Yay! It's time for the annual Zobrist family croquet tournament! And my mom's most amazing potato salad - best EVER, hands down. Followed by an evening of listening to the neighbors' illegal fireworks land on our roof, because the neighbors haven't the common sense God gave little green apples.

Snopes isn't a "source", Snopes quotes sources. There is a source list on the bottom of every page, including the one Alex linked to. The link you provided doesn't even have a source. It says "Author Unknown" and even provides links to Snopes and another site that dispute the info.

ANYWAY - America is cool. I always remind myself on the 4th that when I'm unhappy with what goes on here, it's people I'm unhappy with, not America itself. America is an incredible happening and I'm glad to be here.

Dig! :snap: :cheers:

Here at the Beach of Longing the smell of BBQ and sweat is permiating the air. Nearly naked bodies (some of whom should be a tad more clothed) are everywhere. All of the dogs are happy to be out and about. Little American flags have been placed in every yard by a local realtor. The AC is turned on full blast and Chris is at the store hunting for steaks. I say goodbye to Lulu the Bulldog about 6 and I am free for the evening.


Happy 4th!

I am still in my jammies.:D

In one hour some of my family is coming over and we're doing a psuedo BBQ. (I'm too lazy to clean off our grill, so I'm just cooking the stuff indoors). Then it's off to downtown, where we'll fight the crowds and watch crappy fireworks. 'Remember' has ruined all other displays for me, and it sounds like for others as well.

I guess I should get motivated.....Happy 4th, all!:cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers:

I was delighted to learn, when we moved here to Lakewood, that "safe and sane" fireworks are still legal here! We bought a ton, and we're fireing them all off tonight!

Happy 4th everyone!!!

Great for you! I keep waiting for them to ban them here in Garden Grove as well. The cities all around us are dropping like flies, and people tried to get them banned last year. But the proffits of the fireworks (Legal ones) goes to charities, and they raized a stink. Whoho! It'll be a sad day when we can no longer enkoy our fireworks!

Gun powder can be made from some relatively easy to find materials - Sould you want to make your own...

Oh you bet they are. All along interstate 95 in North Carolina/South Carolina you will find fireworks shops year round. They sell just about everything INCLUDING tube launched shells up to 10" across. BANG!

Best show in my area was at 2:38 PM EST.

More, I say!