A Note to My Neighbors in Preparation for Independence Day
Please don’t burn my house down. There’s a reason why we have laws about fireworks in our city — no, not so the police can make a mint catching you leaving the fireworks stand. When someone lit theirs Sunday night, the dog two doors down nearly chewed through it’s leg to escape the yard, and they woke up the tiny tots slumbering sweetly next door (their parents thank you).
Lighting fireworks in an urban neighborhood reduces your popularity. (This also applies to motorcycles.) If you do not live near me, please keep in mind that I will be a very sympathetic jury member should your neighbor choose to take measures against you.
Please enjoy your fireworks legally, responsibly and considerately, but I hope you will enjoy your family and friends even more. They are more fun to spend time with (less grumpy & messy) when they have all of their fingers.
Also fun is this post from Michelle Malkin.
My insurance company and I thank you. Have a very happy Independence Day!
THANK you for that. I love the Fourth of July as much as the next guy, but if you light loud firecrackers near my house after 8pm and my daughter wakes up, you will rue the day. RUE the day.
Let me list some relatively quiet firecrackers that will work:
The snake. It sizzles, it coils, it leaves a black stain on the concrete. Who could ask for more?
Smoke bombs. Stinky, colorful, all-around awesome.
Sparklers. Two words: All-American.
There. Enjoy yourselves! God Bless America.
Comment by C-Biz — July 2, 2008 @ 8:32 pm