Celebrating Memorial Day Weekend
Here it is, more than midway through the month of May. Its hard to believe that Mothers Day has come and gone and now Fathers Day is a few weeks away in mid-June. Of course, in between these family holidays is one of the best barbecue holidays of the year ” the long Memorial Day weekend. The perfect time to usher in the beginning of summer fun.
When the weather is nice many of us will take the opportunity to make the most of it by getting outdoors to enjoy it. Some people will happily jump on their motor boats or jet-skis and get out on the water for some playtime. Many will go fishing or hiking at a nearby park or lake for some much-needed fresh air. Others will choose to hit the road and head to the beach for some fun in the sun and surf.
With the price of gasoline and the cost of staying in a hotel, many people are choosing to just hang out at home for the long weekend. Its a great time to enjoy some downtime with friends and family without having to run around everywhere. There wont be any packing to do or any traffic to content with. And it will probably be pretty peaceful around town too.
If youre one of the people spending the time at home, why not get out the great, classic outdoor games like volleyball, horseshoes, and badminton. Or hop in the swimming pool for some water volleyball or just enjoy floating around in the pool with a cool drink. Even if you dont have a pool theres probably a nice one in town you can go to or you can buy one of the new inflatable pools and youll have it up and ready to swim in the same day.
And whats a Memorial Day weekend without a big barbecue? Maybe you can cook up some hotdogs with sauerkraut, big juicy hamburgers and cheeseburgers, or grilled teriyaki tuna steaks. Then you cant forget some ears of sweet corn-on-the-cob plus slices of mouth-watering fresh watermelon to serve on the side. And the more you can cook outside on the grill, the less youll have to clean up in the kitchen.
It will all be more enjoyable if you line up your supplies before the weekend arrives. If you do your shopping early youll avoid the crowds or having to run out for things when you should be home enjoying a much-deserved weekend of relaxation. And dont forget to check to make sure youve got plenty of fuel in your barbecue.