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What can I say? It rained. But that’s the way it has been here this year. The day started out nice and warm, humid as usual and sort of peculiar feeling. There were fireworks to be purchased at the usual local stands and hot dogs of all kinds to be eaten everywhere. Country Music Celebrity, Martina McBride, made a special trip to her home town of Sharon to dedicate the park, and celebrate the Forth. I drove by the park with my family, earlier in the day to catch a glimpse of her big red tour bus and her brother Marty, and Father, Darryl. The rain was still on its way and rumor was that it was kinda hard but lasted for only 20 minutes. Personally, I would have liked to see Martina, and Marty playing in the park, and we actually received an invitation, but my kids were getting kind of excited about shooting off fireworks, and I really was hoping that they would have a good memory for this year.

On we went back to the Lodge, to get some fireworks and get ready for the big “Freedom Bash 2007″ going on at the First Assembly of God church. There was exceptional live music performed by Blake Arron, big inflated slides, and amusements and of course hot dogs, free Pepsi, Mountain Dew, and other pop too. Everything was free, and never once did they ask anything of anyone except that they enjoy themselves. I’d say there were a few hundred people there while I was there. I’ll try to get some more details later. Just minutes before the rain, sound equipment and instruments were hauled into the church sanctuary. We listened to some live music, and even won a couple of door prizes! After that, it was back outside into the drizzle. But not by force, of course. The inflatable amusements were wet, slick and becoming very popular. As for myself, I just knew that wet slippery plastic would probably lead to a broken arm or something so, I chickened out. I had a good time watching everyone else though. All and all I thought it was a good Independence Day. My kids, said that it was the best ever.