It's the 4th, time for BBQ, parades, races and fun. This morning, Kathryn, Jennifer, Matthew and myself got up at 7:00am to get to our 5 mile race that started at 8:30. Great weather for the race, it rained just enough to cool things off a little. All our times were good. This of course came after having brisket last night. The brisket turned out pretty good. I am going to put it in the smoker about an hour before the ribs are finished today to let it warm up. Today's menu is brisket, pork ribs, mac salad, brocolli salad, baked beans, hot dogs for the kids. There are also some deviled eggs, a veggie tray and some chips and homemade salsa to start things off.
We are having a few folks over, but it looks like there will be plenty to eat. The weather looks like rain, so we will probably be forced indoors. We need the rain so I don't think anyone will be unahappy with eating indoors.
I hope that everyone takes the time to reflect on how fortunate we are to live in such a great country. Our freedoms have come at a high price and we should be thankful and careful to not take advantage of those who live in parts of the world where freedon is not normal and where people are less fortunate.
To a happy and safe 4th of July....
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As I woke up the morning of the 4th to run I was retracking my "fuel" from the previous night's meal at your place. As I thought about the lack of pasta type carbs, the red meat and beer, I found myself cursing Dan. "That will be the last time I eat a pre-race meal with him!"
And then I got out into the race, I felt great, and had good energy the whole time. Not only do I owe an apology, I think it's time to re-examine the typical prerace fuel for myself.
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