I have friends with a dog, I am the designated 'dogfather' which means I participate in daily walks with Nuccah, since her daddy doesn't walk. As a young dog, she has shown little fear of fireworks, which is a departure for many of our local pooches, who can be severely stressed by the percussive sounds, and for all I know the smells, of various private investments in spreading noise and color (hopefully) into the sky. I live near a lake, and many of the lakefront landholders will shoot works into the basin. Since there are many airplane owners with floatplanes parked out on the water, there is a healthy cafe taken so no really stupid accidents happen, that could get a careless enthusiast sued or shot.

Last night was quieter than it has been for many years. Still trying to figure out the reason, but no complaints in this department.