IT's 12:30 am and the fireworks are still popping and blasting into the night. The noisiest 4th of July I have ever experienced as a 65 year old woman. The fireworks celebration started at 10 pm on the dot and went a solid 30 minutes. Spectacular display of fireworks ever. A pleasant 73 degrees after it was over.
Much of the time, the works were so loud, we couldn't hear each other speak. The neighbors on all sides of our property continued exploding fireworks. Smoke filled the air as if we're a war zone. I'm not sure why so many around here bought so many fireworks other than we didn't have them in 2020. The 2020 main celebration was called off due to the Covid-19 Pandemic so 2021 is a catch up.
We sat outside until 11:30 and said our good-byes to our family that was here. Hubby and I sat outside for awhile longer than retrieved inside where the crackers could still be heard. Kaboom. Our small town swells to about 70,000 peeps. Usually about 4500 people, but then the 4th of July happens and the celebration is on to see BOOM TOWN.
Around here the celebration is a huge event. Huge. I'm alright with that until it's 1 in the morning and the loud blasts are still bellowing in the area.
Time for the firecrackers to go to sleep for another year. The day is over.
THINKING ABOUT THE DAY.
Our Daughter, Son in law and Lil Miss came by so we visited, watched the Parade then had a meal. Shame on me, no pictures of us together. We watched the big light show from our front yard. Fantastic show. Since they did not have the show last year, it was doubly wonderful.
The early evening Parade came down our street in front of our house at 6 o'clock on the 4th. This is a first time since we have lived here that this happened and it was great fun. THIS IS OUR 5TH 4TH OF JULY. The Parade was re-routed this year. I missed the Marching Bands. There were none. Still it was fun to see a Parade go by our house. Very enjoyable.
People showed up to sit on the sidewalks and the city easement to watch the small town Parade.
Delicious Brownie. I can have some...just not the whole pan.
Today, I rested and am working on paperwork.
Later this week, I'll return to eating the Color Wheel Diet in hopes of downsizing some more.
This year is half over. Can't hardly believe it. My main focus this year is to reduce in weight, be healthier, get orderly and de-clutter, painting in the Cottage and praying.
HaPPy 4th and beyond,
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