He Ruined Our 4th of July — So I Gave Him a Firework Show He’ll Never Forget
In our quiet neighborhood, the 4th of July was always calm—just small barbecues and light fireworks. But this year, our new neighbor Jeff broke the peace with a loud, midnight fireworks show. The explosions were so intense, kids cried and dogs barked nonstop. I asked Jeff politely to tone it down, but he just laughed it off. That’s when I knew I had to do something.
First, I ordered the tackiest garden gnomes and, while Jeff was out, my friends and I set up a gnome party all over his lawn. We added tiny flags and little sparklers for extra effect. Next, we gave Jeff’s prized car a patriotic chalk makeover—Uncle Sam on the hood and stars everywhere. The chalk washed off easily, but it sent a message loud and clear. Finally, we organized an early morning yard sale right in front of his house.
The whole neighborhood joined in for the yard sale, tables lined the street, kids played and shouted…
