TAS Diary Archives
November 5, 2006
Fireworks
Is it time fireworks were banned from public sale? Allegedly, the Americanised Hallowe'en is taking over from Bonfire Night but not here. It's like a war zone here tonight. And it's been going on for days.
Both dogs are hiding under our desks, although the cats are unfazed by the whole thing.
I like fireworks but maybe it's time for them to be restricted to licenced events.
Comments
Totally agree - fireworks in the Cleveland area start in October. This year with the 5th being on a Sunday it was like a war zone from Friday - with "bangers" going off at 8.00 am on the Sunday morning. I feel the time has come for organised displays on one night only.
Posted by: Sandra Huxtable at November 23, 2006 4:08 PM
I wish Hallowe'en would take over. You'd think that in these modern times people wouldn't ritualise religious and cultural intolerance. Leave it to the British...
Posted by: Conail at November 14, 2006 3:21 PM