There are lots of memories inside our minds - sometimes we just need a little nudge to coax them out.
What are the First Five things that come to mind when you READ this:
1. Katy Perry - Baby your a Firework! (now that I got that out may be I can get to the real memories.)
2. Kevin and I like to watch fireworks from the bridge in Busch Gardens.
3. When my oldest daughter was little (about 5 or 6) I took her to see the fireworks at the NC state fair. They were shot up too close to the crowds. We could see the debris coming down around us. Paije started screaming when a hot piece of debris landed on her face.
4. When Kevin and I lived in Washington we were invited by a military (Navy) friend to watch fireworks from the deck of an aircraft carrier. (I am not sure it gets any cooler than that!)
5. Our first summer in WIlliamsburg we watched the fireworks show at Colonial Williamsburg. It was packed with tourists; but, really fun to be surrounded by American history on Independence Day. It started raining at the end of the show and we were soaked by the time we got to the car.
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1. It was family tradition to attend our small town carnival & watch the fireworks - the best show in the area. Sadly, this carnival is no longer, so neither are the firework displays from our volunteer fire department.
2. I loved going to see them, but usually ended up sitting inside the car with tears running down my face. Later found out, when I was in fourth grade, that I'm extremely sensitive to bright light & that's why I'd "cry" at the fireworks!
3. It was amazing to see some fireworks from an airplane once!
4. Sparklers were always a part of our camping trips as a family. (mini fireworks!)
5. Went to Macy's show in NYC one time, but saw mostly smoke & debris falling on us! I enjoy that show now on TV much better!!!
Posted by: Jenleemar | July 04, 2012 at 07:59 PM
1. The beautiful colors. Seems like each year they come up with new fireworks.
2. The smells - from sparklers to smoke bombs - each has a unique smell.
3. The sounds - usually big booms!
4. The good feeling you get during patriotic music at the fireworks display.
5. Unfortunately, I also think of the lives lost or injured while making fireworks. We have a fireworks plant approx 10 miles from my home. There have been some tragic accidents at this plant.
Posted by: Julie Miller-Oconnor | July 12, 2012 at 07:46 AM