tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31417199.post7400625963621754390..comments2023-12-14T11:26:51.959-05:00Comments on Life After Jerusalem: Happy Birthday, America!Diggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03856750834804127824noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31417199.post-64243438187394053492010-07-11T14:49:11.296-04:002010-07-11T14:49:11.296-04:00sounds wonderful! throw in some veggie burgers an...sounds wonderful! throw in some veggie burgers and I'm there. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31417199.post-36234939412729438362010-07-06T07:35:28.881-04:002010-07-06T07:35:28.881-04:00We had a fabulous party this year, held on June 12...We had a fabulous party this year, held on June 12 to coincide with the U.S./England match (it's cold here on July 4!). Apparel = Sportswear. Activities = Sack races, tug of war, basketball, Double Dutch, football toss, bean bag toss, etc. It was a hoot...definitely the kind of party I wish we could have every year!Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05267136091474689729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31417199.post-69736050005014741452010-07-05T17:56:53.522-04:002010-07-05T17:56:53.522-04:00I think business casual is sufficient!I think business casual is sufficient!Diggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03856750834804127824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31417199.post-74617639281325459232010-07-05T16:06:32.564-04:002010-07-05T16:06:32.564-04:00And for those of us serving in the tropics... any ...And for those of us serving in the tropics... any chance you'd give us a pass on wearing suit coats for the evening?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31417199.post-32555267434628293622010-07-05T10:53:31.364-04:002010-07-05T10:53:31.364-04:00While my heart twinges a bit for the FSOs that had...While my heart twinges a bit for the FSOs that had to organize it, the Ottawa 4th of July party made the Foodie section of the paper:<br /><br />http://communities.canada.com/ottawacitizen/blogs/omnivore/archive/2010/07/05/fourth-of-july-in-ottawa-with-4-000-friends.aspxKatenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31417199.post-39109963787354848852010-07-04T19:46:47.289-04:002010-07-04T19:46:47.289-04:00At our consulate, we had a county fair fourth, wit...At our consulate, we had a county fair fourth, with corn dogs, cotton candy, and carney games. It was quite fun!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31417199.post-29305814161677043012010-07-04T16:20:27.013-04:002010-07-04T16:20:27.013-04:00But if you get watermelon, can we wrap some in pro...But if you get watermelon, can we wrap some in prosciutto? Just a little? Not traditional, I know, but so goooood with cold melon on a hot day. Happy 4th! Enjoy your day off! :)Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03667481504650498976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31417199.post-81415276936946860672010-07-04T15:38:19.885-04:002010-07-04T15:38:19.885-04:00thank you and look forward to serving under your l...thank you and look forward to serving under your leadershipAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31417199.post-28627362392106129522010-07-04T11:57:14.154-04:002010-07-04T11:57:14.154-04:00I love especially the NOT/NOT at the end.I love especially the NOT/NOT at the end.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com