07/05/2026
Yesterday was a doozy of a day, let me tell you. (Long story warning, but you should definitely read until the end! ) We spent the day in Independence starting early in the morning to help our friends set up for the evening fireworks. Then we went to watch the parade. After the jet flew directly overhead, poor CJ said that next year she would like her anxiety meds well before the parade. Back to the fireworks staging area for more set up, food, and hanging out until evening. I drove CJ a couple miles away so I could still watch the fireworks, but I could drown out the majority of the noise listening to some rock music on the radio. Tear down after the fireworks took well into the early morning hours; CJ continued to listen to her rock station as there were still of lot of mortars being lit off by townspeople. Near the end of the night, I went to use the outhouse. I turned on the flashlight feature and went to set it on the little ledge for light. Of course I didn't get it balanced just right and it fell into the drink! Luckily we were able to fish it out with a stick and a rake. Brought it home, rinsed it off, disinfected it, and let it dry overnight. Good news - it still works!!!! Turns out it is actually waterproof as they claim. More importantly, there does not seem to be any lingering odors from the experience.
Hope you all had a Happy Independence Day!
