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[David]

Im glad they dont though. I personally dont benefit from annual retailers but dont want them to die out because supermarkets have a foot hold.

I get the impression that the "losers" against the supermarkets are typically the smaller seasonal sellers (corner shops and the like.)

[Jon]

I get the impression that the "losers" against the supermarkets are typically the smaller seasonal sellers (corner shops and the like.)

Ive no idea which "losers" your talking about David. Please clarify, must have read your post wrong?

[David]

Ive no idea which "losers" your talking about David. Please clarify, must have read your post wrong?

"losers" in this context being a loose term for businesses who lose customers, or recieved less custom as a result of people buying from other outlets.

context example - "the biggest losers follow the smoking ban were pubs in working class areas."

Edited by David, 31 October 2009 - 03:18 AM.

[crystal palace fireworks]

That is certainly true, although it's just a steady part of a long decline in the more traditional bonfire night habits.

It might make an interesting research project- the shift from the focus being on children and small scale backyard celebrations to the current "fill your car with fireworks and put on a big display" type of consumer.

Very true David,.....the thought police (our incredulous nanny state government) has a lot to answer for on many fronts,...hopefully with more members joining the ukps (more campaigns to delegate and manage), I think there is much we can do over the coming years to re-strengthen our back garden bonfire night traditions, but it will mean a lot of changes regarding health & safety, the law, and consumer habits etc.

Edited by crystal palace fireworks, 31 October 2009 - 03:33 AM.

[David]

Other than a few industrial volume bangs in Skem, not much tonight at all so far. Driving through Liverpool I saw literally 1 firework!

[Floydman]

Its kicking off a bit up here. I set off a couple of trial rkts and it seems to have started a bit of a chain reaction with my competitors.

[David]

Well, I hope it picks up a bit for Bonfire night!

[Prestonboi]

I wasn't in Preston tonight but been told there was quite a lot going off. Nothing loud all fizzes and pops.

Heard a few going off in Southport around 9:00pm.

Edited by Prestonboi, 31 October 2009 - 11:06 PM.

[wjames]

saw a few tonight in my locality of scotland (80k people)......a few measly rockets, with little or no burts, and few 20ish shot cakes.

Dissapointing.

[Prestonboi]

Heard a few rockets going off tonight here, weather has been horrible yesterday and today, I really hope it's ok on the 5th!

[dr thrust]

Heard a few rockets going off tonight here, weather has been horrible yesterday and today, I really hope it's ok on the 5th!

lol the long range forecast at the weekend predicted rain, theres always the 6th 7th 8th
hmm just remembered last night i heard what sounded like a single whistling rocket with a bang? were the hell did they get them from

Edited by chris m, 02 November 2009 - 07:35 PM.

[Prestonboi]

lol the long range forecast at the weekend predicted rain, theres always the 6th 7th 8th

Only the 5th or 8th for me! I'm busy on the 6th and 7th. The weather is a lot nicer out there now, no rain or wind but the ground is very wet, I would be happy with that on Thursday.

Edited by Prestonboi, 02 November 2009 - 07:42 PM.

[David]

i heard what sounded like a single whistling rocket with a bang? were the hell did they get them from

Still legally available- it's just the small ones that are banned.

I think Bright Star might do a basic whilste/bang rocket pack.

Suddenly, it's just three days to go!

[Prestonboi]

hmm just remembered last night i heard what sounded like a single whistling rocket with a bang? were the hell did they get them from

Theres lots of them available isn't there, DRD's Little Red Devil rockets?

[David]

Again, round here no "silly season" bangs at all- this in mnay ways is a positive thing.