Guns and fireworks

[DireWolf]

I remember as a kid July 4th was open season on safety and reason. "I don't care he's only 6, dammit. Give 'im the Black Cats and a lighter. He's gotta learn how to do it sooner or later. Now you make sure you thow that thang before the fuse gets too short."

Seriously. A bag full of fireworks or all sorts, some "punks" and we were off on an evening of fun and adventure. Can't believe I still have all my fingers.

Oh...and we didn't even wear helmets back then.

^this! We used to get a few gross of M80's and a few gross of quartersticks every year (in addition to the standard firecrackers, arial stuff, etc.)

The M80's went great with a cigar and a slingshot (which as a 10 year old was awesome but would totally freak me out now), and the quartersticks (and occational halfsticks) were great for rodent control, fishing, backyard excavation, etc...

I miss setting off my own stuff, but I have nowhere safe enough to do it and it's just not worth the risk, considering that there are some pretty good professional shows around town...


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