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Happyoldgit Member Since: 14 Sep 2007 Location: Norfolk Posts: 3471 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
But it's always been that way. Granted the larger type fireworks seem to be generally more available these days but back when I was a kid every local shop sold both individual and boxed fireworks, in fact I even remember them selling little indoor fireworks and everywhere had things like jumping jacks that once lit used to bang and jump about. There were far more family garden bonfires and fireworks BUT pretty much all of them were on Nov 5th. Steve. Owned numerous Land Rover vehicles of all shapes and sizes over the decades. Current Defender: A non tarts hand-bagged Puma 110 XS USW. [Insert something impressive here such as extensive list of previous Land Rovers or examples of your prestigeous and expensive items, trinkets, houses, bikes, vehicles etc] http://forums.lr4x4.com I used to be Miserable ...but now I'm ecstatic. |
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JSG Member Since: 12 Jul 2007 Location: Berkshire Posts: 2412 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Agreed - they seem to go on for days and at all hours. Our spaniel hasn't been very impressed. John http://www.hampshire4x4response.co.uk 2011 Tdci 110 CSW XS |
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Dave-H Member Since: 08 Feb 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 1507 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Fortunetely my JRT being a working terrier he isnt the least bit bothered by any fireworks loud, big or small. All are walks carry on as normal, even passing a display last weekend
But the are a bloody nuisance! On the occasion [Nov 5th] then fair enough, but bonfire night seems more like bonfire month these last few years .. Guns and Landrovers .... anything else is irrelevant. |
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noworries4x4 Member Since: 24 Dec 2010 Location: Newton Abbot Devon Posts: 1195 ![]() ![]() |
We have also been burning witches at the stake, and we have whipped slaves and tortured heretics, but as a humane society it is NOT ! NOW ! considered acceptable. The gun powder plot of 1605 is now 407 years ago and is now of little or no relevance. It is time we all grew up ! If you were to be found in possession of explosives (without the relevant documentation) at any other time of the year you would be detained as a terrorist. Why is November different? An organised event if you MUST, so that we have sufficient notice to leave the area in good time. But as to the rest of you 'volatile' peasants I sincerely hope the all end up in whatever the replacement to Guantanamo Bay is.... Enjoy!! MRS NO WORRIES If everything is under control you are not going fast enough. Every Day 16 MY Discovery 4 Commercial Workshop and Escort Vehicle Weekends 07MY L322 TDV8 Vogue SE Series 1 80" 3ltr 6cyl with overdrive No Worries 4X4 |
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JWL Member Since: 26 Oct 2011 Location: Hereford Posts: 3443 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Relying on deliveries
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noworries4x4 Member Since: 24 Dec 2010 Location: Newton Abbot Devon Posts: 1195 ![]() ![]() |
+1 If everything is under control you are not going fast enough. Every Day 16 MY Discovery 4 Commercial Workshop and Escort Vehicle Weekends 07MY L322 TDV8 Vogue SE Series 1 80" 3ltr 6cyl with overdrive No Worries 4X4 |
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Happyoldgit Member Since: 14 Sep 2007 Location: Norfolk Posts: 3471 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
![]() Owned numerous Land Rover vehicles of all shapes and sizes over the decades. Current Defender: A non tarts hand-bagged Puma 110 XS USW. [Insert something impressive here such as extensive list of previous Land Rovers or examples of your prestigeous and expensive items, trinkets, houses, bikes, vehicles etc] http://forums.lr4x4.com I used to be Miserable ...but now I'm ecstatic. |
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leeds Member Since: 28 Dec 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 8582 ![]() ![]() |
Am watching the Rememberance Service at the Albert Hall. Yes it is a serious service, yes in places it is formal, in other places informal and almost joyful. Yes it is powerfully emotional, yes very mixed emotions
Now I can see people wondering why I am posting this in the grumpy old man thread. Now everytime the camera pans over Ed Milliband he looks totally disinterested, not serious, not solemn but totally disinterested. In the last 30+ years the UK military have suffered more deaths in conflicts which the Labour government has send UK force in. The least the current UK Labour leader can do is look interested in what is going on. There again it might be his natural demeanor! Brendan |
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Happyoldgit Member Since: 14 Sep 2007 Location: Norfolk Posts: 3471 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
People who seemingly can't resist chiming in stating that what they have is better, that they have more of it, that it is more expensive, that they can afford more of it - in short
![]() Owned numerous Land Rover vehicles of all shapes and sizes over the decades. Current Defender: A non tarts hand-bagged Puma 110 XS USW. [Insert something impressive here such as extensive list of previous Land Rovers or examples of your prestigeous and expensive items, trinkets, houses, bikes, vehicles etc] http://forums.lr4x4.com I used to be Miserable ...but now I'm ecstatic. |
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Pam W Member Since: 25 Oct 2011 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 1169 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
I'd rather the comments I made about aerials had just been deleted rather than moved and started an massive argument outside of the context of my original intentions! Made a lot of people grumpy who weren't grumpy before.
For those that are not aware, Brendan and Barbara are personal friends and have been for years. I had hoped my comments would have been taken in the way intended but I can understand that they may not have looked that way. So, as 'Grumpy Old Woman' hat off - Apologies if any offence caused - was not my intention and for the reasons stated above, never would be. Our blog - http://landytravels.com/ Yorkshire Off Road Club - http://www.yorkshireoffroadclub.net Last edited by Pam W on 16th Nov 2012 3:48pm. Edited 1 time in total |
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Martin Site Admin Member Since: 02 Apr 2007 Location: Hook Norton Posts: 6644 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
PM sent.
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Pam W Member Since: 25 Oct 2011 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 1169 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Cheers Martin. All good. Our blog - http://landytravels.com/
Yorkshire Off Road Club - http://www.yorkshireoffroadclub.net |
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rossy Member Since: 29 Nov 2010 Location: Co. Roscommon Posts: 1296 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Ah that would be relatives then! Well mine anyway |
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Romadog Member Since: 07 Jul 2011 Location: Powys Posts: 1750 ![]() |
My mother had a friend like that, she called her BBC ....Bigger, Better, Cheaper
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