I was looking forward to cranking up the grill and doing burgers for the 4th of July but the family wanted to go out to eat. Soooo $100 later as I was talking to the manager of the local steak house as he said this has been the most customers he has ever seen on the 4th which is usually a slow holiday for them. I quess everyone (my family included) is not sticking with tradition. Very sad indeed.

you can fire up the grill anytime!!!! it's nice to go out to eat - but it's nice to stay home and enjoy a nice barbecue - my preference - home with the barbecue

Wife had already bought the ground meat for the burgers so she browned it last night, forgot to put it up and left it on the cabinet overnight. This has been one of the more expensive 4th of July's I've had. Oh well.

accidents do happen - it's a shame you lost it -

We didnt do anything for the 4th. It was on Sunday so I made SS as usual. Braised shortribs over butter noodles, roasted potatoes, salad, grilled zucchini and rice krispie treats for dessert.
Normally my father in law has everyone together for the 4th but this year he skipped it. It was just so hot. 97 on the 4th and 104 here today. We are supposed to have even hotter temps tomorrow and Wed.