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Yikes, 4th Of July Is A Week From Tomorrow

CrazyKittyLvr2 — Sun, 26 Jun 2022 14:44:25 GMT

This is what happens when you are retired and don't have a ton going on........things sneak up on you.

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Luvsmyfam — Sun, 26 Jun 2022 14:56:09 GMT

@CrazyKittyLvr2 I can't wait for this holiday,reason being I have a day off pd from both jobs!

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SharkE — Sun, 26 Jun 2022 15:00:36 GMT

Hope they're too expensive for the common man to afford this yr. Suppose to be a shortage, thank heavens.

Idiots around me start a day early go a day after the 4th. Just go to the city sponsored ones and save money.

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deepwaterdotter — Sun, 26 Jun 2022 15:08:37 GMT

My city has a parade to celebrate. Fireworks show was eliminated due to budgetary restrictions.

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CrazyKittyLvr2 — Sun, 26 Jun 2022 15:13:31 GMT

The pill next door will be setting off a couple hours worth of fireworks. Last year it was 10pm to midnight, then he shoots his guns for good measure.

My poor cats were not happy. We closed the windows, turned the TV up hoping it muffled the booming. Cats were under the couch cowering for hours.

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On It — Sun, 26 Jun 2022 15:18:15 GMT

@CrazyKittyLvr2 At the sound of the first gunshot, I would have the police on their way. Any bullet that goes up has got to come down. His behavior is beyond reckless. My friend's house burned from their neighbor setting off fireworks. I have zero tolerance for inconsiderate, criminal behavior.

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Meowingkitty — Sun, 26 Jun 2022 15:20:26 GMT

City of Phoenix has already canceled some shows. I'm also hoping they are to expensive for people to buy. Last year we had one neighbor that must have spent $500 or more on them because they kept going off all night. The only break we got was when he had to take a break to probably go to the bathroom.

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Meowingkitty — Sun, 26 Jun 2022 15:22:18 GMT

@CrazyKittyLvr2 wrote:
The pill next door will be setting off a couple hours worth of fireworks. Last year it was 10pm to midnight, then he shoots his guns for good measure.

My poor cats were not happy. We closed the windows, turned the TV up hoping it muffled the booming. Cats were under the couch cowering for hours.

In Arizona we have a tracking system that spots gunfire. The police will come and haul you into jail if you are caught. It called Shannon's Law after a girl was hit and killed by random gunfire on the 4 th of July.

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chrystaltree — Sun, 26 Jun 2022 15:23:05 GMT

Yup.... This is why I don't rush through life and holidays. I enjoy them as they come. Making blueberry connlet to go with vanilla ice-cream for the BBQ at my daughter's house.

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BlueFinch — Sun, 26 Jun 2022 15:25:23 GMT

I also can't believe it's going to be J4 already. Half this year is behind us. When young and working, I couldn't wait for time to pass to the next weekend, or holiday. Now, being retired, I just want it to slow down.

Last night someone in my hood was testing out their fireworks in advance of the 4th. It was 11PM. I wasn't expecting fireworks. For a moment I thought it was gun shots, until I saw a bottle rocket light up the sky. Now I'm worried about the 4th. With our extreme drought, we don't need fireworks. We need a rain dance, instead.

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SeaMaiden — Mon, 27 Jun 2022 16:04:55 GMT

FINALLY it is now illegal to set off fireworks in our area... of course there are those who refuse to follow the law and do it anyway.

With the fire danger this time of year, fire works are not good to set off in neighborhoods. My neighbor a few houses down had his roof catch on fire two years ago from bottle rockets a neighbors boy set off. Did not make for neighborly relations.... thank goodness they caught it before it turned into a disaster.

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CrazyKittyLvr2 — Sun, 26 Jun 2022 15:29:15 GMT

@On It This guy target shoots frequently at night, he just does it longer on the 4th.

He has targets behind his house and stands on his deck and blasts away. Most times he waits until 10 or 11 at night. My hubby figured he has night vision googles or whatever they are called.

There are no police in our village, no constable, nada. I would have to call the state police and the closest barrack is 14 miles away. He is on his own property and not aiming at my house. Also, he is a nasty piece of work and I'm not going to do anything to get him p*ssed at me.

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CrazyKittyLvr2 — Sun, 26 Jun 2022 15:34:15 GMT

First, he has goggles not googles. Good grief Jane, pay attention.

I wanted to add Wyatt Earp next door got mad at one of his own family members and put sugar in their gas tank, so I do not poke the crazy azzed bear.

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KKJ — Sun, 26 Jun 2022 15:34:22 GMT

@CrazyKittyLvr2 Yikes, how terrible for you! That's why I'm glad I live outside of town with NO close neighbors.

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CrazyKittyLvr2 — Sun, 26 Jun 2022 15:40:02 GMT

@KKJ My closest neighbor on the other side is 1/4 mile away and is a widow nearly 80. I never see her.

Sadly, I have this guy right next to me. When his folks were alive and lived there it was different. His mother is probably turning over in her grave if she knows what the place looks like now.

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SharkE — Sun, 26 Jun 2022 15:43:46 GMT

If he doesn't own the house maybe he'll fall behind on mortgage and the bank will be your answer.

My theory is you seen one , you've seen them all.

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CrazyKittyLvr2 — Sun, 26 Jun 2022 16:01:04 GMT

@SharkE Not going to happen. We are in the heart of the shale/gas lease area. He got a butt ton of money for signing a lease. Most folks around here that got money fixed up their farms and houses. Not his guy. He started a junk yard. He brings in old cars and trucks and parks them. I avoid looking out windows.

Not sure if he owns it now or not, he just moved when when parents died and declared it his. Legal fight with siblings lasted over a decade and might still be going on.

People could live very comfortably on the legal fees alone paid on this fight.

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hckynutjohn — Sun, 26 Jun 2022 16:01:37 GMT

Even though I am grateful citizen of Independence Day 🇺🇸, I am not a fan of all the fireworks. Some neighborhoods go kuku with them for days after. Anyone that has pets knows it can be traumatic for many of them from the noises.

No special days sneak up on me. Fly by faster? Yes, it has nothing to do with my retirement. More to do with, everything in time seemingly going by faster. Makes sense as I am on the downhill side of life. Most find it harder to run the same speed on a uphill climb, than running downhill. Thus it seems much faster.

Don't forget the meaning of the day other than z long weekend/cookouts and more noise.

hckynut 🇺🇸

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On It — Sun, 26 Jun 2022 16:19:53 GMT

@CrazyKittyLvr2 wrote:
@On It This guy target shoots frequently at night, he just does it longer on the 4th.

He has targets behind his house and stands on his deck and blasts away. Most times he waits until 10 or 11 at night. My hubby figured he has night vision googles or whatever they are called.

There are no police in our village, no constable, nada. I would have to call the state police and the closest barrack is 14 miles away. He is on his own property and not aiming at my house. Also, he is a nasty piece of work and I'm not going to do anything to get him p*ssed at me.

What a shame to have a neighbor like him! I am sorry you have to deal with someone like him. You are wise to not "poke the bear." Sadly, these bullies are dangerous.

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BlueFinch — Sun, 26 Jun 2022 16:21:44 GMT

@hckynutjohn Thanks for sharing your theory of time perception. You've helped me realize that, yes, everything in time IS seemingly going faster, with me just flying downhill, with no brakes. Why didn't I think of that? At least I know I'm not doing it alone. I'm in good company :-).