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posted by
Dr_JPT
on July 4, 2013 at 2:05 PM
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Re: adnohr
I always felt bad because the last 4th of July of Chipper's life we went away for the evening leaving her outside because she loved being outside. She was a 13 year old collie/golden retriever mix who hated loud noises. We came home to find she had died of a heart attack while we were gone.
posted by
TAPS.
on July 4, 2013 at 1:17 PM
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Happy 4th of July dear Taps.
posted by
Kabu
on July 4, 2013 at 12:17 PM
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I have a feeling my neighbors are going to go crazy tonight. Thankfully, they are two houses down, and I have a fan.
posted by
FormerStudentIntern
on July 4, 2013 at 12:08 PM
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Re: JimmyA
That sounds like fun (for someone).
My four sons would set up battlegrounds for their multitudes of little army men and then take turns seeing what damage they could do on each other's set up.
posted by
TAPS.
on July 4, 2013 at 12:02 PM
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For us, it was watching my two older brothers blow up my WW II model airplanes that I had so painstakingly built and painted! -sigh- 
posted by
JimmyA
on July 4, 2013 at 11:57 AM
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Re: lustorlove
I've been thinking about you a lot living in a place where the grieving/mourning is such an enormous part of life right now.
posted by
TAPS.
on July 4, 2013 at 11:42 AM
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I live in a 55plus park and its so quiet I dont think they stay up past 9. I understand that the fireworks have been cancelled here because of so many fires and the tragedy that happened earlier this week. Have a fun fourth
posted by
Lanetay
on July 4, 2013 at 9:43 AM
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Re: mariss9
We have them in the wooded area across the road. The little wild animals there love them....the squirrels, raccoons, opossoms. I don't know if the deer can reach them or not. Personally, I don't like them because they taste kind of like bananas and I don't really like bananas. When my sons were young, we used to pick them for their grandma. She loved them.
posted by
TAPS.
on July 4, 2013 at 9:43 AM
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Happy 4th of July!!
It's illegal to buy or set off fireworks in the city here - I suppose they're worried that someone will set a park on fire or blow up their house (a real possibility, so I don't mind this law...).
Even as a Canadian, I find your 4th of July a bit exciting - the amount of pride you guys have in your country is quite moving. Hope you enjoy the celebrations! 
posted by
Mia890
on July 4, 2013 at 8:32 AM
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I would love to see a good fireworks display in person; the noise all night would be another thing. The paw paw tree is one I would like to have if I had a yard. The fruit sounds good too.
posted by
mariss9
on July 4, 2013 at 7:22 AM
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Dogs don't care for the noise either, but I enjoy it! Happy 4th, TAPS!
posted by
adnohr
on July 4, 2013 at 6:51 AM
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For some reason, here in Colorado Springs, private fireworks
are strictly forbidden, though the Deciders have given the nod for certain official displays after all, on account of the much cooler, more humid days we've had lately, and the rainfall.
Grand 4th, Everyone!
posted by
Ciel
on July 4, 2013 at 6:36 AM
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I'm one who doesn't enjoy the unexpected blasts.
Love the bright displays, though. Have a great holiday, Taps. :)
posted by
Pat_B
on July 4, 2013 at 4:44 AM
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Here too, the cats are in hiding.
posted by
UtahJay
on July 3, 2013 at 11:16 PM
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Happy 4th of July! Enjoy the celebrations!🌹
posted by
shamasehar
on July 3, 2013 at 10:16 PM
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TAPS
Happy 4th of July to you, your sons and all your family! 
posted by
Nautikos
on July 3, 2013 at 8:28 PM
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