Fireworks

[ntpntpntp]

The 5th of November is an intrinsic part of British culture; banning fireworks, which are a celebration of the institution of the monarchy, would, in my opinion, be treason.

Yeah but the tradition is November 5th, not idiots letting them off for days either side of the event. It's accepted that pet owners need to keep the little critters indoors and calm for that evening, and the nearest weekend to that date to allow for folk who couldn't make a weekday event.

It's quite interesting to see on our local town facebook group, when the fireworks started several days ago we had a few complaint posts and "please be considerate to pets and others" type of posts which prompted a lot of agreement but also some "we'll do what we like it's our lifestyle choice" responses.  Yet since the 5th the posts have all been people seemingly trying to be considerate and notifying they intend to let off a few and when.

[Bob G]

I love fireworks and so does my cat.
He's not deaf. He just ignores anything and everything.

Bob

[guest311]

part husky by any chance  :'(

[OffshoreAlan]

Funny how all the dog owners who abhor noise suddenly go deaf when their little darling barks its head off.

[Bob G]

part husky by any chance  :'(

part fruit bowl



Bob

[guest311]

Funny how all the dog owners who abhor noise suddenly go deaf when their little darling barks its head off.

luckily HB doesn't bark, but he does 'sing' or 'talk'.

I've always believed in a short sharp 'NO' which would stop a shepherd from barking, but of course Huskies are a rule unto themselves, though a sharp 'NO' will work, sometimes.

I was  told at the beginning of my RAFP QPD course that there are no bad dogs, only bad handlers, and I have found over the years since then that that is true.

IDOs [Idiot Dog Owners] who can't be bothered to train their dogs in even basic obedience / who don't clean up after them / who always blame other owners even when their dogs [off lead usually with IDO on phone] start fights with dogs on leads, / and take no notice whatsoever of what their dogs are doing, again usually because too busy on their phones.

I am continually convinced that in maybe 90% of the dog owner population, it's the clip end of the lead that is more intelligent than the loop end.

I will say no more.

[lil chris]

Well the fireworks have started again here tonight, my cat is in hiding again.

[ntpntpntp]

Yep, our three are in and have taken to their respective bomb shelters.     

When did it become necessary to have such loud bangs?  Can't we ban the bangs and just stick to pretty colours and the odd woosh like we used to have years ago?

[bridgiesimon]

how come it is ok to send explosive into the air making very loud noises but people complain about me playing my music in my car, no I do not play too loud!

Best wishes
Simon

[Trainfish]

1 of my cats has been with me all day and evening and loves the new carpet in the garage. The other eventually came in around 9pm once the fireworks had subsided.

[keithfre]

Here in Holland the government is planning to ban fireworks on New Year's Eve (the traditional firework night). Should make things a bit quieter, though no doubt the illegal fireworks will still get through...

[Safety Engineer]

The Hindu festival of Dwali is about now and they celebrate with lots of firecrackers etc.

Martin

[lil chris]

Not been so bad tonight, some went off half a hour ago.

[themadhippy]

Here in Holland the government is planning to ban fireworks on New Year's Eve

what about queens kings day? If you think its bad in the uk try visiting some of the spanish festivals or vietnam  during the  chinese new year

[NinOz]

We used to have a bonfire night here mid winter, and I actually remember buying fireworks and putting on a show at Chez Bealman back in the early eighties.

However that's all gone now. Fireworks have not been sold to the NSW public since the eighties.

Qld banned fireworks in early 70s.  Something to do with regularly setting the bush alight and the odd idiot damaging themselves.  Eyes and fingers seemed to suffer the most.
Miss the fireworks in the backyard, marble cannons, exploding and flying tins!