1776 and all that

I got together with a wee clan of Americans for a bonfire and picnic at Port Meadows. Audree and I went out earlier that day scouting for available spots and wood, prepared to hunt and gather, but we lucked out with a ready made bonfire site next to the river. We didn’t even have to pick up firewood. Luckily, my friends knew all about building a fire so I was not put in charge, although I had been planning to rise to the occasion if patriotism required it of me. I’ll put up some pictures of us all celebrating America in a rather British fashion when I can get them from Audree.

I’ll have to admit that I am now addicted to s’mores made with digestives, which are awesome round cookies similar to graham crackers with the chocolate already on one side. There’s just the right amount of chocoIate to melt perfectly. In the true American holiday spirit, I ate… well, I didn’t count, but more than five. If you are what you eat, I’ll be returning to the States rather round and with chocolate smeared on me.