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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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HeddaGarbled · 01/01/2024 00:05

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

Soontobe60 · 01/01/2024 00:05

I mean, it’s not like its a well known celebration or anything is it?

Starlightstarbright2 · 01/01/2024 00:06

I mean I would prepare for fireworks at midnight . Same as 5th November 🤷‍♂️

Mumof2NDers · 01/01/2024 00:06

I think you just have to expect it tbh.
I’ve just picked up DS and his mates from a party and taken them all to their respective homes. It’s like Beirut out there. But it is every New Year’s Eve🤷‍♀️

newmum0604 · 01/01/2024 00:07

So loud down my street. Can't believe anyone gives this much of a shit about new year 😅

ComfortableAtLastTookLongEnough · 01/01/2024 00:07

COL crisis, what COL crisis.

cuckyplunt · 01/01/2024 00:07

Oh, do stop whining.. Happy New Year!

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.

BliainNua · 01/01/2024 00:08

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

AtomHeartMotherOfGod · 01/01/2024 00:08

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

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.

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.

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 :(

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.

flawlessandfearless · 01/01/2024 00:13

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

2jacqi · 01/01/2024 00:13

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

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 00:14

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!!

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 00:15

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!

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.

👏👏👏👏

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.

APurpleSquirrel · 01/01/2024 00:17

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

GreatBigYou · 01/01/2024 00:17

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

AllIsWellish · 01/01/2024 00:18

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