Just a quick post to say “Happy Fourth of July” to everyone! Happy 234th Birthday, USA!!
I hope everyone has a great day, filled with fun and safe celebrations. Sadly New Jersey is one of the states that bans personal fireworks, but that doesn’t stop most people from “lighting off a few”. I remember when I was living in Indiana (a state that does not have this ban), I was pretty intrigued by the idea of lighting off fireworks in my own backyard, legally. My friends out there were quite surprised that I’d never even seen any of them before.
While living out there, I definitely have some great memories, though. One year I went to my friend Brad’s house for a barbecue with another friend of mine, Joe, who left Brad’s lawn fairly burnt after his gluttonous array of pyrotechnics. I had a few of my own that year, a few Roman Candles and some sparklers, but that was about it. I wasn’t really looking to rival the Macy’s fireworks, but I at least got the experience.
Whatever you decide to do today, just make it safe, and enjoy yourselves, and try not to burn the grass.
So I’m toying with the idea of actually going in to NYC for the fireworks this year. I know there will be a ton of people there, but it seems like it would be fun nonetheless. I remember going many years ago when I was younger, and I sat on the median of the FDR Drive which was closed for the Fireworks. I’ve been watching them on TV for the past few years, and that’s all well and good, but I think it’s always a good thing to see them in person from time to time, because being there makes it so much better.
So, anybody reading this, want to go into NYC on the 4th for fireworks? E-Mail me!
