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Well, let me tell you somethin’ about them Roman candle fireworks. You know, the ones that shoot them pretty stars up in the sky? Yeah, them things. They’re somethin’ alright.
I ain’t no expert, mind you, but I’ve seen a few in my day. They’re just like these cardboard tubes, ya see? And inside, they got these little stars tucked in there. You light the fuse, and *whoosh*, it goes up and pops that star right outta there. Then it goes flyin’ up in the sky and makes a big boom! Pretty, ain’t it?
Now, they come in all sorts of sizes, I hear. Some are skinny little things, and some are bigger, like a man’s fist, maybe even bigger than that. The little ones, they just shoot one star at a time. But the bigger ones, they can shoot a whole bunch of ’em. One after the other, *bang, bang, bang*! It’s like a little war up there in the sky.
And then there’s them bundles. Them ain’t just one tube, no sir. They got a whole bunch of little tubes all stuck together. And when you light them, they all go off at once! It’s like a whole sky full of stars explode at the same time. Now, that’s a sight to see, let me tell ya.
But you gotta be careful with them things. Fireworks ain’t toys, you hear? They can be dangerous if you don’t know what you’re doin’. I heard tell of folks gettin’ burned, losin’ fingers, even worse. So, you gotta be smart about it.
- Don’t go holdin’ them in your hand, that’s just plain stupid.
- Don’t point ’em at nobody, not even that pesky neighbor’s dog.
- And for the love of Pete, don’t let the young’uns play with ’em. They don’t know no better.
Now, I ain’t too sure about all them laws and rules about fireworks. Seems like every place has got its own rules, and they change all the time. Some places, you can buy ’em easy, just like buyin’ candy at the store. Other places, they’re all strict about it. You gotta have permits and licenses and all sorts of nonsense. Makes a body’s head spin, it does.
But one thing’s for sure, you gotta be respectful with them fireworks. Don’t go settin’ ’em off in the middle of the night, wakin’ up the whole neighborhood. And don’t go leavin’ a mess all over the place neither. Clean up after yourself, that’s what my mama always said. And don’t forget to soak them used fireworks down with water or keep a big bucket of sand nearby to toss them into, the last thing you need is a trash fire.
Roman candle fireworks, they’re somethin’ special, alright. They can make a celebration even better, make a night sky beautiful and fun. But remember, safety first! Don’t want to ruin your fun by getting yourself or somebody else hurt. Use them fireworks the right way, and you’ll have a good time.
I remember one time, we had this big ol’ fourth of July party. We had all sorts of food, and music, and of course, fireworks. And them Roman candles were the stars of the show. We waited until it got dark, real dark, you couldn’t hardly see your hand in front of your face. Then my oldest boy, he went and set them Roman candles up in the field. And when he lit ’em, oh my! It was like magic. The whole sky lit up with all kinds of colors. Reds, blues, greens, yellows, everything. And the kids, they were just screamin’ and laughin’ and havin’ a grand ol’ time. It was a night I’ll never forget, that’s for sure.
So, if you’re plannin’ on havin’ some fireworks, maybe get yourself some of them Roman candles. They’re easy to use and they’re real pretty. Just remember what I told you about bein’ safe. And have a good time, ya hear?
One more thing, if you’re gonna buy some of them Roman Candles you might as well grab a few sparklers for the kids. They like to run around with them things like a bunch of little fireflies, its cute. The sparklers don’t make much noise so if you have little ones that don’t like loud noises, that might be a good option for them so they don’t have to miss out on all the fun. Or you can get those little poppers that you throw on the ground and they make a little snap, those are always a big hit for some reason, kids are weird like that you know?
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