How Was Your 4th of July? Did You Lose Your Head?

Banned 9 years ago

I saw that yesterday. Couldn't believe it. My fireworks experience was less lethal. Yesterday I went to one of my daughter's community to see grandkids and her and her husband and see their community fireworks. We got there and got a parking spot and opened up the back of the SUV and then waited for the fireworks. It began to rain .... downpour and thunder and lightning. A noxious odor filled the SUV as we piled in the back to get out of the rain. Adrienne thought it was Silas, the youngest who is still in a diaper. We couldn't figure it out. Then I noticed a portable John close by. Case solved. lol. Never saw the fireworks. Torrential rains canceled them.

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BigFrank Banned 9 years ago

Originally Posted by sbucciarel

A noxious odor filled the SUV as we piled in the back to get out of the rain.

Sorry for trying to sneak in, but I wanted to see the fireworks, too. :-(

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SnackMemory

9 years ago

Originally Posted by sbucciarel

I saw that yesterday. Couldn't believe it. My fireworks experience was less lethal. Yesterday I went to one of my daughter's community to see grandkids and her and her husband and see their community fireworks. We got there and got a parking spot and opened up the back of the SUV and then waited for the fireworks. It began to rain .... downpour and thunder and lightning. A noxious odor filled the SUV as we piled in the back to get out of the rain. Adrienne thought it was Silas, the youngest who is still in a diaper. We couldn't figure it out. Then I noticed a portable John close by. Case solved. lol. Never saw the fireworks. Torrential rains canceled them.

Wowzerz! That profile picture is horrifyingly hideous! Please do not scare people in such a manner sir!

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Dan Riffle 9 years ago

Originally Posted by SnackMemory

Wowzerz! That profile picture is horrifyingly hideous! Please do not scare people in such a manner sir!

Nice knowing ya, Snacks.
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tagiscom

9 years ago

Yes, it is illegal to use in Australia, or Victoria, (for personal use) but every new years eve, l can hear them going off all over the place!

2 Years ago someone got a relatively small firework hitting him in the face, he died later on in hospital!

There is a roaring trade to buy these things overseas, and do stupid things with them in your backyard, or usually in the middle of a park!

But a 20+ individual dying from something is getting pretty common unfortunately!

Maybe they should teach OHAS in schools?

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Kay King 9 years ago

Thursday - younger son came in from Atlanta for the weekend...from then on it was party time.

Friday - held my grandson's graduation party here at the house. About 70-80 people - catered with enough food for an army (and they ate most of it)....party was from 3-whenever (most were gone by 10 pm) and weather cooperated. Cloudy but only one light shower so we could be in and out doors.

Saturday - lunch at a local firehouse (fundraiser) - then party at a friend's house - then a parade in a nearby town - then an "oldtimers" baseball game at a local park followed by some great fireworks.

Yesterday (Sunday) - went to Findley Market in Cincinnati - bought some fantastic infused olive oil, gourmet salts and olive salad. Went to a brewery in a huge building for some good beer.

Then back to my son's best friend's house to grill filets (purchased at the market earlier) and fresh veggies - swim/eat/drink. I hit the hot tub after eating - so full of food I was afraid I'd just sink if I got back in the pool.

Today, I am tired. Got up at 5:30 to say goodbye to son as he headed back to Atlanta- then couldn't get back to sleep so I'll probably be tired all day.

But it's a good tired. It was definitely a 'life is good' weekend.
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TLTheLiberator

9 years ago

I spent the 4th with about 20 family members. The yard was decked out in small flags, the tables had flag tablecloths and Mother requested that we all show up at her house in something that was red, white and blue and we did.

When it rained off and on we came inside and watched recordings of America's Got Talent, the annual hot dog eating contest and the Capitol 4th concert on the national mall. Back outside we listened to my playlist of patriotic songs.

We also celebrated a couple of birthdays that are close to the 4th.

I had lots of gut wrenching laughs throughout the day as I always do when around the fam.

Sorry the hear about the guy who shot fireworks off his head. The 4th will never be the same for those close to him.

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tagiscom

9 years ago

Originally Posted by TLTheLiberator

I spent the 4th with about 20 family members. The yard was decked out in small flags, the tables had flag tablecloths and Mother requested that we all show up at her house in something that was red, white and blue and we did.

When it rained off and on we came inside and watched recordings of America's Got Talent, the annual hot dog eating contest and the Capitol 4th concert on the national mall. Back outside we listened to my playlist of patriotic songs.

We also celebrated a couple of birthdays that are close to the 4th.

I had lots of gut wrenching laughs throughout the day as I always do when around the fam.

Sorry the hear about the guy who shot fireworks off his head. The 4th will never be the same for those close to him.

Yes, l have spent the last month doing 4th of July flyers, so l know a bit about it!

Although l still can't figure out where the Giant UFO and Will Smith fit in????

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Claude Whitacre

9 years ago

Every year, our small town has a really extensive fire works display. There was probably a parade.

To me, it was a Saturday off work.

Saturday, we got groceries.....and we went to see the new Terminator movie.

Sunday, I read all day. My wife cooked, and read all day.

Mister and Mrs Excitement.

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BigFrank

Banned 9 years ago

Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre

we went to see the new Terminator movie.

Which one was that - "Terminator - Prostate Trouble"

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Claude Whitacre

9 years ago

Originally Posted by BigFrank

Which one was that - "Terminator - Prostate Trouble"

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I have to tell you, Arnold looked phenomenal for 67 years old.

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BigFrank Banned 9 years ago

Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre

I have to tell you, Arnold looked phenomenal for 67 years old.

So do I for 67. Unfortunately, I'm only 43. :-(

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sbucciarel

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Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre

I have to tell you, Arnold looked phenomenal for 67 years old.

I think there may have been a bit of digital magic going on.

As Genisys producers David Ellison and Dana Goldberg explained at the Hollywood premiere of the movie, there are "4 different Arnolds" in the movie, and they are of varying ages.

The secret? Most of the Arnold lookalikes are "synthespians," aka CGI made to look like younger versions of the actor, including a Terminator from the original 1984 movie, said Ellison.

No, filmmakers didn't use footage from earlier films, "we promise we didn't do it," but "but a lot of really talented visual people made that happen," said Goldberg.

"If you see young Arnold in this movie, if you think it's real, we've hopefully done our jobs right," said Ellison.

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Claude Whitacre

9 years ago

Originally Posted by sbucciarel

I think there may have been a bit of digital magic going on.

Probably. But I've seen photos of him out and about. He's back in shape now, and looks amazing. I mean, he looks 67, but a fit and muscular 67.

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tagiscom

9 years ago

Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre

Every year, our small town has a really extensive fire works display. There was probably a parade.

To me, it was a Saturday off work.

Saturday, we got groceries.....and we went to see the new Terminator movie.

Sunday, I read all day. My wife cooked, and read all day.

Mister and Mrs Excitement.

Hmmmm, you forgot the eating of dunuts?

There has to be munching, Dan has found the crumbs in your trash can?

I went to Fiverr, and he had a gig, "I Will Fossik Through Claude's Trash Can for $5!

But l took the upsell as well, for an extra $10 l will search from donut crumbs!

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lanfear63

9 years ago

Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre

Every year, our small town has a really extensive fire works display. There was probably a parade.

To me, it was a Saturday off work.

Saturday, we got groceries.....and we went to see the new Terminator movie.

Sunday, I read all day. My wife cooked, and read all day.

Mister and Mrs Excitement.

Your wife cooked the books?

So.. How about your take on the Terminator film. Marks out of ten please, worth seeing?

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Claude Whitacre 9 years ago

Originally Posted by lanfear63

Your wife cooked the books?

So.. How about your take on the Terminator film. Marks out of ten please, worth seeing?

Maybe the best of the series. Certainly complex enough. I'd give it a 7 or 8 out of ten. It left several openings for further sequels.

Emelia Clarke was miscast, I think. She's very small, and looks like she's 16 years old.

Matt Smith ( Doctor Who) was in it, in a pivotal role.
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  Emelia Clarke was miscast, I think. She's very small, and looks like she's 16 years old.
  
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  Kay King 9 years ago
  
  Three days of parties and fun - and today had the energy of a squished gnat. Oh well, got a whole year to get my energy back for the next 4th.
  
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Rod Cortez

9 years ago

I went to a friend's house to watch fireworks as her neighborhood has tons of illegal mortars going off from 8pm to about midnight. I felt like I was in a war zone (yes, I had a blast).

The next morning, I found out someone very close to my neighborhood died as a result of a fight.

55-year-old man dies at July 4 block party in Santa Ana | abc7.com

Since I know some people in that neighborhood I decided to go for a walk there and say hi to some familiar faces. They told me that the man who died had asked another man to leave his private party. That man didn't like being told to leave so he punched the 55 year old man really hard in the chest. Some people think it was the punch that caused him to go into cardiac arrest.

They are performing an autopsy to find out the cause of death. At least the police know everyone who was involved.

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HeySal

9 years ago

I was out hunting rock on the 4th. Got rained out of most of everywhere I wanted to go, but still got some pretty great opalized petrified wood.

Then on the 5th I went out again and was driving in a playa, going offroad to explore by the bordering mountains -- and an emergency broadcast came over the radio about thunderstorms - flash floods - and hail. I looked up and saw those clouds just coming over the peaks to the north of me so got in my car and hightailed it back at 70 miles an hour....and it caught up with me even at that speed. I was just going uphill when the first raindrop hit my car.........skidded into pavement just in time to avoid a downpour that would have had me sunk and stranded.

Exciting day - but disappointed I had to go home. The lake in the driveway here is drying up nicely today. Tomorrow I'll wash the floors. LOL.

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Kay King

9 years ago

Sal - did your house flood? (floors)

Younger son drove through hours of severe storms coming here from Atlanta Thursday - said he was ready to pull off and get a room when he finally started coming out of the heavy rain on I-75.

It was odd weather here on July 3 - we were having a huge party here - indoors and outdoors. Overcast but balmy and pleasant.

The little down 10 miles north of us had 4 inches of rain in a couple hours - roads were flooded - rain continued for hours and never reached us. Sort of went north and south of us. Entire weekend was like that - no matter where we were - the bad weather was a few miles away. Lucky weekend for us!

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HeySal

9 years ago

Originally Posted by Kay King

Sal - did your house flood? (floors)

Younger son drove through hours of severe storms coming here from Atlanta Thursday - said he was ready to pull off and get a room when he finally started coming out of the heavy rain on I-75.

It was odd weather here on July 3 - we were having a huge party here - indoors and outdoors. Overcast but balmy and pleasant.

The little down 10 miles north of us had 4 inches of rain in a couple hours - roads were flooded - rain continued for hours and never reached us. Sort of went north and south of us. Entire weekend was like that - no matter where we were - the bad weather was a few miles away. Lucky weekend for us!

No - but the driveway/parking (which is about 1/4 of an acre) slopes toward the house a little bit and there's always a lake between the parking areas and house when it rains. I'm on a hill so it sloughs off fast - but creates a mud bog. There's boards down right now to walk on so you can get in the house without sinking but you have to be careful where you park if you want to get back out during or after a heavy rain.

Hey Snacks - that avatar is the softer side if Suzanne.