Last night we joined a couple of friends and went to the fireworks and symphony show at Lake Benson in Garner.  The place was absolutely mobbed with people, but we found a patch to throw down our blanket and set up the chairs in order to enjoy the festivities.  After a bite to eat we settled down to listen to the North Carolina symphony, which was predictably good.  The selection of music, I think, was tailored for the audience, with many big band classics and patriotic selections.  The fireworks were excellent, and went on for longer than I would have guessed.

We joined the mass of people all trying to leave at the same time after the conclusion of the show, and maneuvered our way through a tiny gate that was the easiest way out if you are on foot.  Just outside of the gate was a lone protester going on about the plot of the government to dissolve the U.S. and form the North American Union with Canada and Mexico.  That drew a snicker or two from me, but when he started ranting about changing the currency to the 'Amero' it turned to outright laughter.  I'm sorry, but if you are going to convince me that the NAU is a legitimate threat, then you need to come up with something more plausible than the Amero.  I can tell you that in Garner, NC, I don't think that he is going to find many converts anyway.

It was an interesting twist to a fun evening.  If you are ever in the Raleigh area for the 4th of July, I would recommend it.

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