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David K
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INKY the dog
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"According to national statistics, animal control officials across the
country see a 30-60% increase in lost pets each year between July 4th and 6th.
In fact, July 5th is one of the busiest days of the year for shelters."
“Sadly, only 14% of lost pets are returned to their owners,
according to nationwide statistics. And worse, 30-60% of lost pets are
euthanized because they cannot be properly identified and returned to
their owners."
http://www.petamberalert.com/blog/keeping-your-pets-safe-on-...
The more fireworks, the more lost pets.
And don't forget the wildlife that get terrorized.
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If you guys recall the story about 'Inky', the lost Baja dog (adopted by Americans) we found in the desert between Cataviña and Mission Santa Maria
(April, 2003)... we brought it to Camp Gecko after our trip to the mission where it would get a ride back to the U.S. with other dog owners
(fishunter) and be re-united. While enjoying a thunderous skyrocket show put on by 4baja, Inky pulled free of the place we had her tied up to, at our
camp... and we searched that night and the following days we were there, never to find her. Since finding her, Sarah had her leashed and loved... for
a couple days of comfort...
In the background, Bedman and Emma's dog, Daisy at La Gringa.
Fireworks and animals do not do well together!
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DianaT
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| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
....and as it is in the United States on Independence Day. They are a reminder that war and guns are how we freed ourselves from the colonial
brutality.
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Colonial brutality? Now that is a major myth. 
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DENNIS
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Colonial brutality? Now that is a major myth. |
Sounds good though. 
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DavidE
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Mood: 'At home we demand facts and get them. In Mexico one subsists on rumor and never demands anything.' Charles Flandrau,
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Like Teebagger partee. Remember our founding fathers were slaveholders. The world ain't perfect!
Fireworks are OK. A sudden blast at 0200 isn't. Nor is starting off at 0500 before they get truly drunk.
I found out 120db Mr. Tambourine Man by Dylan played across the arroyo is great payback at 0700 while they are in the midst of La Cruda.
A Lot To See And A Lot To Do
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Lee
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If I lived in a dense neighborhood, houses next to me, I wouldn't want everyone PO'd at me because I was lighting them up at midnight.
Where I live, I hear mariachi most nights, lots of cheering and celebration, fireworks (the big ones in the sky) regularly, and sometimes the ground
shakes, windows rattle at an explosion. It is what it is. All this from Rancho Pescadero where well heeled guests pay $300-$500 night. If
this isn't for you, you wouldn't live here. I shrug and think whatever.
When a close enough neighbor plays loud tejano music (I hate that sheesh) into the night, I think this is Mexico and there are NO noise ordinances
here. Just the way it is.
Fireworks disrespectful? More NOB post-morality BS.
US Marines: providing enemies of America an opportunity to die for their country since 1775.
What I say before any important decision.
F*ck it.
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DavidE
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Mood: 'At home we demand facts and get them. In Mexico one subsists on rumor and never demands anything.' Charles Flandrau,
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"Fireworks disrespectful? More NOB post-morality BS."
Señor Lee, IMHO is not "How And When Fireworks Are Utilized" not part of the determining factor of whether they are disrespectful? My Mexican
neighbors have always thought so.
BTW cuetes and other pyrotechnics are purely regulated by pueblos, not the state. For example sales and use are banned in Tecate
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baja-spirit
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Maybe the fireworks will scare the crap out of the dogs at their house and not do it on the beach in front of others people's homes. Dog owners love
their dogs but walk them to crap on someone else space. Amazing to me...
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Lee
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| Quote: | Originally posted by DavidE
"Fireworks disrespectful? More NOB post-morality BS."
Señor Lee, IMHO is not "How And When Fireworks Are Utilized" not part of the determining factor of whether they are disrespectful? My Mexican
neighbors have always thought so.
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Agreed. And, also, where utilized. Forget I wrote the above.
And, stop making sense.
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wessongroup
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Better check with the Chinese ...... on that disrespectful thingy ..... just saying 
http://www.chinesefireworks.co.uk/home.html
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J.P.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by DavidE
Like Teebagger partee. Remember our founding fathers were slaveholders. The world ain't perfect!
Fireworks are OK. A sudden blast at 0200 isn't. Nor is starting off at 0500 before they get truly drunk.
I found out 120db Mr. Tambourine Man by Dylan played across the arroyo is great payback at 0700 while they are in the midst of La Cruda.
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My favorite revenge music was GOOD MORNINE VIET NAM by Robin Williams played at full blast to get everyone up after a hard night of partying.
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