Fourth of July in SC!

In Vermont we have wonderful fireworks displays on the 3rd, 4th, even 5th of July each year in the various towns celebrating the birth of our magnificent country.  In South Carolina where we now live, it was markedly different.  At least this year it was!

Starting a week or more before the Fourth we could hear fireworks explosions during the evenings, and even later into the night.  On the 3rd there were lots of fireworks going off in our complex until quite late.  On the Fourth there were fireworks EVERYWHERE!  Even right across the street from us.  They lasted how long I don't know because I finally fell asleep well after 11:00 PM.

Pretty stunning.  Loud and beautiful.  Dear One watched from the wicker couch on our front porch.  Sometimes he watched the firecrackers head straight for our house, and even hit the roof before bouncing off.  No, actually, they did not set the house on fire, but this was a concern.  We are pretty sure our neighbors DO like us, but then....well, you never know.

The next morning I went out to water the plants on the deck and there was a spent rocket.  At least I hope it is spent.  I did not touch it...but one of will have to soon!