tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080647999171945249.post5047556748715620556..comments2023-04-30T04:47:07.939-07:00Comments on Randomness and Lunacy: Play that 1812 Overture like Tchaikovsky IntendedJenn Flynn-Shonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08441834864191292424noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080647999171945249.post-23962603565982265662009-07-05T07:59:21.866-07:002009-07-05T07:59:21.866-07:00I like to sit in Cambridge right across the river ...I like to sit in Cambridge right across the river by MIT. I found it last year, I went back this year, it's perfect. I don't like crowds so I need to be in an area where I'm away from them. My spot is perfect because there's enough space to find a spot on the grass to lay out your blanket (meaning it's not horribly crowded), but the fireworks are being shot off from right across the river so it's a great view (you'll see my pictures later). The worst part is getting herded onto the T, but even that isn't too bad because the MBTA employees are controlling the masses a little, they stop you at the gates and decide whether the train can fit more people or not. I've seen more crowded trains in the morning on an average workday.<br><br>Anyway, I too had a great 4th yesterday. I'll be writing a post later, right now I need to eat something and then go enjoy the second sunny day in a row! =)Bridgetehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03709723619816973092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080647999171945249.post-33703403279381965322009-07-05T09:27:18.722-07:002009-07-05T09:27:18.722-07:00Maybe your New Year's is in the middle of summ...Maybe your New Year's is in the middle of summer. Mine is in winter when it's almost at it's coldest. Of course the new year's kissing does warm things up a bit. LOLAudreynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080647999171945249.post-82919541837900333602009-07-05T10:44:21.906-07:002009-07-05T10:44:21.906-07:00Sounds lovely. I will need to come and see for my...Sounds lovely. I will need to come and see for myself. Maybe next year I can plan a visit with my daughter over the 4th.Joanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13028455230976673335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080647999171945249.post-64805692052645700592009-07-05T12:16:49.054-07:002009-07-05T12:16:49.054-07:00So when they played the 1812 the way it was intend...So when they played the 1812 the way it was intended, did they use actual cannons?? :DBreehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14290256480395879700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080647999171945249.post-30495911581800703242009-07-06T04:09:02.648-07:002009-07-06T04:09:02.648-07:00@Bridgete oh that's a great idea where to sit ...@Bridgete oh that's a great idea where to sit & watch. You can hear everything & see the low ones there right? That might be a good deal for next year. Remind me & we'll meet up with you there! Can't wait to see the pictures! Did you make it to the pool?<br><br>@Audrey lol! That's a good way to look at it!<br><br>@Joan yes that would be great! There is a nice spot around Union Square where the viewing would be perfect up in a tower on the hill.<br><br>@Bree lmao you know it wouldn't surprise me at all to learn that is exactly what they use for the little short bright ones haha.Jenn Flynn-Shonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05947691876538206892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080647999171945249.post-36015165005422406402009-07-06T13:16:23.884-07:002009-07-06T13:16:23.884-07:00Looks like you did the traditional 4th; BBQ, Famil...Looks like you did the traditional 4th; BBQ, Family and Fireworks. To do otherwise is like celebrating Thanksgiving without turkey. And a grand fireworks display with the 1812 Overture is sort of like apple pie without a big scoop of icy cold, vinalla ice cream, good but not great! :DAlmost Precioushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02349435936032378395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080647999171945249.post-9126309556843846642009-07-06T13:22:52.781-07:002009-07-06T13:22:52.781-07:00Oops, I meant with"out" the 1812 Overtur...Oops, I meant with"out" the 1812 Overturn, but I'm sure you knew what I intended to type. <br>Drat,dumb fingers can't keep up with my brain, and my brain ain't really all that fast! :\Almost Precioushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02349435936032378395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080647999171945249.post-47841879002300090052009-07-07T02:28:31.750-07:002009-07-07T02:28:31.750-07:00Something about fireworks..they bring out the kid ...Something about fireworks..they bring out the kid in everyone.<br>Sounds like a great time. Glad you are happy in your new place.Rosebud Collectionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06907760433209723539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080647999171945249.post-61235432092147055482009-07-07T13:07:05.039-07:002009-07-07T13:07:05.039-07:00You know I wondered why all the radio stations tha...You know I wondered why all the radio stations that weren't playing Michael Jackson non-stop were playing George Michael! And by wondered, I mean worried he'd also been swept up by Ed McMahon's great recruitment for Star Search in the sky.<br><br>Happy belated birthday and thanks for the follow!BrideOfPorkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00269354431258840324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080647999171945249.post-63393716620383151082009-07-07T16:25:13.714-07:002009-07-07T16:25:13.714-07:00Ha ha, I've got lots of years on Matt and I...Ha ha, I've got lots of years on Matt and I've never gone into the city to see the fireworks, either. If I'm not out, I usually watch on TV. Some years they actually use real canons for the sound in the 1812 - didn't see it this year so not sure.<br><br>Sue and I caught great fireworks in Revere the night before - the display lasted over and hour, maybe 1:15 or so, and we hadn't planned for that at all. Sue wanted Bianchi's and a walk; when we were going to leave - there they were!<br><br>Glad you had a fun 4th. You'll soon see my pics from Summerfest, hope to see yours, too!<br><br>Love, MumJudi FitzPatrickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03044470361875281623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080647999171945249.post-55331895026786939432009-07-10T06:16:59.026-07:002009-07-10T06:16:59.026-07:00Yes, you can definitely hear and see everything th...Yes, you can definitely hear and see everything there, including the low ones. I will totally remind you next year! We'll spread out some blankets and have a blast! =)<br><br>I did make it to the pool, by the way.Bridgetehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03709723619816973092noreply@blogger.com