Laura007 Posted April 30, 2007 Share Posted April 30, 2007 some moron has decided it would be a good idea to have a huge bonfire. NOW. its a lovely day and a bit windy, so loads of people have washing out on thie line. you can imagine how nice the freshly laundered clothes will be when they get home tonight. i cant put mine out that i have just done. there are clouds of smoke flying past at high speed and ash is falling from the sky like etna has erupted. there are lots of trees about and burning embers are probably not a good idea with the wind blowing. i am not impressed and i have rang the council as the fire is on an open peice of land, it seems i am not the first person to call either. rant over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted April 30, 2007 Share Posted April 30, 2007 Call the fire brigade - they'll give the person responsible a real dressing down. I did that when the people who back onto us nearly set fire to the shed one night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted April 30, 2007 Share Posted April 30, 2007 The twit at the bottom of our garden has set fire to our hedge twice now. We had to call the fire brigade on one occasion and they gave him what for. Bu**er me if he didn't light another fire about a fortnight later. He seems to have masses of cardboard to deal with. I got the hose out a doused it...which I intent to do every time. Funnily enough he hasn't dared come round and complain. There are some real morons about unfortunately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted April 30, 2007 Share Posted April 30, 2007 Sounds like he's up to something dodgy Egluntine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted April 30, 2007 Share Posted April 30, 2007 Sounds like he's up to something dodgy Egluntine. You could be right....he's a chav . I shall douse his fire every time he lights it and perhaps he'll get the message. He's not done it yet this year. Maybe he's cottoned on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted April 30, 2007 Share Posted April 30, 2007 Maybe he is now taking it to an open piece of ground near Laura Sorry couldn't resist it is very annoying when someone does that especially on a nice day with a bit of wind which is great for drying clothes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted April 30, 2007 Share Posted April 30, 2007 I love bonfires, but they're anti-social in built up areas My dad and I used to have lovely ones at the bottom of their garden when I was a youngster. We stank so much when we came in that my mother made us strip off to our undies on the back door mat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted April 30, 2007 Share Posted April 30, 2007 I am sure you are not supposed to have Bonfires between certain hours during the week Might be worth looking in to....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted April 30, 2007 Share Posted April 30, 2007 I recall hearing that somewher too (now that you mention it) some areas are smoke-free zones too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnP Posted April 30, 2007 Share Posted April 30, 2007 The local council will have regulations about what fires are allowed when in what areas. On our estate, we're allowed to have bonfires after 7pm in the evening, and courtesy suggests trying to ensure that it's a day with the wind blowing away from the houses. Although, weather being what it is, that's not always possible! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 30, 2007 Share Posted April 30, 2007 there's nowt better than a good bonny!! especially if you can poke it every now and again!! washing? schmoshing! Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallina Posted April 30, 2007 Share Posted April 30, 2007 I live in a smoke control zone and am not allowed to burn wood or coal indoors, but can burn what I like outdoors, which seems crazy. I have bonfires regularly, but I leave the wood in my shed to dry out, and when I burn it I mix in a lot of cardboard and fruit juice cartons (which make excellent firelighters). I don't do it on a windy day, or when there is washing out, or when anyone nearby is in their garden, and because the material is dry there isn't much smoke and I don't think it is too offensive. I can't afford to buy potash for my flowers (have you seen the price of it?) and I get bucketloads for free from my bonfires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 30, 2007 Share Posted April 30, 2007 Egluntine, Dan doused a bonfire that was over the fence from our garden. Our garden was full of smoke and the girls were really panicking and sqwarking, so Dan got the hosepipe and sprayed the fire. Unfortunately the man with the fire decided to pop his head over the fence and got soaked Served him right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted April 30, 2007 Share Posted April 30, 2007 That's hilarious Debs, I can see it now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura007 Posted April 30, 2007 Author Share Posted April 30, 2007 RESULT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! the council environmental health officer has just rang me back to tell me he has been round and given the bloke a right telling off. power to the local people!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted April 30, 2007 Share Posted April 30, 2007 Great news Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted April 30, 2007 Share Posted April 30, 2007 Egluntine, Dan doused a bonfire that was over the fence from our garden. Our garden was full of smoke and the girls were really panicking and sqwarking, so Dan got the hosepipe and sprayed the fire. Unfortunately the man with the fire decided to pop his head over the fence and got soaked Served him right Marvellous! Debs13....I hope he got a chill!. Good news Laura007 . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenlass Posted April 30, 2007 Share Posted April 30, 2007 Hey good on Ya!! we live next to a jobbing builder who is always burning very doging smelling bonfires in the field!! I ahve been on tho the council about him too but he stops for a few months and then starts again. I also have horses grazing ina field next to his so I worry about them being posioned as well. Some people are so inconsiderate ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 30, 2007 Share Posted April 30, 2007 Well done Laura It was funny Dan wasn't looking where he was spraying because of the smoke and I couldn't say anything because I was laughing so much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnP Posted April 30, 2007 Share Posted April 30, 2007 Gallina: Be careful if you're using fruit juice cartons. They have plastic in them, so will produce poisonous fumes! That's also why they burn so well, of course... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahJo Posted April 30, 2007 Share Posted April 30, 2007 Well done Laura. Our neighbour who is 75 lit a bonfire in a PLASTIC bin, right under the other neighbours fence/washing. She did this out of spite as she objected to them hanging washing out on a sunday . The neighbours on the other side are elderly, like she, and when I went to complain, as I too had washing out, she blamed "my generation" for allsorts . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted April 30, 2007 Share Posted April 30, 2007 Our neighbour who is 75 lit a bonfire in a PLASTIC bin, right under the other neighbours fence/washing. She did this out of spite as she objected to them hanging washing out on a sunday . Good Grief! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted April 30, 2007 Share Posted April 30, 2007 If that chav likes a bommy he should join a caravan club. They always have a fire basket / brazier & have a burn up! Just like the good old days of scouts & girl guides! Dib Dib Dib! But saying that, I'm in a local caravan club & a few members do this & it's soooo annoying coz you can't even have your window open. The smoke is unbelievable - usually someones old shed cut up & painted with council paint! It's just not safe either as when they sit round it, it spits and they all end up with holes in their clothes! If you want a fire, do as I do have an open fireplace in your house - you can't beat it & you don't cause anyone any agro! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallina Posted April 30, 2007 Share Posted April 30, 2007 I only use the wax card cartons as firelighters, and cut off the plastic spouts: I think that they are safe, and can find recommendations on the web for this practice. They burn well, and stop the bonfire turning smoky (I try to be a considerate pyromaniac). I wouldn't dare put out washing on a Sunday if my mother lived nearer: she would be horrified. It is a generational thing: anyone born before about 1930 is likely to believe it is a sin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted April 30, 2007 Share Posted April 30, 2007 I wouldn't dare put out washing on a Sunday if my mother lived nearer: she would be horrified. It is a generational thing: anyone born before about 1930 is likely to believe it is a sin. I've never understood this...If "the Good Lord in his infinite wisdom" chooses to bestow a sunny day upon us, surely for the sake of the planet we should accept it gratefully and hang our washing out........ Sunday or not!!!! I agree it is a generation thing. But what the hell has it got to do with a neighbour! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
