Thread: I Remember.....

Originally Posted by Bob38S

Aaah yes, cracker night, November 5 from memory, everyone had a bonfire, lots of eats and bangs as well as skyrockets.

Once again, the nanny state stepped in and banned what was a lot of fun, due to the inappropriate actions of a few.

When I was living in Darwin 5 years ago fireworks were permitted on Territory Day, and I believe they still are.

Unfortunately it only served as a reminder as to why they were banned everywhere else.

Cheers

Doug

Originally Posted by Bob38S

Aaah yes, cracker night,

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLavk805b74

I loved cracker night in Brisbane...dad made it heaps of fun when we were little with skyrockets & wheels nailed to the fence plus he'd put a penny bunger under a jam tin, aim it on to the neighbours roof....

Later as I got older we'd have cracker night at the Northgate Scout Hall with a big bonfire...happy memories....

But of course we also got up to mischief with the penny bungers, double voises and the like.....

Ever tried an old hollow key?????
Fill the cavity with match heads. insert one close fitting nail and belt it against a solid object.
WOW scares the hell out of the unsuspecting. Little old ladies, dogs, little old ladies, dogs, did I mention lite old ladies??

Originally Posted by popawisky

Ever tried an old hollow key?????
Fill the cavity with match heads. insert one close fitting nail and belt it against a solid object.
WOW scares the hell out of the unsuspecting. Little old ladies, dogs, little old ladies, dogs, did I mention lite old ladies??

I think you might be the reason cracker night was banned....

In my home town we used to make a raft then load it with fireworks, have a long fuse then set it afloat down the river through suburbia,

also had the local police station 2 doors down and great delight in seeing what you could land on his roof.... until one night when all was quietening down in our front yard there was mr plod quietly watching us from our front door