Well, that was a good decision that Don Sherwood and the NorthStar Fireworks crew made.  It wouldn't have been fun or safe for people to be watching the fireworks tonight, even if they were able to be set off.  Some really close lightning flashes were noted over the pond tonight as we watched from our house.  If Hurricane Arthur behaves on its way north and east, Saturday night should be good; so again, we'll keep our fingers crossed that our fireworks can be enjoyed then.

I'm watching and listening to the Boston Pops concert - it's not being televised this year - at least we couldn't find it on any station we get, but here's a link - if you happen to be reading this tonight:
Boston Pops 4th of July Concert 
They very wisely chose to perform the concert tonight instead of tomorrow night due to the hurricane moving up the coast.  Boston will likely be impacted at least some by the storm. If you go to the link and it seems there's not much going on, they tune out the commercials and just show pictures of the Esplanade; so hang in and the performers will come on after the commercials.

I hope lots of you will come to the Fourth of July Parade and other festivities in Cabot tomorrow.  The parade is at 11 o'clock, but there are other things going on - the historical society (HistSoc) building will be open most of the day, there is a mega rummage sale at the gym, vendors with good things to eat and lots of people to watch.  I'll be at the HistSoc at least all morning.  Stop by and pick up some coffee and home-made doughnuts.  It will be cooler tomorrow and should be quite comfortable.