As long as it doesn't start raining.
@GardenGerty (160883)
United States
July 4, 2017 7:42pm CST
This is an old picture of fireworks where we used to live. As long as it does not start raining we are planning to go to a display in a nearby town.
The forecast is different, depending on where you get it from. Some say it is going to rain. Others say not until Friday. Hubby was trying to do something outside and it rained on him a little.
I wish the fireworks had been last night, so then we could sleep in this morning. Tomorrow is a work day.
I hope those of you in the US are enjoying the holiday and also remembering what we are celebrating.
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@GardenGerty (160883)
• United States
5 Jul 17
I always make sure to call it Independence Day on here as everyone has a fourth of July, but it is our Independence. I have never read Angelas Ashes. maybe I will.
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@TheHorse (220068)
• Walnut Creek, California
5 Jul 17
@GardenGerty I'm enjoying it. It's both funny and sad.
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@GardenGerty (160883)
• United States
5 Jul 17
@TheHorse I am going to try to make reading time every day this month.
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@Courtlynn (67081)
• United States
5 Jul 17
The main fireworks here are usually over by 930, and they were tonight. Not that late. Heard thrm from the house but could barely see them.
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@GardenGerty (160883)
• United States
5 Jul 17
That is about the time they start here.
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
5 Jul 17
Some places had fireworks yesterday but ours is tonight. Happy Fourth of July!
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@TiarasOceanView (70022)
• United States
5 Jul 17
Oh no work tomorrow..sorry to hear that Heather.
I hope it does not rain then..too bad you could not watch them from your house instead then.
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@GardenGerty (160883)
• United States
5 Jul 17
It worked out fine. We talked about watching on television, but instead went to the lake.
There was no formal show, but lots of people around having their own fireworks and we could watch it all, and not be in a crowd and enjoy looking at the water as well.
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@Freelanzer (10743)
• Canada
5 Jul 17
enjoy your fireworks and I hope it doesn't rain
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@GardenGerty (160883)
• United States
5 Jul 17
I think our area escaped with no fires. We have had some rain. I honestly did not want to go to the big shindig. When parking was so scarce we chose to go to the lake and it was lovely. Not too many fireworks, lots of night animal sounds.
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@GardenGerty (160883)
• United States
5 Jul 17
I have a hard time with crowds. I would rather watch at a distance or on television.
@changjiangzhibin89 (16785)
• China
5 Jul 17
Did you take a day off in the holiday?What a wonderful sky effects on the holiday night in the picture above!
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@GardenGerty (160883)
• United States
5 Jul 17
My job does not work for a large part of the summer. I am glad as I could then be with my husband when he had a stroke. His job does not work evenings, weekends, or holidays. So we were at home.
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@changjiangzhibin89 (16785)
• China
6 Jul 17
@GardenGerty It is a good thing that makes it possible for you to take care of your husband who is crying out for help now.
@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
5 Jul 17
I hope it didn't rain for you. =)
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@GardenGerty (160883)
• United States
5 Jul 17
Some people enjoy all the explosions and sparkling ashes. They are nice if they do not do it too much.
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@Shavkat (140102)
• Philippines
5 Jul 17
@GardenGerty I think it adds up to air pollution. I agree that it should be limited.
@GardenGerty (160883)
• United States
5 Jul 17
If I were arranging it, the late evening fireworks would be on the third, then the parade, carnival, and in town games could be on the fourth. Make it a two day celebration.
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@LadyDuck (471992)
• Switzerland
5 Jul 17
@GardenGerty That sounds like a good idea, but even the 3rd should be declared a holiday.
@GardenGerty (160883)
• United States
5 Jul 17
I know. I did not expect our little camera to do so well.
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@GardenGerty (160883)
• United States
5 Jul 17
Were you planning to go to a display? It did not rain here.
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@RubyHawk (99405)
• Atlanta, Georgia
6 Jul 17
@GardenGerty no, we stayed home and watched the fun on TV.
@homebasedbobbie (1080)
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5 Jul 17
fireworks with someone you love is always romantic. Good luck. I hope it will not rain so you guys can enjoy.
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@GardenGerty (160883)
• United States
5 Jul 17
We ended up going to the lake. Yes, it was romantic. Our first date we went to a lake, twenty years ago. So we watched fireworks and watched the boats in the dark and listened to the animals in the dark.
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@celticeagle (168126)
• Boise, Idaho
6 Jul 17
Hope you enjoyed them anyway. I sure do remember what we are celebrating. Great day for us all.
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@GardenGerty (160883)
• United States
6 Jul 17
Yes, for us mature folks it is more than just a party.
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@celticeagle (168126)
• Boise, Idaho
6 Jul 17
@GardenGerty .....Yes. And, for some a party is just that. They don't seem to care.
@JohnRoberts (109846)
• Los Angeles, California
5 Jul 17
The photo is unusual. It's like a weird electronic image.
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@GardenGerty (160883)
• United States
5 Jul 17
I know. I feel I can almost see the sparks moving.
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@ilocosboy (45156)
• Philippines
5 Jul 17
We have also fireworks display during the celebration of our fiesta.
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@GardenGerty (160883)
• United States
5 Jul 17
What is your fiesta honoring? Fireworks seem to be a very common way to celebrate.
