To want to buy a few fireworks?

[Motherdare]

I can’t find any anywhere! What’s happened? Has Bonfire Night been cancelled? I loved it as a child. I just want to get a few sparklers and Roman candles, some traffic lights and fizz pops. I’m not looking for a significant amount of gunpowder - not trying to frighten people’s pets. I don’t want to attend a public display. They’re too crowded and loud. I just want a little party in my garden with parkin and toffee apples.

Where are all the fireworks??

Too right they should be banned from general public use. Last year an evil fucking bastard cunt face strapped one to a tiny baby rabbit and set it alight

A few dogs local to me died from heart attacks on Sunday, one of my friends horses was in an awful state because it was terrified and the vet had to be called out. Countless wildlife traumatised and for what? A few pretty lights. And PP are right it's not just one day a year is it?

And nobody come at me with the "I hope you're vegan" shite, that seems to get trotted out everytime we try to discuss issues like this. It's getting rather boring.

And yes to balloons being sold too. Makes my teeth itch when I see one of those balloon release events. No need.

I'm having to listen to bloody classic fm instead of watching MAFS. It's gone too far now! 😄

(What’s MAFS?)

@MrsSkylerWhite

(What’s MAFS?)

Married At First Sight. Sorry I assume everyone is watching it. 😄

dresstokillmytime

MrsSkylerWhite
(What’s MAFS?)

Married At First Sight. Sorry I assume everyone is watching it. 😄“

Thank you

I like fireworks, but it's when they're routinely set off at 10PM, that's when they really get on my tits.
And I like the nice, colourful, pretty ones, but the rockets are designed to be bloody obnoxious.

Like so many things in life, some people have to spoil it.

And it's not just one day at all...certainly not where i live.

@SliceOfCakeCupOfTea

I love bonfire night! As a kid it was one of my favourite evenings.

As an adult I see so many problems with it.

I think as long as you're responsible, let neighbours know, clean up afterwards and try and get the quiet ones then it's not too bad?

This. Bonfire night is great. Idiots are idiots regardless, let the kids ( and grown ups) enjoy themselves. something to look forward to after the clocks go back and darker evenings.

Also, ban the legal sales and the worry is that the unsafe ones make their way into the market.

That doesn’t address the impact of them on animals and anyone who is traumatised by their sound

I used to volunteer with a homeless charity and I know a lot of rough sleepers are ex-service personnel, and many of them with PTSD find fireworks traumatising.

Last year an evil fucking bastard cunt face strapped one to a tiny baby rabbit and set it alight

Jesus Christ!

That is horrific!

They're explosives.
My family has been involved in helping to arrange organised events for bonfire night and new year's eve since before I was born (one uncle was a firefighter, one exmilitary and in charge of the fireworks/explosives, and another involved with the cricket club where events were held - grandparents on the local council - and the whole family was expected to work the event in some fashion).

I don't think they should be banned, but I do firmly believe that sale should be restricted to licensed and insured personal who have completed training on how to safely store, safely use, and safely dispose of these pretty explosives - and the horrific consequences of mishandling them.
They should also have to complete forms - in advance - regarding the time date and location of the planned event, and be required to take reasonable steps to make the information available to the local residents (ie the local paper/s and notices on nearby lampposts) in advance. There should also be a certain number of trained first aiders at the event - depending on the number of attendees. Both the first aiders and the licensed explosives operative must remain sober until all explosives and their remains are made safe (bonfire too). To buy (pretty) explosives you have to provide your current licence number and proof of insurance.

Anyone misusing (pretty) explosives should face heavy fines and prison sentences.

If you think this is too much hassle? If people who want to drive cope with the training/licence/insurance bit, and people who want to alter property often have to get planning permission (especially when it impacts your neighbours) then I really don't see the problem.

www.newsletter.co.uk/lifestyle/pets/tragic-and-much-loved-dog-dies-from-fright-during-halloween-fireworks-celebrations-3441862

@GreenTeaBlackCoffeeAndRedWine

Just one night would be fine if I knew where it was and time.

So far (small town) I have had Thursday, Friday and tonight. All curtains drawn, music on. Can't walk dog until they've stopped.

I love them, but don't see why they have to be noisy. Some Italian cities go for the quiet ones but they also tend to have municipal displays and private ones aren't a thing.