Independence Day

Funny how our holidays are no longer representative of anything beyond an excuse to take a day off and party. Just a quick post here about this year's Fourth of July, which of course has more to do with BBQs, parades, and fireworks than remembering America's independence from Great Britain. Even though we may have lost some this holiday's patriotic purpose, it is a good reason to relax with friends and family.













To me, it's all about the food (right?). Scruffy put together a real feast. Pulled pork sandwiches (using slow-grilled, hickory-smoked pork shoulder), grilled ribs and corn-on-the-cob, tostada chips with fresh pico de gallo, watermelon (of course), peach cobbler with vanilla ice cream, and of course plenty of beer. Serious food porn...

I enjoyed some San Diego sunshine on a friend's boat on Mission Bay in the afternoon and later migrated to OB. This is a great spot for beach fireworks. We caught fireworks from OB, Mission Bay Yacht Club, and SeaWorld. You could even see the shows downtown and in La Jolla from a distance - very cool!