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summer_in_TX

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27. Besides all the great points above, has anyone thought about what a horrible experience it will be

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Wed Jul 1, 2026, 01:00 AM

9 hrs ago

for spectators?

I once was at an extra long fireworks display. The shock to the nervous system of lights constantly exploding around me after awhile far outweighed any beauty. Finally we left early, but it wasn't nearly early enough for me.

I gained a new appreciation for a 15-20 minute fireworks show.

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Besides all the great points above, has anyone thought about what a horrible experience it will be summer_in_TX 9 hrs ago #27

Surely there is some prohibition of using government resources for a rally tikka 8 hrs ago #28