We watched seven fireworks displays from our Crow's Nest patio vantage point last night.
Weather was perfect, overcast and we watched what seemed to be a more extravagant than usual program at Mystic Lake and Valleyfair.
We had invited the neighbors who don't have the same vantage point, and enjoyed identifying the various city displays and separating them from the amateur attempts all around the city.
Overcast clouds created a magical background, reflecting brilliant colors in the lower reaches.
Joining us was Marty, who also often watches the Twins ballgames with Kathleen and Stan, our nephews Alex and Aaron, and a family from the fourth floor that we've enjoyed, Elizabeth, Paul and their son, Sander.
Paul got an ice cream maker for Father's Day and made good use of it last night, treating us to scoops of banana and chocolate homemade delights.
