Bonfire Night?
Sep 18th 2009, 11:43 pm
#32
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Re: Bonfire Night?
We had a bonfire night and invited family - they didn't get the guy thing ... someone said it was like something from the Klu Klux Klan 
But everyone had a good time ... hubby put up a barrier between he fire and the chairs ... for safety
We had some fireworks and a bbq, it was a lot of fun.
Plan to have one again this year
Claire
But everyone had a good time ... hubby put up a barrier between he fire and the chairs ... for safety
We had some fireworks and a bbq, it was a lot of fun.
Plan to have one again this year
Claire
Sep 19th 2009, 12:02 am
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Re: Bonfire Night?
We had a bonfire night and invited family - they didn't get the guy thing ... someone said it was like something from the Klu Klux Klan
But everyone had a good time ... hubby put up a barrier between he fire and the chairs ... for safety
We had some fireworks and a bbq, it was a lot of fun.
Plan to have one again this year
Claire
But everyone had a good time ... hubby put up a barrier between he fire and the chairs ... for safety
We had some fireworks and a bbq, it was a lot of fun.
Plan to have one again this year
Claire
Sep 19th 2009, 3:09 am
#34
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Re: Bonfire Night?
Like Christmas crackers and cricket, I stopped trying to involve NA's in these kinds of traditions. They just don't get them so what's the point of making them and me feel uncomfortable about it. I don't get Thanksgiving or Halloween so they're never going to get Bonfire Night.
Sep 19th 2009, 6:59 pm
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Re: Bonfire Night?
Could murder some parkin - not had that for years or treacle toffee! During the winter when they sell roasted chestnuts here, the smell always reminds me of guy fawkes night.
Nov 4th 2009, 2:57 pm
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Re: Bonfire Night?
Just a wee bump for this.
Been invited to a bonfire night here in Calgary, but does anyone know the script for fireworks (if we're allowed any? and where to get?) and where I can lay my hands on some sparklers (if they exist over here)?
Been invited to a bonfire night here in Calgary, but does anyone know the script for fireworks (if we're allowed any? and where to get?) and where I can lay my hands on some sparklers (if they exist over here)?
Nov 4th 2009, 3:09 pm
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Re: Bonfire Night?
I've bought a packet of proper sparklers at a Pharmasave for 75 cents. As for fireworks, unless you were in a middle of a massive field I'd leave well alone. Who wants the liability. Just take a lot of cooked proper sausages and some hot mulled wine and you'll the hit of the party.
Nov 4th 2009, 3:19 pm
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Re: Bonfire Night?
Sparklers you can purchase at most "Dollar Stores".
Nov 4th 2009, 4:11 pm
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Re: Bonfire Night?
That seems very odd as, even in Ontario, one can buy industrial strength fireworks at the roadside or from petrol stations. I've quite the stash left over from the 4th of July.
Nov 4th 2009, 4:14 pm
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Re: Bonfire Night?
I used to see fireworks for sale signs on First Nations lands in B.C. when drove out to the coast but I'm not even sure they are around any more.
Nov 4th 2009, 4:19 pm
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Re: Bonfire Night?
Nov 4th 2009, 5:27 pm
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Re: Bonfire Night?
Firework regulations vary by province and even city. On Halloween fireworks have always been a local tradition in and around Vancouver, for example. But I know that some cities have implemented bylaws while others are exempt.
