Happy 4th of July from Pensacola Beach! |
Those not on the beach are most likely having a family gathering somewhere. Perhaps at a park, a campground, or just at home. This is a big day for barbecues, which is what we have planned. My husband is the chef at our house. The menu: Texas style barbecued ribs, to-die-for potato salad, corn on the cob and ranch style beans. Yum!
For many this is a day of family gatherings and nighttime fireworks. For others it's a quiet day at home, at least it's quiet until the neighborhood fireworks get started.
Looking west on Pensacola Beach. |
When I was a kid growing up in a small southern California town, the 4th of July was a big deal. The whole town turned out for a parade followed by a family oriented gathering at the park. It was a day of baseball games, cotton candy and a carnival atmosphere. At night we'd spread out big blankets, stretch out and watch the fireworks directly overhead. "Oooos and ahhhhs" would be voiced by all.
Looking east on Pensacola Beach. |
As I sat there on the float, looking out at the crowds, I dreamed of someday becoming a real writer. Some dreams are slow to fruition, but heck, I'm getting there. I'm an author and people are reading my books. I guess it doesn't get much better than that.
The holiday beach crowds. |
As for me, I'm not all that keen on crowds these days. So I'll be watching my fireworks on the TV.
Best wishes to all of you for a great, fun, happy 4th of July!
My son will be going to the University of West Florida in the fall and I am enjoying all your posts about Pensacola Beach. We live in Daytona and it's a long haul from here so we will be spending some time there while my son is in College. The hunks at the beach looked pretty nice, think I'll go there!!!
ReplyDeleteHi Marilou! Your son will enjoy West Florida. That's where our daughter went to college. An excellent university. We used to live in Daytona, so I know the distance. A really long drive. You'll love Pensacola Beach with it's sugar-white-sand, turquoise waters and plenty of hunks. Tell you son there are cute girls there too. Would love to meet you when you come to town.
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