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Neighborhood Fireworks...

Susan Louise — Fri, 02 Jul 2021 23:41:45 GMT

I enjoy them...really I do...at night. However, I loathe having to listen to them during the days leading up to the evenings of the 3rd & 4th.

I don't understand/'get' the joy others have by setting them off during the day when you can only hear the noise...

It makes me sad to see the wild birds freak out by not knowing what direction to fly since they are being set off in every direction. Additionally it sets my nerves on edge and most years I wind up having to wear ear plugs. Naps are off the table til after the 4th.

...it is what it is.

Ugh.

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september — Fri, 02 Jul 2021 23:04:24 GMT

In my neighborhood, they go on all summer. I was new here, last year, and was amazed. I've grown used to it now. If I had pets who got freaked out over the noise, as many do, I'd be more concerned.

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agb80 — Fri, 02 Jul 2021 23:11:42 GMT

@Susan Louise I like your emotie. Please tell me how to get those for here. I don't know how to do that. Thank you.

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SilleeMee — Fri, 02 Jul 2021 23:14:07 GMT

Aside from city sponsored fireworks in designated parks, they are not allowed in any neighborhood in my city. But people shoot them off anyway. Fines and possible jail time can be involved if you get caught. I'm not a fan of fireworks and neither is my dog. We'll be happy when this is over.

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Foxxee — Fri, 02 Jul 2021 23:15:33 GMT

We only have a few setting them a day before and after July 4 rth, so it's no problem. They stop around 11 pm.

None of my dogs have ever been upset by them. Not even barking, but then, maybe, it's because they know I like hearing them.

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suzyQ3 — Fri, 02 Jul 2021 23:31:06 GMT

I despise fireworks of any type, perhaps because one landed on my daughter's face when she was quite young. Thankfully, people jumped in right away so no harm was done.

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chickenbutt — Fri, 02 Jul 2021 23:28:10 GMT

I, too, would be happy to do without fireworks.

While I'm at it, another thing that angers me to no degree is these things you see on tv (I hope people don't do this krap IRL!!) is when people let a bunch of balloons go into the sky.

There is no good reason for either of these things, as all they accomplish is damage.

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Mindy D — Fri, 02 Jul 2021 23:32:51 GMT

I hate hearing the fireworks and seeing the mess left behind. My street gets full of the remains. Fireworks land on my property. Loud explosions go on and on.

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agb80 — Fri, 02 Jul 2021 23:33:23 GMT

All of our pets are kept indoors until this madness is over. We bought them the thunder shirts and while it works for the dog the cats won't tolerate it though it's advertised for both. Very comical trying to get them on to our cats.

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just bee — Fri, 02 Jul 2021 23:39:50 GMT

This year we made several trips to Costco and stockpiled the large packages of paper towels and toilet paper to build a wall around the dining room table. It's a fort for the dog. Who does not appreciate the neighborhood noise.

This is something I wish people would leave to the professionals. In our neighborhood we have a view of the city and can see several displays from the driveway. There is really no reason for anyone in my area to set off incendiary devices on the block.

But they still do.

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skatting44 — Fri, 02 Jul 2021 23:40:15 GMT

various neighbors around me within 5-10 miles set off firewoeks all summer long

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stevieb — Fri, 02 Jul 2021 23:43:40 GMT

I don't like them at all. The noise is obnoxious, frightens the animals and quite frankly, if you've seen them then you've seen them. Even the somewhat impressive ones aren't that impressive.

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Shanus — Fri, 02 Jul 2021 23:58:07 GMT

Did anyone mention dangerous when set off by a bunch of kids who have no idea what they're doing? In this hot, dry weather...fires?

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Mz iMac — Sat, 03 Jul 2021 00:13:46 GMT

Well, I enjoy fireworks.

Does not bother my dog or cat not one bit.

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itsmagic — Sat, 03 Jul 2021 10:25:43 GMT

My neighbor is setting off a lot of fireworks right now. I like fireworks that light up the sky but in this case I don’t see any light “display” but just super loud booms. So I don’t care for these.

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Kachina624 — Sat, 03 Jul 2021 00:29:09 GMT

They started in my neighborhood the night of Juneteenth and there have been some most nights since. I have one nervous dog that won't eat or go outside while they're being set off or for hours afterwards. These inconsiderate jack***** are making me very angry. Feel sorry for people trying to sleep or get children to sleep. I don't know why we have to put up with this... Our mayor and my city councilman tell me they don't have the power to ban them even in our drought. Fireworks lobby must be very powerful.

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suzyQ3 — Sat, 03 Jul 2021 00:32:04 GMT

@Mz iMac wrote:
Well, I enjoy fireworks.
Does not bother my dog or cat not one bit.

These just give me a headache, @Mz iMac ?

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Mindy D — Sat, 03 Jul 2021 00:42:21 GMT

@Mz iMac wrote:
Well, I enjoy fireworks.
Does not bother my dog or cat not one bit.

@Mz iMac I only enjoy professional fireworks handled safely by fire specialists. The illegal ones that individual neighbors set off are a fire hazard. They are also not a pretty sight to watch. The ones in your pic are pretty.

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Mindy D — Sat, 03 Jul 2021 00:46:22 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
They started in my neighborhood the night of Juneteenth and there have been some most nights since. I have one nervous dog that won't eat or go outside while they're being set off or for hours afterwards. These inconsiderate jack***** are making me very angry. Feel sorry for people trying to sleep or get children to sleep. I don't know why we have to put up with this... Our mayor and my city councilman tell me they don't have the power to ban them even in our drought. Fireworks lobby must be very powerful.

@Kachina624 @Ours (not professional or in keeping with exact specs for a few allowed small fireworks) are banned and if reported, police will show up and confiscate the rest of them, since they are illegal. Police will also write citations, but they have to witness them being set off first.

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Susan in California — Sat, 03 Jul 2021 01:03:39 GMT

I am not a fan of fireworks.

Our one remaining dog, an almost five-year old rescue, is

absolutely freaked out by any BOOM sound, and he

hides.

Last year, it started in mid June, and he didn't want to go

outside after noon. I had to walk him on a leash, and we

live on a completely fenced acre.

It took months for him to want to go out at night.

I thought it had to due with his rescue status.

But our vet said it is the nature of some dogs.

I am dreading the full-blown noise that will be

heard this weekend.