A couple of years ago my wife and I attended a Veterans Salute at the state fair. Taps was played followed by a 21 gun salute using artillery, still pretty loud even with blanks. Looking around the crowd you could tell who the Veterans were as everyone else had their fingers in their ears. My wife later said that not only was it loud but she could feel the concussion in her chest. Having been an armor crewman I just thought yeah, I used to live for that. Some of the guys I served with are gone. Rest in peace, Brothers.
Sundown doesn’t come until after 9:00 PM which is my bed time so all the neighborhood fireworks and the city fireworks show make it toughto go to sleep. Thank goodness for molded ear plugs.
I think they need to make July 5th a national recuperation day. That way, those of us who work and were kept up all night by the explosions on the 4th can sleep in and can then get up early for work on the 6th!
To all who live for the Big Bangs and burning a week’s pay on the things: You can get that out of your system in a heartbeat and for free — just sign up for a few years service in the military… and await the next American war of convenience.
Oh, and:
Advice from our amazing First Sergeant, John Brown:
If you want to go forth on the fifth, take it easy on the fifth on the fourth.
ASpruce2020 about 1 year ago
Especially when they start two days early.
yoey1957 about 1 year ago
A couple of years ago my wife and I attended a Veterans Salute at the state fair. Taps was played followed by a 21 gun salute using artillery, still pretty loud even with blanks. Looking around the crowd you could tell who the Veterans were as everyone else had their fingers in their ears. My wife later said that not only was it loud but she could feel the concussion in her chest. Having been an armor crewman I just thought yeah, I used to live for that. Some of the guys I served with are gone. Rest in peace, Brothers.
Johnny Q Premium Member about 1 year ago
it’s the same when they discuss things with the wife…
lavender headgear about 1 year ago
Happy Fourth of July, pluggers! We celebrated our independence day 93 years later and three days earlier.
juicebruce about 1 year ago
Happy 4th of July 2023 ! Enjoy the Fireworks ;-)
ctolson about 1 year ago
Sundown doesn’t come until after 9:00 PM which is my bed time so all the neighborhood fireworks and the city fireworks show make it toughto go to sleep. Thank goodness for molded ear plugs.
jr1234 about 1 year ago
Happy Fourth
https://www.gocomics.com/offthemark/2023/07/04
david_42 about 1 year ago
I’ve watched a few drone shows. Impressive and quiet.
Zen-of-Zinfandel about 1 year ago
Pluggers enjoy sparklers.
GumbyDammit223 about 1 year ago
I think they need to make July 5th a national recuperation day. That way, those of us who work and were kept up all night by the explosions on the 4th can sleep in and can then get up early for work on the 6th!
Hatfish about 1 year ago
To all who live for the Big Bangs and burning a week’s pay on the things: You can get that out of your system in a heartbeat and for free — just sign up for a few years service in the military… and await the next American war of convenience.
Oh, and:
Advice from our amazing First Sergeant, John Brown:
If you want to go forth on the fifth, take it easy on the fifth on the fourth.
RIP, Top.
[hand over heart; mic drop]
goboboyd about 1 year ago
For me, the sizzle and bang, as well as the smells of the live experience is a big deal.