4th of July - yes we have one too!

Every year, on this day when I talk to my folks, my Dad asks if we have a 4th of July in Australia. Every year I say 'no, Dad, it's America's Independence day' and he laughs and says 'well, what comes between the 3rd and the 5th?' It's not funny the second time, but the 30th time... well, we both just crack up every year. I love our little silly traditions.

When I was a kid 4th of July was huge. Dad had the day off work so we would usually go to a Rainiers Baseball game if there was a day game. Then a picnic at Green Lake followed by fireworks (oooh. aahh!) Then home for ice cream and bed. There was mom's fried chicken which was unbelievable, potato salad and jello in red and blue with white cream. Honesty who wouldn't love a holiday like that. What a family! What a country!

Now, I don't miss 4th of July, just my family. I miss them a lot, especially this year.

But in sentimental tradition I went to Aldi and bought some Al's Ribs (the name is just so American - plus my older brother's name), cooked them up and watched the replay of the Mariners Game on my computer. Not Quite the same thing - but the ribs were good.

Can you notice that my silverware has little balls of wool on the end of them? Well, they look like balls of wool to me!

There has been knitting. I have been comissioned to do some knitting for some small people. I am knitting with 4ply from Bendigo. It's nice to knit with but a bit splitty. I would like it to be plyed a little tighter.

Lot's of moss stitch.

I really like knitting for little people - it's so nice to see something come together quickly.

And look at this little present from a friend. I'm not sure why I would want to type in the dark but now I do want to. I like gadgety things.

So, happy 4th Dad, Mom, Son1, Bros, Nephews, SIL, Carl, Bruce, Soo, Marj, Gary, Barb, Betty, Connie, Carol, Aunt Nornie, Aunt Nea, Sonia, and all the rest of my family. I love you all very much and I miss you heaps!!

HI Mags!!