On this side of the world at least it is July 4th. I’m going to carry on the tradition of the Great American Cook-out in celebration of our nation’s birthday. Menu will be burgers and dogs, pork ribs and pork chops, baked potatoes, corn-on-the-cob, beans, salad, shrimp, pecan pie and ice cream. And lots of beer of course. Yeah, we are going to pig-out. It’s the American way.

Guests will be my military bar buddies, Robert, Kelly, and Vance; the three sisters from Sweet Caroline’s, and my new employee Corine. Hopefully I will remember to snap a few photos to share with you along the way.

And to all Americans wherever you might be, Happy Independence Day! Especially to our brave soldiers who are sacraficing so much in defense of our freedom. Thank you!