We had fun with them. They were illegal in our town, so we'd get them across the Mississippi,-even rode our bikes once over the decrepit bridge. Our parents weren't thrilled with it, but I don't recall them trying to restrict them since we had our own means & transportation. They may have tried to get us to stick to sparklers and snakes -to no avail.
We did the usual stuff - black cats in a can, bottle rocket wars. We'd try to save some for later occasions -such as New Years Eve. Big Cardinal victories etc.
I don't recall it being much of an issue. It was normal adolescent fun, with an edge. Cops would occasionally drive by, and we'd lay low. This illegal factor and our limited finances kept us in check - no money for roman candles, and under the counter m-80s/cherry bombs.
I'm not a big fan anymore, but wondering if things have escalated since then. Now you have adults going and spending a fortune on this stuff. There even is a year-round big box fireworks store up Highway 61 by Hannibal. Adults ruin everything.
jim wrote:
Also does anyone remember those flying saucer things that would chase your ass all around the yard? They were the knuckleball of flying fireworks - they went where the wind current took them but I always thought they had some honing device on them.