Fourth of July

[Misery]

I spent much of the day comforting dogs. I feel so bad for them.

Ye gods, I freaking hate this holiday. LOTS of reasons for that, but the stupid fireworks is the most notable.

At least I have my zone here I can retreat to, and no weird family parties happen at this house, so no worries about that. One of the benefits of living in the absolute middle of nowhere: Nobody wants to have any parties or celebrations here.

Technically it's 12:35 AM on the 5th as I write this, but the whole mess isnt actually over until the random explosions stop.

 

[jsilver256]

I'm deaf, so I can't relate. But I can intellectually tell you condolences and hopefully the 5th is a more relaxing day for you, @Misery .

 

[Au Naturel]

We just received a heat advisory of 111 degrees, so l guess l am scaling back my plans of doing anything.

Only hit 106 here. But...

 

[Au Naturel]

This year the fireworks have been much crazier than in the past. It sounded from time to time like automatic weapons fire and shells exploding. Windows shaking and car alarms going off. I've never been in actual combat, but I have "fought" both in MILES gear and in live-fire exercises in the military, and it sure as hell sounded real. If I were a vet with unresolved PTSD, I'd be wearing noise-canceling headphones all evening.

 

[Mary Terry]

It's all over for another year. Time to take down the flags, bunting, whirligigs and other "patriotica". (I made up that word. )

 

[TBRS1]

I spent the night with the terrified dogs. Guy next door is a former Marine lifer. I'm pretty sure some of his booms were smuggled off base.

 

[jsilver256]

 

[Au Naturel]

patriotica

I like that!