The hometown Syracuse Mets let the word out that this year’s really big fireworks show would come after their game on Sunday, July 3, because the protocol of six-game-block Triple-A scheduling has all teams off every Monday.
So.
My dear wife Karen and I decided again we’d take advantage of living a mere two miles from NBT Bank Stadium with full knowledge of the easy walking path and sight line from the local business center to the sky above the ballpark.
Bag chairs over our shoulders and hoodies on our arms for the advancing despite-July dusk chill and sure-to-be-buzzing bugs, we arrived with a hundred or so other fireworks-seeking folks.
I tracked the game’s progress on my phone. Two outs, bottom of the ninth, Mets leading 5-1. Three-run homer for the Butterfly Shrimp. Pitching change. Game’s final: 5-4, Syracuse Mets.
The sky over the stadium filled with fireworks.
I so much more prefer the displays handled by professionals.
Upon our stroll home, our neighborhood rang with the work of amateurs. Hope all remained safe.
Mark Bialczak 
Besutiful fireworks.
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We really enjoyed them, Lilly!
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Enjoy your adventure! Well shared 🙂
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Thank you for dropping in, Priti. I’m glad to share the adventure.
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Perfect combo of baseball and fireworks. We too had our share of amateurs on the night of the 4th, but at least it was contained to just one night and not several (as before).
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Amateur time did seem shorter in duration this year, now that you mention it, Bruce. That is something to be thankful for indeed.
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Great plan MBM. We sit in our neighbor’s backyard and watch the town ‘below’ as they entertain us every year with a fabulous display. Like you, the amateurs added to the display, I hope they stayed safe. They put on quite a show too this year.
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An elevated spot is a good choice, MBC! Glad to hear you were entertained!
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Perfect! I prefer the method you two took to celebrate. Record setting temps and amateurs had me a bit worried in my neck of the woods. But I safely watched with awe the beautiful show on PBS and at our nation’s Capitol. Happy week my friend! 💙
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The TV fireworks are safe and sound, good choice for you and Finn, Karla! Happy week to you!!
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Thank you, Mark! It’s met challenges,…like we all do. A new doctor, a new path to meet new challenges…it’s just part of fighting to live! Have a happy happy day and weekend my friend!
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Head bowed, hands together for your fight here, dear friend Karla.
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Thank you, Mark. I feel it and I appreciate so very much. 💪🏻🙏🏻 please take care! Happy Friday dear friend.
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a great strategy!
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This was such a wonderful moment for our holiday weekend, Beth.
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