Rambling Rosie's Retreat

[barefootgirl69]

Morning *waves to the east*

 

[RosewoodTulip]

Morning *waves to the east*

Evening
*waves back to the west*

 

[Secretintoelderly]

Good morning to the east and the west

 

[RosewoodTulip]

Morning all. Happy bonfire night... well..... day at the moment obvs

Are you going to a bonfire later?
The village doesn't do one which is a shame. Where I grew up all the local streets would work together to build a massive one in a field and it used to be a real community event.
I think people prefer the professional firework displays now

 

[Secretintoelderly]

Oh no, sorry. You are all western of me

Edit: western instead of eastern. It’s early.. zzzz

 

[Secretintoelderly]

Are you going to a bonfire later?
The village doesn't do one which is a shame. Where I grew up all the local streets would work together to build a massive one in a field and it used to be a real community event.
I think people prefer the professional firework displays now

I’ve seen this in a Midsommer Murders episode

 

[lingus60]

Are you going to a bonfire later?
The village doesn't do one which is a shame. Where I grew up all the local streets would work together to build a massive one in a field and it used to be a real community event.
I think people prefer the professional firework displays now

No.... sadly there not a community thing any more. We used to do the same as you when we were kids. Was one of the main events and highlights of the year.

 

[RosewoodTulip]

No.... sadly there not a community thing any more. We used to do the same as you when we were kids. Was one of the main events and highlights of the year.

Yes I used to love it!
Someone would hand out sparklers and we'd all be terrified our shell suits would catch fire

 

[AngelicaS1780]

Where are you??

South Africa

 

[RosewoodTulip]

South Africa

Oh how exciting!!

 

[AngelicaS1780]

Oh how exciting!!

It’s been a fun couple days. Currently in Cape Town.

 

[RosewoodTulip]

It’s been a fun couple days. Currently in Cape Town.

I hope you have an amazing time

 

[UnquietDreams]

Are you going to a bonfire later?
The village doesn't do one which is a shame. Where I grew up all the local streets would work together to build a massive one in a field and it used to be a real community event.
I think people prefer the professional firework displays now

It is Election Day here, so no bonfires, but in Portland at least, riots are possible. Gah, there is a reason I stay out of politics now.

However, I have my own Bonfire Night tradition. Attack the Block watch party.

 

[AWonkyDonkey]

South Africa

And you didn't take me.

*Sobs*

 

[AWonkyDonkey]

Well Bonfire Night is off to a flyer here.

I don't want to be a killjoy but after having three dogs, each of them absolutely terrified by fireworks, I no longer enjoy them.

 

[Wriggle]

I'm in the big smoke - they must have something going on.

Also, I'm very anxious about the USA election.

 

[RosewoodTulip]

It is Election Day here, so no bonfires, but in Portland at least, riots are possible. Gah, there is a reason I stay out of politics now.

However, I have my own Bonfire Night tradition. Attack the Block watch party.

I am thinking of all of you over there today.

Haven't seen Attack The Block in ages. I've been wondering whether my son is old enough for V For Vendetta. It would actually be educational too because he's learning about dystopia at school. So far we've watched Hunger Games, Divergent, The Purge...

 

[RosewoodTulip]

Well Bonfire Night is off to a flyer here.

I don't want to be a killjoy but after having three dogs, each of them absolutely terrified by fireworks, I no longer enjoy them.

Yeah my dog is really anxious. I'm hoping all will be quiet here tonight. No one in the village let any fireworks off over the weekend so hopefully we'll be ok.
It's so selfish too because quiet fireworks still look just as good

 

[Wriggle]

I think he can watch V for Vendetta - in fact I might watch it while I have nothing to do all night

 

[RosewoodTulip]

I think he can watch V for Vendetta - in fact I might watch it while I have nothing to do all night

You not out painting the town red?

 

[Wriggle]

I've got 25pounds to spend on my tea - but I'm collapsed on my hotel bed knackered

 

[RosewoodTulip]

Spoke too soon. First firework has just gone off and now the dog is having words

 

[RosewoodTulip]

I've got 25pounds to spend on my tea - but I'm collapsed on my hotel bed knackered

Quick power nap and a shower and get yourself out. Even if only for an hour or two

 

[AWonkyDonkey]

Spoke too soon. First firework has just gone off and now the dog is having words

I know one of the BBC Radio stations (I think R4) plays classical music all night just so dog owners can turn it up and try to distract their dogs/pets.

 

[RosewoodTulip]

I know one of the BBC Radio stations (I think R4) plays classical music all night just so dog owners can turn it up and try to distract their dogs/pets.

I forgot about that actually.
Bless him he keeps looking outraged at me like he's waiting for me to stop the noise.
Would if I could little woof