Greatest Fourth of July fireworks show ever!

On Sunday, we went to a great fireworks show in nearby Big Town, sponsored by a local mall. About half-way through, one firework mis-fired and started some dry grass and shrubbery on fire not far from us. Folks had it out before the fire department arrived, and after the firemen gave the okay (so I presume), the show continued. Fireworks, fire, and firemen! Greatest Fourth of July fireworks show ever! Or at least for us this weekend. I tried to get some cheering going for the firemen, but only our group bothered.

Attended another show in Smaller Town north of Big Town, which is usually the best show, but they had technical difficulties, started late, and something happened in the middle, so there was no grand finale. Waiting for the show to start, our group sang the National Anthem. After it abruptly stopped, even though an officer told me they might yet shoot off some more, we waited a while, then left. However, before, during, and "after" the big show, there were constant private fireworks -- big ones! -- going off in all directions. Folks there really know how to celebrate. Also, I'll bet you 95% of them know what they're celebrating. Marvelous time!

If your local government is a Big Nanny that won't permit fireworks, set off a stick of dynamite under their rear ends. Metaphorically and politically, of course.