The explosive 2005 Firework thread - Page 3

Stephen · 24-10-2005, 12:18

Well liviing in Catslemilk in Glasgow there are many neds/chavs around and already I've been hearing fireworks the last few nights.

The biggest annoyance so far was about 4am sat morning a group of them were setting allsorts of different fireworks off on the green outside.

25-10-2005, 13:32

Had a large selection of fireworks thrown at the house/car last night. Phoned the local cop shop and was treated to an answering machine.

BigDave1 · 04-11-2005, 14:38

Should fireworks purchased for domestic use be made illegal? Only public authorized displays should be allowed?

Personally I'd say no to banning fireworks for domestic use, a few people ruin it for others. Discipline the people who ruin it not the others.

Seems to be the first reaction to anything instead of addressing the issue, ban it.

Halcyon · 04-11-2005, 14:38

Bought mine earlier this week. Got a few rockets, a selection pack of assorted roman candles and rockets, and then a few individual huge things for towards the end.
Oh and of course.......sparklers too.

Dave Stones · 04-11-2005, 15:00

Went to the university's fireworks display last night. 20 minutes worth of big loud explosions, kaboom

display was organised by this company, photos i took here

**Chris** · 04-11-2005, 15:24

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Originally Posted by BigDave1

Should fireworks purchased for domestic use be made illegal? Only public authorized displays should be allowed?

Personally I'd say no to banning fireworks for domestic use, a few people ruin it for others. Discipline the people who ruin it not the others.

Seems to be the first reaction to anything instead of addressing the issue, ban it.

No, banning them would be out of all proportion to the problems they cause. They are already very tightly controlled. The age to purchase them has been raised to 18 (goodness only knows why it was ever 16), the times you can set them off have been restricted, as have the regulations on their storage and sale. All good moves IMO, and adequate to provide a balance between people's enjoyment and safety.

I have a few stored at home to let fly tomorrow night. We're hosting a birthday party for a friend complete with fireworks.

ntluser · 05-11-2005, 15:45

I think the main objection to fireworks is against those fireworks that explode i.e "bangers".

If bangers were abolished I think a lot more people would not have their sleep interrupted when some selfish so-and-so sets them at 3 o'clock in the morning.

I think then there would be less opposition to individuals having fireworks if that happened because most of the other fireworks are fairly quiet.

I once saw a beautiful firework display over the main pier in Bournemouth. It was a treat to watch and not a banger was to be heard.

Flubflow · 05-11-2005, 15:55

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Originally Posted by Chris T

No, banning them would be out of all proportion to the problems they cause. They are already very tightly controlled. The age to purchase them has been raised to 18 (goodness only knows why it was ever 16), the times you can set them off have been restricted, as have the regulations on their storage and sale. All good moves IMO, and adequate to provide a balance between people's enjoyment and safety.

I have a few stored at home to let fly tomorrow night. We're hosting a birthday party for a friend complete with fireworks.

Posession as well as purchase is illegal for under 18s.
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Originally Posted by ntluser

I think the main objection to fireworks is against those fireworks that explode i.e "bangers".

If bangers were abolished I think a lot more people would not have their sleep interrupted when some selfish so-and-so sets them at 3 o'clock in the morning.

I think then there would be less opposition to individuals having fireworks if that happened because most of the other fireworks are fairly quiet.

I once saw a beautiful firework display over the main pier in Bournemouth. It was a treat to watch and not a banger was to be heard.

Bangers are now illegal. As are Air Bombs and mini-rockets.

Halcyon · 05-11-2005, 16:21

Setting mine up at the moment. Can't wait.

If I can give anyone any advice to new firework handlers...

- Always make sure your rocket launch pipes are firmly in place and pointing away from the crowd.

I'l post some pics up tommorow. Hope everyone has a good fireworks night

ntluser · 05-11-2005, 16:35

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Originally Posted by Flubflow

Posession as well as purchase is illegal for under 18s.
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Bangers are now illegal. As are Air Bombs and mini-rockets.

I have heard them every night this week and once this morning at 3am. The problem is tracking these people down and the police certainly don't have the time.The simple answer is to stop manufacturing them.

Flubflow · 05-11-2005, 18:54

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Originally Posted by ntluser

I have heard them every night this week and once this morning at 3am. The problem is tracking these people down and the police certainly don't have the time.The simple answer is to stop manufacturing them.

These are likely to be illegaly imported fireworks often sold by the same people who sell illegal DVDs and Tobacco out of their council house. The only other explanation is that a few commercial grade fireworks have found their way into private hands. We've had a few window shattering "air bomb batteries" going off nearby this evening which were clearly illegal.

On the whole around here, so far, it's been nowhere near as bad as it used to be in previous years. Still needs vast improvement though. Can't for the goddam life of me see why the firework law covers a ban from only 11pm to 7am. Who the feck needs to set off fireworks at 7:01am or at any time during the daylight for that matter?

Hom3r · 05-11-2005, 18:57

It's sounding like downtown Bagdad outside my house.

My 2 year old nephew is scared of the banging

Bex · 05-11-2005, 19:09

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Originally Posted by david.ewles

It's sounding like downtown Bagdad outside my house.

My 2 year old nephew is scared of the banging

yeah mine too. my dad is the caretaker of a school, so we live within the school grounds, they are having a fire works display (600+ people are on the field) I have both the dog and the cat shaking with fright in my room....
I also absolutely hate fireworks. so tbh can't wait for the whole night to be over

in my house i'm like your two year old nephew

Hom3r · 05-11-2005, 19:19

Bex try and play music/TV to the pets and distract them

Bex · 05-11-2005, 19:35

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Originally Posted by david.ewles

Bex try and play music/TV to the pets and distract them

i have my telly on.... to keep me sane more than them