Friday, July 4, 2008

MI-5


1. AAA predicts a first ever decrease in travel
for this Fourth of July due to the gas/oil crisis.
Do you find that you are traveling less these
days in an effort to conserve?
**Yes, and I also carefully choose which vehicle
to travel in (or 'on') when I go. This summer I
will ride the motorbike as much as possible.

2. Many of the news shows have been showing
pieces about backyard fireworks, and the dangers
involved, in the past few weeks. Do you, or have
you ever, staged your own fireworks on the Fourth
of July? What did you do?
**OH YEA! As a former professional firefighter all
that stuff intrigues me. The highlight was getting
the opportunity to 'set off' a show for a community
in South Florida. I only got 'minor' burns!

3. The vote for independence from England
occurred on July 2, 1776. Do you plan to vote in
the November elections? What are your thoughts on
exercising your right to vote?
** I would not pass up the opportunity to vote.
I occasionally complain about US politics, and
I have always held the belief that people who
don't vote have no right to complain.
Therefore I vote! Logical - isn't it?

4. Do you have holiday plans / traditions for
the Fourth of July? Tell us about them.
**We usually host or attend a cook-out. I LOVE
grilled food and celebrating patriotism. This
year, Josey & I will join with fellow members
of the Christian Motorcyclists Association to
ride our bikes in the Thomaston parade.

5. Are you attending a parade this year on the
Fourth? If so, what is your favorite part of a
parade? Your lease favorite part? Will you be
participating IN the parade? What will be your
role?
**YUP ... the parade in Thomaston, Maine. My
favorite part is participating. I think most
everyone there forgets about their troubles for
a few hours and just enjoys a sense of "community".
Its always festive. My least favorite part is the
cramped clutch hand I get from trying to ride a
fairly heavy bike at a 'snail's pace'. I have never
served in an 'official' capacity ... only support
for various churches or organizations.

Thanks Ginny!