Beautiful American flags snap in the hot breezes
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so important to remember WHY we have Memorial day |
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we took a drive to the beach.....flags greeted us there as well |
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tables are full! |
Folks have come in from the salt and sand of the beach, got cleaned up, and now they are pouring into the restaurants, hungry for supper!
I spotted this amazing hydrangea bush!!---it's like a rainbow, with so many colors! (well, that's probably more than just one bush...but still!!)
beautiful yellow lilies are dancing in the sea breezes as well
Folks enjoying the beach:
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there was a blazing sunset!
the next day, back in the city: |
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this doggie enjoying his ride! |
Our streets were FULL OF PEOPLE!
outdoor tables.....full of people!
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bright buntings, banners, flags decorate our city |
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bike cabs and carriages were kept busy all weekend |
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lots of people making pictures........ooooops! gotta fix my shoe!! |
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there we go! now we're ready! LOL |
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girls have got out their pretty summer frocks |
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our streets and parks were full of people enjoying the holiday |
Street scenes:the crepe myrtles have burst into full bloom!
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just never know what you'll see on our streets! LOL |
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my red/white/blue bows! LOL |
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arm candy bright today! ha ha |
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I love photographing the pretty windowboxes |
our supper included my first big salad bowl of the season:
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(before mixing it up) |
......and there were lots of delicious cheeseburgers right from the grill!! YUM!![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIvCCtll_mZZ7uY80k3yeFjH-xkYZW6rx1RzKNdzHcqbZw0xt43Sa4Y8GWFAoS1AmjhHhij0QOuzrK-r7zaLVPrh5fbhupdqJc9RLOc2uyi-dvTvTj7CeAkO3RcnkwlkfSY9GmjzlaTDsX49FQ-LLH1RmgS3caYb-pSNx581OPkLut909LOJqB15Dz/w480-h640/IMG_3275%20(2).JPG) |
wow, is June really here??! |
Looking forward to reading all about everyone's holiday weekend.