Flying_Squirrel Posted November 4, 2006 Report Posted November 4, 2006 Ahh....Its times like these I'm glad I'm so high up in this block of student flats. Someone in front of this block is having a very big firework display, and all I have to do is look out the window. Anybody else in a similar position? Quote
flydad Posted November 4, 2006 Report Posted November 4, 2006 We've been getting the noises all night but as you know the trees hide all the 'lights' Quote
Flying_Squirrel Posted November 4, 2006 Author Report Posted November 4, 2006 I'm above all the trees here if you like I'll put the webcam on and you can watch these! Going to Beaumaris tomorrow to watch the big display. Should be good! Quote
raptor Posted November 4, 2006 Report Posted November 4, 2006 Aldi are selling their fireworks at half price. box of 18 for £4.99 instead of £10.00 Quote
RossRobObey Posted November 4, 2006 Report Posted November 4, 2006 I need to get some fireworks. Are there usually many left over after bonfire night? -Ross Quote
Morb Posted November 4, 2006 Report Posted November 4, 2006 Ive got one of those 'Vortex' ones from Sainsburys. Its the size of a car battery, goes off 48 times! 12 quid! Quote
Morb Posted November 4, 2006 Report Posted November 4, 2006 I need to get some fireworks. Are there usually many left over after bonfire night? -Ross i think its illegal for most shops to sell em after bonfire night.]# Quote
RossRobObey Posted November 4, 2006 Report Posted November 4, 2006 I don't know. I've seen some shops elsewhere, not in King's Lynn that sell them all year round. They aren't hidden away either. -Ross Quote
windy Posted November 4, 2006 Report Posted November 4, 2006 One of the highest points in Brum is a place called, Barr Beacon. You can see for miles and miles around. I used to love going up there around this time of year. It's like seeing a firework display in IMAX-o-vision. It's also a top dogging spot...... er......so i hear. Quote
Adam F Posted November 5, 2006 Report Posted November 5, 2006 We had a fireworks party which nearly turned out bad. We had one of these big (and i mean BIG) display rocket.. so we lit it and ran back. Then the f'in thing exploded out the way, didnt shoot up or anything. Luckily noone was hurt but mate has a slight burn on his neck. Bloody hell it was loud and i havent crapped myself so hard Quote
kite crazy Posted November 5, 2006 Report Posted November 5, 2006 i went to a huuuggggee fireworks display last night at Arnold football stadium in nottingham.The display was one were you light it and leave it, and it went on for 20 minutes!!!!! Quote
PHLI72 Posted November 5, 2006 Report Posted November 5, 2006 We had a fireworks party which nearly turned out bad. We had one of these big (and i mean BIG) display rocket.. so we lit it and ran back. Then the f'in thing exploded out the way, didnt shoot up or anything. Luckily noone was hurt but mate has a slight burn on his neck. Now you know why it says on most fireworks "spectators must be at least 25m away...." As some of you know, i work in the Pyro industry, It amazes me just how many folks buy these huge fireworks and use them in small spaces, ignoring all the safety info on the various units:confused: (Not having a pop @ Adam F there) I've been working for the last few weeks in a firework shop and everyone that comes in has had a "huge garden".........yeah right..!!! Guy came in last week, ordered a few nice pieces and wanted them delivered. I dropped them off at his house last night, his garden was TINY... I looked around and could plainly see he was getting ready for a party tonight. i mentioned the size of the garden. His reply " oh, we are having the party here,but these fireworks are going to be let off round a mates with a bigger garden" I am out the next couple of nights firing organised displays, good fun and a great buzz, especialy at the end when (hopefully) the audience show their appretiation. What ever you all do tonight, Have FUN. But more importantly.. Please, BE SAFE. PHIL. BTW, Large display rockets are a total rip off......there is a limit to how much content the various manufacturers are alowed to put in rockets (Governed by weight) Better to buy a well loaded medium sized rocket, they burst lower in the sky, so the effect is closer and looks just a big as a large rocket, they are cheaper too. Better still buy a decent pack and let a few go at once...... "Display rocket" is such a misleading term.....nobody i know would EVER use rockets in a display..they are too unpredictable.. Take care everyone. Quote
gigglefairy Posted November 5, 2006 Report Posted November 5, 2006 Phil, youre one of those nutters too are you? My partner does the professional shows and I was sat sooooooo close last night - it was amazing! :D even got to wear a hard hat and ear defenders Sooooo good. But Im never getting any closer. Wont catch me qualifying to set them up or stand amongst them during the show. £16 grand in 20 mins though.... giggle. x (minus apostrophes - havent been on the forum for ages, is everyone having that problem or just me?!) Quote
Flying_Squirrel Posted November 5, 2006 Author Report Posted November 5, 2006 As it turns out our Chairman made a mistake...the Beaumaris firework display was yesterday night (realised at about 10pm by one of the other members) but seeing as how the bus is booked for today, we're going to find somewhere else instead! Sounds like some of you had some good fun yesterday. Anybody else off out this evening? Quote
Ed_H Posted November 5, 2006 Report Posted November 5, 2006 I sat on top of Swanlicote dry ski slope at a University race meet yesterday watching 180 degrees of fireworks and the occasional house catch on fire. Quote
marman Posted November 5, 2006 Report Posted November 5, 2006 nowt like the neighbours putting on a show http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y220/heydude-48/IMG_6493Small.jpg http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y220/heydude-48/IMG_6494Small.jpg http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y220/heydude-48/IMG_6525Small.jpg http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y220/heydude-48/IMG_6530Small.jpg Quote
Flying_Squirrel Posted November 5, 2006 Author Report Posted November 5, 2006 I sat on top of Swanlicote dry ski slope at a University race meet yesterday watching 180 degrees of fireworks and the occasional house catch on fire. I'll remember that for when I'm home! The Swad slope is only 10 mins down the road! Do you fly round there or was it a fair trek just for the trip? Quote
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