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Post by Ross on Nov 5, 2007 9:11:47 GMT
Just had a great evening at New Brighton Beach in Christchurch watching a fireworks display on the pier. Funny how New Zealand still celebrates Guy Fawkes but I suppose we don't need much excuse to let off fireworks and and have bonfires. For the non English members, Guy Fawkes attempted to blow up the British Parliament buildings a few hundred years ago. Anyway the fireworks display is very popular and usually up to 100000 people head out to the beach or the Port Hills to watch it. I also listened to Will Martin's new album while I was waiting.
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Post by scoobedoo on Nov 5, 2007 9:54:41 GMT
Just had a great evening at New Brighton Beach in Christchurch watching a fireworks display on the pier. Funny how New Zealand still celebrates Guy Fawkes but I suppose we don't need much excuse to let off fireworks and and have bonfires. For the non English members, Guy Fawkes attempted to blow up the British Parliament buildings a few hundred years ago. Anyway the fireworks display is very popular and usually up to 100000 people head out to the beach or the Port Hills to watch it. I also listened to Will Martin's new album while I was waiting. Hi Ross,how big was the crowd? according to The Breeze there was a good turnout. Did you get a good view from where you were? cheers, Rodders |
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Post by Joe on Nov 6, 2007 4:39:20 GMT
Just had a great evening at New Brighton Beach in Christchurch watching a fireworks display on the pier. Funny how New Zealand still celebrates Guy Fawkes but I suppose we don't need much excuse to let off fireworks and and have bonfires. For the non English members, Guy Fawkes attempted to blow up the British Parliament buildings a few hundred years ago. Hi "guys" I'm sure a few more celebrations for Guy Fawkes took place round the world. BTW... the State Opening of the UK Parliament is today. Hayley would look lovely in the royal gallery in her red dress. Joe |
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Post by dazza on Nov 6, 2007 6:02:47 GMT
Hi Ross,
Sounds like you had a great time, I am glad you enjoyed it.
For the last couple of years I have always traveled down to London to meet up with some friends and go to the fireworks display at Ravenscourt Park. It's usually a great night.
It hasn't happened this year though, I haven't actually been to a display at all.
Dazza
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Post by stevemacdonald on Nov 14, 2007 2:41:49 GMT
... For the non English members, Guy Fawkes attempted to blow up the British Parliament buildings a few hundred years ago. ... So they basically celebrate an early terrorist? That makes about as much sense as anything, I suppose, in this crazy world. Is there also a "Jack the Ripper Day"? |
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Post by Dave on Nov 14, 2007 4:07:37 GMT
Errrr.... no, Steve. It celebrates the foiling of the Gunpowder Plot. The triumph of the forces of Law and Order, if you like. Guy Fawkes was caught... he failed! i.postimg.cc/9fYxy370/smilie-big-grin.gifRoss, I had no idea that New Zealand still celebrated it... wow!  We had our celebrations at home (well my daughter's home - the garden is bigger!) and my grand children loved it! Cheers, Dave |
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Post by petertong on Nov 14, 2007 8:15:03 GMT
Sounds like a very nice holiday! I know I'd love sitting on a beach in ChristChurch just about now. It would be beautiful! We don't have a holiday like that here... err...well, because the Brits actually got away with burning down our Capital  Oh, God bless England anyway  Cheers from your forgiving American cousin i.postimg.cc/9fYxy370/smilie-big-grin.gif, Peter Just had a great evening at New Brighton Beach in Christchurch watching a fireworks display on the pier. Funny how New Zealand still celebrates Guy Fawkes but I suppose we don't need much excuse to let off fireworks and and have bonfires. For the non English members, Guy Fawkes attempted to blow up the British Parliament buildings a few hundred years ago. Anyway the fireworks display is very popular and usually up to 100000 people head out to the beach or the Port Hills to watch it. I also listened to Will Martin's new album while I was waiting. |
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Post by comet on Nov 14, 2007 9:19:59 GMT
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Post by Richard on Nov 14, 2007 13:30:57 GMT
When he was caught, Guy Fawkes got a rocket! Richard  |
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Post by scoobedoo on Nov 14, 2007 22:34:32 GMT
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Post by I-H-F on May 8, 2008 22:03:09 GMT
...Yes, Guy Fawkes was "caught"... but there's more to it than that. Don't believe all you read in the history books. |
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We had our celebrations at home (well my daughter's home - the garden is bigger!) and my grand children loved it!
