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First time in 70 years I am experiencing no fireworks on July 4 in America. This is Tampa, FL. It is very quiet.
July 04, 2023 | Self

Posted on 07/04/2023 5:52:11 PM PDT by 4Runner

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To: 4Runner

I’m hearing fireworks just outside my back porch. I’m in Tampa too.

And there are fireworks shows in Tampa and St. Petersburg.

Perhaps you’re in the wrong neighborhood? My dog would like to know where you live, since he doesn’t appreciate the fireworks and wishes to go for a walk.


41 posted on 07/04/2023 6:24:08 PM PDT by adorno
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To: mware

Think it was on the way to Cape May, drove through some deep pines. Air force boys would fly fighters real low. Was told a person can get really lost in those dirt roads.


42 posted on 07/04/2023 6:27:13 PM PDT by Track9 (You are far too inquisitive not to be seduced…)
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To: 4Runner

Not in Panama City, Florida. Lots of fireworks from the Forgotten Coast through the Emerald Cost.


43 posted on 07/04/2023 6:27:34 PM PDT by CodeToad (No Arm up! They have!)
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To: 4Runner

I am in northwest Indiana, which has lots of fireworks stands. People are using fireworks, but it seems like a lot less. In the past, they were pretty much constant all day on the Fourth, but today it was sporadic during the day and is just starting to pick up now that it is getting dark. I noticed that last year too, as well as on the days after the Fourth. Maybe the economy is having an effect?


44 posted on 07/04/2023 6:28:10 PM PDT by Southside_Chicago_Republican (The more I learn about people, the more I like my dog. )
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To: 4Runner

“This is a very sad day.”

Ditto Aiken County, SC. Has been lessening each year for the last three years. Used to be quite noisy. It doesn’t appear to be a supply problem. Plenty of fireworks stands around here.


45 posted on 07/04/2023 6:28:37 PM PDT by upchuck (What happens if you get scared half to death twice?)
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To: 4Runner

The other day I read LA or SF canceled the city fireworks show over environmental concerns.

Then I noticed every local TV station (seattle area) was going on about how fireworks smoke is hazardous and you should stay inside.

Like an APB memo went out to all media outlets.


46 posted on 07/04/2023 6:29:58 PM PDT by llevrok (Pronouns: Me/myself/& I)
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To: 4Runner

Oregonians were honking their horns yesterday for the flag in droves.


47 posted on 07/04/2023 6:30:11 PM PDT by bray (You can tell who the Commies fear.)
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To: Track9

There is a section of the barrens reserved for bombing practice. Another section were the pines get no taller than 4 feet tall. Quite unique in its way. The aquifer that flows across the region supplies fresh water for NYC.


48 posted on 07/04/2023 6:34:05 PM PDT by mware
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To: 4Runner

I live in a very Red part of Central Florida — it has sounded like Downtown Beirut for the last four or five days.


49 posted on 07/04/2023 6:34:34 PM PDT by Mermaid Girl
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To: 4Runner

Too early.. Only 3:30 p.m...


50 posted on 07/04/2023 6:35:09 PM PDT by dakine
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To: 4Runner

Lots of fireworks in southeast St. Pete, most unofficial. (I think there’s “official” fireworks at the St. Pete pier...).
I know Tampa had “Boom on the Bay” on Saturday, but it’s odd that Tampa would have its “official” fireworks on the 1st and not the 4th.


51 posted on 07/04/2023 6:37:30 PM PDT by G-dzilla
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Four corners area, 25-35 mph winds, dry dry desert grasses, sagebrush and junipers. The firefighters are going to have a nerve wracking evening. Fireworks sales tents are jammed with customers. Gave my pups some melatonin and have them in for the night. fingers crossed.


52 posted on 07/04/2023 6:37:54 PM PDT by redcatcherb412
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To: 4Runner

Sounds like a war zone in rural PA. Beautiful clear night after days of rain.


53 posted on 07/04/2023 6:39:36 PM PDT by meowmeow (In Loving Memory of Our Dear Viking Kitty (1987-2006))
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To: upchuck
Ditto Aiken County, SC. Has been lessening each year for the last three years. Used to be quite noisy. It doesn’t appear to be a supply problem. Plenty of fireworks stands around here.

There's always a small amount of "independent" fireworks displays from the locals here in Denton County, Texas - but many of the towns and cities put on impressive displays. This year is all seems a bit scaled back, probably due to the cost. People (and municipalities) have less money to play with under Bidenomics.

54 posted on 07/04/2023 6:40:10 PM PDT by Charles Martel (Progressives are the crab grass in the lawn of life.)
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To: cowboyusa

Turns out the Philly mass shooter was a BLM activists who was also a sexual weirdo cross dresser...


55 posted on 07/04/2023 6:46:22 PM PDT by GOPJ (BUD LIGHT - QUEER BEER - - - NOT WELCOME AT ANY 4TH OF JULY GATHERING.)
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To: 4Runner

Well, you do live in lil mexico. I spent time in Tampa a about 15 years ago and most signs were in mexican back then.

Plenty of fireworks where I am.


56 posted on 07/04/2023 6:46:56 PM PDT by joma89 (Buy weapons and ammo, folks, and have the will to use them.)
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To: 4Runner
Here, have some fireworks.
57 posted on 07/04/2023 6:50:12 PM PDT by Charles Martel (Progressives are the crab grass in the lawn of life.)
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To: 4Runner

DFW is jumping. Been hearing random pops throughout the day. Expecting the kaboom when it gets dark.


58 posted on 07/04/2023 6:52:28 PM PDT by TheWriterTX (Trust not in earthly princes....!)
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To: Repeal The 17th

Same 30 miles NW of ATL.


59 posted on 07/04/2023 6:57:03 PM PDT by TermLimits4All ("If you stand for nothing, you'll fall for anything.")
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Near LA CA fireworks is common year round. The people that came from Mexico love fireworks for some reason. I expect a ton. it's not dark yet.

The neighbors behind my next door neighbor launches large full size aerial fireworks every year. Every year I check my house to see if something lights on fire. The police have been called a number of times on them. nothing is done.
60 posted on 07/04/2023 6:57:44 PM PDT by Steve Van Doorn
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