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Posted on 03/01/2018 1:48:07 PM PST by blam
Aerial fireworks are illegal in Hawaii.
It's a big deal on the island of Oahu, and the police there vigilantly enforce the law. Before New Year's Eve, for example, the Honolulu Police Department released a statement and phone number for tipsters to snitch on their neighbors. This all probably sounds ridiculous to folks in Alabama, considering our love of fireworks superstores, but in Hawaii, Roman candles, rockets, exploding mortars, fountains, tubes, novelties, spinners, heck, even sparklers, are illegal.
The state can and will prosecute anyone caught "purchasing, possessing, storing, setting off, igniting or discharging aerial devices" with a felony that could lead to five years in prison.
In other words, Crazy Bill would go to jail for a long time.
On the night Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa launched himself into the national consciousness, Honolulu broke all the rules. Tagovailoa's national-championship touchdown throw to DeVonta Smith set off a spontaneous, and highly illegal, fireworks show.
"It was powerful," said Tichael Amosa, one of Tua's cousins who lives in Ewa Beach, Hawaii. "Honestly, it was so powerful. Fireworks were going off left and right."
Turns out, the biggest celebration of Alabama's stunning national championship the night of the game might not have happened in the state of Alabama. Or even the continental United States.
"When Tua won the national championship, it's kind of like the whole island won the national championship," said Adam Amosa-Tagovailoa, an offensive tackle for Navy, and another of Tua's cousins. "Everyone was so proud."
It's almost like everyone in Hawaii, on that one night, was a part of Tua's extended family.
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(Excerpt) Read more at al.com ...
Tua's family moved to Alabama when he chose to attend the University of Alabama. His younger brother Taulia is a hero quarterback at an area high school.
ALL Tua Tagovailoa PLAYS From 2018 National CHAMPIONSHIP vs. Georgia (YouTube)
I see they very reluctantly mentioned Christian ministry at the very end of the article. The story’s hero, fortunately, was not so reticent.
Roll Tide!
Years ago the town of Narrowsburg, NY put on a nice fireworks display on 4th of July, UNTIL a bunch of bunny huggers convinced the town board that the fireworks and loud booms stresses out the eagles who nest along that stretch of the Delaware. Never mind these birds have been exposed to thunder and lightning for the last million years or so.
In Florida, where temporary firework store tents are setup for many holidays, there are restrictions on fireworks that are more ‘powerful’ than legal sparklers. To get them, you must sign a legal waiver that states your purpose for purchasing these more powerful items. If you read this form carefully, you will notice that you’re stating that you intend to use the fireworks for an approved purchase, such as use on your farm or at your fish hatchery to scare off animals.
AMAZING how many incidents there are of ‘scaring off animals’! Our family dogs are found under the bed in July and January!
Yeah Gee, That Alabama team won again. As a Georgia fan I have to give credit. You guys from Bama won. I have been to Little River Canyon on many occasions and lived in Athens, Ga. for 10 years. I would have to say the swimming in Little River Canyon, Ala. is better than the swimming in the Middle Oconee River in Athens. Well anyhow, UGA won in 1976 over Ala. and could win again before 2076. Congratulations Bama.
What a pass and catch....
Lol
Bitter but witty
Well done...made me chuckle
I’m an Ole Miss grad and LSU family diehards
But to confess we sure rally around Bama when they are playing a non SEC team in bowl or championship
We were split on this one
You'll like this video.
- Roll Tide -
(Click on that to see a cute video)
What makes it great is the background behind it. The kicker missed a game winning chip shot forcing OT. Tua has just taken a huge sack and us Bama fans were in full dejection as we had no faith in the kicker.
Then this TD caught us all (including Saban) by complete surprise.
My county outlaws shooting off fireworks. But it allows fireworks stands...
I use black powder and a nice loud vertical salute. BOOM!
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