2004 firework thread

altis · 22-10-2004, 12:29

Well, only two weeks to go and there's been hardly a pop or a whiz round here.

Could be a short thread this year methinks

MovedGoalPosts · 22-10-2004, 12:36

Ah the legislation changed didn't it. Can't set them off after 11:00pm, except on 5th November itself (and othe specific celebration dates like new year or certain multicultural dates). Most boringly, the big bangs have been capped at 120dB

which no doubt is of no interest to the yoblets

Paul K · 22-10-2004, 12:36

Erm we've been hearing the odd firework here and there for about a week now

Either that or there have been several shootings in the area that we aren't aware of

altis · 22-10-2004, 12:44

A useful resource

http://www.dti.gov.uk/ccp/topics1/fireworks.htm

dilli-theclaw · 22-10-2004, 12:44

I can't say as I've heard any popping off around here

etccarmageddon · 22-10-2004, 12:54

it's complete madness selling this crap to the general public. there should be organised displays only.

if lads want to blow things up they should join the army!

Bifta · 22-10-2004, 13:00

The schoolkids started letting them off at cars here 3+ weeks ago, probably get 100+ a day.

Mal · 22-10-2004, 13:01

Only had a few go off around here and those have only been in the last week. Normally, it starts about early October.

Marge · 22-10-2004, 13:01

Couple of weeks ago had just stepped out of the front door when I was accosted by the dodgiest looking chav/scrote type who was clutching a Netto carrier bag stuffed with fireworks. "Want any fireworks luv" he says "big bangers here". Well out came my best Hyancinth Bucket impression, "don't be ridiculous" and scurried off to my car. He looked the type that had probably made them in his bedroom with some washing up bottle and sticky back plastic. So I'm anticapting some fun and games come 5th November cos no doubt the local chav population will have parted with their hard earned benefit money to mr banger man

Stephen · 22-10-2004, 13:38

Had plenty go off last night. Couple of actual fireworks and quite a few that sounded like bombs, the windows shook so they must have been near by.

**Paul** · 22-10-2004, 14:29

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Originally Posted by etccarmageddon

it's complete madness selling this crap to the general public. there should be organised displays only.

No it isn't.

Quote:

Originally Posted by etccarmageddon

if lads want to blow things up they should join the army!

What completly biased tosh. My family has enjoyed a bonfire party (and new year celebations) with a fireworks display provided by myself for something like 10+ years now. It really makes me mad that people seem to class everyone who buys fireworks as some sort of explosive mad yob.

Oh, and for the record - we have heard a couple so far this year.

trebor · 22-10-2004, 14:44

Ban them and be done with it. If you want a party on Nov 5 have one without fireworks or have your party at an organised display.
why the hell anybody would want something as dangerous as explosives around their family anyway is beyond me.

etccarmageddon · 22-10-2004, 15:06

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Originally Posted by Paul M

No it isn't.

What completly biased tosh. My family has enjoyed a bonfire party (and new year celebations) with a fireworks display provided by myself for something like 10+ years now. It really makes me mad that people seem to class everyone who buys fireworks as some sort of explosive mad yob.

Oh, and for the record - we have heard a couple so far this year.

where in there did I say everyone who buys fireworks is a yob? dont jump to conclusions.

I am mearly expressing the point that selling to the general public is as safe as handing over explosives to anyone over 18 at your local shop.

Round here selling fireworks to people is like offering the keys to the local brewery.

Quote:

why the hell anybody would want something as dangerous as explosives around their family anyway is beyond me.

I dont know but Paul appears to be passionate about being allowed to do it.

Mal · 22-10-2004, 15:08

This year will be the first in 11 years that we haven't done a family party.

But a couple of near misses last year put a stop to that. (Not that we were reckless or stupid with them). We just thought that was a bit close for comfort when a couple didn't explode high enough in the air.

**Mick** · 22-10-2004, 15:10

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Originally Posted by Paul M

It really makes me mad that people seem to class everyone who buys fireworks as some sort of explosive mad yob.

To be fair Paul - I do not think etc, was.