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It's started full throttle

cherry — Sat, 04 Jul 2015 00:32:47 GMT

We have had sporadic burst of firecrackers all week long. Tonight is different it's a barrage. The poor animals. I just loath those things

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colliegirls — Sat, 04 Jul 2015 00:41:53 GMT

I will put our youngest dog in her crate during the big display here. It is her first 4th of July, the other one hides next to the bed.

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Marp — Sat, 04 Jul 2015 00:44:03 GMT

I also have a lot of concern for those suffering from combat related PTSD. There are lots of signs throughout my community. I just hope people heed them.

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Say Nay — Sat, 04 Jul 2015 00:45:26 GMT

I wish people would remember to refrain from fireworks because of pets as well as vets who may have PTSD.

Marp, we were on the same wavelength.

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italia8140 — Sat, 04 Jul 2015 00:45:10 GMT

@cherry wrote:

We have had sporadic burst of firecrackers all week long. Tonight is different it's a barrage. The poor animals. I just loath those things

I do too. Setting off fireworks should be ILLEGAL everywhere. Can't wait until the 4th is over.

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CharleyHorse — Sat, 04 Jul 2015 00:47:07 GMT

I don't like them either cherry. I feel sorry for the animals too. Marp I do hope people will be considerate of the veterans. CH

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kdgn — Sat, 04 Jul 2015 00:51:10 GMT

Fireworks are illegal in my city and the surrounding unincorporated area. That won't stop them because the city down the freeway okayed having them for sale. The cops give out a report each and every year saying there were very few infractions, a quiet night, etc.

They must be wearing blinders and earplugs. We have helicopters patrolling and they have to be able to spot the offenders but nothing is done. They're the big ones that explode in the air, can't be missed. If I can see them from my house then surely LE can too. They also refuse to investigate complaints unless there is a fire danger....

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Lotus — Sat, 04 Jul 2015 00:55:22 GMT

@cherry wrote:

We have had sporadic burst of firecrackers all week long. Tonight is different it's a barrage. The poor animals. I just loath those things

Hey Cherry....the same thing is going on here too. My cats are even a little rattled by it.

There have been some FB posts requesting that the public should also take combat vets into consideration, when shooting off fireworks.....it can trigger PTSD. :-(

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Mistic — Sat, 04 Jul 2015 01:10:07 GMT

One of my Dogs hides in the closet! Firecrackers & Thunder & Lightning. It's going to be a long weekend. Sigh.....

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nunya — Sat, 04 Jul 2015 01:13:18 GMT

They started here last night at11 pm. It's been mild so far, no m-80's , but the weekend is young.

My dogs hate them.

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handygal2 — Sat, 04 Jul 2015 01:23:29 GMT

They started here last night, are going full-throttle now, and will continue until Monday. They're illegal here, but the cops turn the other cheek. I guess no decent-night's sleep till Monday.

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lovescats — Sat, 04 Jul 2015 01:26:08 GMT

My two cats don't like them either and neither do i

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LucyGoose — Sat, 04 Jul 2015 01:29:18 GMT

I've never liked fireworks. I'm already a jumpy, nervous type.

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Lila Belle — Sat, 04 Jul 2015 01:31:52 GMT

We usually go on post for the 4th and there is a lot less noise than there was 15 years ago. You can guess why...

So far it's been quiet in our neighborhood but who knows about tomorrow ?

We're staying home tomorrow just to be on the safe side as we are near several potential targets.

( My dog is pretty chill and having good windows helps tremendously. We barely hear anything ! Love them.)

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momtochloe — Sat, 04 Jul 2015 01:32:19 GMT

We were good for a long time but lately it seems nobody cares. I can't say we have it as bad as some folks seem to but it still bothers me on a lot of different levels. There are so many more things to consider now, especially our veterans. I've never understood the cherry bombs or M80's. All they are are deafening. How much fun is that?

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maryebrown — Sat, 04 Jul 2015 01:40:24 GMT

Our 3 dogs that we loved for 15+ years ( before they went to the Rainbow Bridge) were fearless - except when the fireworks went off. They could tolerate anything, but that. Our neighbors seem to think that shooting off fireworks, at anytime of the year, is ok.

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suzyQ3 — Sat, 04 Jul 2015 01:51:34 GMT

I despise fireworks. I've posted this before but my daughter barely escaped serious injury from an illegal firework that was thrown and landed on her face.

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Suziepeach — Sat, 04 Jul 2015 01:56:45 GMT

Fireworks became legal in Georgia this week, it's going to be a loud, annoying next few nights. Not that it mattered, now they can shoot off the big stuff.

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Lila Belle — Sat, 04 Jul 2015 01:58:12 GMT

how horrible for her, suzyQ3.

That must have been scary !

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tansy — Sat, 04 Jul 2015 02:01:21 GMT

It's been totally quiet around here so far despite the fireworks stand at the local market.

Our last house overlooked a river which attracted campers to set up their displays. I miss the river but not the partiers.