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Well over a dozen friends and acquaintances gathered for the show, and we each contributed some very tasty food, wine and other beverages. A couple of the people there were international grad students doing an internship at IBM, so this was to be a unique American experience for them.
Thunderstorms had threatened, and when the front seemed to blow through at about 6, we thought we were in the clear, until right before the fireworks were about to begin. Suddenly, the skies opened up, and I was glad the food was put away, since I needed the umbrella I had thought to take! Then, in mid-play, the Philharmonic just stopped, and the fireworks started, about 10 minutes earlier than scheduled. I guess they figured they'd better try to beat the storm, or maybe drive it off with incendiary magic. And, just as suddenly as they started, the showers died down, and we were treated to the show here.
After hanging out for an extra half hour to let the crowds filter out, I headed home, where I was met with torrents of rain, thunder, and yet another electrifying display in the skies. It was the perfect finish to a great evening! I managed to beat the storm by moments, as it was dry as I got out of my car, but drops were beginning to hit me as I opened the front door.
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