Fourth of July Festivities & Old Friends

Journal Entry: July 4, 2026 

Location: Olni Shore / Colorado 

Mood/Title: Fourth of July Festivities & Old Friends

Spent part of the morning catching up with Russell after a while, hearing about his travels and new plans. We barely had time to chat before a rather chaotic little western holdup broke out at the local bank, making for quite an amusing morning spectacle.

Later in the afternoon, I headed down to Olni Shore for the grand Fourth of July celebration hosted by Falconer McKeenan. It was a wonderful gathering by the water with commercial-free classic rock playing, sparklers to share, and plenty of good conversation. We spent a good deal of time reminiscing about old music formats—cassettes, 8-tracks, and precious vinyl records—alongside memories of high school and places like Alaska and New York. As evening fell, we watched the fireworks light up the sky together before saying our goodnights and heading home.

To Do:

• Review and finalize preparations for Tuesday's "Art of the Bow" class.

• Rest up after a long and festive holiday celebration.

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Event Notes: Olni Shore Fourth of July Celebration

• Event Type: Holiday Social Gathering & Party

• Location: Olni Shore

• Host: Falconer McKeenan

• Attendees: Lady Kati Evans, Falconer McKeenan, Layla (khawali.kiyori), Jasmine Sanada, Eridain, Talora (xyasminx), Tura (jalanihermosa), Lady Fine, Paul SpiritWeaver, Aisha, Jasa, Lance, Huntsy Silverpath, and other Olni residents and friends.

• Highlights & Activities:

  • Music & Atmosphere: Enjoyed a continuous, commercial-free classic rock stream featuring bands like Def Leppard, Exposé, Taylor Dayne, and Bryan Adams.

  • Group Conversations: Shared nostalgic banter about music history (vinyl albums, cassettes, 8-tracks), high school memories, and personal backgrounds ranging from Alaska to rural New York.

  • Festivities: Lady Fine provided sparklers for attendees, and the evening concluded with a vibrant fireworks display over the shore.

  • Farewells: Gradual departures and holiday well-wishes as participants wrapped up the evening.