A surprising lack of local explosions so far. There was a half hour period around 10 PM last night when the local idiots found in necessary to annoy everyone, but that was about it. I suspect this evening will be worse.
Don't misunderstand. I have no problem with setting off a few fireworks to celebrate the 4th, When I was young (pre Viet Nam), I caused a few visits from the local constabulary. But, what usually happens, and (fingers crossed) hasn't happened this year (yet!) is a LOT of people buy enough fireworks to blow up a WW II submarine, and they start the celebration July 1st and stop on July 7th. During that period there is a startling, distracting explosion every 15 minutes. I find myself thinking "Look! Whey don't we get all you idiots, and your boom booms together, and set EVERYTHING off during a one hour period. You'll have a spectacular display, and then I'll have some peace and quiet." So far, this year, it's been pretty good. Update tomorrow.
To all the Yanks, "may you have a happy, safe, and peaceful 4th of July."
