So far my holiday weekend has been working around the yard and pool. Scrubbed down a lot of patio furniture while my kids pulled weeds and did some grunt work. My electric hedge trimmer broke after almost 20 years of service, so I bought a replacement, and plan to go nuts with it tomorrow morning.

In a few hours we'll be going to a friend's house where we'll we'll enjoy a great food and drinks with very good people. Tomorrow after morning trimming, a few friends will stop by and I'll do steaks and chicken on the grill.

And don't forget to contribute to the VA hospitals this weekend.