Fireworks, both manufactured and natural

We worked on a new project on Cindy's Mom and Dad's house on Saturday. I was able to develop my skills as a chiseler. Of course, as you are want to do, we spent quite a bit of time at Home Depot trying to get the materials one needs for the project. I also got to help another older gentleman out who was trying to buy plywood without the assistance of a Home Depot employee. The rest of the day was spent on trying to get the lumber cut and arranged to provide the framing for the project.

In the afternoon, I took a shower and relaxed.

Friday was the Fourth of July. After supper we drove into town and dragged some folding chairs into position to be able to hear the Knoxville Symphony and watch the fireworks. After we got arranged, Cindy decided she was thirsty, so I walked over to a stand where they were selling large plastic cups of sweet tea, deep fried potato chips and corndogs. I ordered two iced teas, a corndog and slathered mustard on the corndog and ate it in peace, while the symphony played a second tune. By the time I returned to my seat, a bolt of lightening had hit and the conductor of the symphony informed us that the symphony would be ending and we should vacate the open field.

So we hiked back to the car in the parking lot. We drove down Cumberland Avenue to the cut off to Alcoa and then took the Pelissippi back to the house. By the time we made it home, everyone was shooting off fireworks. We stood out in the driveway for awhile and watched the fireworks from several positions around the neighborhood.

I did get to watch several hours worth of historical programs on the Revolutionary War. Kate and I sat and enjoyed the stories. That was fun.