Happy 4th of July! Are you doing anything special?

@TheHorse (238364)

Walnut Creek, California

July 4, 2020 1:58pm CST

I just went and bought some beer (actually beer with Clamato Juice in it). Most or all beaches and fireworks displays are shut down here in the San Francisco Bay Area, so it could be a quiet 4th. That means fewer fur friends scurrying into our arms or under the bed, a good thing. I think I'll celebrate by going to the pool a bit earlier than usual. I'm not sure if any of my friends will be Having get-togethers. We'll see about my music friend's usual Saturday musical block party. I did some research on the way to the store: The roads were quiet, but I DID see a lot of couples out cycling. So people ARE finding ways to make the day "special," in spite of the virus looming in the background. How is your 4th of July shaping up? If you're not American, I suppose it's just another Saturday.

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@DianneN (254926)

• United States

4 Jul 20

Happy 4th, Horse. I walked and played tennis this morning with hubby. We are having a quiet BBQ here and staying safe. Have a good day!

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@TheHorse (238364)

• Walnut Creek, California

4 Jul 20

Sounds like a good plan. I still don't know about the block party thing or whether I'd go if it is.

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@TheHorse (238364)

• Walnut Creek, California

4 Jul 20

@DianneN It's simply best to err on the side of caution right now.

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@DianneN (254926)

• United States

4 Jul 20

@TheHorse You must know by now that I definitely wouldn't go.

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@crossbones27 (53005)

• Mojave, California

4 Jul 20

Happy 4th buddy

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@crossbones27 (53005)

• Mojave, California

4 Jul 20

@TheHorse Good man, always been my struggle going from work mode to party mode. There is a adjustment period but some are so good at it. I am the friend that says stop being in work mode we have trouble to create.

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@TheHorse (238364)

• Walnut Creek, California

4 Jul 20

You too. Don't get too rowdy this evening.

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@TheHorse (238364)

• Walnut Creek, California

4 Jul 20

@crossbones27 When I'm playing music, I'm in "professional" mode. Sort of. If an audience member likes me and buys me a shot, I'll drink it. I think everyone likes to feel they're a part of a "happening." I can get a tad rowdy verbally, but I try to keep it all positive. High fives at the end, and all that. Practically speaking, I think it helps the band.

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@divalounger (6182)

• United States

4 Jul 20

Happy 4th! We took a nice walk and will be barbequing some veggie burgers and vegetable skewers later--but that is about it--a lazy day for me I think--

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@divalounger (6182)

• United States

5 Jul 20

@TheHorse we took a walk as our most social moment--

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@TheHorse (238364)

• Walnut Creek, California

6 Jul 20

@divalounger Was it pleasant and relaxing?

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@TheHorse (238364)

• Walnut Creek, California

4 Jul 20

Enjoy it! I MAY take Horse Jr. to the pool. But that will probably be my most "social" moment.

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@moffittjc (128854)

• Gainesville, Florida

5 Jul 20

Ironically, by everybody shutting down their big 4th of July celebrations and fireworks and festivals, it ended up being a noisier holiday than usual, as it felt like every single American went out and spent their entire stimulus checks to buy fireworks to set off in their yards and streets. It sounded like a war zone out there last night!

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@moffittjc (128854)

• Gainesville, Florida

7 Jul 20

@TheHorse I will admit, there were some pretty amazing "home grown" fireworks going on out in the neighborhoods.

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@TheHorse (238364)

• Walnut Creek, California

7 Jul 20

@moffittjc Yep. I was impressed. But I was less impressed when my friend told me there were about 30 small fires in his town (Antioch CA) that night. The grass is very dry here.

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@TheHorse (238364)

• Walnut Creek, California

6 Jul 20

I saw some pretty elaborate "home grown" fireworks displays along Hwy 4 on my way home from my friends' house.

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@just4him (323168)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

5 Jul 20

I had a good day. I watched two movies: Yankee Doodle Dandy and Independence Day. I'll watch the other one today.

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@TheHorse (238364)

• Walnut Creek, California

5 Jul 20

@just4him I actually had a pretty exciting 4th of July. I swam with Horse Jr. and then went to a friend's house (actually a couple) and ate hamburgers.

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@TheHorse (238364)

• Walnut Creek, California

5 Jul 20

Sounds like a good weekend.

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (323168)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

5 Jul 20

@TheHorse It is. How's yours going?

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

4 Jul 20

The shows are all cancelled here except in the neighborhoods. They are lit up at night for a week now.

Happy 4th of July to you!

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@TheHorse (238364)

• Walnut Creek, California

4 Jul 20

I actually fondly remember the days of Black Cats and cherry bombs and M-80s. But I'm a bit old for that now. And I still have ten fingers and want to keep it that way.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

4 Jul 20

@TheHorse We were crazy in those days.

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@TheHorse (238364)

• Walnut Creek, California

5 Jul 20

@CarolDM And most of us survived!

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@snowy22315 (209177)

• United States

6 Jul 20

Thanks, yeah was visiting family for a few days.

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@TheHorse (238364)

• Walnut Creek, California

8 Jul 20

I hope it was a good time.

@rebelann (117273)

• El Paso, Texas

4 Jul 20

That must be unusual to see quiet streets in SF. I don't drive around that much so I haven't a clue what anyone is doing but I do know that my friends and I are all staying home I plan to be completely lazy today, not doin a thing .... well, my fingers are gettin plenty of exercise but that's about it.

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@TheHorse (238364)

• Walnut Creek, California

4 Jul 20

I'm actually in an Eastern suburb of the San Francisco Bay Area. It was nice to see people out cycling.

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@wolfgirl569 (136009)

• Marion, Ohio

4 Jul 20

Its just been another Saturday here

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@wolfgirl569 (136009)

• Marion, Ohio

5 Jul 20

@TheHorse It was.

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@TheHorse (238364)

• Walnut Creek, California

6 Jul 20

@wolfgirl569 Sigh. I have plenty of days to relax, though.

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@TheHorse (238364)

• Walnut Creek, California

5 Jul 20

I hope it was relaxing.

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@JESSY3236 (22287)

• United States

7 Jul 20

We went to my great-aunt's Saturday afternoon. Not much of the family shows up on the fourth. I sat by her poll and ate some homemade strawberry ice cream. Saturday night I did hear fireworks. Lily (my cat) wasn't afraid. I think she watch some of it.

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@TheHorse (238364)

• Walnut Creek, California

7 Jul 20

I'm glad your kitty was not terrorized by the sounds.

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@JudyEv (382542)

• Rockingham, Australia

5 Jul 20

Just another Saturday here but I'm wishing all US myLotters (and others in the US) a happy and safe day.

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@TheHorse (238364)

• Walnut Creek, California

5 Jul 20

Thanks, Judy. I wind up interacting with humans. We tried not to get too close.

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@thelme55 (79352)

• Germany

4 Jul 20

Happy 4th of July. It is my brothers birthday today and so I videochatted with him as he lives in the Philippines.

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@TheHorse (238364)

• Walnut Creek, California

4 Jul 20

I will speak with my brother today as well.

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@TheHorse (238364)

• Walnut Creek, California

4 Jul 20

@thelme55 He lives on the East coast. But we try to chat most weekends.

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@thelme55 (79352)

• Germany

4 Jul 20

@TheHorse yes, you can do that. Enjoy talking with him.

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@LindaOHio (222806)

• United States

4 Jul 20

Happy 4th of July! I am just trying to catch up here. No other plans.

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@TheHorse (238364)

• Walnut Creek, California

4 Jul 20

Same here right now. My day has been pretty chill so far. I will call a couple of people now.

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@nitirrbb7 (4317)

• India

5 Jul 20

For us it's just another Sunday, but you have a reason to celebrate, Happy Independence Day

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@TheHorse (238364)

• Walnut Creek, California

5 Jul 20

Understood. Have a good weekend!

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@NJChicaa (127180)

• United States

4 Jul 20

I was at the beach this morning. I wrote about it. Now I'm just chilling here.

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@TheHorse (238364)

• Walnut Creek, California

4 Jul 20

The beach sounds nice. Too much of a drive for me. Wait. They're all closed anyway.

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