There was a huge crowd from both north and south of border gathered in Imperial Beach this evening to enjoy the beautiful fireworks show off the the
pier. OPPS
This was the fireworks show that was over before it started. About 6 minutes before the 9 p.m. start time, all of the fireworks went off at one time!
It was amazing but awful for our poor dogs. We were just about to put them in the bathroom with the jacuzzi running to protect them from the
fireworks. One of them is really terrified by fireworks.
From what we have heard so far, it was a computer error and it affected more than IB.
I walked down to the pier and the crowd was stunned and wondering. When everyone realized that the show was over in about 5 seconds, they started to
leave. Then we stood out front and talked to several people as they were leaving IB and the reactions were interesting. They ranged from gee, I
always wondered what it would look like if they all went off at one time, to that sucks.
We had a great firework night in Grover and Pismo Beaches tonight. The 4th is big here and it actually started about Sunday and will go on thru the
weekend. We bbq'd and walked to the beach. Lots of illegal fireworks as always. It got pretty wild and the crowd really got into it. Then a good show
from Pismo Pier. I'm lucky in the dog department, she is not afraid of fireworks. She went with us to the beach like she has in past years, relaxed on
the blanket and enjoyed the show with us.
Originally posted by DianaT
There was a huge crowd from both north and south of border gathered in Imperial Beach this evening to enjoy the beautiful fireworks show off the the
pier. OPPS
This was the fireworks show that was over before it started. About 6 minutes before the 9 p.m. start time, all of the fireworks went off at one time!
It was amazing but awful for our poor dogs. We were just about to put them in the bathroom with the jacuzzi running to protect them from the
fireworks. One of them is really terrified by fireworks.
From what we have heard so far, it was a computer error and it affected more than IB.
I walked down to the pier and the crowd was stunned and wondering. When everyone realized that the show was over in about 5 seconds, they started to
leave. Then we stood out front and talked to several people as they were leaving IB and the reactions were interesting. They ranged from gee, I
always wondered what it would look like if they all went off at one time, to that sucks.
The "Big Bay Boom" was a dissapointment for over 500,000 people. One huge explosion at 8:55pm, lasted a few seconds.
[Edited on 7-5-2012 by Bob H]
The SAME boiling water that softens the potato hardens the egg. It's about what you are made of NOT the circumstance.
Originally posted by DianaT
There was a huge crowd from both north and south of border gathered in Imperial Beach this evening to enjoy the beautiful fireworks show off the the
pier. OPPS
This was the fireworks show that was over before it started. About 6 minutes before the 9 p.m. start time, all of the fireworks went off at one time!
It was amazing but awful for our poor dogs. We were just about to put them in the bathroom with the jacuzzi running to protect them from the
fireworks. One of them is really terrified by fireworks.
From what we have heard so far, it was a computer error and it affected more than IB.
I walked down to the pier and the crowd was stunned and wondering. When everyone realized that the show was over in about 5 seconds, they started to
leave. Then we stood out front and talked to several people as they were leaving IB and the reactions were interesting. They ranged from gee, I
always wondered what it would look like if they all went off at one time, to that sucks.
Then they didn't have to wonder what it would be like to sit in the traffic to get out of IB! Street in front of my house was a parking lot for over
an hour and a half after the 'Big Bay Bust'!
Just saw the video on the morning news. The video was taken from a high vantage point, overlooking the whole bay. Looks like the IB, Coronado, and
Harbor Island shows all went off at the same time, 5 minutes early and in a few seconds. Quite spectacular.
Nice images Ken, thank you. I wish the US would retain more of its heritage though. If you've never seen the "Grito" on 16 September in México it is a
worthwhile experience. Padre Hidalgo was one brave individual facing off to brutal Spaniards like he did. Lucky gringos: Playing the part of ham in
between slices of Canada and México!
Originally posted by DavidE
Nice images Ken, thank you. I wish the US would retain more of its heritage though.
Spend time in the United States (away from Baja Nomad), and you will see plenty of American heritage. I lived in the Midwest for 2 years, and I had
enough American heritage to last a lifetime. Now, I live within 2 hrs of the US/Mexico border, listen to Novelas on TV (while my Esposa watches
them), and have a choice between Indian, Thai, and Mongolian nearby.
In many ways San Diego County may have led the way to a new and more American way to gratuitously blow stuff up. More and better. Blow up more stuff
faster. Given our history, how can that be un-American. It reminded me of Shock and Awe over Baghdad. (except no women and children were dying, and
it only lasted 10 seconds, and didn't cost a billion dollars.)
Undoubtedly, there are people who cannot afford to give the anchor of sanity even the slightest tug. Sam Harris
"The situation is far too dire for pessimism."
Bill Kauth
Carl Sagan said, "We are a way for the cosmos to know itself."
Just saw a report on the evening news. Legally the fireworks company fulfilled their contract.
That's not right. This is Amercia, there has to be somebody we can sue.
David
Not one shred of evidence supports the notion that life is serious.
Hey, That c-ck Up with Fireworks Made the Today Show This Morning
The Today Show reporter stated that everyone enjoyed the show.
[Edited on 7-6-2012 by Gypsy Jan]
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