way too much fun

July 5, 2002

Hello everyone,

Our 4th was stupendous. And hot as blue blazes. For the past 20 years, we've

joined some close family friends for a hamburger cookout and fireworks

afterwards. They were anxious to leave for Galveston early this morning, so I

volunteered to do the cooking. I was so thrilled to feel well enough to

undertake this, as I seldom do. I'd also gotten my dear friend, (we're

exactly like the Ya Ya Sisterhood, if you've seen the movie), some much needed

shorts, etc. for her trip. The trip to Walmart alone took it all out of me.

, too. She is disabled for many years now....fibro, and other things too.

First, my grill desperately needed a new burner. I was told this was a " simple "

thing to replace. Not so. I got a new burner at Walmart, but could not

get it in though he tried hard and long. We wound up just throwing charcoal in

it and tossing a match on it. Food tasted fine. Then for the fireworks. It has

long been my " tradition " to light several smoke bombs beneath 's lawnchair.

She pretends to hate it, but I know that she would secretly be disappointed if I

didn't do it. This time I also got a " military bomb....for 7 full minutes of

white smoke " Boy! Did that ever stink! I got my payback, though! Her

husband was attempting to set up a roman candle in a hole in the ground way out

toward the edge of the yard. He lit it for his daughter, and it was going off.

Then, for no apparent reason, IT FELL OVER, SHOOTING FIREBALLS OUT SIDEWAYS!!!

A fireball headed right for me at top speed. I am told that I jumped up and

danced a little jig in midair before running off with a great limp. I landed on

the side of my foot, and it's soooooo sore still. I'm pretty sure some small

bones are cracked, though I put ice on it when I got home, and kept it elevated

all night. My little foot has turned every color of the rainbow. Did I mention

that the fireball hit the side of my shoe and BURNED it? It also burned clear

through to my foot, which also has a burn mark! Did I also mention that

everyone present (not realizing I was truly hurt) laughed their heads off at my

sudden burst of unheard of physical activity and speed? Little do they know I

saved some smoke bombs back for another day when they aren't expecting

it......

had a splendid time...even invited his little girlfriend, a quiet, pretty

girl named . He didn't faint at all! Today, we're all pooped. A

little too much fun. Think we'll stay inside, and me in bed or on the couch

with my wretched little foot propped up. And eat some chocolate cake, all of

us.

Love,

~LoneStarRose~

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