Aquapalooza 2009 Lake Martin

Yesterday we joined over 2000 other boats for Aquapalooza 2009 Signature event here on Lake Martin. Alan Jackson was the headline performer and there were 5 other acts preceeding his. This event was sponsored by Sea Ray boats and Russell Lands. To say the least it was an outstanding event. The weather, the crowd, and the friends that we shared it with was fantastic. I tried a new recipe for chicken thighs and everyone enjoyed them along with all of the other food that the other friends with us had brought. This retirement thing is working out just fine. The only problem I have is explaing to others how at sunset on Saturday afternoon it reverts back to Friday night. You must be retired to fully understand.

July 4th Independence Day

Independence Day finally arrived. The celebration of not only our country's birth, but the first day of my retirement. Lauren and Amanda and families arrived Thursday night. I had smoked two Boston butts on the egg for 13 hours and they were a great start for the weekend. On Friday we tubed, swam and rode the lake in the boat. Hayden and Allie must really like the boat ride, since they both nap most of the time while riding. Saturday we welcomed friends to enjoy the 4th and I smoked an 18 lb prime rib loin on the egg. Pam thought it would be too much but somehow most of it disappeared. That night we rode out to view the fireworks along with around 2000 other boats. I have put a slideshow of some of the pictures that we took over the weekend and hope that you enjoy them.