July 4th week Part 2

This is a bit lengthy but fun for me to relive it all,, I hope you enjoy.

Don't you think Lisa's boat looks good on Devon's boat lift. It took all 3 yards for enough space to handle the fun. Thank you to our good Neighbors..

Lisa and Jeff and girls arrive by water as do most of the parties.

With so many people, we "install" extra sleeping accommodations in the yard with a tent, Now this is not your old fashion style camping , it has a 30 inch high queen air bed,many pillows, comforters , snacks , and a flat screen TV with a DVD player...call 1-800-fun time for reservations. Showtime in the tent, get your tickets and popcorn;[back] Alex, Kristi, Kelly, Hannah, [front] Dennis,Gabe, Kevin.

Lisa has her 'Moomba' for lots of water sports. Kelly, Kevin, Lisa.

There is ALWAYS someone in the yard to visit with . have a drink with or

eat , but talking and catching up seems to be the favorite activity..

Ken, Missy, Tina, Connie, Denise

July 4Th morning finds Lisa and Ken loading the bikes into the boat for the trip to Cases Island and the Island parade. The kids love taking their bikes across the water for the parade.

Waving to the Crowd that is staying behind.
On the Island getting ready to start the parade.


The real reason they come is the 'build your own' Sundaes after. What is better than an Ice Cream Sunday for breakfast on the Fourth of July..

During July 4Th afternoon the crowd starts gathering at Eagle Point or the new Pig Beach, or piglet beach, or , well it is known by many names.

There is drinking, music, swimming, drinking, socializing, singing, drinking,
We cruise by just to see what we can see,, oh someone we know being interviewed by the local TV station that is being chauffeured in the Sheriff boat. We all need our 15 minutes of fame somehow.
An Army of Deputies from the County Sheriff are stationed on the shore to watch the fun ,oops, I mean patrol, get flirted with by the drinking females, stop the nudity , and be harassed by the macho males,, What do you think? , tough duty or not?

As darkness falls, like Ants to a picnic, the boats gather in front of the Island for the Fireworks show. We opt to sit on the hill and watch , we have invited many over to share the space and almost ran out of room, we needed stadium seating.. The water in front of the house was non-stop boats and pontoons tied up side by side from Patton's to Fullers for about 170 feet.

Early the next morning before anyone was up I had to come out and take a picture, The yard actually looked better than I thought it would after 50-60 pairs of feet hanging out the night before.. The beer can fairy must of come during the night..Someone cleaned up..

If it was as much fun for you as it was for me,,,, stay tuned for part 3

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