michael Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 I know this is a risk but has anyone noticed that there is a distinct lack of shops selling fireworks? This time last year I'm sure the shops were full of them, the usual temporary shops had opened up in most towns and the dumbass locals were setting them off most nights even though the night was a month or so away. I'm not complaining here, I think it's a really positive thing but is there a reason for this? Some kind of law that says when they can be sold? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 Credit crunch, even the chavs are skint:d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted October 10, 2008 Author Share Posted October 10, 2008 It's not all bad then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmark Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 I wish it was like that round here, the fireworks have started early. I have not seen shops selling them neither though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted October 10, 2008 Author Share Posted October 10, 2008 I wish it was like that round here, the fireworks have started early. I have not seen shops selling them neither though. I still have fireworks from 5 years ago in the garage, I only set one off each year as a token gesture, maybe your neighbours are the same but don't have a calendar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmark Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 I still have fireworks from 5 years ago in the garage, I only set one off each year as a token gesture, maybe your neighbours are the same but don't have a calendar? Or they are just plain scum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edge Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 Or they are just plain scum. I think they have been spotted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonB Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 I don't think you are allowed to sell them until the 15th unless you have a special license. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Branners Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 the local kids soft play centre has a HUGE notice on the front windows saying they are selling fireworks. Brings a tear to my eye. Now the really funny bit is that the soft play centre is an old car showroom...which is attached to a Total petrol station. It sounds like a scene from Casualty...heres hoping. JB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 Is this to be the annual moaning about fireworks thread? Perhaps we should just merge all the previous years and save ourselves the effort? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 Mieow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axle Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 Is this to be the annual moaning about fireworks thread? Perhaps we should just merge all the previous years and save ourselves the effort? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 Is this to be the annual moaning about fireworks thread? Perhaps we should just merge all the previous years and save ourselves the effort? Pete, Remember the memo? We're supposed to be trying to convince people that the Mod team isn't a bunch of miserable buggers on a power trip. Now edit it quick before anyone notices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazboy Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 This is the first year I am atually dreading it. The Housing Association have bought one semi a few roads away and they are utter scum, you just know that those little see you next tuesdays are going to shove them through peoples letter boxes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 This is the first year I am atually dreading it. The Housing Association have bought one semi a few roads away and they are utter scum, you just know that those little see you next tuesdays are going to shove them through peoples letter boxes. Get in there early then. You could burn their house down tonight and relax for the next few weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazboy Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 Get in there early then. You could burn their house down tonight and relax for the next few weeks. You can still buy disposable bbq's, slide one of them under the car... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay_vr6 Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 our local fireworks factory round the corner from me blew up last year made one hell of a bang! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 our local fireworks factory round the corner from me blew up last year made one hell of a bang! Were the firemen standing there going "OOOHH" and "AAAHHHH"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay_vr6 Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 no, 2 fireman died, but the rest sorted it out. http://www.theargus.co.uk/news/1056524.expert_claims_fireworks_explosion_was_bigger_than_wartime_bomb/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted October 12, 2008 Author Share Posted October 12, 2008 Is this to be the annual moaning about fireworks thread? Perhaps we should just merge all the previous years and save ourselves the effort? No thanks. This is the all new "hey I haven't heard any fireworks or seen any for sale yet" thread, feel free to prune any replies that deviate from that one to merge with existing threads if it makes your groin tingle. BTW I heard what sounded like fireworks tonight but that could be from the circus that's setup a few miles across the fields. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derek300zx Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 Wish they would ban them completely, my dogs are petrified, and cause them so much distress, if people could see the state they get into they may think again about this useless and outdated event. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 Remember the memo? We're supposed to be trying to convince people that the Mod team isn't a bunch of miserable buggers on a power trip. I must've missed that memo. feel free to prune any replies that deviate from that one to merge with existing threads if it makes your groin tingle. To be accused of "over moderating"? No thanks. Moderating doesn't make my groin tingle, is that why you wanted the job? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 Moderating doesn't make my groin tingle You're definitely doing it wrong then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted October 12, 2008 Author Share Posted October 12, 2008 Moderating doesn't make my groin tingle, is that why you wanted the job? Not at all, I get my tingle looking after other forums Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARTIN R Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 most stores will be selling them from Thursday 16th Oct as most licences permit sale from this date Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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