This is not an apt description, but I do enjoy setting off fireworks somewhere in the vicinity of the Fourth of July. And I have a stash of sparklers in the basement ready for any celebratory event – like a birthday, New Year’s Eve, Christmas, etc…
The Phantom Fireworks people sent me a tantalizing coupon – but they want me to drive to another state to purchase their wares. This made me wonder how I got on their mailing list…until I recalled a time I did actually make an out-of-state purchase while driving back to The Good Life. Even though it was years ago, and this coupon is addressed to my daughter’s friend who frequented our home in the high school years, I was tempted to consider the journey. These coupons are really good deals!
Alas. I failed to secure my fireworks for this year at the end of last year – when you really do get the best deals as the tents close up and you can bargain with the people who do not want to haul anything back to a storage unit. And you offer cold hard cash. Thus, I will be paying the price this year because I do enjoy watching the dazzling fountains, colorful smoke bombs, and hearing the shooting and screaming of the displays. Hopefully my neighbors try to outdo each other again this year. (Apparently they travel out of state. They have the big off-the-ground wonders.)
Seven minutes and the stands open for business. I’m off!