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Midnight fireworks

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Chickitychick · 01/01/2024 00:04

AIBU to think that neighbours should warn other neighbours that they are letting off midnight fireworks? I’m talking quiet village setting here not a busy town or city. I genuinely think it’s really inconsiderate and rude.

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lap90 · 01/01/2024 00:28

There's nothing to be warned about. It's NYE. We all know that there will be fireworks whether we like them or not.

BIossomtoes · 01/01/2024 00:27

It would be surprising if there weren’t fireworks tonight.

Evanesy · 01/01/2024 00:24

ComfortableAtLastTookLongEnough · 01/01/2024 00:07

COL crisis, what COL crisis.

Shock horror…Some people aren’t too badly affected by it. Mind blowing stuff right?!

everymirror · 01/01/2024 00:24

I don't mind it reminds me I'm still alive

marcopront · 01/01/2024 00:24

Chickitychick · 01/01/2024 00:04

AIBU to think that neighbours should warn other neighbours that they are letting off midnight fireworks? I’m talking quiet village setting here not a busy town or city. I genuinely think it’s really inconsiderate and rude.

How many neighbours should they inform ?

Fireworks can be heard and seen for a long way.

BliainNua · 01/01/2024 00:21

KissTheRains · 01/01/2024 00:13

They've been going off near me since it got dark. The dogs a nervous wreck.
I fucking hate fireworks being let off by Fuckwits in their gardens, selfish inconsiderate bunch of cunts.

Fireworks should be banned from sale to general public. Professional, organised displays only.

Fireworks are illegal here, unless for professional, authorised displays - people still get hold of them and set them off themselves.
Luckily it does seem to cut down on the volume and they only went off for about half an hour here, all seems quiet now.

Silvers11 · 01/01/2024 00:21

It's NYE. Sorry, but they are to be expected tonight, so no, I wouldn't expect to be warned on this occasion. Understand it can be a bit annoying if you are trying to sleep, but people do want to celebrate the start of a new year

AllIsWellish · 01/01/2024 00:18

Wouldn't mind if it was just midnight but they've been going off for hours here

GreatBigYou · 01/01/2024 00:17

Bloody hell. Let the people have their fun, eh.

APurpleSquirrel · 01/01/2024 00:17

Not heard any fireworks this year, which is unusual but welcome!

MrsElijahMikaelson1 · 01/01/2024 00:16

We’ve had them going off for about 4 hours so far. Ddog is very distressed. Has a thunder coat on and Alexa doing white noise but she is in a state bless her. She has become so phobic with loud bangs now that even party poppers set her off.

flawlessandfearless · 01/01/2024 00:15

KissTheRains · 01/01/2024 00:13

They've been going off near me since it got dark. The dogs a nervous wreck.
I fucking hate fireworks being let off by Fuckwits in their gardens, selfish inconsiderate bunch of cunts.

Fireworks should be banned from sale to general public. Professional, organised displays only.

👏👏👏👏

Goodlard · 01/01/2024 00:15

Chickitychick · 01/01/2024 00:04

AIBU to think that neighbours should warn other neighbours that they are letting off midnight fireworks? I’m talking quiet village setting here not a busy town or city. I genuinely think it’s really inconsiderate and rude.

What would you do if you knew.....

But it's not going to be a surprise!

JudgeJ · 01/01/2024 00:14

HeddaGarbled · 01/01/2024 00:05

It’s NYE. You don’t need to be warned that there will be fireworks at midnight 🤷‍♀️

I opened the curtains at 11 55 to enjoy a free show in comfort.

Goodlard · 01/01/2024 00:14

Chickitychick · 01/01/2024 00:04

AIBU to think that neighbours should warn other neighbours that they are letting off midnight fireworks? I’m talking quiet village setting here not a busy town or city. I genuinely think it’s really inconsiderate and rude.

Pmsl!!

KissTheRains · 01/01/2024 00:13

They've been going off near me since it got dark. The dogs a nervous wreck.
I fucking hate fireworks being let off by Fuckwits in their gardens, selfish inconsiderate bunch of cunts.

Fireworks should be banned from sale to general public. Professional, organised displays only.

2jacqi · 01/01/2024 00:13

@Chickitychick for gods sake get a bloody life!!!

flawlessandfearless · 01/01/2024 00:13

We're on hour 5 here. Midnight only would be brilliant compared to the onslaught we've had.

CowboyOnAWhiteHorse · 01/01/2024 00:12

I hate fireworks but I think you have to expect them at new year unfortunately.

We’ve stayed in because we have dogs and one of them gets very scared.

They’ll be over soon.

LonelynSad · 01/01/2024 00:12

Chickitychick · 01/01/2024 00:04

AIBU to think that neighbours should warn other neighbours that they are letting off midnight fireworks? I’m talking quiet village setting here not a busy town or city. I genuinely think it’s really inconsiderate and rude.

I completely agree but many won’t :(

Violetparis · 01/01/2024 00:11

You have to expect them on NYE, they are annoying and a complete waste of money in my opinion.

Redebs · 01/01/2024 00:09

I don't think you need to be warned.

I wish our neighbour's weren't so loud though. Just had an absolute barrage of explosions here. My heart is pounding.
I've never heard anything this loud before. It's frightening.

AtomHeartMotherOfGod · 01/01/2024 00:08

On NYE YABU but not on other nights of the year.

BliainNua · 01/01/2024 00:08

Here's your warning 12 months in advance..... there will be fireworks at midnight 31.12.24

DixonD · 01/01/2024 00:08

HeddaGarbled · 01/01/2024 00:05

It’s NYE. You don’t need to be warned that there will be fireworks at midnight 🤷‍♀️

This I’m afraid. It’s hardly a surprise. Just expect them and plan accordingly if necessary.