M-80’s. I was sleeping soundly last night – made myself go to bed at a decent hour – only to be awakened by not ONE, but THREE fucking M-80 fireworks set off in the street outside the guest room here at the Sterling Family homestead. One at 11:30 pm, the next at 11:31 pm and the final one at 11:31.5 pm Yes, that was 30 seconds after the 2nd one… Needless to say, having been jolted out of my slumber, I set about making the best of my time. I visited with my mom for a bit, read some more of my new book, and then played some GeneRally Now, it’s just past 3:00 am and I’m wide fugking awake, still. As much as I love my parents, and like Modesto (I’ve begun liking it more and more as it’s grown, really!), I am so grateful that fireworks have been banned in most towns and cities in the bay area. I haven’t had to worry about being awakened by M-80’s or whistling petes or any of that crap in the 3 years I’ve been living out there. Been rather peaceful, it has. 🙂 But the good thing is that I’ve been able to spend time with the parents. I dropped off Don’s motorcycle and he gave me one of the bike keys. I guess he’ll let me ride it again soon. 😉 Dad made some bangers on the barbie and some VERY delicious potato salad for dinner. I had two of the bangers and four helpings of the potato salad. Yum! Yesterday was a good day indeed. Anyhow… I should be trying to get some sleep but am still wide awake. <sigh> With that, I’m offa here for now. Thanks for visiting and Keep Coming Back!!! P.S… If you don’t know what an M-80 is, think "Concussion Grenade"…]]>