Fireworks

[d000hg]

We like them but couldn't really be bothered to go and stand in a muddy field. So we went to the pub and watched the pretty lights as all the ambulances and fire engines went past all evening.

[original PM]

It used to be the same here loads of fireworks from early Nov till after xmas.

But this year we had a few on Saturday a few last night but then nothing

seems like people literally do not have money to burn!

[barrydidit]

My favourite firework here is the banger but you don't hold, light it and throw/drop it, you have a gun into which you drop the banger into the barrel, then light it and then pull the trigger and shoot it. The first time I saw that I thought; '******* brilliant, got to get one' but that (nearly) quickly went away when someone nearly shot me. They're now illegal but somehow, just somehow I do have one :evilgrinsmiley

That sounds suspiciously like a mortar. It sounds VERY good

I don't think it's been going on for weeks - not like it used to. IIRC the sale of this stuff was restricted a few years ago (probably 10 now) which seems to me to have made a difference.

[Freaki Li Cuatre]

I love firework night.

Having ours at the weekend.

Have acquired a bit of army ordnance this year to help things go off with a bang

[Pondlife]

It was Diwali at the end of October.
Now it's Guy Fawkes.

As the festivals seem to be in the middle of the week the fireworks are all over the place.

WSES
Diwali was 22nd Oct and so fireworks are available from then until probably the coming weekend.

One of the local farmers is up in arms about it since one of his animals was hit/killed by a neighbours midweek display.

IMHO it should be licensed displays only.

[SueEllen]

I used to enjoy them when it was just 2 nights a year.

But in this area of North London, Fireworks "season" lasts from September to February whilst the Chavs are able to stock up on cheap Chinese fireworks from the numerous pop-up shops.

It's not as though they even know what November 5th represents. Still, it makes a change to Big Brother and looting JD Sports I guess.

It was Diwali at the end of October.
Now it's Guy Fawkes.

As the festivals seem to be in the middle of the week the fireworks are all over the place.

[norrahe]

I used to enjoy them when it was just 2 nights a year.

But in this area of North London, Fireworks "season" lasts from September to February whilst the Chavs are able to stock up on cheap Chinese fireworks from the numerous pop-up shops.

It's not as though they even know what November 5th represents. Still, it makes a change to Big Brother and looting JD Sports I guess.

Nowt here either and similar laws to Germany though....

Just be glad you don't live in Cloggers, it's like Beirut around new year.

When I lived around London I thought it was bad, but it's nothing compared to over here. Thankfully fireworks are banned until 2 days before new year, but then everyone gets a tad over zealous and kids throw firecrackers everywhere.

[SantaClaus]

Nope, sitting in the warm with footie on the telly and a big bar of chocolate in the other hand, mind you, they don't do 5th November here. The only time the general public can buy fireworks in Germany are between the 28th and 31st December in preparation for New Year (Silvester) but those 3 days are probably like the prelude to 5th November in the UK. In fact if you want, as a member of the general public, to have fireworks at any other time of the year you have to apply for a licence and get special dispensation and experts to do it.

My favourite firework here is the banger but you don't hold, light it and throw/drop it, you have a gun into which you drop the banger into the barrel, then light it and then pull the trigger and shoot it. The first time I saw that I thought; '******* brilliant, got to get one' but that (nearly) quickly went away when someone nearly shot me. They're now illegal but somehow, just somehow I do have one :evilgrinsmiley

Hmmm, I was tempted to move to Germany after I read your first paragraph about the licensing laws.

After the second paragraph, I think I'll put up with London sounding like Afghanistan.

[stek]

Nope, sitting in the warm with footie on the telly and a big bar of chocolate in the other hand, mind you, they don't do 5th November here. The only time the general public can buy fireworks in Germany are between the 28th and 31st December in preparation for New Year (Silvester) but those 3 days are probably like the prelude to 5th November in the UK. In fact if you want, as a member of the general public, to have fireworks at any other time of the year you have to apply for a licence and get special dispensation and experts to do it.

My favourite firework here is the banger but you don't hold, light it and throw/drop it, you have a gun into which you drop the banger into the barrel, then light it and then pull the trigger and shoot it. The first time I saw that I thought; '******* brilliant, got to get one' but that (nearly) quickly went away when someone nearly shot me. They're now illegal but somehow, just somehow I do have one :evilgrinsmiley

Bangers belong in old ladies' letterboxes......

[darmstadt]

I guess you're all too busy outside, freezing your nuts off, or whatever you do on Fireworks night

Nope, sitting in the warm with footie on the telly and a big bar of chocolate in the other hand, mind you, they don't do 5th November here. The only time the general public can buy fireworks in Germany are between the 28th and 31st December in preparation for New Year (Silvester) but those 3 days are probably like the prelude to 5th November in the UK. In fact if you want, as a member of the general public, to have fireworks at any other time of the year you have to apply for a licence and get special dispensation and experts to do it.

My favourite firework here is the banger but you don't hold, light it and throw/drop it, you have a gun into which you drop the banger into the barrel, then light it and then pull the trigger and shoot it. The first time I saw that I thought; '******* brilliant, got to get one' but that (nearly) quickly went away when someone nearly shot me. They're now illegal but somehow, just somehow I do have one :evilgrinsmiley

[SantaClaus]

I guess you're all too busy outside, freezing your nuts off, or whatever you do on Fireworks night

[SantaClaus]

I used to enjoy them when it was just 2 nights a year.

But in this area of North London, Fireworks "season" lasts from September to February whilst the Chavs are able to stock up on cheap Chinese fireworks from the numerous pop-up shops.

It's not as though they even know what November 5th represents. Still, it makes a change to Big Brother and looting JD Sports I guess.