The Adventures of Aaron Proctor

The Proc and Kelli went to a really cool spot in West Pasadena to check out this year’s Rose Bowl fireworks. (Video link)
It was a cool spot on top of Sequoia Drive over in the San Rafael part of West Pasadena. It wasn’t as crowded as, say, the Colorado Street Bridge - but it was pretty fun and interesting. We could also see Lacey Park’s fireworks as well as some from the racetrack and some from what I believe was South Pas.

West Pasadenans are so funny. Someone was setting off illegal fireworks (video link) and the neighbors were worried (I don’t blame them, I hate when people set off illegal fireworks - luckily Steve Haderlein didn’t let that shit last long in my neighborhood this year) - but it was so funny to be around so many West Pasadenans. They all had dogs, they all had 2.3 kids - with name like Audrey and Schuyler and Hunter, they all were driving hybrids. After the fireworks were over, I shouted “Yay! America!” and nobody said anything. Then there were these annoying stoner/frat boy types who put up lawn chairs and then left after like..5 minutes of watching the fireworks.

But it’s the 4th of July - and I was happy to be with my Kelli and enjoy a romantic moment and happy to watch the largest fireworks display in Southern California. So, you should definitely check out this spot next year.

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I’m getting $5. I had a bet with a friend that I wouldn’t stay on Ann Erdman’s blog roll more than 2 weeks...I checked this morninig and I wasn’t there. I guess it’s the foul language I keep using. Sorry about that, Ann. Fuck. Shit. Cocksucker. God Damn. Jesus Christ. Tits.

Have a great weekend,

Be seeing you,

- AP