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This really is my time of the year! I wear shorts year round in anticipation of Summer. Of course it doesn’t hurt to live on the California Central Coast either. Although even when the weather decides to wreak havoc on my garden and freeze whatever is left of my annuals ( and occasionally my perennials ), you’ll still find me in shorts.

I’m a summer kind a guy. I look and feel better in shorts and rarely will you see me wearing jeans. It’s my thing, and someday soon when the kids are in college, you’ll probably find me living somewhere in the Virgin Islands ( St Croix / St Martin ) where the average temp is over 70 degrees.

Yeah, I like warm weather and that’s why the “4th of July” is my holiday. Beer, BBQ, Hot Weather and I live in a city where I get to light fireworks in my front yard. Plus I don’t have to put up decorations or buy gifts for anyone. I know I sound selfish, and I can be at times, even though I’m a very generous person in other ways. Like when I host a party at my house for the 4th of July. All my guests have to do is drink, eat, be merry and enjoy themselves ( I’ll even do all the dishes ).

This year, I’m keeping it simple. Burgers and Hot Dogs. My wife has requested in the past “Can’t you just be normal and serve, normal food?” I have a tendency to try to be a bit of a gourmet, but this year ( I’ve had a long year ) her wish is granted.

So to make this my shortest post to date. I just wanted to wish everyone a Happy, Safe, Pant’s Free, Relaxing, Simple, Stress Less, and most of all … a F’N Kick Ass Fourth of July!!!

Phil ( philsfault ) Ames