[Misc] Fireworks

[WATFORD zero]

I used to love bonfire/Guy Fawkes night as a kid . . . Miss the fires on the beach.

And luzzing bangers at each other, especially the red ones from france. 3-2-1 were crap

Bangers in tobacco tins.....excellent!

And jumping jacks/bangers that you could throw…..oops naughty


Used to fire air bombs out of tubes at the neighbours ….who were firing back mind

Not forgetting dicing with death yourself with those totally unpredictable jumping jacks threatening to burn your ankles. And for year round anti social none better than those tiny French bangers that looked like mini sticks of dynamite!

It was what nature intended, Darwinism in action

Then they introduced health & safety and look where we are

 

[GT49er]

So it's the Fireworks industry who are now controlling the media. I guess they took over from the Petrol industry controlling the media in the last couple of weeks. I wonder what industry is going to take over controlling the media next

Turkeys. Mortgages will be available..................

 

[Springal]

Good.
Leave it to the professionals.

 

[zefarelly]

Good.
Leave it to the professionals.

I agree, although if the way they drive is indicative, maybe not

 

[studio150]

Yes there is a shortage as all the drug dealers have cleared the shelves so that they can signal when drugs are available.

 

[maffew]

Good policy. Feed the media with a predicted shortage and whack up the prices. So many have done just that with all sorts of products since the start of the pandemic, it's hardly original or surprising any more.

More likely to do with the cost of shipping containers going up 7 fold and a whole bunch of other issues like staff shortages in factories in Asia. People cant sell stuff that isnt here, and if there is less of it...
It's far more complicated than a conspiracy to up prices especially with dangerous goods like fireworks

 

[marcos3263]

Personally I think they should be banned. its literally burning money. it can't not be good for the environment on any level, they are potentially dangerous and largely pointless.

I could be just miserable but think how much is wasted every year in London alone and Melbourne and everywhere else as a willy waving exercise,

plus tech is moving on, last year was illuminated drones and lasers - pretty impressive and reusable.

 

[GT49er]

More likely to do with the cost of shipping containers going up 7 fold and a whole bunch of other issues like staff shortages in factories in Asia. People cant sell stuff that isnt here, and if there is less of it...
It's far more complicated than a conspiracy to up prices especially with dangerous goods like fireworks

Oh, there may be other (some genuine) factors as well, but still creating a perceived shortage and upping the prices is common enough, sadly. Covid has given the haves a glorious opportunity to take more money off the have nots - and they will!

 

[Tom Hark Preston Park]

Always a pleasure at this time of year to post Funny Dog With Fireworks!

 

[herecomesaregular]

Love a bonfire, burnt marshmellows and burnt baked potatoes. Can't stand fireworks, so naff and they're a pathetic waste of money and would be better replaced by a laser show. I also have a cat so all the amateur back garden fireworks are a pain in the arse around here.

 

[Deleted member 22389]

Oh, there may be other (some genuine) factors as well, but still creating a perceived shortage and upping the prices is common enough, sadly. Covid has given the haves a glorious opportunity to take
more money off the have nots - and they will!

 

[Tom Hark Preston Park]

Just a quick heads-up: big signs have gone up all over Preston Park saying that the grand firework display this year is this wednesday, 3rd November. Always a great display and great to see it back. Maybe best bring wellies tho, the park's a tad soggy underfoot

 

[Goldstone1976]

The new work place I’ve joined has an active social calendar, including a BBQ, massive bonfire, and fireworks for Nov 5 - this year it’s happening on Thursday (I know; don’t ask me). I’ll be cooking 400 burgers apparently. We’ve spent £35k on fireworks; I nearly fell off my chair when HR told me. The Board has asked me to improve profitability. I think I’ve found a way to put £34,500 on the bottom line next year.

 

[lawros left foot]

Bought my little display for the grandkids yesterday - no bother.

Did you get any fireworks though?

 

[Tom Hark Preston Park]

Gratuitous plug for fireworks tonight

 

[Chicken Run]

Gratuitous plug for fireworks tonight

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Will the Covid-19 test site remain open so that the attendees can get their PCR test done on leaving?


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[Tom Hark Preston Park]

Will the Covid-19 test site remain open so that the attendees can get their PCR test done on leaving?


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It's an outdoors event. Pretty sure the council will have done an exhaustive risk assessment for it to go ahead. Unlike the lip-service paid at the Amex where the 95% anti-maskers go completely unchallenged on the concourses

 

[Bry Nylon]

plug for fireworks tonight

Typical Greens. Electric fireworks now. Grrrrr

 

[Tom Hark Preston Park]

Typical Greens. Electric fireworks now. Grrrrr

Nylon OUT!

 

[Chicken Run]

It's an outdoors event. Pretty sure the council will have done an exhaustive risk assessment for it to go ahead. Unlike the lip-service paid at the Amex where the 95% anti-maskers go completely unchallenged on the concourses

It’s outdoors you say……. [emoji1]

And there’s me thinking it was all round to yours with….

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