Blow up the Sky!. Who Says We Can't Take The Sky?!

Today was a day of preparation...

Juli had yesterday off, and that's when we had stake on the BBQ.  I rarely cook stake, and Juli like it a certain way, but I managed to pull it off.  Tender and juicy!

Today Juli had to work..  I got up with her and went shopping for strawberries.  I've sliced them up.  I had to make two attempts at shortcake.  The first batch came out Gooey [or Geo if you're a clam].  The second batch is just right.  SO tonight, as the neighborhood blows up Juli and I will have Red, White, and Blueberry shortcake.  It's a tradition.

Speaking of the neighborhood blowing up...  A bit of a concern there as all 19 counties of Western Washington have been red-flagged for fire danger.  I spent the day soaking AAAALLLLL of the yard.  Even the back yard which I've never watered before.  There's been some steady pops as someone is lighting firecrackers one at a time.  The kitties seem to be taking it all in stride.  The real test will be in a dew hours.  I bought them some live catnip and they have been visiting it rather frequently.

Tonight I'll grill hot dogs.  The grill is settling down to coals now. 

Happy 4th

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Kaylee was a brave kitty tonight.
Despite being somewhat unnerved by the thunder booms, she remained out of hiding.

I cannot say the River was brave.  She pretty much slept through it all.