[Gayle]

We haven't bought any fireworks this year. The ones that you get in those Standard boxes are just lame and the good ones cost an absolute fortune.

Instead we walked up to the Plough in Ossy. Weather was nice enough to stand out and for the cost of a round of drinks we saw a really good display. Only slight problem was one rogue firework that didn't go upwards and landed at our feet - we all moved pretty fast - that could have been very dangerous if it had landed on any of us. It scared us all a bit and made Zack cry because it landed closest to him, fortunately my Dad had hold of his hand and yanked him to safety.

It's all got a bit too much these days. Too noisy, too expensive and way too dangerous.

Plus, what gives anyone the right to set them off at 1 o'clock in the morning - that's just plain inconsiderate - but that's what we were treated to this morning.