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In reply to the discussion: Well, I did it. I called the sheriff. [View all]Bettie
(16,110 posts)33. My family are out watching fireworks
I'm inside with two terrified dogs. Actually, they are terrified if they are alone, apparently, Mama makes it all OK.
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We gave up trying to yell or talk to our neighbors as they take that as a challenge to do more! lol
cayugafalls
Jul 2020
#67
Yea, this has been a daily occurrence since July 1st and will continue until they run out.
cayugafalls
Jul 2020
#68
Thanks, sheshe2. I had just had enough. Enough of being afraid in my own home.
littlemissmartypants
Jul 2020
#11
Surely the fire hazard is enough for them to put a stop to the fireworks.
Hermit-The-Prog
Jul 2020
#9
I'm not sure what they'll do, if anything. Twenty miles away would be better for me,
littlemissmartypants
Jul 2020
#26
Thanks, tom_kelly. I wish we had a curfew. I appreciate your good wishes. ❤ nt
littlemissmartypants
Jul 2020
#28
I don't blame you...the guy's a selfcentered jerk. Let us know how it turned out!
Karadeniz
Jul 2020
#13
It was really sad and traumatic. I and a couple of the others did have
littlemissmartypants
Jul 2020
#24
I love my trees second only to my love for the birds and other creatures that live in them.
littlemissmartypants
Jul 2020
#32
Fireworks are illegal within the Fort Worth city limits but we still have them
yellowdogintexas
Jul 2020
#18
A fireworks hotline. Wow. I wonder how much taxpayers pay for that.
littlemissmartypants
Jul 2020
#34
I hate the 4th, even before we became 100% fascist state. especially now, why celebrate
yaesu
Jul 2020
#25
If you really thought it was dead you wouldnt be here. Its not dead, just wounded!!
oldsoftie
Jul 2020
#57
Well done, Bettie. Thanks for your understanding, on behalf of the pooches and myself.
littlemissmartypants
Jul 2020
#43
Good decision. Your safety is key. We live in the woods in semi-rural park of a suburban area.
Dark n Stormy Knight
Jul 2020
#63
I know the feeling. I live in a subdivision, and those damned fireworks are going off all around me.
Tarheel_Dem
Jul 2020
#69