Open Roads and Firework Heaven

Well, we have successfully rolled into town around 3:51 this afternoon. I am happy to report that the weather is beautiful, and it appears that we have dodged all the crappy weather in the Northeast currently. Not much to report as most of the actual events from the road will be covered in the official Roadtrip Diary that I will post when we get back to old sweet Brooklyn, but on our way to Greenville, we did find a very interesting fireworks facility. (Note: I think that "facility" is the only word that best encapsulate the size of that place.)

And as you can see, the Shelton Discount Fireworks Store is apparently, the "World's Largest Fireworks Store" where apparently you can buy any type of firework your little heart desires.

I mean seriously there are just aisles and aisles of short range explosives in this place..

With stacks and stacks of fireworks creeping up the walls along with bins and bins filled with ground fireworks like these fake grenades...

And finally for the younger crowd, this cute little Pink Elephant explosive... nothing says amazing display of fire and colors like a cute little pink elephant... And what a better way to start the kids down the road to future firework domination than with an appealing cartoon character.

Anyway, I guess even though alot of Americans especially in this neck of the woods are constantly touting the need to be vigilant against terrorism, we still find it just fine to house tons and tons of explosives that if combined might possibly create an even bigger explosive... I mean I understand the need to support the personal right to have firearms (i guess this what this firework obsession is derived from) but even this is a little excessive and just seems to provide too easy of access to potentially the wrong people i.e. drunken white males fresh off a day of moonshine and hillbilly heroine...

On that note... off to see the Greenville Drive.. GO SINGLE A BASEBALL!!!