True summertime in Aroostook County

Another 4th of July has rolled around and Carol and I have hauled the camper up to the lake. There are other family members here at the camp so like pass years we’ve brought up our rig as have Lois and Jim. Ours is parked overlooking the lake while Lois and Jim’s is up the by the roadway with a sight through the trees toward the lake. Hard to do better at most campgrounds we stay at. The weather has been terrific, on the muggy side but being at the lake makes up for it. So, as family gathered lakeside in the evening of Wednesday the 3rd the preliminary firework displays began from several camps along the shore, many more than previous years since its now legal statewide for private individuals to buy and use them within local community’s ordinances. Thursday, the 4th began with the Swedish Pancake Breakfast at and benefiting the Christen Boys Brigade Lodge. Later in the morning was the Town of Stockholm 4th of July Parade then back to the camp for lunch, reading, napping, game playing, whatever. I grilled up some chicken for supper then it was back lakeside for the actual holiday’s fireworks and a campfire. Today everyone is going in different directions, other than a quick trip to gas up the truck hanging around the camp has been the order of the day foe me and will be the evening as well. Tomorrow, looks like we might leave about mid-day. A lot to get done Sunday before going back to work Monday.

 Sunsets are a little more to the right than I take during my August vacation.

 One of the "I have fireworks but can't wait until tomorrow" displays.

 Prime campsite as taken from the lakeshore.

Let the parade begin.

 Some of the Swedish clan with 1st class front row seating.

Yep, that's my brother-in-law Greg enjoying the Parade from within.

Here's myself, Ian and his cousin Lena and her husband Jim L. playing a game of Forbidden Island. The island sank - we lost.

 Various boaters passing by.

 Lois  and Jim heading out to pay a visit to some family friends.

 Greg back from an afternoon run. Patches keeping him company.

 Pre-fireworks sunset.

Patriotic passerbys.