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I've spent the day weeding again, As well as slicing strawberries and making shortcake.

The neighborhood is starting to pop. I was startled to find out that the neighborhood had a grass fire only two hours ago. I was completely unaware of fire trucks and smoke, and it was only across the street and three doors up. Donna told me and pointed to the blackened char. Fortunately no one was hurt and no real damage, not even to landscape plants.

As to my own work. Look! I have pictures!



Of course I didn't think of actually taking a before picture.

Other work da Boom-itty BOOM BOOM

Up early again. More weeding, as I mentioned.

I also helped out the neighbor's haul concrete for their fence, first laying it out, then hauling it back in as the sprinkles moved in with thunder in the distance.

I checked out Weather Underground [wunderground.com] for them. It was safe to move on for the afternoon, but over night is 50/50.

The fire I mentioned before was not due to fireworks. That neighbor apparently liked to burn trash in his back yard. The fire got big enough where it was threatening the house next door.
It's not that he was stupid. He just didn't know any better. I believe he got fined, but the fire itself was probably enough to "learn 'im".

Juli has been marinading steaks since last night. I've just finished BBQing them and eating mine. Mine was on the grill twice as long as Juli's. Perfect!!!!

Strawberry shortcake for tonight. I made shortcake biscuits this afternoon and sliced up the berries.

And now the neighborhood booms.

HaPpY 4tH of JuLy!!!