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Fireworks spectacular
The miles started to wear on us.
What had been a good day for the most part with my nephews, Alex and Andrew, turned into an nightmarish experience trying to get dinner for four children, my mother, her friend Mereda, my wife and me.
Many frustrations played into the scenario. My mother was edgy was on my nerves. Crystal was tired and the children were hungry and complaining.
I made the mistake of trying to get us into a popular Italian place on the Fourth and the night of a home baseball game.
The restaurant made the mistake of telling us it would be just 45 minutes before we could be served.
It turned out to be much longer, and what was supposed to be a nice sit-down meal turned into takeout.
I left with the kids before the food even got to the table so we could see the fireworks show.
After some juggling, we did end up enjoying our meal, just a lot later and in a different locale.
And we did get to see the show.
And Alex thanked me for a great day. I’m glad to know he enjoyed it.
Here’s a snippet of the fireworks.
I’m afraid the video doesn’t do it justice.
Bobby Burns is associate editor of Internet news and information at The Daily Reflector. A native North Carolinian, he grew up in St. Louis, Mo.
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