I think I'll go for the sub and sparkler combo.Fireworks shops pop up around mid-October to supply people with pyrotechnics for Guy Fawkes Night. No one seems to consider the fact that it would be more appropriate to celebrate Guy Fawkes’ failed attempt to blow up Parliament by NOT blowing up things. And don’t say this wouldn’t be as much fun, because how much fun can it be to hang out outside on a cold, wet November night?
A nice, quiet explosive-free evening indoors - that's my kind of party. Here's to you, Guy.
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What cracks me up is, despite the little ditty, EVERY YEAR when people start throwing fireworks -- before Halloween -- I have to LOOK UP THE DATE.
Sad.
See - if only I could take some of these HOME! I need to go looking for one of these places. :)
I'm told people're just being anti-Catholic. Who am I to know?
Agreed, I can't imagine a worse time for hanging around outdoors in the UK than early November nights. Fireworks go with sunshine and hot weather and, well, the 4th of July. The rest of this is just silly :-) And love your point about celebrating something that didn't get blown up by blowing things up. But hey, did you see on the BBC today some group is going to burn an effigy of Katie Price aka Jordan tomorrow? There's culture for you.
Quiznos and fireworks? My. Wonder what the home office would say.
They were truly awesome to watch, though. Not quite as good as the 4th of July, because it's not anywhere near the level of chill, then. Other than that, though: great show!
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