Fun Fourth on the Farm.
Many of you enjoyed the hustle and bustle of city celebrations, on this holiday. We had a decidedly rural experience, this year. One of our friends and neighbors asked us to join them on the Farm for the fourth.
One of my golf buddies, showed another talent by putting on a Blacksmith's exhibition for his family and guests. Now we live in a very Artsy area, and I have been to many craft shows, but to watch a guy you play golf with, form intricate art work out of raw iron was really cool (or should I say Hot).
It’s been so much fun to hang out with friends and neighbors, listen to live music under the stars and a bit odd to see cows watching you dance the night away.
The little ones found the four-wheeler, and roasting marshmallows to be their favorite part. The adults found the private fireworks display and liquid libation just the right combination for a celebration with friends and family.
There is just nothing like the people you meet in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, leaving your keys in the ignition and your front door unlocked is a way of life here, and I wouldn’t change that for the world.
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how do you imagine the cows felt??
Looks like wonderful weather, too. Ahhh dreaming of New England.
I liked the photo that you shared with us today. Please enjoy your Sunday.
This is a warm welcoming piece. If I were looking for an agent in White Mountains. . . . . .
Looks like a wonderful quiet time! who needs crowds?
How fun! Sometimes the simple life is just what we need! I could live on a farm in a second!
Looks like you had a great time. Im still exhausted from the all day affair on the lake. Swimming and playing sure is hard work.
Steve: Nice one! What a wonderful time. Growing up, our 4th's were more often like this than big city productions. We usually went to a lake and hung out with family, friends and neighbors... And, Live Music too!...
Alan... Funny you mention the cows they were huddled together during the fireworks and live music, but during band breaks they were quite interested in hanging out with us.
Sounds like a great family celebration was had by all! Our fireworks are tonight and I am really looking forward to it. No cows are expected to attend, however.
Wendy... When it gets really hot in Florida...you must miss your New England Roots? Call when you are ready to visit.
What a wonderful day you had with friends and family. I enjoyed your photos tremendously. I spent the 4th with family as well...but forgot my camera..duh ...
What a relaxing way to enjoy the holiday! Thanks for sharing your photos with us, Steve.
Steve,
You make me wish Chip & I had camped there just a few weeks later. What a lovely celebration!
Sharon ... Have a blast tonight, hope your weather stays nice for this evenings festivities
Irene...this is rural New England at it's best, our small town parade is three firetrucks and floats that the kids make, but we do step it up on the Fireworks...as a resort town we do spend some money on the night-time pyrotechnics.
Hey Steve, Looks like you and your family had an ideal evening to me! Can you share any photos of your golfer-blacksmith works of art? I'd love to see them.
Steve I grew up in an environment where every thing was left open, sad that this is not always possible these days. Getting together with friends and family to have a good time is the way it should be. Thanks for sharing your photos.
Oh I so miss the days where houses aren't locked and people are just plain who they are! This sounds so much like MN where I grew up. Our lake home had the cows and fields of corn - it was great! Here is Phoenix - it was HOT - but we had a blast, like you with friends just hanging out.
Noting better than a laid back rural community. I lost my house key about 30 years ago and have never missed it. My wife and I travel extensively and have a second home. We've never locked our doors. Great feeling isn't it. Our kids were shocked when they moved out on their own and had to start using keys. Your pix are great. Got warm fuzzies reading and viewing your entire presentation.
John
San Diego
Cynthia...I left my camera in the car, when the blacksmith...artist was working, will get some photos sometime soon.
Sounds like a grand time for all. Oh for those days when you could leave your front door unlocked and your keys in the ignition. Can't do that here anymore!
Sounds like a grand time for all. Oh for those days when you could leave your front door unlocked and your keys in the ignition. Can't do that here anymore!
Aaaahhhhh! Now this is the life!
Steve - Looks like you had a great time for the 4th of July festivities this year!
Steve...I had just spent Fathers Day on the farm. Brings back a lot of memoies.
Rural life can be very relaxing. Let the lightning bugs put on the fireworks display.
Steve sounds like you had a happy 4th of July. My family and I use to go once a year to visit some friends in West Virgina who have a 103 acre farm. We have not done that for a few years not and I miss it. Maybe it is time to pay them another visit this year.
Bill... So you already know the farm isn't all that glamorous, the early riser thing gets old fast.
George...It's till for another trip to the country, need to keep some down home perspective in our lives.
Steve - Now that's what I call a picture perfect way to spend a weekend. Now you've got me craving for some hot roasted marshmallows. I think I might just get my husband to fire up the grill. :)
Donna...Nothing like hot Marshmallows, Hersey's chocolate, on a graham cracker...give me smores every time.
Steve - That's not fair. I've got the marshmallows and the Hersey's chocolate but no graham crackers. I might just have to make a run to the convenience store down the street from me! :)
Live Music, Fire, Friends & Family... Looks like everyone had a great time.
Roland... as I said in the post I wouldn't change this location & life for anything in the World. Thanks for dropping by. Steve
Hi Steve, Sounds like you had a wonderful holiday! I love your photos. I think hanging out with friends on a farm with marshmallows, music and fireworks is the perfect way to celebrate.
Have a great day,
Anne Rains
Anne... Hope you had a good one too.
We went to Maine for the 4th. Camping up in Boothbay Harbor and had a great time despite the weather.
Monika... I'm not one for roughing it, Gave up the sleeping in tents when my back said enough.
Steve - You play an instrument or are you just a libation provider? Looks like you had a great time and hey it didn't rain yay!
Bob... I play an instrument after the libation has been provided.
Steve - looks like you had a great fourth of July, thanks for sharing. It does look like everyone was having a great time.
Sharon , A good time was had by all, and no finger lost in the fireworks...or blacksmithing show.
What a wonderful way to spend the holiday! Thanks for sharing.