W2R
Moderator Emeritus
[...] it's never going to end, so people just need to relax and deal with it, whether they have a problem with it, isn't going to change anything. Good luck for anyone thinking they can stop people from launching fireworks over their houses. I expect to hear more fireworks this week.
+1
I don't like fireworks, due to the loud noise, smoke, smells, and so on. Ever seen a timid, small dog around fireworks? That's a reaction I can relate to. Frank also has some sort of allergic/sensitivity reaction to the smoke and smells associated with fireworks. We used to go to gatherings of his family every year on the 4th that involved a lot of fireworks, but we stopped going and used allergies as an excuse.
So, I was trying to think of a way to articulate my thoughts on all this, when I read the above post by GenXguy and he nailed it. Those are my thoughts too. Each year I stay indoors with the windows and doors closed, and eventually things quiet down. It wouldn't help to try to force others to stop setting off fireworks. That would just create conflict that might even lead to violence, who knows.
Actually, this year they quieted down earlier than usual. I don't really know why! Frank thinks it's because like everything else in these inflationary times, fireworks are becoming ridiculously expensive.