crankypig 457 Posted November 9, 2017 Report Share Posted November 9, 2017 Never heard of either of the above two posts,makes sense though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,089 Posted November 4, 2018 Report Share Posted November 4, 2018 Just had my bonfire. Lit at 1.30 and still blazing. I normally have them regularly but this represented a years worth of fallen branches, tree prunings, fence panels and general rubbish so it was quite a size. I thought it might be a bit damp but half a gallon of old tractor sump oil and a gas torch was all that was needed. Far enough away from habitations so as not to cause a nuisance and the smoke went straight up to add to the CO2 and particulates already up there. How else could I get rid? Lots of 20 mile round car journeys to the tip? Petrol used in the shredder? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loppylugs 8,424 Posted November 4, 2018 Report Share Posted November 4, 2018 Fire a banger for me, but not near any pets. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveN 1,118 Posted November 5, 2018 Report Share Posted November 5, 2018 You don't see kids asking for "a penny for the guy". Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jonab 1,644 Posted November 5, 2018 Report Share Posted November 5, 2018 ^^^More like ten quid, I would have thought these days, due to inflation^^^ 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loppylugs 8,424 Posted November 5, 2018 Report Share Posted November 5, 2018 I guess I miss bonfire night as we used to celebrate it. With my birthday being on the third a lot of relatives used to buy me a box of fireworks. I was ok with that for a number of years until I began to realize that this was a cheap birthday present. Somehow or other we all seemed to manage without serous burns or parts of our anatomy being blown off. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,269 Posted November 5, 2018 Report Share Posted November 5, 2018 Only ever had sparklers when I was a child. I've always hated anything loud...including a few folks I've met in my time...so never had anything explosive. I really preferred the bonfire and jacket potatoes with butter! Yum. Still like bonfires and have been piling up garden refuse ready for a fire later in the year. Probably near to the winter solstice which is a psychological barrier I'm always glad to cross. There's something very liberating about a bonfire but I always sift through for wildlife first. Cats aren't allowed outdoors for the bonfire but I usually raise a glass of red to bid farewell to the dying year and to welcome the snowdrops! Still like jacket potatoes too...with cheese! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jonab 1,644 Posted November 5, 2018 Report Share Posted November 5, 2018 I'll always remember spuds 'cooked' in the ashes of the bonfire - burnt black on the outside and totally raw (perhaps even still cold) on the inside. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,118 Posted November 5, 2018 Report Share Posted November 5, 2018 24 minutes ago, Jill Sparrow said: Still like bonfires and have been piling up garden refuse ready for a fire later' Jill.......can i pop round and light your fire........ 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,089 Posted November 5, 2018 Report Share Posted November 5, 2018 59 minutes ago, Jill Sparrow said: Only ever had sparklers when I was a child. I've always hated anything loud...including a few folks I've met in my time...so never had anything explosive. I really preferred the bonfire and jacket potatoes with butter! Yum. Still like bonfires and have been piling up garden refuse ready for a fire later in the year. Probably near to the winter solstice which is a psychological barrier I'm always glad to cross. There's something very liberating about a bonfire but I always sift through for wildlife first. Cats aren't allowed outdoors for the bonfire but I usually raise a glass of red to bid farewell to the dying year and to welcome the snowdrops! Still like jacket potatoes too...with cheese! So we must presume you dance around the fire in witches garb or even naked! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,594 Posted November 5, 2018 Report Share Posted November 5, 2018 Our village Firework/bonfire was on Friday and the next village's event - less than half a mile away - was last night. I suppose they arranged it like that to maximise their profits (£5 adults and £2.50 child, although 2 kids could get in free if they brought a guy to put on the bonfire.) I helped our 2 littlies to make a guy last week , so they got in free. I didn't go as I'm not paying to watch fireworks when I can see them perfectly well out of my window! I expect there will be some more fireworks tonight as it's the 5th. If our cats are inside when they hear a bang, they rush outside because they think it's in the house and vice versa. On Friday, one was trying to get out of the house and the other one was trying to get inside through the same cat flap at the same time! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Braddy 160 Posted November 5, 2018 Report Share Posted November 5, 2018 Can't beat a bonfire on the road and melt the tarmac, them were the days. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,089 Posted November 5, 2018 Report Share Posted November 5, 2018 We don’t have village bonfires any more. Our parish council would go spare if there was a burnt patch on their precious Glebe Field. Years ago, when our kids and their friends were much younger, I and a bunch of fathers used to organise spectacular village bonfire events. None of the current batch of parents seem to have much go in them. They’re probably totally indoctrinated in today’s health and safety culture. Way back in 1962 we had the bonfire on our field and my father, who was very rigourous in car oil changes, had a large quantity of used sump oil which he poured over the fire on the afternoon before lighting. The blaze was spectacular! 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
radfordred 6,284 Posted November 5, 2018 Report Share Posted November 5, 2018 Remember remember the 5th of November. Why we now got 2 bonfire night treads? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,269 Posted November 5, 2018 Report Share Posted November 5, 2018 39 minutes ago, philmayfield said: So we must presume you dance around the fire in witches garb or even naked! Not at all...I'd spill melted cheese down me front! However, if I chose to do so, no one would know because of the trees! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,269 Posted November 5, 2018 Report Share Posted November 5, 2018 1 hour ago, benjamin1945 said: Jill.......can i pop round and light your fire........ For you, Ben, anything! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Braddy 160 Posted November 5, 2018 Report Share Posted November 5, 2018 Because this one's gone out. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,089 Posted November 5, 2018 Report Share Posted November 5, 2018 11 minutes ago, Jill Sparrow said: Not at all...I'd spill melted cheese down me front! However, if I chose to do so, no one would know because of the trees! I’ll cancel the ‘bus trip then! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brew 5,378 Posted November 5, 2018 Report Share Posted November 5, 2018 22 minutes ago, Braddy said: Can't beat a bonfire on the road and melt the tarmac, them were the days. They did that at the side of St Stephens Sneinton.Where else would light a bonfire but in the middle of the road? Fire Brigade took a dim view of it but it was just as exciting to us young 'uns watching them put it out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brew 5,378 Posted November 5, 2018 Report Share Posted November 5, 2018 4 minutes ago, philmayfield said: I’ll cancel the ‘bus trip then! And I was going to sell tickets! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loppylugs 8,424 Posted November 5, 2018 Report Share Posted November 5, 2018 1 hour ago, benjamin1945 said: Jill.......can i pop round and light your fire........ 'Ee's at it again. we've always said now't can keep our Ben down. We were right. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,118 Posted November 5, 2018 Report Share Posted November 5, 2018 Our wedding anniversary today,,33 years ago tonight we were in the Masons Arms old Basford,,,Harry on Piano,,everyone singing,,..............next morning we caught the train to Peterborough with our solicitor.......happy days,, lol 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
katyjay 5,085 Posted November 5, 2018 Report Share Posted November 5, 2018 Happy anniversary to you and Donna. Why did you travel with your solicitor though? 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loppylugs 8,424 Posted November 5, 2018 Report Share Posted November 5, 2018 You beat me to it Katy. I wouldn't have wanted any lawyer on my honey moon. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,118 Posted November 5, 2018 Report Share Posted November 5, 2018 Wanted to make sure he got my story right............oh forgot to mention Katy and Loppy i was in court......lol 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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