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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

If you don't know what you are celebrating, why make any noise about it?


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KEYWORDS: areyouloggedin; fireworks; florida; hughandseries; july4th; retarded; vanity
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To: 4Runner
.????
As a kid, Bayshore would be packed as they shot off fireworks over McKay Bay.
What happened?
121 posted on 07/04/2023 9:32:01 PM PDT by sausageseller (If you want to cut your own throat, don't come to me for a bandage. M, Thatcher)
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To: cowboyusa

Plenty in the San Fernando valley in California.


122 posted on 07/04/2023 9:37:29 PM PDT by minnesota_bound (Need more money to buy everything now)
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To: perfect stranger

We used to go to Madeira Beach very near John’s Pass every year at this time, mid 1990’s to about 2010. Had a great fireworks show where we pitched in money, and some family or families always did it up right. Last time we were there was 2015, and they changed everything. Not quite the same, so we stopped going there for our beach vacation. Now we go to the Panhandle closer to September. Those sure were fun times! Miss them!


123 posted on 07/04/2023 9:58:08 PM PDT by FamiliarFace (I got my own way of livin' But everything gets done With a southern accent Where I come from. TPetty)
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To: 4Runner

Why is it sad? You’re lucky that it’s quiet.

Sadly, one family in our neighborhood was selfish enough to make a ton of noise. I had to comfort my dogs.

Besides, there’s absolutely nothing to celebrate this year.


124 posted on 07/04/2023 10:02:01 PM PDT by CrimsonTidegirl (The fate of all mankind, I see, is in the hands of fools.- King Crimson)
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To: 4Runner
Why are there no fireworks on the 4th of July in Tampa tonight? They're all over the leftist northeast, including here in The People's Republik of Connecticut. Many fireworks events were postponed (and rescheduled) due to all the rain and thunderstorms we've been getting, but they're still going on in a few days.

Weather cleared up beautifully in my area around dinnertime... lots of neighborhood guys set off a bunch of loud fireworks as usual. It's the same every 4th of July here.

125 posted on 07/04/2023 10:05:07 PM PDT by nutmeg (My 'pride flag' is the AMERICAN FLAG)
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To: 4Runner

It’s like Gettysburg, Omaha beach, Saratoga, bighorn, Hiroshima, verdon, and tet combined where I am. And it’s not letting up god bless America


126 posted on 07/04/2023 10:05:52 PM PDT by Archie Bunker on steroids (You may not take an interest in politics, but politics takes an interest in you "Pericles" )
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To: wally_bert
Did the show end up going on? I know there's lots of rain and T-storms all over the eastern seaboard today and fireworks shows have been canceled and/or rescheduled.

Sounds like a nice event there in Segra Park. Is that a safe area?

We will be living in SC full-time in a few months (but down near Hilton Head in Bluffton). We passed by Segra Park during one of our trips between CT and SC - we were wondering what it was.

127 posted on 07/04/2023 10:11:39 PM PDT by nutmeg (My 'pride flag' is the AMERICAN FLAG)
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To: logi_cal869

I’m in Bend this year visiting family. Lots of booming going on, but we’ve had a big day on Elk Lake and are too pooped (and maybe a little sunburned) to go see what’s out there. Our kids have sent videos they took, though.


128 posted on 07/04/2023 10:40:54 PM PDT by FamiliarFace (I got my own way of livin' But everything gets done With a southern accent Where I come from. TPetty)
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To: 4Runner

i’m across the bridge and heard plenty of booms.

there’s been fireworks over the weekend as well.


129 posted on 07/04/2023 11:28:38 PM PDT by sten (fighting tyranny never goes out of style)
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To: steve86

You know exactly what that means. Go study history starting around the early 1500s.


130 posted on 07/05/2023 3:14:15 AM PDT by joma89 (Buy weapons and ammo, folks, and have the will to use them.)
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To: nutmeg

Music and fireworks went off.

Segra Park is sort of downtown.

https://segrapark.com/


131 posted on 07/05/2023 3:49:38 AM PDT by wally_bert (I cannot be sure for certain, but in my personal opinion I am certain that I am not sure..)
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To: Waverunner

Classic movie.


132 posted on 07/05/2023 3:50:19 AM PDT by wally_bert (I cannot be sure for certain, but in my personal opinion I am certain that I am not sure..)
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To: 4Runner
If you don't know what you are celebrating, why make any noise about it?

Fireworks don't the occasion make.

133 posted on 07/05/2023 4:42:40 AM PDT by GingisK
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To: FamiliarFace

I’m not so sure that Bend continues to qualify as a ‘red’ part of the state.

Had I the luxury of taking the week off, I’d have definitely planned a travel trip to friendly destination for a memorable 4th.

Someday, perhaps...


134 posted on 07/05/2023 5:53:56 AM PDT by logi_cal869 (-cynicus the "concern troll" a/o 10/03/2018 /!i!! &@$%&*(@ -)
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To: logi_cal869

I don’t think it’s red from what I can see. Definitely blue, but for some reason, I heard blasts going into the wee hours.

At Elk Lake, we actually heard some nearby campers singing the National Anthem though, acapella. We woohooed them at the end!


135 posted on 07/05/2023 6:00:37 AM PDT by FamiliarFace (I got my own way of livin' But everything gets done With a southern accent Where I come from. TPetty)
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To: FamiliarFace

The ‘wee hours’ booms you heard were certainly the deep red rednecks (after this weekend, I’m sure I fit the literal definition).

But here, last night was the quietest 4th in rural county than I’ve heard in 20 years.

Shameful, but representative of the actual cultural landscape imho. I was certainly in no state of mind to celebrate...


136 posted on 07/05/2023 6:44:27 AM PDT by logi_cal869 (-cynicus the "concern troll" a/o 10/03/2018 /!i!! &@$%&*(@ -)
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To: MayflowerMadam

Glad to hear it. We’re nearer to DC.


137 posted on 07/05/2023 9:58:54 AM PDT by Albion Wilde (“There is no good government at all & none possible.”--Mark Twain)
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To: cport

I LOVE Ocala!!


138 posted on 07/05/2023 4:46:33 PM PDT by Mermaid Girl
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To: Romans Nine
That’s impressive.

It WAS impressive, but I wonder if the company that created that display was paid for it. "Your contract said 17 minutes, but..."

139 posted on 07/05/2023 6:06:33 PM PDT by TChad (Progressives are in favor of removing healthy sex organs from children. Conservatives oppose this.)
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To: Mermaid Girl

I like it too. Moved here Christmas before last, NE section. Perfect MAGA community, and I like the big small town essence of it. And I like horses.


140 posted on 07/05/2023 9:48:12 PM PDT by cport (How can political capital be spent on a bunch of ingrates)
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