Fireworks
Fireworks, aside from the displays put on by towns and cities, are illegal in my state. They are, however, legal and easily obtainable just over the border in a neighboring state. Last night we were treated to what was probably one of the best (illegal) fireworks displays around.
My sister-in-law's family owns a camp on a small lake about 45 minutes from where we live. Last year my brother and some members of my sister-in-law's family crossed the border to the neighboring state and bought some fireworks. They invited us to see their display and it was pretty impressive for a private (and illegal) show. Because they purchased them early they were able to take advantage of a two-for-one deal and ended up getting quite a bang for their buck (okay, bad pun but I couldn't resist!). Not only was their display great, but some of the neighboring camps had displays as well, so we enjoyed almost an hour of brilliant flashes and bangs. That night my whole family offered to contribute to the fireworks fund for this year.
Once all the money had been collected there was over $700 in the fireworks fund. My brother and his brother-in-law crossed the border to purchase the illegal goodies. They said the young man at the fireworks store was more than happy to take them around and point out which fireworks would put on the best show. With the two-for-one deal and the freebies that the fireworks place throws in they left there with about $1600 worth of rocket power.
We all arrived at the camp last night around 8:00. There was a fire on the beach where the kids were roasting marshmallows and making s'mores, sparklers, and Kylie's favorite, glow in the dark necklaces and bracelets. At about 9:15 everyone gathered on the little beach area in front of the camp to ooh and aah over the beautiful show in the sky. The fireworks were amazing. There were reds, greens, purples, and golds, starbursts, swirls, flashes, the works. Once again other camps in the area put on shows as well, so we were treated to quite a variety of displays. When the last of the fireworks had left the dock of the camp we were at, the guy a few camps down let loose with his display. Rumor had it that he had $3,000 worth of fireworks this year, and his diplay was impressive to say the least.
The show finally ended around 10:30 and we all piled into the van for the ride home. Since my parents had ridden with us my Mom and I sat in the back with Kylie. On the ride home through winding, dark country roads Rob and my Dad chatted, Phillip and Bella slept, and Kylie and I kept my Mom entertained by singing along with the country tunes on the radio (we really rock on Brooks & Dunn's "Play Something Country"!). It was a nice evening, and, I suspect, the beginning of another family tradition.
My sister-in-law's family owns a camp on a small lake about 45 minutes from where we live. Last year my brother and some members of my sister-in-law's family crossed the border to the neighboring state and bought some fireworks. They invited us to see their display and it was pretty impressive for a private (and illegal) show. Because they purchased them early they were able to take advantage of a two-for-one deal and ended up getting quite a bang for their buck (okay, bad pun but I couldn't resist!). Not only was their display great, but some of the neighboring camps had displays as well, so we enjoyed almost an hour of brilliant flashes and bangs. That night my whole family offered to contribute to the fireworks fund for this year.
Once all the money had been collected there was over $700 in the fireworks fund. My brother and his brother-in-law crossed the border to purchase the illegal goodies. They said the young man at the fireworks store was more than happy to take them around and point out which fireworks would put on the best show. With the two-for-one deal and the freebies that the fireworks place throws in they left there with about $1600 worth of rocket power.
We all arrived at the camp last night around 8:00. There was a fire on the beach where the kids were roasting marshmallows and making s'mores, sparklers, and Kylie's favorite, glow in the dark necklaces and bracelets. At about 9:15 everyone gathered on the little beach area in front of the camp to ooh and aah over the beautiful show in the sky. The fireworks were amazing. There were reds, greens, purples, and golds, starbursts, swirls, flashes, the works. Once again other camps in the area put on shows as well, so we were treated to quite a variety of displays. When the last of the fireworks had left the dock of the camp we were at, the guy a few camps down let loose with his display. Rumor had it that he had $3,000 worth of fireworks this year, and his diplay was impressive to say the least.
The show finally ended around 10:30 and we all piled into the van for the ride home. Since my parents had ridden with us my Mom and I sat in the back with Kylie. On the ride home through winding, dark country roads Rob and my Dad chatted, Phillip and Bella slept, and Kylie and I kept my Mom entertained by singing along with the country tunes on the radio (we really rock on Brooks & Dunn's "Play Something Country"!). It was a nice evening, and, I suspect, the beginning of another family tradition.
posted by Edie @ 8:55 PM
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