Worst night ever!

[_graywolf_]

Well, that bonfire night was the worst yet, and I didn't sleep a wink. At around midnight we went to bed, and all we could see was the fire blazing high above the houses. Youths were out by the ton, and none of them from our area. By the time the Churchill people had gone to bed others had invaded, and the bonfire became a stopping point to all on

Comments

[fitzjameshorse]

I think apart from the rioting, bonfires are a big talking point this year.
Obviously Im biased about all this but a lot of stuff that happens is just bad manners.....the unionist OR nationalist bonfires with flags indicating hatreds....the public urination on marches....the wanting to walk where unwanted.....and the nationalist obsession with closing main roads....all bad manners.
But I think we could all progress if the bad manners aspect and mutual respect replaced the bad manners. :)

[_graywolf_]

hear hear!

[_graywolf_]

Yup... this year was the worst for us so far!

[_graywolf_]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eleventh_night In my haste I forgot to include a link or two XD sorry for sounding random

[ruggels]

I think I know whats' going on, But you may want to give a recap of the significance of the event for the non-locals on your audience.

Scott

[alexf0x]

Long story short it's all linked to this..

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marching_season

This is normally a annual flashpoint with sectarian troubles in Irish and Northern Irish (and small degree Scottish) past. The rioting used to feature on the main UK news, but for the past few years it's been quite quiet until this year.

[_graywolf_]

Good call Scott! In my haste I had forgotten to insert the links I wanted to. I blame the lack of sleep

[c_eagle]

Sorry to hear it.. usually bonfire parties can be fun, if they aren't intrusive..

[_graywolf_]

To be honest, most of these are just 'shows of strength' and only attract a certain crowd