We BBQ'd hamburgers and had a quiet day, still recuperating from our 'go-go' time with Taylor. We planned on walking down to the St. Frances Yacht Club, along with many others, to watch the fireworks from Pier 39 as we did a few years ago but we were just plain exhausted. Dick took Gabby down for one last outing before bed at 9:30 and the BOOMING began! I went to the roof of the house outside of Taylor's bedroom and we watched the fireworks from there! MUCH better than walking down to the water! Here is a short video of what we could see. The show was at least 20 minutes!!
It was quite the show! Made me think.... FIREWORKS, on the 4th of July. So patriotic! It feels so AMERICAN doesn't it? At least for ONE day in the year, Americans come together and are proud of their country. We turned the tv to the celebration on the PBS channel. I had to laugh at myself because I remember my mom and other elderly family members that would ALWAYS watch this show, televised from the Mall in Washington D.C. Now, here I am, tuning in and texting MY children to tune in!! hahaha!! But, the military bands are AWESOME and the fireworks are EVERY WHERE!! Attending this celebration is definitely on my Bucket List. I think I whistle the clarinet part to every song!
The next day, Dick's cousin Josh and his wife Debbie were coming up for 2 nights. As most of us, when we are younger, we are very close to our cousins. Then, something happens when we grow up and we are not as close. Thankfully, we've been able to rekindle this relationship and we are so thankful. The four of us always have a good time. Debbie LOVES SF, enjoys good food, and new adventures. Josh LOVES baseball and the Giants. He doesn't know it yet, but likes Debbie taking him out of his 'box'.
They arrived in time to get ready for the Giants vs Padres game. They are part ownership in season tickets in seats RIGHT BEHIND HOME PLATE!!! Well, they are the 15 row, but still!! We feel VERY spoiled sitting here, but hey, IT'S MY BIRTHDAY MONTH........and since it is so, the BIG Nachos from Tres Agaves please!!
It was a very pleasant evening! No scarves, blankets, gloves or downed jackets needed to watch the game! Are we sure this is JULY in SF? The first few days have been absolutely delightful!
Unfortunately, the Giant's did not win, but a grand time was had by ALL!
The next morning, Debbie wanted to go on one of the walks in the book. We went on the one closest to the house. It was a BEAUTIFUL day. We did the entire walk, with NO schedule, a stop in at Liverpool Lil's for that margarita after walking down the Lyon Street steps, through the park....
saw magnificent entry's to the homes in Pacific Heights!
That night we got tickets to 'Tales of the City'. It is a new musical in SF and the leading gal, Betsy Wolfe, is from Visalia and many thought she would be a successful entertainer someday. She has an incredible voice and we enjoyed her character. Debbie actually read the daily newspaper column at the time it was being created!! The plot of the musical was not our favorite subject - homosexuals 'coming out' in the 70's - but it was very well presented, kept our attention and made us laugh out loud quite a few times. I'm not sure how the homosexuals of today feel about it but we were entertained.
Since we enjoyed the margarita the day before, and were DROOLING over the lunch menu at Liverpool Lil's and didn't bring enough money to eat, we took our men back for lunch the next day before they headed back to Exeter. I loved it when Josh said, "I put off calling Dick and trying to get together for a long time because I didn't want to bother him, he is always busy. I am glad that Debbie kept on me to make the call because we really enjoy being with you guys." Awwww, makes my heart so happy!!
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