The British 'r coming, the British 'r coming!

I'm trying to catch up on my bills and my email and FaceBook and Twitter (yes, I do all those things now) and the cannon right outside my window is deafening! I've now jumped out of my skin about 6 times and ran to take cover the 1st two times. I should have realized it's just past 9:00 p.m., the sun is down and the bloody fireworks to celebrate our country's freedom have gotten out of control. Every time I think they're over and I start concentrating again, another blast of fireworks begin. Wish I could close the windows, but it's about 80 degrees in the house. I shall make this short and enjoy the sounds of liberty and others' right to pursue happiness!