Upon Further Review: Make time for family on the 4th
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It’s the day we should hold deeply in our hearts the efforts of our forefathers, who gave each and every one of us the freedoms and rights we cherish so deeply in this country.
It’s time to throw a few burgers and hot dogs on the grill, and make sure you save enough room for watermelon and homemade ice-cream. Set up the old badminton net, horse shoes or the ever popular croquet set and have at it.
In my family we always set all these games up ,but when it comes down to competition between family members we always pull out the Ping-Pong table. Things can get a little heated during a nice game of table tennis. But after it’s all said and done, it’s the greatest feeling in the world when you’ve whipped your brother or sister after three hours of Ping-Pong and still hold the bragging rights for another year.
Maybe this year I’ll let someone else have the honor, after all I can’t remember the last time I lost the title.
Many people take their July 4 activities to the lake and with the fourth being on Friday this year, I’m sure all the camp sites will be overflowing and the waters will be filled with wave-runners and skiers. A few will be out on the water relaxing with a fishing pole in hopes of catching “Old Tom,” but for the most part fishing becomes very difficult during the fourth will all the boats running up and down the water. Still, fishing isn’t a bad way to spend the fourth. Get a few nightcrawlers, some fried chicken and a cooler full of Sundrops, toss a line in the water and your sure to catch a few bream or catfish.
For some it’s time to head out on vacation or just take a couple of days off to get out of town. Several folks around here head to Atlanta to catch a Braves game during the fourth. This year the Braves have a four-game homestand against Montreal starting Thursday. The Braves always have a spectacular fireworks display and this year they will have a Salute to America in the Sky on July 3 and 4. It’s actually a great way to spend the weekend, and if you’re brave enough, you can go fight the heat and the crowds at Six Flags.
As a kid my parents would take a few days off and take me to the ball games during the fourth. We would watch floats and bands during the morning as Atlanta celebrated the fourth with a parade down Peachtree street. I would spend the afternoon in the motel swimming pool as the chlorine turned my swimming suit white and my eyes red. Then we would make our way to Fulton County Stadium for a night of baseball, hotdogs and fireworks. What great memories — thanks, mom and dad.
If you have a family and only have a couple of days off this weekend, the Braves still have a few tickets left. So if your looking for something special to do with the family go make some memories at a ball game in Atlanta.
For me this year, we’ll stay at home and cookout. Maybe if time permits I’ll try to get in a round of golf, but my main agenda will be spending time with friends and family. We’ll fill our bellys with watermelon and ice-cream and do like many Warren Contains do, go watch the fireworks and the Civic Center. It’s a nice way to end a perfect day.