Ahhhh….freedom

We love our space.

We love our country.

We love our freedoms.

WE’RE AMERICANS!

And what better day than the 4th of July to exercise a few of those freedoms??

Like….

The Freedom to Assemble

The Freedom to Inhale Calories in the

form of All-American goodness,

Leaving Behind Summer Food Carnage

The Right to Keep and Bear Arms

and Go Shooting with the Guys

The Prohibition of Cruel

and Unusual Punishment

The Right to Light up the Night

The Freedom of Piling

into an American truck, Driving up the Mountain and Watching Good ol’ Fashioned Fireworks from Great Heights

Get Outta This State—Summer Vacations Part III

The Summer Vacation Instruction Manual

Chapter 3:

Get Outta the State

May we suggest…..Redfish Lake, Idaho?

The following is a list of SVIM approved activities:

Gather the family, both present…

and future.

Experience intense outbursts,

strong emotions,

and moments of overwhelming love.

Discover your aqueous nature,

(Not MY posterior….we won’t divulge that sensitive information here, but YOU know who you are…)

and develop sea legs,

Learn the secrets of great fishermen,

including enticing lures, (that also work for unsuspecting, trusting children).

Play with fire

and wield dangerous weapons.

Play fetch

and catch,

Avoid strange men in the woods,

no matter how good-looking.

Photograph small, napless children

and attempt to capture a smile.

Enjoy good conversation.

Sit back,

relax,

and have a great time.

Travel Tips and Warnings

Section 1:

Fire and Ice: Entrance to the Frigid Waters

Included in this section:

1. Arctic Denim : One Man’s Testimony of the Harmful Effects of Soggy Jeans

2. Hypothermial**: The True Story of Icy Water and the Frozen Reactions of One Woman

**Completely made-up word, but a very true sensation

3. Glacial Submersion: A Retelling of One Woman’s Chilling Encounter with Lake Water Frost Bite (LWFB)

**Frigid Waters=48 degrees