The 5th of November

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  • JTRSickert
    Detective
    • Aug 2009
    • 440

    #1

    The 5th of November

    Happy Guy Fawkes Day to all my British friends on here, even though I'm from Philadelphia USA

    Remember, Remember the fifth of November
    The gunpowder, treason, and plot
    I can think of no reason
    Why the gunpowder treason
    Should ever be forgot
    I won't make any deals. I've resigned. I will not be pushed, filed, stamped, indexed, briefed,de-briefed, or numbered!
  • Suzi
    Superintendent
    • Feb 2008
    • 2167

    #2
    Hopefully the locals here will forget- the 'fun' of Guy Fawkes night is a childhood memory thankfully.
    Remember the pets I say- rant rant!
    'Would you like to see my African curiosities?'

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    • JTRSickert
      Detective
      • Aug 2009
      • 440

      #3
      Guy Fawkes day isn't celebrated anymore?
      I won't make any deals. I've resigned. I will not be pushed, filed, stamped, indexed, briefed,de-briefed, or numbered!

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      • Suzi
        Superintendent
        • Feb 2008
        • 2167

        #4
        It is.......but 'Health and Safety' has pushed it into public displays more than the old back garden death displays by dangerous Dads that I recall from my childhood- with some trepidation!
        'Would you like to see my African curiosities?'

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        • Mike Covell
          Superintendent
          • Feb 2008
          • 2957

          #5
          Were having a street party, then I am taking Bradley to the display in the City Centre. Alyssa hates them, she will be hiding inside watching tv!
          Regards Mike

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          • Ally
            WWotW
            • Feb 2008
            • 2554

            #6
            Originally posted by Suzi View Post
            It is.......but 'Health and Safety' has pushed it into public displays more than the old back garden death displays by dangerous Dads that I recall from my childhood- with some trepidation!

            Maybe in celebration of Guy Fawke's day it's time to blow up Parliament for real. Or at least the branch where the Health and Safety busybodies reside.

            How do you people stand being nannied to death over there?

            Let all Oz be agreed;
            I need a better class of flying monkeys.

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            • Mike Covell
              Superintendent
              • Feb 2008
              • 2957

              #7
              Hate the nanny culture, and wish Guy Fawkes was alive today, he would get a much better reception!
              Regards Mike

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              • ChrisGeorge
                Chief Inspector
                • Apr 2008
                • 1625

                #8
                Originally posted by JTRSickert View Post
                Happy Guy Fawkes Day to all my British friends on here, even though I'm from Philadelphia USA

                Remember, Remember the fifth of November
                The gunpowder, treason, and plot
                I can think of no reason
                Why the gunpowder treason
                Should ever be forgot

                Here's a link to some period Guy Fawkes material that I posted at JtR Forums. Enjoy.

                Chris
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                • Sam Flynn
                  Casebook Supporter
                  • Feb 2008
                  • 13322

                  #9
                  Originally posted by Suzi View Post
                  It is.......but 'Health and Safety' has pushed it into public displays more than the old back garden death displays by dangerous Dads that I recall from my childhood
                  "Dangerous Dids", surely?
                  Kind regards, Sam Flynn

                  "Suche Nullen" (Nietzsche, Götzendämmerung, 1888)

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                  • anna
                    Sergeant
                    • Feb 2008
                    • 646

                    #10
                    Thanks JTRSickert for your kind wishes.

                    We have enjoyed a bonfire in the garden with fireworks..sausages,jacket potatoes,beans...crisps...rollmops..and lots of fizzy stuff...

                    As usual..I have to have monster Sparklers..all different colours,aswell.


                    The dog is worse than everyone else..she absolutely adores watching all the fireworks. This year,I thought I'd leave her indoors..so she howled her head off,until we opened the back door slightly (just enough for her to get her head out and see it all).

                    Thankfully,it didn't rain this year.

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                    • JTRSickert
                      Detective
                      • Aug 2009
                      • 440

                      #11
                      Oh you're welcome, Anna. I'm glad you had a nice time.

                      I wish I could've been there to partake in the festivities. I've only been over to your lovely country once. I definitely want to come back though. Maybe next time I'll be able to witness the Guy Fawkes celebration or attend the Lord Mayor's show.
                      I won't make any deals. I've resigned. I will not be pushed, filed, stamped, indexed, briefed,de-briefed, or numbered!

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                      • Steve S
                        Casebook Supporter
                        • Jun 2008
                        • 378

                        #12
                        Strange how Re-enactor's bonfire nights involve the Guy's head being stuffed with surplus Black Powder...........

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                        • kensei
                          Sergeant
                          • Feb 2008
                          • 983

                          #13
                          Any Guy Fawkes enthusiasts should check out the graphic novel or the movie "V for Vendetta" if you haven't already. One of my favorites. Penny for the Guy!

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                          • JTRSickert
                            Detective
                            • Aug 2009
                            • 440

                            #14
                            Well, it is that time of year again. ironic how I, an American, am always the first one on here to bring this topic up since it is such an important holiday for you Brits. So, what are some of you fine ENglish ladies and gentlemen doing on this particular holiday? Any gonna watch "V for Vendetta?" I kno I probably will.

                            Anyone think a lot of people wil lbe wearing Guy Fawkes masks throughout the day, both posing as him and as "V?"
                            I won't make any deals. I've resigned. I will not be pushed, filed, stamped, indexed, briefed,de-briefed, or numbered!

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                            • Steve S
                              Casebook Supporter
                              • Jun 2008
                              • 378

                              #15
                              I'm reading up on whether the whole plot was supported by the government to strengthen their position.......Marvellous vision of a Stuart 'dirty tricks' department..............

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