Happy Independence day to all my american readers. Please remember this holiday is about freedom from tyranny, not a day off of work to barbecue. So while you are having a beer, grilling ribs and burgers and waiting for the fireworks to start. think about all those that have and are currently protecting your freedoms.
I went to Florida to visit my parents last week. And it was full of adventure to say the least. I got a call from my sister on July 4 that my grandmother was not doing well. She passed away later that day. Maude was a quiet and steadfast person and will be missed greatly. She passed away at the age of 96.
I knew I would have to be a pallbearer, so my wife and I when out looking for a suit coat. Driving down a 6 line divided road a deer came across the lanes from the right, hit the median and circle back heading directly for our car. I swerved at the last minute to avoid having a deer come through the windshield. We took the hit on the driver side front fender. $1700 dollar in total damage including a broken strut.
Of course we have insurance so there was nothing to pay, but it was a great ending to a week already going downhill. We had to leave the car and drive a rental car home, a Ford Feista. I can only hope that the gentleman that stopped to retrieve the deer was able to feed his family for more than a few days.
