Just another topic that old Vogue65 has a problem with.
1. They frighten most dogs.
2. They frighten most children.
3. They are inherently very dangerous.
3. They bring back PTSD to many combat vets.
My father in WWII lost 16 men in his company from a mortor attack his first day in combat.
As an old man the sound of fireworks would bring tears to his eyes.
Is this new this year? Cant recall fireworks over 4th of july weekend to really be a problem. Excessive fireworks? Really late at night? Sure yeah. But what's the point you want to push here?.we should just stop using fireworks completely? It's once a year thing. Most ppl go.chill on a lake or at a park and watch some works for an hour. Shouldn't be an issue if done with some courtesy of course. To much whining over things it seems sometimes people are.
The problem is the inconsiderate assholes that start lighting them off two weeks prior to 7/4 and continue for two weeks after. At midnight. On work nights. etc......
Quote from: SERocks on July 03, 2020, 11:12:41 AM
The problem is the inconsiderate pretty boys that start lighting them off two weeks prior to 7/4 and continue for two weeks after. At midnight. On work nights. etc......
This. Last night they didn't start till 1:30am last week they went from 11-1am almost every night. And not tiny things, the professional stuff that sounds like a damn bomb going off
Quote from: Galway Eagle on July 03, 2020, 11:33:19 AM
This. Last night they didn't start till 1:30am last week they went from 11-1am almost every night. And not tiny things, the professional stuff that sounds like a damn bomb going off
This. Downtown indy and they have been prevalent on weeknights well after 10pm since the start of June.
People are finally spending their stimulus money!
Anywon else heer plannin' on shootin' off der fireworks two tomorrow, hey?
Quote from: 4everwarriors on July 03, 2020, 01:08:21 PM
Anywon else heer plannin' on shootin' off der fireworks two tomorrow, hey?
Certainly I'll be up in lauderdale lakes getting my fireworks on. Then I'll stop lighting them like normal people after the holiday is over.
Nah. On duty. As dry as it is, I will be driving around to the various grass fires. Hopefully no injuries this year.
Quote from: vogue65 on July 03, 2020, 09:14:37 AM
2. They frighten most children.
Nah.
Babies, yes. Our kids, and all the kids around me .. love them.
As with most others here, I have no problem with them on the fourth. I do have a problem with people lighting them at all hours of the day and night from early June through August.
People have been lighting them off at all hours of the night in Milwaukee for the past month. I don't mind July 4, but there is no reason to do it all month other than be rebellious.
I hear them where I live, but I don't think any are overly close to me very often. I sleep with a white noise maker running and with that on I don't hear them at all.
In general, if you're a lighter sleeper I couldn't recommend a white noise maker more. It's helped my sleep a ton.
I live about a mile from a good size high school. Can usually hear the band and maybe the crowd noise slightly. Definitely see their lights. Unless they get booster sponsored fireworks, I'd be questioning the use of fireworks for every little activity at tax payer expense. First off, they ain't cheap secondly, give my dog palpitations and gas and 3rd...why?
All for them around the 4th at "reasonable" hours
Ordered out this morning to public areas in our area to water down the dry grass to try to avoid grass fires later. This hasn't been tried here before. I am somewhat skeptical.
I hate amateur fireworks, but you get the 2nd-5th without judgement.
After that, every big boomer I hear after my kids bedtime, you're an pretty boy.
Quote from: tower912 on July 04, 2020, 07:41:41 AM
Ordered out this morning to public areas in our area to water down the dry grass to try to avoid grass fires later. This hasn't been tried here before. I am somewhat skeptical.
If it's a hot sunny day, the grass will probably be totally dry by this afternoon....
Quote from: GooooMarquette on July 04, 2020, 08:03:59 AM
If it's a hot sunny day, the grass will probably be totally dry by this afternoon....
Was thinking the same thing...how much good is a little morning soak going to do?
Quote from: Retire0 on July 04, 2020, 08:01:43 AM
I hate amateur fireworks, but you get the 2nd-5th without judgement.
After that, every big boomer I hear after my kids bedtime, I hope to hear the ambulance sirens next.
I'm with you up until wishing injury upon the perpetrators?
Quote from: HutchwasClutch on July 04, 2020, 08:11:07 AM
I'm with you up until wishing injury upon the perpetrators?
Yeah I edited that. Not really hoping.
Interesting insights on the subject.
I didn't consider the cost factor, I'm sure it is a big number and mostly just conspicuous consumption.
Little kids enjoying fireworks so much supports my contention that they are really juvenile.
I'm sure my attitude is unamerican, oh well, enjoy the celebration.
Let the old combat vets. suck it up and let the triggers fade away. Old soldiers never die, they just fade away.
Cost is really low right now usually they're expensive though
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On the 4th fine; its New Years at midnight or 1 am I can't stand when I'm trying to go to sleep.
Hey, someone could lose an eye.
Quote from: real chili 83 on July 04, 2020, 05:56:58 PM
Hey, someone could lose an eye.
Or some fingers.
Sincerely,
Jean Peirre-Paul
M 80's rule.
My mom saw on the news that firework sales were up 246% this year.
Been going nonstop for the last 90 minutes or so with no sign of letting up. Fortunately my dog no longer seems to care.
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I imagine it was like this for every city .. MKE sounded like a war zone from 9pm-11pm. Never heard anything like that.
Didn't give no chit. Went ta bed per usual, hey?
Quote from: mu_hilltopper on July 04, 2020, 11:31:30 PM
I imagine it was like this for every city .. MKE sounded like a war zone from 9pm-11pm. Never heard anything like that.
Ditto for my suburban Connecticut neighborhood. Loudest by far in my 22 years here.
Quote from: mu_hilltopper on July 04, 2020, 11:31:30 PM
I imagine it was like this for every city .. MKE sounded like a war zone from 9pm-11pm. Never heard anything like that.
I heard this morning that general civilian sales were up 300%, which makes sense with so many of the larger shows cancelled. We heard them in every direction from our house and even though we didn't use any, found 3 spent shells on our deck when we got home. Glad they were all out by the time they hit the ground.
From the noise last night .. 300% seems low .. It wasn't triple the noise .. it was 10x the noise, easy.
I guess I should count myself lucky.
Our former neighbors (3 or 4 houses down) had a teenage son who every year amassed an arsenal of fireworks that would make Kim Jung Un proud. They moved. We had a lot more 'background' fireworks around the neighborhood this year, but with them gone, it still seemed pretty quiet.
Scoop has more guys who can't wait to yell at kids to get off of their lawns than I thought.
As long as people are done at a reasonable hour, I'm fine with it.
Scoop has become Old man yells at clouds!