Views of the Neighborhood – 4th of July Decorations

~ John W. Howell
Today, we are cruising the neighborhood in search of 4th of July decorations. We are catered by Cipolina of West Austin. Our entertainment is Brooks and Dunn.
Menu
TAGLIATELLE ALFREDO – crimini mushrooms, garlic, shallots, arugula
GNOCCHI – tomatoes, spinach, white wine, chevre
SHRIMP SCAMPI – linguini noodles, shrimp stock, butter, herbs, cherry tomatoes, parmesan, breadcrumbs
SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS – spaghetti noodles, pork, veal, and beef meatballs, marinara, parmesan, herbs
BOLOGNESE- tagliatelle noodles, brisket, bacon, tomatoes, parmesan, herbs
CHICKEN PARMESAN – spaghetti noodles, marinara, mozzarella, herbs
PAN SEARED RED FISH – roasted cauliflower, roasted corn, heirloom grape tomatoes, castelvetrano olives, chimichurri
ROASTED CHICKEN – romesco sauce, brussels sprouts
Picture of an old time school bus
Everybody board the bus.
Here is a double-duty decoration.
Little flags around the flower bed.
Full house display.
Flags in the rocks.
Bunting on a fence.
Flags in the beds.
More bunting and a flag.
Some bunting and little flags
Very curious. Small flags with individually solar-powered lights.
A pretty crape myrtle and tidy bow.
Well, that about does it. Time for food and music. I hope you have a great week and happy 4th.

69 thoughts on “Views of the Neighborhood – 4th of July Decorations”

  3. Yum! That is a tasty menu, John. I must be missing Italian food. June is already practically gone — maybe the cooler temperatures of fall will be here soon. Yeah, I know… But it’s a nice thought. The neighborhood looks festive. 🇺🇸 Happy Independence Day (almost). Big hugs.

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  4. These are nice and tasteful, John. I wasn’t sure what to expect after some of the previous holidays. Well done all around.

    I’ll have the Shrimp Scampi, but could they toss in a couple gnocchi? I love those little guys.

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  6. The flags with solar light is because (I think) you are to illuminate the flag if it flies at night. Your neighborhood does a great job with celebrating the Fourth. We do some here but not as much as you folks. I’ll have the Scampi please. Happy Fourth.

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  15. I am guessing that Texas will have Texas sized fireworks, since it seems wet enough there for fire hazards not to be too dry. Can’t say the same for the drought stricken states in the West.

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  17. Great response from your neighbors on our remarkable 250th celebration. We are truly a blessed nation and, you can always count on Texas to come through in a BIG way🐳

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      1. I absolutely loathe fireworks. The West is burning down and people continue to threaten the environment with an errant spark (often fueled with alcohol), not to mention veterans and others suffering from PTSD will have to endure these vile things as well as pets. Grrrr.

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