tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post4621897582800500108..comments2024-03-28T05:59:04.687-07:00Comments on Rural Revolution: Close callPatrice Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06012022335047974670noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-72960596379104060802021-07-06T11:01:04.661-07:002021-07-06T11:01:04.661-07:00In a local bedroom community to our state Capitol ...In a local bedroom community to our state Capitol there are millions - and I mean MILLIONS - of dollars of fireworks legally purchased and set off each year. They totally out shine the two Government sponsored displays in the communities. This year there is a ban due to the fact we at about 25% normal precip for the past 2 years. I am so proud to say that there were nearly ZERO illegal ones set off in the communities. I saw 3. I also saw the cops were on those guys like a cat on an unsuspecting mouse. I really expected to see a few more.<br /><br />It is nice to say I live in an area where common sense still reigns. Now SPENDING that amount on fireworks makes me shake my head, but those who do it provide a spectacular show for all of us and their yards, driveways and streets are all cleaned and swept 'by dawn's early light', each year.<br /><br />God Bless America - as she was founded!Natokadnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04335243535171469124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-37054019514694761422021-07-05T17:08:50.377-07:002021-07-05T17:08:50.377-07:00Whew! Stay safe out there! Great advice about th...Whew! Stay safe out there! Great advice about those fireworks! Just take one little spark to set off a forest burner! wyominghearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11866831359786301254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-971194924895174122021-07-05T06:11:54.756-07:002021-07-05T06:11:54.756-07:00I live back in Wyoming after almost 3 years of Ida...I live back in Wyoming after almost 3 years of Idaho living that included fires dropping ash on us every year.<br />I love fireworks.... and shoot them off every New Year Eve if we have snow cover and are not having a blizzard. They were banned in locally except for the big display held in an area of irrigated fields. <br />I’m praying for all who are living in with extreme heat and drought. We hit 109 a couple weeks ago, no AC but live at an altitude that generally brings cool temperatures when the sun goes down. Makes days of 90s seem more tolerable. <br />Sidetracksusie Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-3793440545637287222021-07-04T11:44:59.079-07:002021-07-04T11:44:59.079-07:00Grateful everyone is okay. That said - yes, peopl...Grateful everyone is okay. That said - yes, people, use sense.Toirdhealbheach Beucailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14872794169534403463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-6900978869374211092021-07-04T11:18:12.349-07:002021-07-04T11:18:12.349-07:00Just so you'll know, the day of the year with ...Just so you'll know, the day of the year with the highest number of wildfires caused by humans is July 4th. Lightning doesn't even come close to causing as many.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-77778265743883297942021-07-03T14:49:42.925-07:002021-07-03T14:49:42.925-07:00A few years ago it was so hot and dry that we had ...A few years ago it was so hot and dry that we had burn bans. What I couldn't figure out is why the burn bans did not apply to fireworks or to the subdivision clearing off lots to build houses.<br /><br />We have been hot but also regular rains this year but we are still very careful when burning sticks or setting off fireworks. <br /><br />HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY EVERYONE!!<br /><br />kathy in MSAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-17517738878704074312021-07-03T12:48:24.710-07:002021-07-03T12:48:24.710-07:00Scary stuff! I am celebrating with you that every...Scary stuff! I am celebrating with you that everything/one is ok. Thank the Lord for those awesome firefighters!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-35820863461435769992021-07-03T09:33:39.860-07:002021-07-03T09:33:39.860-07:00I am grateful every time I hear of fires out West ...I am grateful every time I hear of fires out West that I live in damp Alabama even though we do have fires occasionally. Getting the bags ready seems like a prudent action right now.Practical Parsimonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08419071209412207674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-17288113671894599322021-07-03T09:12:14.601-07:002021-07-03T09:12:14.601-07:00That thunderstorm put us on high alert, too. We u...That thunderstorm put us on high alert, too. We updated our meds and contents of our bug out bags, too. Fire totally freaks me out. Stay safe and vigilant. Tewshoozhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02564577459982968771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-87043111965765587552021-07-03T08:44:56.268-07:002021-07-03T08:44:56.268-07:00I admit it; I'm a guy. I like setting off fir...I admit it; I'm a guy. I like setting off fireworks as much as the next guy. That being said, I DO live in the Wild, Wild West and CANNOT see how anyone can rationalize setting off fireworks in the tinderbox conditions that exist here every July; especially the airborne stuff!!! Folks use your heads... The ones on your shoulders...Peteforesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00702888855868877243noreply@blogger.com