Happy Memorial Day

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Third what IK said. This is a special day. It's an opportunity to honor all who served to keep this country the bastion of freedom it has always been and will always be. I've lived in 7 other countries around the world and non can compare to the USA. Thanks to all who have worn the uniform, including my dad who served in the USMC from 1938 until 1958. Talked to him this morning, and at 94 he's slowing down a bit, but he can remember so much from back then. He did finally admit that, as rumored, he flew his Lockheed PV-1 Ventura upside down under the Huey Long Bridge in New Orleans. He was there foe advanced flight training after getting back stateside from the Pearl Harbor attack.

Judy left this morning for Las Vegas to do a trade show for HP, and won't be back until June 12. So, I've resisted the urge to make all seafood (she won't eat any). Instead, I'll be grilling up some hanger steak and some beef ribs. Already made some of my world famous potato salad to go with.

Can't buy any beer here in MA today. No liquor sales (by law) on Memorial Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Oh well, I'll just have to make do with the Yuengling I have left. Also a sip (or two) of Rittenhouse Rye.