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Johnny is no expert but he thinks this fella is doing it all wrong.

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An open letter to the Oscoda community

Here we go again, another of our big weekends up here, July 4th with all the trimmings (and all the tourists) that come with it. Part of that fun is of course fireworks. Fireworks are legal and Johnny loves fireworks. That being said, with the right to buy and shoot off fireworks comes the responsibility to follow the law and shoot them off during approved hours. Why does Johnny bring all this up? Dogs. As a dog owner Johnny sees the true fear in his dog's eyes when fireworks go off. We can try our CBD pet tinctures and thunder shirts or calming foods but still, it's an awful thing for some pups.

So, enjoy the fireworks, be safe and have fun, but do it during the approved hours and be considerate of your neighbors with pets. The doggos of Oscoda thank you.

Here are the hours the State of Michigan allows for fireworks:

When can I set my fireworks off?

You can light your fireworks anywhere in the state from June 29 through July 4, until 11:45 p.m. On those dates, the state prevents local governments from banning fireworks use after 11 a.m.

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All the gruel you can eat...

"In this price range."

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Friday night MULTIMEDIA EXTRAVAGANZA wth DIRE STRAITS!

What? You need a personal invitation to twist by the pool now? Well smell you. C'mon everyone, 'Twisting By the Pool' to get things started tonight.

Friday night MULTIMEDIA EXTRAVAGANZA with GRAHAM PARKER!

Johnny saw Graham Parker and the Rumour at the old Flint IMA Auditorium with his then 'might be a girlfriend but probably not' love interest Kelly opening for Journey. It's the only time Johnny ever wore a matching shirt on a date. 

No laughing. 'Local Girls' up next

Friday night MULTIMEDIA EXTRAVAGANZA with GREEN DAY!

You really need a reason for this one tonight? 'American Idiot' taking us out.

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Is there a better summer dessert than Michigan strawberries mashed up to get the juice out then put over vanilla ice cream? Johnny thinks not.

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Friday night MULTIMEDIA EXTRAVAGANZA with WALL OF VOODOO!

Yes, Johnny is aware that Wall of Voodoo had other songs than 'Mexican Radio'

He just doesn't like them as much.

Friday night MULTIMEDIA EXTRAVAGANZA with JOE JACKSON!

If you're not in possession of the Look Sharp! album it's probably time you take care and make that iTunes purchase. Just an amazing work and it includes this gem, 'One More Time' that has long been an absolute Johnny favourite. 

Friday night MULTIMEDIA EXTRAVAGANZA with THE COMMODORES!

You know the words, oh yes you do. We expect to hear your voices tonight. 

You know Johnny, if he can find a nugget about a song or band and share it with the readers he's all about it. Here's one from the comments on this song, 'Brick House' on the YouTube about the meaning of the song:

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Friday night MULTIMEDIA EXTRAVAGANZA with ALICE COOPER!

Sure playing 'School's Out' can be considered a bit on the nose the day after Oscoda schools let out for the summer but that's why Johnny doesn't do things like that all that often. So when it's time to tip our cap to the Class of 2022 and tell the rest of the cool kids to have a great summer, it sounds damned good.

Friday night MULTIMEDIA EXTRAVAGANZA with MATERIAL ISSUE!

Do you like song about stalkers, Joey? Here's one of the more underrated stalker/unrequited love songs, 'Valerie Loves Me' from 1991.

Friday night MULTIMEDIA EXTRAVAGANZA with THE ROLLING STONES!

Once a year or so not named our big New Year's Eve video party Johnny likes to post a Rolling Stones clip because, well, Johnny loves the Stones. Wrapping things up tonight it's 'The Last Time' taking us back to 1965. Gotta love the Ed Sullivan Show clips, Ed insisted on LIVE music. 

Ed was awesome.

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Friday night MULTIMEDIA EXTRAVAGANZA with THE SEX PISTOLS!

Since her majesty the Queen is having another Royal Jubilee it brings to mind one from a long time ago. Some lads showed up to protest the very idea of a royal family taking up so much up time, effort, and money away from regular residents of Great Britain. Those lads had a song about all this nonsense and this, being a rock and roll respecting blog, well, starting us out tonight it can only be, 'God Save the Queen'

Friday night MULTIMEDIA EXTRAVAGANZA with FLEETWOOD MAC!

Up next one of the best songs ever written or recorded if you ask Johnny. 'Hypnotized' grabbed Johnny early on and he's simply loved it sooooo much ever since. 

Friday night MULTIMEDIA EXTRAVAGANZA with GARY WRIGHT!

Johnny well remembers Jersey City mayor Steve Fulop introducing Gary Wright at a political event that had jaws dropping all over JC asking, "Gary Wright, what the hell?" 

In all seriousness here's a link to a really great interview with Gary (Can we call you Gary?) from 2011 but still a great read. 'Love Is Alive' taking us out tonight.

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The Clash as Peanuts characters.

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If the Queen is having a Royal Jubilee this weekend...

We'll remember another one of the Queen's Royal Jubilees back in the 70's....on the Music Series tomorrow night. 

Go on, guess who and guess what song.