July 4, Independence Day
@GardenGerty (169406)
United States
July 6, 2024 10:04pm CST
We did not go looking for fireworks on the fourth. We had just finished a long drive. Checked into a motel in Wisconsin.
Bob's cousin, whom we were planning to see, came down with covid. He thought it was just a cold, but he was staying home that night. His daughter had him get a test kit. He is 82 and had not had it so far. He told us of two fantastic displays, but really, that is not Bob's and my thing anymore. We used to go regularly.We needed to rest that night.
I turned on an old movie, about George Cohan. Yankee Doodle Dandy. Loved the patriotic scenes and the choreography.
We still have quite a few fireworks going off here right now. Bruno says "Weow". He is just waiting for me to head to bed. There are a lot of fireworks going off tonight, as I guess it was raining last night when they were supposed to be enjoying them.
I bet I can sleep through it, though.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
13 Jul 24
I think it is just like the flu, and is here to stay.
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@JudyEv (381739)
• Rockingham, Australia
13 Jul 24
@GardenGerty I think you're right but some of the long-term effects are worrying.
@marguicha (230334)
• Chile
7 Jul 24
It seems that covid has become part of our lives. But we are learning to handle it. My daughters have had it mildly several times because they go places more than I do. I got it only once, last year, from my 100 year old aunt who had gotten it from her maid. She is old enough to tell me she had it in the middle of the lunch she had invited me to, and after she had kissed me hello.
But I try to keep away from it, in spite of the vaccines.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
13 Jul 24
I do not needlessly expose myself. I have had it once in spite of the vaccines.My doctor says I should get another booster this fall.
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@marguicha (230334)
• Chile
13 Jul 24
@GardenGerty I have had 5 vaccines. I don´t know when I need another one. My last one was for Christmas. Older people need more vaccines than the rest. I only have had it once but my youngest daughter has had it several times in a mild way in spite of the vaccines. She has to go to work and her 2 children go to school and to the university.
@kaylachan (84701)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
7 Jul 24
I expect I'll hear them for the next few days. Although I'm glad you rested and did alright.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
13 Jul 24
I do not mind if they are not too close.
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@wolfgirl569 (135583)
• Marion, Ohio
7 Jul 24
I heard a few when I was outside last night but they were in the distance
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
13 Jul 24
Even when we finally got home I could hear them.
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@RasmaSandra (97912)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
7 Jul 24
That is one musical I have always loved for the story and the songs I have it on video, We just had fireworks on Thursday and it has been quiet since, I hope you have a good start to the new week,
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@Deepizzaguy (122067)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
7 Jul 24
My neighborhood which is near downtown Lake Chares did have a firework show that ended just after midnight.
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@Deepizzaguy (122067)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
14 Jul 24
@GardenGerty It was exciting hearing the fireworks going off in the dark.
@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
13 Jul 24
I do not have a lot of trouble sleeping, just wake up too early too often.
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@LindaOHio (222222)
• United States
7 Jul 24
We even had a lot of fireworks again Saturday night. They all must have bought quite a few! Have a good day.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
13 Jul 24
Bad economy so we celebrate by burning money, I guess.
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