Bonfire Night

[poliphilo]

Last night fizzled and popped, but not as much as usual. I think people are reluctant to put their dwindling resources into coloured fire. Yesterday afternoon we were at our niece's house  to spend time with her new baby. My bro-in-law and Jenny's fiance honoured the season by burning some odd bits of wood on the barbecue.

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[idahoswede.livejournal.com]

Definitely not the case down here in BiSto, the explosions went on until well after midnight (and the drunks continued until at least 2.30).

[poliphilo.livejournal.com]

In a way, I'm glad to hear it (I think).....

[pondhopper.livejournal.com]

I have noticed far less use of gunpowder for celebrations here in Spain since the recession (depression?) has the world in its grip. I'm glad. I hate hours and hours of blasts.

[poliphilo.livejournal.com]

We live in an Asian area- where they use fireworks for any and every occasion. I'm getting to be inured to loud bangs.

[pondhopper.livejournal.com]

Spain has a HUGE fireworks tradition and industry as well.

[sorenr.livejournal.com]

In Aberdeen they seemed undeterred by the financial situation. There were certainly bangs and cracks and fizzles throughout Saturday night, and also on Friday and a few Sunday morning...

[poliphilo.livejournal.com]

We had the same- but not in the usual volume. Bonfire night isn't dead, but I reckon it's dying- or- perhaps- undergoing a slump