Some memories stay with you for always. I'd like to say that my fondest memories of the 4th of July are about learning about those brave men and women who have sacrificed to make our country what it is today. I'd like to say the first feeling that comes to mind is pride in the old "Red, White and Blue". I've got to admit that, although those things are close to my heart, my fondest 4th memory is the year we finally got an icemaker for our freezer ('member when they didn't come pretty much standard?). The box said, "Do it yourself! 20 minutes to install!" Dad said, I'll just install this icemaker this morning, and as soon as I'm done, we'll go to the 4th of July carnival.
Hours later, after watching Dad drill a hole through the floor into the basement, watching him run to Home Depot seven times to buy copper tubing and who-knows-what-else to finish the job, I think we may have made it to the park in time for fireworks. Maybe.
To this day, anything "easy" or "quick" to install inspires comments like, "Hmm, just like the icemaker, right?"
This year, for Independence Day, let's celebrate icemakers that come installed in the freezer. And let's give a shout-out to all those "Do-it-Yourself-ers" who are making their kids wait THIS holiday weekend while they "just finish this one quick thing..." :) Love you, Dad!
