Absolutely the quietest July 4th in my life.
 

I did not hear or see anywhere near as many fireworks as in the past.

Must be the economy:(

I think most peoples 4th was quieter than previous years from what I'm hearing

Tons around me. Seemed normal.

I think some cities cut back on the celebrations due to the economy.

Some of our local cities did hold the normal celebrations. But I do not know if they were as heavily attended as they have been in previous years because of peoples mood on the economy. I hope many families looked at it as a chance to get out for the day and finish with some top rate entertainment for the kids.

I didn't realize how many people have access to an impressive array personal fireworks. I was driving around the SF bay area later last night and you could see them here and there. I assume these were private citizens because most of the cities had already completed their shows. They were sure pretty.

woo thought I was the only one who felt that way.

Kind of the opposite for me, the fireworks team were setting those fuckers off in the golf course behind my house. It was LOUD and BAD ASS. I needed a fish-eye lense for my eye balls.

my neighbors were setting off fucking sticks of TNT on the 4th... fucking windows were shaking :/

Those who sacrifice Liberty for security deserve neither -Benjamin Franklin

car alarms were getting beasted, sounded fucking insane here

obama kill you all

Very quiet in my area. No one was really sure where to go for a fireworks show due to a lot of cancellations.

I agree, really strange.

Usually I hear a good bit.. but found it rather quiet this year.

It's quite normal thought...