbana del municipio, que estén autorizadas para la venta de alcohol a partir de las 24 horas del viernes 3 de julio
hasta las 24 horas del domingo 5 de julio. Asimismo, se permitirá únicamente la venta de bebidas alcohólicas el día anterior y durante el día de la
elección a los hoteles, restaurantes y centros nocturnos que estén dentro de las zonas turísticas del municipio, limitándose al horario de servicio y
cierre hasta las dos de la madrugada.bajajudy - 7-2-2009 at 04:54 PM
BTW, DK
If you have any left, then you have not properly celebratedDavid K - 7-2-2009 at 05:14 PM
I am not planning on any coming home.. but we are bringing rum and some fruit juice mixer, too! Just 2 days of sand and the Sea of Cortez!24baja - 7-2-2009 at 05:52 PM
Staying home in 100 degree heat and painting the house......cervesa and grilling in the evenings. Happy 4th everybody, be safe and please be safe with
the fireworks, have a charged hose and no dry grass please!BajaNuts - 7-2-2009 at 06:01 PM
I'm taking the 10 year old (aka Bajanuts0.5 :biggrinto the local Saturday
farmer's market for him to sell Lavender Lemonade at $1/cup. He should clear about $130 in 4 hours.
Midway throught the morning, he'll run a couple blocks over to join our small town parade playing violin on a flatbed trailer with the rest of his
classmates. Parade usually lasts about 30 minutes, then it's back to the Farmer's market.
Hopefully in the afternoon we'll be motivated enough to take the Criscraft bowrider out for a toodle on the Columbia River.docsmom - 7-2-2009 at 07:18 PM
working
Yea Mike, saw the Bevmo ad. Great deal, huh?
But I'd still rather be on the beach.....
[Edited on 7-3-2009 by docsmom]GeoRock - 7-2-2009 at 07:46 PM
Quote:
Originally posted by stimbo
We're just down the road from GeoRock..... we'll hit the local parade, catch some live music, maybe fish a little, BBQ with some friends, then go up
on the roof to watch the fireworks display over the lake.
Hey hey hey, I'll be in that crowd at Crowley watching the fireworks. Didn't know there's a Nomad in Crowley! I recently met the Slocum's owners;
they have a place in Bahia. And there's a gal named Diana from June Lake who also has a place in Bahia. We ought to have a Nomad get together
sometime!woody with a view - 7-2-2009 at 08:03 PM
probably paddle out to the end of the OB pier around 8:45 pm and get an up front spot for the fireworks that get blasted from the pier at 9pm.bajabound2005 - 7-2-2009 at 09:32 PM
going to BigMike's for a party...what else?
I can't tell you.
toneart - 7-2-2009 at 10:15 PM
I've already drawn the blinds closed. Fridge is full. I will be happy. That's all I can tell you.rocmoc - 7-2-2009 at 10:32 PM
Wood rather be in Mexico or AZ.
rocmoc n AZ/Mexico/IdahoBaja12valve - 7-3-2009 at 08:15 AM
Work 1/2 day today, Friday. Sat morning go for a good hike with my wife on Point Sal, San Luis Obisbo County. Sat night hang with some friends an
watch the fireworks in Ojai. Life is goodBornFisher - 7-3-2009 at 08:40 AM
Today--take granddaughters to free concert in La Costa (Carlsbad) to see Big Time Operator. Nothing planned for the 4th yet, but will call Graham and
remind him who won the war!! Sunday Padres/Dodgers to boooooo Manny. Monday it`s back to Baja!!GeoRock - 7-4-2009 at 07:26 AM
Wishing everyone a wonderful Fourth of July, wherever you are, and however you are celebrating. Enjoy the day and all that it signifies.
Wear red, white and blue!mulegemichael - 7-4-2009 at 07:32 AM
All of our adult kids here for a crab feed..will pull the pots in an hour or so...the crabbing is wonderful on dungeness bay!...juice will be dripping
off our elbows soon...happy 4th everyone!The Gull - 7-4-2009 at 08:01 AM
Got the Carne Asada marinating from yesterday. Got the Tri Tip brined and in Teriyaki marinating since two days ago. Got the mesquite. The pico de
gallo and guac are getting done. Fresh torts. Plenty of limes. The family starts banging the door in 6 hours.DENNIS - 7-4-2009 at 08:17 AM
Quote:
Originally posted by The Gull
The family starts banging the door in 6 hours.
Lock 'em out, Gull. Have it all to yourself. It'll be like your best ever day at the landfill.
Just kiddin', Gull. Haven't taken a shot for a long time and just wanted to see if I've still got it. Wadya think?
Have a nice 4th, Gull.capn.sharky - 7-4-2009 at 11:19 AM
I'm staying at home in Upland. Going to swim in my pool and relax around the house. I am really enjoying the cooler weather we are having in So. Cal.
this year. Loreto is in the mid to high 90's---but its the humidity that gets me. I had enough of that in Vietnam to last me a lifetime. Hope you
all have a wonderful 4th--and a safe one too. The Shark is chillin'.The Gull - 7-4-2009 at 12:10 PM
Quote:
Originally posted by DENNIS
Haven't taken a shot for a long time and just wanted to see if I've still got it. Wadya think?
You still suck.Cypress - 7-4-2009 at 01:39 PM
Cutting firewood, unloading brush goats, drinking beer, and very thankfull that I was born and raised in the USA. If I was gonna leave the States,
Baja would be my destination.Bob and Susan - 7-4-2009 at 01:49 PM
susan is riding a boat to burro beach with annie and greg
for the fireworks tonight
18 sailboats have already anchored over there
and
more are comming
the radio is humming with excitement...bajagrouper - 7-4-2009 at 06:17 PM
I am sending prayers to our troops this 4Th of July, especially the ones in the mid east, the 7 day forecast for Baghdad is 122 degrees F...wakemall - 7-4-2009 at 07:44 PM
I put my flag out and packed for the trip to Loreto tomorrow morning. Guess the Dorado bite is wide open,,,,, Guess what? The Pacific ocean has
calmed down enough for people to chase Albacore. They are hammering them out of Half Moon,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, What the heck do I do??? I have
six jars of Albcore left from two years ago.
The US flag: I won that flag 39 years ago while in the straight Boy Scouts. It is faded but does not have any tears. It flies every year.
Reap and believe in the voting people.BajaNuts - 7-4-2009 at 08:20 PM
I took 'Nuts0.5 to the farmers market. We figured he'd sell 130 cups of lavender lemonade. He only sold 125 cups............I think he drank the
other 5 cups! Not bad for a 10 year old, 130bucks on 4 hours, and I worked the booth for the hour he was in the parade! There was a float with
gradeschool kids who play the violin/viola/cello.
Last year, at the parade, the violin float was right in front of the last parade entry.......the FIRE ENGINES! It sounded like a great idea until
they were on the route.
"tah dee, ta dee, ta dee dee dee....HHHHOOOOOONNNNNKKK.....ya tee dah dah dah ......HOOONK HHHOOONNNK!........."
can you say red-faced parade coordinator?!?
I was just laughing all the way to the end of the parade. This year I
was glad to see the kids in the middle of the parade, nowhere near the horns.
All in all, a GREAT time was had by all.
BWD's tomorrow...........(bacon-wrapped dogs)Bob and Susan - 7-5-2009 at 05:39 AM
we the little tin boat over to burro cove...
there were 23 big sailers anchored there
plus lots of smaller boats
this is alot for this little place
Bob and Susan - 7-5-2009 at 05:40 AM
we came back in the dark...
it was alot oof fun...
GeoRock - 7-5-2009 at 09:51 AM
What a great time we had! Clapped and yelled encouragement during the small town parade (except, of course to the Democrat float); went off roading
through a narrow canyon to petroglyphs; then went to the lake to watch the fireworks. They burst directly over us, it seemed, and encompassed the
entire night sky in our vision radius. Awesome! Oh, and rode a jet ski on the lake. That was a first for me. Very fun.bajalou - 7-5-2009 at 10:15 AM
Went to overlook Elephant Butte Lake for the show. We had 25 min. of great sky rockets. But what is unique it the pregame show - 1 1/2 hr. of
spectators shooting skyrockets - all around us. Only about 15 cars ahead of us leaving so that's a BIG plus. They get about 100,000 visitors at the
lake for the 4th each year.DanO - 7-5-2009 at 10:52 PM
Just got back from La Bocana. Made braised elk short ribs for dinner Saturday, some neighbors dropped by with excellent wine, and things were blown
up in spectacular fashion. A good time was had by all. Best of all, SENTRI today at San Ysidro was 9 minutes, shorter than the 12 minutes at the
Santo Tomas checkpoint and the 15 minutes stuck behind a semi in the highway construction south of Maneadero, which briefly delayed an always
excellent lunch at Tacos Los Poblanos.
to the local Saturday
farmer's market for him to sell Lavender Lemonade at $1/cup. He should clear about $130 in 4 hours. 
. This year I
was glad to see the kids in the middle of the parade, nowhere near the horns.