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My fellow Americans, and ex-pats of various nations who like to watch things explode into pretty colors in the sky, I need you help.

Our nation's Independence Day fast approaches and I find myself unaware of the best spots in the South Bay to watch the stars explode. Normally, we attend a rather unique 4th celebration in the City, but our usual host is in Europe and we need a new venue. Where are the recommended sites, or is TV our best bet?

I know downtown SJ does a big party, but I prefer viewing locations that don't require a day long commitment to lawn sitting and port-o-pots.

Suggestions?

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I know it sounds wierd

But as a last resort, try the parking lot of that new Target down there by Coleman and 87. You’ll want to park down by the train tracks all the way down near Trader Joes but you can see most of the fireworks from the event downtown that you’re talking about………..we did it a few years ago.

Did you all know I’m getting married next weekend?

by SanJoseLandShark on Jun 19, 2009 6:51 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Whoa!

Congrats!

Eat before hand. Trust me!

And I will keep the parking lot there in mind. Thanks!

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by CTGray on Jun 19, 2009 7:27 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

congratulations!!!

"It aint over till the fat lady sings." - Not Yogi Berra

by serrapadre716 on Jun 19, 2009 10:24 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

WOAH

Congrats!

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by That'll Cheech You on Jun 19, 2009 11:07 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Don’t pull a Dave and put on the bride’s dress. Unless you’re a woman. In that case go right ahead.

Congrats!

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by Mr. Plank on Jun 19, 2009 2:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You Dick

You promised me you wouldn’t post that picture…and now you keep bringing it up…

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by Dave Valentine on Jul 2, 2009 12:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

that's why

you never tell that stuff to Plank. Or put it on teh interwebs. Come one Dave, you should know that by now! ;)

resident cartoonist @couchtarts.blogspot.com. Endorsed by Mr. K on "CINCODEMYOOR!!!!!"

by CTGray on Jul 2, 2009 2:03 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You're right

I should have known better…but it’s just that…that…oh well.

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by Dave Valentine on Jul 2, 2009 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

you did look pretty good in it. I can see how that’s be hard not to share.

resident cartoonist @couchtarts.blogspot.com. Endorsed by Mr. K on "CINCODEMYOOR!!!!!"

by CTGray on Jul 2, 2009 9:10 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

nowhere near as real as yesterday's hangover

resident cartoonist @couchtarts.blogspot.com. Endorsed by Mr. K on "CINCODEMYOOR!!!!!"

by CTGray on Jul 6, 2009 10:54 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Congrats!

It takes a big man to cry and it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man. -Jamie Baker
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oer sometoethin lie kthat!!!! -Mr. K

by Lurker Shark on Jun 19, 2009 5:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Congrats!

"I think I realized after the second or third punch, I should have taken his helmet off sooner." - Ryane Clowe
Fools and Sages

by mymclife on Jun 19, 2009 10:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I always go to the San Jose Giants game, they do a pretty great show. That, or Willow Glen is very central, so I just sit on my roof.

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by That'll Cheech You on Jun 19, 2009 7:45 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Well, my neighbors are pretty cool and have permits to set off fireworks (and I mean the air kind, not the ones that stay on the ground), so I usually just sit in my front yard and watch them. If they’re lame and don’t do it, I usually go up in the hills around Almaden and watch one of the five shows that go on.

"I think I realized after the second or third punch, I should have taken his helmet off sooner." - Ryane Clowe
Fools and Sages

by mymclife on Jun 19, 2009 10:56 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

My Uncle & his family are having a BBQ + fireworks

But I turned down the invite. I really have NO idea what, if anything, I plan to do this Saturday. Does anyone have any other suggestions?

I'm a happy seal

by SwisherThresher on Jul 2, 2009 6:44 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I wish I did!

sadly, at the moment., we may just be chilling on the couch and watching on tv. Everyone else I know is out of town. :s

resident cartoonist @couchtarts.blogspot.com. Endorsed by Mr. K on "CINCODEMYOOR!!!!!"

by CTGray on Jul 2, 2009 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

No plans here either.

The possibility of a BBQ at a friend’s place was discussed.

It takes a big man to cry and it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man. -Jamie Baker
NIEDKLERYARYER
oer sometoethin lie kthat!!!! -Mr. K

by Lurker Shark on Jul 2, 2009 11:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You guys

are all invited out here….where fireworks and famous last words of a southern boy go hand in hand….“Hey Y’all….watch this.”

It’s still strange to watch fireworks shows in my front yard that rival those I used to see back in the People’s Republic..but strange as it seems, you can buy enough stuff at WalMart to blow up a small town. I’m still taken aback when I pass a gas station with a huge FIREWORKS trailer in the parking lot. Enough to cause cardiac arrest for a Fire Marshal in California.

We’ll be inside, watching the race, and comforting those rescue dogs that can’t understand why the world is exploding outside our door.

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by Dave Valentine on Jul 2, 2009 8:20 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY

I think I’m going to go grab a cold corona and lie out in the sun, with my laptop nearby so I can listen to an old Sharks game. Still don’t know what I’m going to do later this evening. I had the option of going to Stockton, but I don’t want to venture down Highway 12 (and hell, fireworks are not always ‘fireworks’ in Stockton)

I'm a happy seal

by SwisherThresher on Jul 4, 2009 12:44 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Happy 4th, All

I made my other half sick, so it looks like we’re chillin’ homeside. I’ve got chicken preparing itself for the grill and I plan to make margaritas, even if end up drinking the whole pitcher myself (and I make them STRONG).

I’m sure my neighbors will be out blowing stuff up the minute there’s a hint of darkness in the sky.

Hope you all have fun whatever you end up doing.

resident cartoonist @couchtarts.blogspot.com. Endorsed by Mr. K on "CINCODEMYOOR!!!!!"

by CTGray on Jul 4, 2009 1:43 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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