FabSwingers.com forum: The anti bonfire night thread because fireworks scare crap out of ya and the pet

By (user no longer on site) OP
4 weeks ago

Title says it all lol

Bonfires are only exciting for the first few mins

Fireworks have idiots setting them off (not all fireworks)

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By (user no longer on site)
4 weeks ago

Fireworks shouldn't be on general sale.

Organised displays are fine enough but should be restricted to the nights they are appropriate for.

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By (user no longer on site)
4 weeks ago

Constant stream of fireworks going off last night, which i assume was for Divali

My cats will only have a short window where they are allowed now until the end of next weekend

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By *oxychicWoman
4 weeks ago

Nottinghamshire

Not heard any yet .which im dreading as my pup wont of heard them before x

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By *d68Man
4 weeks ago

Airdrie

As someone with ptsd, it’s a trigger for me. I need to put head phones on or I’m climbing the walls.

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By (user no longer on site)
4 weeks ago

"Constant stream of fireworks going off last night, which i assume was for Divali

My cats will only have a short window where they are allowed out now until the end of next weekend "

*out

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By *oinerbillMan
4 weeks ago

warrington

mate of mine used to be a fireman

I was amazed when he told me how many gangs of scum teenagers would aim fireworks at them while they delt with fires

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By (user no longer on site)
4 weeks ago

Are people even buying fireworks these days?!!! Must have money to burn.

I shall be swimming upstream against the tide of people leaving the fireworks display tonight and tomorrow as I head into work. No buses, pubs will be full and have to queue to get into the offy/corner shop. Rather be in bed watching V for Vendetta

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By *ora the explorerWoman
4 weeks ago

Paradise, Herts

Should be organised displays only

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By *porty_and_NaughtyCouple
4 weeks ago

Swansea

I would happily ban the selling of fireworks and only have organised displays.

Our dog was a young pup last year and the noises didn't bother him. He's now a year older, so I hope he's still calm over the next few days. 🤞

Mrs

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By *ad NannaWoman
4 weeks ago

East London

We watch from the comfort of our homes.

I think they should have a noise limit on them, although, my dogs barely take any notice of them now. When they were pups they were scared by the first ones and looked to me for assurance.

I ignored them and didn't make a fuss of them, just carried on doing what I was doing and they now don't take any notice.

I had a cat that used to watch the neighbours fireworks from a bedroom window.

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By *iss.Bella.Woman
4 weeks ago

Wales

I don't see the point. Organised displays, yes. But fireworks at home, literally money going up in flames.

I've been lucky I til this year that my lab hasn't been bothered by them. But now he's nearing the age of 11 he gets so worked up.

We once rescued a whippet who was extremely nervous. He'd be a complete wreck to the point he needed medication to calm him down which doped him up 💔. It was awful to see him like that pretty much from October right through to new year because of the idiots around here.

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By *ungandMan
4 weeks ago

daveyhulme

Fireworks are becoming a reason to cause problems. Youths and adults see it as fun to attack the police and fire brigade.

And the pets are always fretting

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By *eroLondonMan
4 weeks ago

Covent Garden

Money, that has taken someone so much effort and time to earn, is spent on something so ephemeral, leaving a feeling that's so transient. It's a "me" problem; I've never understood it.

Organised displays are fine. They bring communities together. Letting a few off in your back garden usually has the opposite effect.

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By *tephanie63Woman
4 weeks ago

BRIDGWATER

There have been fireworks going off in my area for about 2 weeks already...

I am with above posters, they should not be on general sale but limited to organised displays.

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By *zeroMan
4 weeks ago

Glasgow

It's good that most of the supermarkets have banned the sale of them. Unfortunately I've seen more pop up shops that just sell fireworks. And I have a funny feeling a lot of them don't give a shit who they sell to.

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By *enk15Man
4 weeks ago

Evesham

Yeah, not to mention the local wildlife.

I'd also like to put forward the notion that we can evict any neighbours who set off their fireworks after 9pm.

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By *jorkishMan
4 weeks ago

Seaforth

When i was 18 and a student nurse I had a placement at the local children's hospital. I was asked would I like to see the burns unit, I unfortunately said yes. What i saw horrified me and I really don't know what was worse- the sight or the smell. Put me off fireworks for good, never allowed my children to even watch them

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By *luebell888Woman
4 weeks ago

Glasgowish

Fireworks are the reason why my big dog won't go out in the dark and spends hours under my bed shaking from head to tail. So sad to witness.

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By *oinerbillMan
4 weeks ago

warrington

I cant understand why they cant make fireworks without the noise

You could still have all the display, but is anyone really interested in hearing the noise they make

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By *agnar73Man
4 weeks ago

glasgow-ish

Ban them.

Wee arseholes setting them off for weeks here

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By (user no longer on site) OP
4 weeks ago

As a person that had an idiot ex lighting fireworks that hit me, burned my neck, ear and hair and stood laughing....I hate them...idiots that is.

Fireworks with supervision can be pretty.

As for pets, I prefer animals to people so I'm always gonna side with them

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By *iscotti32Woman
4 weeks ago

gateshead

I don’t like them as I’m terrified of being set alight.

I don’t give a shit about people setting them off or whatever tho. Let people enjoy shit, life’s miserable enough.

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By *mmaleiaWoman
4 weeks ago

East Northamptonshire

Hate them, never liked them

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By *anny_stevensMan
4 weeks ago

holytown

Ive had to get my dog sedatives from the vet to calm him down, last year on a walk some prick thought it be funny to throw one and it went off about 20ft from us, suffice to say he got a sore face for that, but any noise he hears since early oct hes climbing the walls refuses to go out for thr toilet, they need banned

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By *lderflower_AppleWoman
4 weeks ago

Basingstoke

I don't mind them, but I do agree there should be restrictions on when and where they can be set off.

My cat goes into hiding at loud noises so I don't see much of her for the fortnight surrounding 5th November, but she copes ok dealing with it in her way.

That said I am actually going to an organised firework display this year - for the first time in many years - and I'm really looking forward to it. More for the company, the live music and the food if I'm honest, but I'm sure I'll probably let out a few ooohs and ahhhs.

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By *punk n gushCouple
4 weeks ago

Walmer, Deal

Not fussed either way about fireworks rather spend my money on new toys for the bedroom

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
4 weeks ago

Central

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
4 weeks ago

Central

I agree on the fireworks for Pro use only, except for sparklers

I hate the fireworks noises

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By *aven.Woman
4 weeks ago

Not the North West...

I love fireworks, they shouldn't be banned, but idiots (the general public) shouldn't be allowed to buy them.

I think organised displays are great.

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By *ora the explorerWoman
4 weeks ago

Paradise, Herts

"I don’t like them as I’m terrified of being set alight.

I don’t give a shit about people setting them off or whatever tho. Let people enjoy shit, life’s miserable enough. "

Same. I’m not that bothered about them but people love them! Of course they shouldn’t be banned. And as for quiet fireworks…..nah

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By *issmorganWoman
4 weeks ago

Calderdale innit

I hate that all the idiots that want to misuse fireworks, can buy them.

It sickens me every year to read about animals and people who have been deliberately hurt by others with fireworks.

I think they should be regulated in a much stricter way.

I'm lucky that our cats don't seem bothered by them, obvs they are kept indoors. One of our neighbours dogs is absolutely terrified to the point of shaking every year though.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
3 weeks ago

Aaaand the annoying and quite frankly scum teenagers are out with the fireworks setting them off in the street.

My cat has crawled into my pillowcase so I've brought it onto sofa and I'm talking to her.

Makes me think of the other calls that the police could address quicker but have to deal with idiots

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By *929Man
3 weeks ago

newcastle

Agree they should be banned for sale for everything other than organisations, most displays are free now I went to one at Blyth on Saturday it cost nothing and was a great display far better than anything can buy at home

My dog doesn't mind them thankfully but one of the dogs we had growing was terrified he would often piss himself with fright I’d hold him the entire night it’s not fair on all the pets that hate it

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By *ipplesdelightCouple
3 weeks ago

West Midlands

We love fireworks in the bedroom lol

No seriously, our village have brought low noise fireworks for their display this year not sure how they work as we like a good bang lol

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By *antastic_Mr_Fox_76Man
3 weeks ago

District 13

Ffs may as well live in bubbles where there’s no fun or memories being made 😢 the minority of idiots shouldn’t tar everyone 🤦🏽

Just like fab really, the few idiots ruin the fun for the genuinely decent.

Anyway I’ve got my popcorn for the barrage of shit coming my way 😉 enjoy 😂😂😉

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By *ang bang bangity bangCouple
3 weeks ago

Sunderland

"I don't see the point. Organised displays, yes. But fireworks at home, literally money going up in flames.

I've been lucky I til this year that my lab hasn't been bothered by them. But now he's nearing the age of 11 he gets so worked up.

Same here. Our dog hates them but luckily is 11 now and can't hear most of them.

Personally I hate fireworks. Even organised displays I could take or leave.

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By *ittle Miss TinkerbellWoman
3 weeks ago

your head

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By *ittle Miss TinkerbellWoman
3 weeks ago

your head

I think they should be kept to organised displays, purely because people are idiots.

I don't like them personally but have nothing against proper displays, I just choose to avoid them. They are pretty but I'm not good with loud noises so the banging scares the shit out of me. They've been going off in my area for over a week already and will probably carry on until the new year now.

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By *corpioboyMan
3 weeks ago

Glasgow

I hate this time every year. Why are they still allowed to be on general sale? Fair enough if it’s an organised display but idiots setting them off at all hours weeks before and after November 5th. It breaks my heart to see my dog terrified of the noise and hear of others whose pets are in the same situation

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By (user no longer on site) OP
3 weeks ago

"Ffs may as well live in bubbles where there’s no fun or memories being made 😢 the minority of idiots shouldn’t tar everyone 🤦🏽

Just like fab really, the few idiots ruin the fun for the genuinely decent.

Anyway I’ve got my popcorn for the barrage of shit coming my way 😉 enjoy 😂😂😉"

Enjoy the popcorn

But

Who was that directed at?

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By *antastic_Mr_Fox_76Man
3 weeks ago

District 13

"Ffs may as well live in bubbles where there’s no fun or memories being made 😢 the minority of idiots shouldn’t tar everyone 🤦🏽

Just like fab really, the few idiots ruin the fun for the genuinely decent.

Anyway I’ve got my popcorn for the barrage of shit coming my way 😉 enjoy 😂😂😉

Enjoy the popcorn

But

Who was that directed at?"

No one in particular

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By (user no longer on site)
3 weeks ago

We ban fireworks, then we ban the displays (nowhere near as many organised one than there used to be) and soon Guy Fawkes is completely forgotten. More people call this night "Bon fire night" or "fireworks night" nowadays. They pretty much got rid of the bonfires and when was the last time you saw anyone doing "penny for the guy"?

Remember, remember the 5th of November. Gunpowder treason and plot. I see no reason why gunpowder treason should ever be forgot.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
3 weeks ago

"Ffs may as well live in bubbles where there’s no fun or memories being made 😢 the minority of idiots shouldn’t tar everyone 🤦🏽

Just like fab really, the few idiots ruin the fun for the genuinely decent.

Anyway I’ve got my popcorn for the barrage of shit coming my way 😉 enjoy 😂😂😉

Enjoy the popcorn

But

Who was that directed at?

No one in particular"

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By *ony MannMan
3 weeks ago

New York City New York USA

Gunpowder, Channel 4. Go see what the 5th is about....apart from keeping warm and tidying the garden.

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By *ittle Miss TinkerbellWoman
3 weeks ago

your head

"Gunpowder, Channel 4. Go see what the 5th is about....apart from keeping warm and tidying the garden."

Why is it that people who don't like fireworks must all of sudden have no idea what Guy Fawkes night is about?

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By *agnar73Man
3 weeks ago

glasgow-ish

"Gunpowder, Channel 4. Go see what the 5th is about....apart from keeping warm and tidying the garden."

Nothing to do with me. English protests pre the union. Get it to fuck

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By *iaandjamesCouple
3 weeks ago

I'm more concerned about the spent rockets falling out the sky and onto my cars if I'm honest...

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By *anny_stevensMan
3 weeks ago

holytown

Currently have my boy sedated and chilled out on my bed

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By (user no longer on site) OP
3 weeks ago

My cat is back in the pillowcase by my side. Eyes soo big and staring at me

I'm quietly talking to her whilst the arseholes are throwing sparklers in the road

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By *ir Toot of the frostMan
3 weeks ago

Burton-on-Trent

"My cat is back in the pillowcase by my side. Eyes soo big and staring at me

I'm quietly talking to her whilst the arseholes are throwing sparklers in the road"

Mines under the reclining chair.

Woooyayy!!!!....

Wooo!!!

There over in our local park tonight.

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By *aydar99Man
3 weeks ago

Rochester

Just took my GSD out for a walk ,luckily he's not bothered by them

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By *BWLOVER1965Man
3 weeks ago

My Own Little World

Sorry but not my thing dog hates them as well turn tv up full blast champions league The return of Xavi

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By *agnar73Man
3 weeks ago

glasgow-ish

Twice this week between Saturday and today 😕

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By *ointer69Man
3 weeks ago

Doncaster

Dogs can be trained to ignore fireworks, sorry but is every dog owners responsibility to do so

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By *antastic_Mr_Fox_76Man
3 weeks ago

District 13

"Dogs can be trained to ignore fireworks, sorry but is every dog owners responsibility to do so"

Don’t say that 😂😂 lots of touchy people about 😂😂😂

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By (user no longer on site)
3 weeks ago

No fireworks here tonite. The strange people of my village decided to celebrate it on the 2nd Nov.

I wonder what day they're having xmas this year.

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By *eavilMan
3 weeks ago

Stalybridge

The local scumbags have been setting off fireworks since mid September - even in broad daylight. There have also been a number of shops popping up locally just to sell fireworks - even putting flyers through doors advertising them.

Giving explosives to the knuckle draggers is a stupid idea but suggest banning or limiting their sale marks you down as a kill joy. I can always hope a few of the little bustards blow a finger or two off.

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By *luebell888Woman
3 weeks ago

Glasgowish

"Dogs can be trained to ignore fireworks, sorry but is every dog owners responsibility to do so"

That is complete nonsense

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By *orthernTruckerMan
3 weeks ago

Trucker (live in Newcastle)

For someone who suffers with ptsd, fireworks really mess me up. Yet I love a good organised display (think it's because I know its happening where as random ones from someone's back garden I dont)

But they should be taken of sale to public, or if not heavily regulated!

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By *eavilMan
3 weeks ago

Stalybridge

It's probably easier to train a dog than train a fuckwit to be socially responsible.

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By *rs Twisted1Woman
3 weeks ago

neath

The problem is that it's none stop and goes on for days , I've two very stressed highly medicated dogs here who are climbing the walls

Now I'm split cos I hate seeing my animals an others suffer but my grandkids love them , I believe it should be organised events and not sold publicly this way we have a certain day an time scale it goes on for but at the moment I've had it all last weekend last night an tonight right now going off an heading towards my house

I think it's dangerous and stupid that people can get their hands on fireworks

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By *8on33Man
3 weeks ago

winfrith

The problem is now over .

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By *d59michelleTV/TS
3 weeks ago

walsall

Very quiet tonight only heard odd ones after 8 and not as many as other years before then

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By (user no longer on site) OP
3 weeks ago

Last one went off 5 mins ago.

Now encouraging my cat to have food as she's not since 5.

It's not over, they'll be tomorrow night too

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By *agnar73Man
3 weeks ago

glasgow-ish

November 5th in midweek is a pain with fireworks weekend before and then until weekend after

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By *tr8MrEMan
3 weeks ago

Shireoaks, Worksop

Remember remember the 5th of November

The memories still linger

I held a banger in my hand

Has anyone seen my finger

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By *aleforfun22Man
3 weeks ago

Lancashire

Still going off here in blackpool 11.46

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By *ircthickMan
3 weeks ago

Shifnal

Tbh breeders of dogs and their new owners should get the pups used to fireworks and loud noises - it's in a lot of British dogs breeding to be used to guns (very similar noise to fireworks) so it's lack of effort on breeders part and owners. One of my dogs is apprehensive about them and the other two love them, the dog who dislikes them had a bad breeder, and not just for this reason.

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By *ohnysteMan
3 weeks ago

newcastle under lyme

We have 5 cats. Not bothered at all. Sit and watch out of the window. Many years ago had dogs they were the same.

They say they feed off your dress do if u beha e normally and calm they don't see anything to worry about

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By *TMycockMan
3 weeks ago

Watford

Thankfully my four mogs were all in the house after around 6pm, so I was able to lock the flap nice & early.

I guess Saturday will be lively too. I'm firmly in the "public displays only" camp.

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By *bostCouple
3 weeks ago

glasgow

Hate them. Still going off near midnight here. Poor wee dugs.

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By *tealthbomber2024Man
3 weeks ago

southend-on-sea

"Hate them. Still going off near midnight here. Poor wee dugs. "

I'm on a reconnaisance mission to find the random super loud single, out of sync firework that someone blasted on saturday!!!

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By *agnar73Man
3 weeks ago

glasgow-ish

"Hate them. Still going off near midnight here. Poor wee dugs. "

Ridiculous and Saturday will see more too

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