"Simon C." . wrote in message
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On Mon, 18 Oct 2010 21:14:45 +0100, Mike P the 1st
wrote:

I heard my first fireworks tonight ,, is this a record :-) ?

Mike P the 1st

Possibly. Were you playing Handel at the time?

I'll get me coat



Some shops sell them all year round - many people now use them for a range
of celebrations.

Some people like to make their own bang - especially when there are no
others.

Some people are obsessed with them and like to show they have money to burn.

Nov 5th is hardly a special festival in the scheme of things.