....of 2011, the last year of first decade in the 21st Century.
High Cirrus with barely a breeze to rustle the last leaves on the
Mesquites, the Sycamore tree or the needles on the Pines. And the Chiricahua
Mountains across the valley have had Snow on them for ~6 weeks now.
We finished the year with over 13" of rain which foretells of a really
good chance for loads of wildflowers come Spring.
A Healthy and Happy New Year to All.

Crazy Ed

Edward Erbeck wrote in
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Stunning as always.

Happy New Year Ed

"John Szalay" wrote:
Stunning as always.


Thank You John

Happy New Year Ed

A Healthy and Prosperous New Year to You and Yours

Crazy Ed

"Edward Erbeck" schreef in bericht
...
....of 2011, the last year of first decade in the 21st Century.
High Cirrus with barely a breeze to rustle the last leaves on the
Mesquites, the Sycamore tree or the needles on the Pines. And the
Chiricahua
Mountains across the valley have had Snow on them for ~6 weeks now.
We finished the year with over 13" of rain which foretells of a really
good chance for loads of wildflowers come Spring.
A Healthy and Happy New Year to All.

Crazy Ed

Thanks, Ed. And all good wishes for you and your family.
I wonder, we Dutch folks (present company not included) are buying loads of
heavy fireworks and in 1 hour it's all gone, leaving a lot of smoke, smell
and scared pets.
In a little town like Balk it's a madhouse already around 0.00, imagine the
big cities overhere...
In neighbouring countries they think we're quite crazy (and we are!). They
watch big public fireworks and keep their money in their pockets.
What about you overthere in Arizona?

"Ge Nidee" wrote:

I wonder, we Dutch folks (present company not included) are buying loads of
heavy fireworks and in 1 hour it's all gone, leaving a lot of smoke, smell
and scared pets.
In a little town like Balk it's a madhouse already around 0.00, imagine the
big cities overhere...
In neighbouring countries they think we're quite crazy (and we are!). They
watch big public fireworks and keep their money in their pockets.
What about you overthere in Arizona?


Well first off I personally see no problem with people thinking others are
crazy ;-).
Over here July 4th (our Independence Day) is our primary fireworks day and
although the "Fun Fireworks" like Sky Rockets and Firecrackers are against
the law in Arizona there's a Fireworks stand in New Mexico ~ an hour from
here that makes Multi Millons in Annual Sales and I can assure you not many
of them are from their fellow New Mexico residents ;-). But even at that
most of the Fireworks are public displays. Pretty dull huh?

Crazy Ed

"Edward Erbeck" schreef in bericht
...
Well first off I personally see no problem with people thinking others
are
crazy ;-).
Over here July 4th (our Independence Day) is our primary fireworks day
and
although the "Fun Fireworks" like Sky Rockets and Firecrackers are against
the law in Arizona there's a Fireworks stand in New Mexico ~ an hour from
here that makes Multi Millons in Annual Sales and I can assure you not
many
of them are from their fellow New Mexico residents ;-). But even at that
most of the Fireworks are public displays. Pretty dull huh?

Crazy Ed

Could be dull, but it's a lot safer. Hospitals here were very busy this
weekend with lost fingers, eyewounds, earproblems, etc. Some young people
try to fabricate complete bombs from fireworks and other explosives, just
for the fun and to provoke the neighbourhood and local authorities (police
etc.) and to damage all kind of things. They often end up in hospital with
very severe injuries when their creation explodes too soon.
Around newyear you can buy fireworks on almost every corner here, especially
in the cities. It's a madhouse...
And the mess the morning after, yuck!
I'm getting old...

"Ge Nidee" wrote:

Could be dull, but it's a lot safer. Hospitals here were very busy this
weekend with lost fingers, eyewounds, earproblems, etc. Some young people
try to fabricate complete bombs from fireworks and other explosives, just
for the fun and to provoke the neighbourhood and local authorities (police
etc.) and to damage all kind of things. They often end up in hospital with
very severe injuries when their creation explodes too soon.
Around newyear you can buy fireworks on almost every corner here, especially
in the cities. It's a madhouse...
And the mess the morning after, yuck!
I'm getting old...


After being in the Army, Store bought explosives just don't have the
thrill they had before.

Crazy Ed

On Mon, 02 Jan 2012 05:38:20 -0700, Edward Erbeck
wrote:

"Ge Nidee" wrote:

I wonder, we Dutch folks (present company not included) are buying loads of
heavy fireworks and in 1 hour it's all gone, leaving a lot of smoke, smell
and scared pets.
In a little town like Balk it's a madhouse already around 0.00, imagine the
big cities overhere...
In neighbouring countries they think we're quite crazy (and we are!). They
watch big public fireworks and keep their money in their pockets.
What about you overthere in Arizona?


Well first off I personally see no problem with people thinking others are
crazy ;-).
Over here July 4th (our Independence Day) is our primary fireworks day and
although the "Fun Fireworks" like Sky Rockets and Firecrackers are against
the law in Arizona there's a Fireworks stand in New Mexico ~ an hour from
here that makes Multi Millons in Annual Sales and I can assure you not many
of them are from their fellow New Mexico residents ;-). But even at that
most of the Fireworks are public displays. Pretty dull huh?

Crazy Ed

Here is Seattle, we try to blow up the Space Needle each New Year.
While "personal" fireworks are banned within the city, there are still
quite a few flashes and booms in the neighborhood. And usually at
least one residence in the region will burn due to some fool living
down to the reputation...

As Ed notes, July 4th is even louder - and in Seattle, just as rainy -
as New Years.

Bob ^,,^

In article , Edward Erbeck
writes
....of 2011, the last year of first decade in the 21st Century.
High Cirrus with barely a breeze to rustle the last leaves on the
Mesquites, the Sycamore tree or the needles on the Pines. And the Chiricahua
Mountains across the valley have had Snow on them for ~6 weeks now.
We finished the year with over 13" of rain which foretells of a really
good chance for loads of wildflowers come Spring.
A Healthy and Happy New Year to All.

Crazy Ed


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That's lovely. Happy new year, and may your wild flowers do well.
--
Sue ]

"Mad Cow" wrote:

That's lovely. Happy new year, and may your wild flowers do well.

Thank You Sue, and our fingers are crossed for the Flowers!

Crazy Ed