Out for a leisurely drive.
Today's Joy: A Fourth of July Trail Ride/Drive & Picnic.
Happy Independence Day, dear Reader! Hope this most patriotic holiday finds you celebrating with loved ones while being mindful of all the sacrifices that have been made (and are being made now) to protect this wonderful country of ours. How blessed are we to live in this incredible land of opportunity!
I was blessed enough to have the day free to join 20 of my friends and family on a trail ride/drive at the local Hampshire Forest Preserve. After rolling over hill & dale and having a marvelous time (including a cart drag race across the back forty, but I'm not naming names...), we regrouped for a picnic, with the incomparable Aunt Chef at the grill. In her red, white & blue apron, she doled out mouth-watering burgers and the juiciest BBQ chicken I've ever had. We did get a tad wet when our picnic was ambushed by a fast-moving rain shower, but it was gone toot sweet and we picked up right where we left off. See below for all of the day's photo highlights!
Aunt & Poodle
Out on the trail.
Aunt, Pony & Poodle
Kathy, Harry & Sugar
Getting Fred ready.
Aunt Chef & Dreamer
Driving a wooded lane.
Grilled Corn
Helen & Jim driving Ginger.
Aunt Chef's delish BBQ Chicken
Sarah, pulling Grace (& I) in the marathon cart with Aunt Chef & Dreamer just behind.
Mike & Kelly driving Tobey.
Aunt & Her Poodle, Portrait
Calling for directions.
Sally & Julie waiting on the rest of us.
Road Trot
Relaxing after a good ride.
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