Yes that is what they call it here in Scotland, American Independence Day. If you tell someone Happy 4th of July they will look at you like your nuts; What significance is July 4th in Scotland but another day. Luckily the people at Hard Rock Cafe on George Street knew what I meant. From the moment I wished them a Happy 4th of July they noticed my accent and said, "Guess what? For being American, you get a free beer." Cool. Ok so it is only a Budweiser but hey it's free and it's a bit of home. When you have been away from all that you know for three months and have had the challenges I have, you long for a place to sit and remember how pleasant being HOME can be. I celebrated my favorite of all American holidays by getting a huge plate of BBQ chicken, ribs, and briscuit accompanied by fries, cole slaw, and beans. I finished with a bowl of hot Apple Cobbler with walnuts, vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce. Of course I could not finish it all. I was so happy to hear that I could "take away" my leftovers. I paid for my meal and then became a tourist. I bought an all access pass and a commemorative 4th of July Edinburgh pin and Rock Coutour T-Shirt. Yes I bought the T-Shirt also as a practical matter, Dad, as it is getting very hot here and I do not have any summer clothing. Also my style of dress is too dressed up. Yeah, wearing a nice dark pair of jeans, and a dark T-Shirt over a long sleeve dress shirt is too dressy. People here dress more in 80's wear - acid wash jeans, big hip belts, LaCrosse T's, and lots of makeup. I stand out. Also my stuff is sometimes too hot to wear. Today it was hot and humid. A T is a nice way to survive a day like today.
I wish everyone a Happy 4th and hope that my Oregon family will take the 'trek' out to Fort Vancouver today and enjoy some BBQ and fire works for me, please. I miss you all, and my country, too.
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Hi Adina,
We just found out that your mom's efforts to communicate with you haven't been working because of the intricacies of the system. She's going to go home and try again. It's wonderful to read about your adventures and your plans -- hope you're getting enough sleep and (your mother says) not doing too much pub-crawling! Now I'm going to see if this comment works. Take care, my dear!
Dale
A computer maven I'll never be. Let's see if THIS GOES.
mazal tov -- Shall I send you Rick Steve's?
Your itinerary sounds wonderful. Things seems to be really working now, you sound wonderful.
We had great time at Jackie's -- she has an adorable 2 month old puppy -- an English setter. Everyone fell in love with her.
We ate honey-baked ham and all those marvellous side dishes the family is famous for. It was wonderful. I drove out with Ian and Say.
We're gearing up for camping next Wed 'till Sunday evening. We'll be thinking of you over mad-libs and sammores!
Well I have things to do, nothing quite as exciting as what you've got going on!. By, xxxxx
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