The stench of burnt sulfur lingering on….. Bits of wire from spent sparklers in the roadway…. Black scars on street rain gutters marking the locations where “snakes” did their thing. The feeling of loss as empty firework stands start disappearing again until they re-emerge next year.
How I miss all that. Santa Clara County outlawed even Safe & Sane fireworks decades ago. TOO sane. TOO safe. ;-(
Frankly, I’m glad all that stuff is over. Not that I dislike the bangs and booms and all that, I’m just tired of listening to all the people who think other people don’t like the bangs and booms. They’re exhausting.
The detritus from neighbors’ (both sides) fireworks is scattered across my yard and deck. That which is on the roof will have to come down after the next storm.
It was remarkably quiet in our neighborhood last night; just a few pops and bangs. Of course, we’re in a drought-afflicted area of Texas. Maybe people were actually being sensible?
Did you know that fish and other animals die from ingesting fireworks debris? But, hey, we people need our entertainment! The older I get the more I understand George Carlin rooting for natural disasters against humanity.
ronaldspence over 2 years ago
time to start planning for halloween Clayton!
Enter.Name.Here over 2 years ago
The stench of burnt sulfur lingering on….. Bits of wire from spent sparklers in the roadway…. Black scars on street rain gutters marking the locations where “snakes” did their thing. The feeling of loss as empty firework stands start disappearing again until they re-emerge next year.
How I miss all that. Santa Clara County outlawed even Safe & Sane fireworks decades ago. TOO sane. TOO safe. ;-(
j_m_kuehl over 2 years ago
at least you safely discarded the spent fireworks
Susan00100 over 2 years ago
I’m curious as to how many people were injured/killed by amateur fireworks!!
Susan00100 over 2 years ago
“Fifth of July” was a stage play from the late ’70’s starring Christopher Reeve and Swoozie Kurtz.
fuzzbucket Premium Member over 2 years ago
Why are Adam and Clayton standing in a hole? Hmm= Adam..Clayton..POW..ell.
Bill The Nuke over 2 years ago
I hate cleaning my yard and pool of the neighbors firework debris
Madam Meow over 2 years ago
I don’t care what everyone says. Adam at Home is just as good Family Circus.
vaughnrl2003 Premium Member over 2 years ago
Frankly, I’m glad all that stuff is over. Not that I dislike the bangs and booms and all that, I’m just tired of listening to all the people who think other people don’t like the bangs and booms. They’re exhausting.
ChessPirate over 2 years ago
Says the boy not doing any of the skimming…
brick10 over 2 years ago
The detritus from neighbors’ (both sides) fireworks is scattered across my yard and deck. That which is on the roof will have to come down after the next storm.
MuddyUSA Premium Member over 2 years ago
Yep, as long as Dad does the skimming!
cuzinron47 over 2 years ago
They must live next to Norm Dewey (Next Door Neighbors).
Zuria Premium Member over 2 years ago
It was remarkably quiet in our neighborhood last night; just a few pops and bangs. Of course, we’re in a drought-afflicted area of Texas. Maybe people were actually being sensible?
EdmundBabe over 2 years ago
Electra. 3k acres 0% contained
JD'Huntsville'AL over 2 years ago
To all you non-patriots who want to ban fireworks, please watch this to learn WHY we have fireworks on the 4th.
https://youtu.be/R6Ev9m7Qx8I
Debra.night over 2 years ago
Did you know that fish and other animals die from ingesting fireworks debris? But, hey, we people need our entertainment! The older I get the more I understand George Carlin rooting for natural disasters against humanity.