as is a main route into the City, as of last night. Police are present to keep “looky-loos” at bay. Luckily I’ve got the food and may have to run out for a couple of extra things including ice, in the morning.
Prep menu, ice beverages, straighten home. Dinner for six here, dessert at a neighbors then everyone outside to be underneath the greatest fireworks show I’ve ever seen. NYC is great, on both sides of Manhattan as viewed from a couple miles away in a high rise.
Being right underneath them is a treat, however, and something I’ll always remember. Like nephew Joseph, age 3, on Grandpa Joe’s shoulders last year, mesmerized. It wasn’t a good shot but I’ll try better this year with the new digital SLR.
Our girl is ready to go, too. 
As you can see she’s had a bath and is ready to entertain. Might even do tricks.
Enjoy your Fourth. We’ve no place for a flagpole so a Texas Star on the door will have to do. We thank the Police, Pyros and Fire Marshall and staff for everything!
Cheers, Dee
