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To want the fireworks to stop now?

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QuestionableMouse · 05/11/2024 19:37

They started here at about 2pm (yes, really!) and haven't stopped since. My cats are hiding and won't eat. I have a thumping headache from the noise and just want some quiet for a bit. They started at the same time yesterday and didn't stop until 11pm ISH.

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JemimaTiggywinkles · 05/11/2024 20:51

I love Halloween and joyfully participated in it. I love Christmas and I'm very excited for it.

But I hate Halloween. My cat gets stressed every time someone knocks on the door and my niece finds the decorations scary. Should we ban Halloween to suit me and others like me? Or should we all just accept that living in proximity to other people means putting up with some annoying things?

PassingStranger · 05/11/2024 20:43

People always seem to be able to afford fireworks.
They've been constantly going off for 3 nights all night.
It sounds like World War three out there.

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QuestionableMouse · 05/11/2024 20:42

PrimalScreaming · 05/11/2024 20:38

I don't understand why we can't have silent fireworks? I'm sure we have the technology.

Also think it should only be professional displays... given the lack of common sense on display by Joe Public most days I wouldn't trust them with a Sparkler let alone anything bigger.

I saw some film of an owlet in its hollow tree yesterday captured on a wildlife camera in it's nest. Firework went off outside and the poor thing actually shrank back with it's back to the side of the nest and terror on its face.

That's awful.

I feel terrible for the wild animals around here. My friend is staying with her horse tonight because he's also terrified of the noise.

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LostTheMarble · 05/11/2024 20:41

There’s fair compromise to be had - fireworks to be licensed events only. It’s absolutely ridiculous that they can be sold to anyone, the harm and damage they cause to people/animals/the environment. They’re just a loud nuisance when they’re going off for hours on end from every other house/local park. It’s getting to the point that only the most stubborn of people are excusing what a negative they’ve become.

PrimalScreaming · 05/11/2024 20:38

I don't understand why we can't have silent fireworks? I'm sure we have the technology.

Also think it should only be professional displays... given the lack of common sense on display by Joe Public most days I wouldn't trust them with a Sparkler let alone anything bigger.

I saw some film of an owlet in its hollow tree yesterday captured on a wildlife camera in it's nest. Firework went off outside and the poor thing actually shrank back with it's back to the side of the nest and terror on its face.

User135644 · 05/11/2024 20:38

MasterBeth · 05/11/2024 20:10

There is cat shit and dogs barking across my neighbourhood 52 weeks a year. Maybe they have no place in residential areas.

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Barking dogs are the result of bad pet owners who shouldn't have pets. Similar principle.

IAmAGrumpyArse · 05/11/2024 20:33

I hate fireworks. It terrifies the cat.

Takemeawayy · 05/11/2024 20:32

I love fireworks but I think they should only be available for commercial events and not home parties. They have been going off so loud near me my 1 year old has thrown up tonight as he’s so scared. It’s so selfish to set them off in densely populated areas

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QuestionableMouse · 05/11/2024 20:30

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I love Halloween and joyfully participated in it. I love Christmas and I'm very excited for it.

What I don't love is listening to very loud bangs and having everything stinking of smoke for days on end. We're doing fireworks tomorrow but have bought silent ones. Not to mention the big display my town puts on.

My cats are so scared they're hiding behind the couch even with music playing.

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arinya · 05/11/2024 20:30

I don’t think it’s a miserable war on joy to feel frustrated about fireworks going off every day for 7-10 days straight. But it is hard to feel joyful when you are dealing with a distressed animal. I don’t expect everyone to get that though. Some people treat their pets like shit. Maybe some people would suggest I have my dog put to sleep instead. I just want my dog to be able to relax again. It starts to wear you down after the first week.

Beardedclams · 05/11/2024 20:29

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PigeonTamer · 05/11/2024 20:29

That’s two threads about fireworks where all of @Spaffer’s comments have been deleted. I would love to know what passionate sentiments are being expressed before the mumsnet axe falls 😂

ELLEMAY87 · 05/11/2024 20:28

To be fair it's getting late now, especially if you have primary school aged children. We did some fireworks in our garden around 6pm. Then bath, book, bed. He's still wide awake as the bangs and shouts are Keeping him up (he's 6 years old) Not much I can do about it but just ride it out, however I do get that maybe there could be a cut off time for children and pets to get some rest 😊

teaandtoastwithmarmite · 05/11/2024 20:27

Thing is you have Diwali as well

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K0OLA1D · 05/11/2024 20:24

VioletCrawleyForever · 05/11/2024 20:23

People are so miserable on MN

Last week you were all complaining about Halloween.

Next you will be bitching about Xmas and god help us when Hogmanay comes round.

Love Halloween, love Christmas, love a public firework display.

What i don't love is thick twats that have been letting fireworks off for weeks not giving a shit about anyone or anything else.

Dobest · 05/11/2024 20:24

Dogs aren't running the country, yet.

sanityisamyth · 05/11/2024 20:23

MasterBeth · 05/11/2024 20:02

It's literally November 5th! YABU.

This.

VioletCrawleyForever · 05/11/2024 20:23

People are so miserable on MN

Last week you were all complaining about Halloween.

Next you will be bitching about Xmas and god help us when Hogmanay comes round.

Beardedclams · 05/11/2024 20:23

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K0OLA1D · 05/11/2024 20:22

Seashellssanctuary · 05/11/2024 20:18

I get a bit fed up.of the pet complaints. No idea about cats but dogs can be trained to deal with the noise.
At the end of the day fireworks existed before people's 3 year old cockawhatever and therefore responsibility falls on the owner

Gundogs aren't a superbreed that are born with noise cancelling ears. I've had two dogs, one a rescue and neither were scared because I trained them. Both were happy to go out for walks and sit and watch the fireworks. There was nothing special about me or them just a bot of training did the trick

My dog was fine as a pup and until he was around 9. It's the last few years. The only thing that's changed is that the fireworks have got loader and go on for longer and longer.

There is no need for anyone to buy them to use at home for a random Tuesday night just because they can. Or setting them off in day light.

What about horses and wildlife? Just totally unnecessary

arinya · 05/11/2024 20:21

Dogs can’t be trained once the fear is there. As I just said, our dog was fine for the first 6 years of her life. 2 years ago she stopped being fine and is now frightened. The vet and the dog behaviour therapist we have seen about it have both said the same. You can’t reinforce fear and once they are older you can’t train them out of it.

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QuestionableMouse · 05/11/2024 20:21

Weefreetiffany · 05/11/2024 20:20

Why dont you put a noise machine or some music on to cover the noises?

As i tell my toddler when he doesnt like the sound of hand dryers, sometimes there are things you have to tolerate even if you dont like them and building resilience to occasional unavoidable discomfort will make you stronger in the long term.

Anxiety and control issues minimised too. Also EMDR is really good for ptsd thats triggered by unexpected noises, said from experience.

I have, and it's not helping.

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bitsalty · 05/11/2024 20:21

MasterBeth · 05/11/2024 20:02

It's literally November 5th! YABU.

And we've had them every night since before Halloween. One night is fine.

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