Happy Independence Day! - Page 2

katiesue · 07-04-2006, 10:33 AM

4th of July was my Dad's favorite holiday. He was a closet pyro so any holiday where you're allowed to set fire and blow things up was a-ok in his book.

I miss sparklers and all those other cheesy home fireworks. None are allowed here. One year when they were banned at home because of fire danger my Dad lit us road flares to use as sparklers - wasn't really the same.

Other holidays not such a big deal at our house but we always went to a parade, had a picinic and watched fireworks for the 4th. My Dad would weasel anything to get the day off of work. Once he even accidentally cut off part of a finger two days before, the joke was he'd do anything to get the day off.

Here's to America and my Dad!

Motorboat Cruiser · 07-04-2006, 10:49 AM

Growing up on Long Island, all fireworks were illegal. Therefore, there was none of that "safe n sane" stuff. Everyone had the real fireworks, the bottle rockets, firecrackers, roman candles, etc... They were all smuggled in by the truckload from North Carolina where EVERYTHING was legal (don't know if it still is). The police generally looked the other way unless you were being ridiculously dangerous with them, but they would drive right past block parties where people had arsenals and not even stop.

I remember that my dad would give me 20 or 30 bucks and I would go to this guys house (he was a biker) and when you got there, he would hand you a pre-printed list of what he had, with prices. You would check off what you wanted and he would go into his basement and fill up a shopping bag. Man, if anyone had ever dropped a cigarette in his basement, you probably would have seen the show from Conneticut.

Of course, the one thing we had going for us was that, for some reason, it rained every 4th of July that we lived there. Not all day, just in the morning but enough to soak all of the ground and the roofs. As a result, the fireworks never really caused any fires. Ah...good times.

Anyway, today I'm off to Long Beach to play music. Then, hopefully I'll get home early enough that Matthew and I can go watch them from somewhere. If not, it isn't a big loss. None of the shows can really compete with "Remember" anyway.

Have a happy and safe 4th, everyone!!!!

Moonliner · 07-04-2006, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Motorboat Cruiser

North Carolina where EVERYTHING was legal (don't know if it still is).

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!

Prudence · 07-04-2006, 12:35 PM

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.

Not Afraid · 07-04-2006, 01:55 PM

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!

wendybeth · 07-04-2006, 02:14 PM

I am still in my jammies.

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!

JWBear · 07-04-2006, 02:18 PM

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!!!

RStar · 07-04-2006, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by JWBear

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!

€uroMeinke · 07-04-2006, 02:51 PM

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

Matterhorn Fan · 07-04-2006, 03:16 PM

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

More, I say!

07-04-2006, 10:33 AM	#1
katiesue Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 4,678	4th of July was my Dad's favorite holiday. He was a closet pyro so any holiday where you're allowed to set fire and blow things up was a-ok in his book. I miss sparklers and all those other cheesy home fireworks. None are allowed here. One year when they were banned at home because of fire danger my Dad lit us road flares to use as sparklers - wasn't really the same. Other holidays not such a big deal at our house but we always went to a parade, had a picinic and watched fireworks for the 4th. My Dad would weasel anything to get the day off of work. Once he even accidentally cut off part of a finger two days before, the joke was he'd do anything to get the day off. Here's to America and my Dad! __________________ My life is so exciting I can hardly stand it.
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07-04-2006, 10:49 AM	#2
Motorboat Cruiser Cruiser of Motorboats Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: So Cal Posts: 3,665	Growing up on Long Island, all fireworks were illegal. Therefore, there was none of that "safe n sane" stuff. Everyone had the real fireworks, the bottle rockets, firecrackers, roman candles, etc... They were all smuggled in by the truckload from North Carolina where EVERYTHING was legal (don't know if it still is). The police generally looked the other way unless you were being ridiculously dangerous with them, but they would drive right past block parties where people had arsenals and not even stop. I remember that my dad would give me 20 or 30 bucks and I would go to this guys house (he was a biker) and when you got there, he would hand you a pre-printed list of what he had, with prices. You would check off what you wanted and he would go into his basement and fill up a shopping bag. Man, if anyone had ever dropped a cigarette in his basement, you probably would have seen the show from Conneticut. Of course, the one thing we had going for us was that, for some reason, it rained every 4th of July that we lived there. Not all day, just in the morning but enough to soak all of the ground and the roofs. As a result, the fireworks never really caused any fires. Ah...good times. Anyway, today I'm off to Long Beach to play music. Then, hopefully I'll get home early enough that Matthew and I can go watch them from somewhere. If not, it isn't a big loss. None of the shows can really compete with "Remember" anyway. Have a happy and safe 4th, everyone!!!!
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07-04-2006, 12:35 PM	#4
Prudence Beelzeboobs, Esq. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Gavel - I haz it Posts: 6,287	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. __________________ traguna macoities tracorum satis de
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07-04-2006, 01:55 PM	#5
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	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!
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07-04-2006, 02:14 PM	#6
wendybeth Nevermind Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,847	I am still in my jammies. 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! __________________
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07-04-2006, 02:18 PM	#7
JWBear Worn Romantic Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Long Beach California Posts: 8,435	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!!! __________________ Unrestrained frivolity will lead to the downfall of modern society.
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07-04-2006, 02:51 PM	#9
€uroMeinke L'Hédoniste Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: A.S.C.O.T. Posts: 8,672	Gun powder can be made from some relatively easy to find materials - Sould you want to make your own... __________________ I would believe only in a God that knows how to Dance. Friedrich Nietzsche
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07-04-2006, 03:16 PM	#10
Matterhorn Fan Double Agent Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Back East Posts: 2,071	Best show in my area was at 2:38 PM EST. More, I say!
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