It’s The Fourth of July here in America. The day we celebrate our Independence from English rule. I think we have also moved toward celebrating our freedom. Most families celebrate with barbecues and general gatherings. And of course, fire works!
The fireworks start several days before the fourth. Neighboring towns will coordinate so people can go to all the events in their area. My sister can go to a fire works display for three of four days! Fun stuff!
Quite a few years ago, when my daughter and Hubby’s daughter were with us on the fourth, (they were both in their early teens) I set about to teach them safe handling of fire works. They loved sparklers and so that was what I selected.
I showed them how to hold it at the very base of the stem safely.
Well, you know me. Nothing ever really goes the way I plan. I lit the sparkler and it malfunctioned and blew up in my hand, burning me pretty badly.
I ran inside and grabbed a bag of peas and off we went to the Emergency Room. Where they cleaned and dressed my hand. And I got a lecture on fire works safety.
It was then I realized that I needed to never handle fire works again. And I haven’t. I have been very good about letting the professionals do all the display work. You just never know when you might get a bad one and have it explode like that.
So to everyone out there today celebrating the fourth, please be careful and safe.
Happy Independence Day!!!!
Happy and Safe Fourth of July to you!
Pam
Hope you had a really wonderful 4th!!
I always thought sparkles were very safe…used it as a kid myself and loved them. I am not fond of handling fire works. Love to watch a nice display, though! have a wonderful day! Happy 4th!
Thanks for the alert, MB. Your experience is an eye-opener. I would never have expected sparklers to do that.
Happy celebrating,
Linda
Hope you have a sparkling 4th of July celebration with the entire family.
Yikes, that’s scary!!
I hope you have a wonderful 4th!
I hope you have a fantastic 4th!
Dearest friends,
happy 4th of July!!!
Love Uschi
I’m glad you were okay. I’ve always been scared of doing my own fireworks for this very reason. The only time I’ve ever done it was sparklers for my best friend’s wedding.
Happy 4th!