Hey, there. I’m out blowing stuff up so I can’t come to the computer right now.

Hope you’re all having a great and a safe time.

Come back Monday for more dude fun.

It’s almost the Fourth of July and you know what that means. BBQ’s and fireworks. Beer and fireworks. Celebrations and fireworks. Have I mentioned fireworks?

Speed Racer is already planning out what kind of explosions he wants to be in charge of, while the two older little dudes are speculating about the size of the boom [...]]]> by Richard

It’s almost the Fourth of July and you know what that means. BBQ’s and fireworks. Beer and fireworks. Celebrations and fireworks. Have I mentioned fireworks?

Speed Racer is already planning out what kind of explosions he wants to be in charge of, while the two older little dudes are speculating about the size of the boom they can get out of the latest mortar rounds.

All of which scares me tremendously. Especially considering I remember all the crazy stuff I used to do with fireworks when I was their age. I mean, seriously. When I think back about that now, I can’t believe not only that I didn’t kill someone, but that I still have all my fingers and toes.

I mean, not that this was me or anything, but I remember know about people who shot other people with bottle rockets shot from plastic piping. And that was the tame stuff.

Fireworks safety is no joke. People do die from this every year. There are a few precautions you can take to make celebrating our country’s independence slightly less dangerous. These come directly from the National Council On Fireworks Safety.

Use fireworks outdoors only.

Obey local laws. If fireworks are not legal where you live, do not use them.

Always have water handy. (A hose or bucket).

Only use fireworks as intended. Don’t try to alter them or combine them.

Never relight a “dud” firework. Wait 20 minutes and then soak it in a bucket of water.

Use common sense. Spectators should keep a safe distance from the shooter and the shooter should wear safety glasses.

Alcohol and fireworks do not mix. Have a “designated shooter.”

Only persons over the age of 12 should be allowed to handle sparklers of any type.

Do not ever use homemade fireworks of illegal explosives: They can kill you! Report illegal explosives to the fire or police department in your community.

Let’s do this safely this year. And make sure we’re all here to do the same darn stupid things again next year.

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These dudes obviously had far too much time on their hands. But, then again, that’s Wales for you.

Enough skeeving off. I’ll be back with some actual content soon.

Until then, enjoy this. Sheep and fireworks, a potent combination.