Splodge, I'm not familiar with the term blue touch paper, we have slow burning punks, like sparklers in shape but just burn low like a cig. (fag for you in the UK)

And anfa, not sure how many states still have the union jack in their flags. See-the whole idea of the revolution was to get you guys OUT.

I think "Blue Touch paper" is one of ours mate my old man was a powder monkey and he said it all the time on guy fox night. Fire works are controlled here and you can only get them shitty sparklers. Most fire work events now are done by special crews and cost freakin heaps to have.

Happy July 4th my American friends and god save the Queen, cause no one here gives a rats ass about her any more. (Sorry my English mates)

ummm...Anfa...STAY THE FARK OFF THE STREETS!!!

This is what I did on the 4th of July. My husband caught it and I got to be in the picture! It's a jack....something. Please ignore the Darth Vadar fishing hat.