Mega fire bears down on Sydney and the Hunter

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Originally Posted by 4bee

Shirley you jest? :rolleyes:

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no. fireworks make most people happy. (except me, i just dont care)

Even when their residence is in flames.



Valerie. "I'm so pleased they didn't cancel the Fireworks Brenton. The sight of our house burning down makes me all orgasmic".


Brenton. "I'm so happy for you too Val that'll be a first, right. Our marriage is now fulfilled. Now where is that Builder's phone number? Bloody Fireworks!" [biggrin]

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Originally Posted by 4bee

Even when their residence is in flames.

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5 million houses vs 700 houses lost.
the needs of the many.

also the cost to the economy of not running fireworks would be great

If people don't turn up there certainly will be a Cost to the Community.

I get the impression Sinneysiders will be ****ed off up to the eyeballs having to sit in more smoke with their kids for pleasure, but they are obviously a hardy lot, so who can say?

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Originally Posted by 101RRS

Surely you jest about common sense - a few weeks back it was a total fire ban in the Sydney metropolitan area - quite correctly a goose in Blacktown was prosecuted for cooking his breakfast on a charcoal BBQ in his backyard, yet that night the fireworks in the city went ahead even though the total fire ban was still in place.

Of course the New Years Eve Fireworks will be going ahead irrespective whether there is a fire ban or not.

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Just noticed "Blacktown" you said. Christ you couldn't make it up.[biggrin][biggrin][biggrin]

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Originally Posted by 4bee

Just noticed "Blacktown" you said. Christ you couldn't make it up.[biggrin][biggrin][biggrin]

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almost as good as there being a firestation in burnside..

Some places have already cancelled their fireworks.

Update: More Christmas Fireworks cancelled with money to go to bushfire appeal | Practical Parenting Australia

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Originally Posted by 101RRS

Surely you jest about common sense - a few weeks back it was a total fire ban in the Sydney metropolitan area - quite correctly a goose in Blacktown was prosecuted for cooking his breakfast on a charcoal BBQ in his backyard, yet that night the fireworks in the city went ahead even though the total fire ban was still in place.

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When I worked briefly for Brisbane Gas Co. long ago it was not unknown to go to an address to pick up a meter where the supply had been disconnected for non-payment and not re-connected, to find the residents cooking on an open fire. No total fire ban then though.

Usually Housing Commission renters with sole parent families. Poorest of the poor. No Sole Parent Pension then.

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Surely you jest about common sense - a few weeks back it was a total fire ban in the Sydney metropolitan area - quite correctly a goose in Blacktown was prosecuted for cooking his breakfast on a charcoal BBQ in his backyard, yet that night the fireworks in the city went ahead even though the total fire ban was still in place.

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Shirley that is not right? You meant a bloke has cooked his Goose not his Brekkie. Well, if he was prosecuted he certainly would have.

I saw what you did there 101.

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Saying that the money will go to the Bushfire Appeal Mick seems a bit of an out although very welcome I'm sure.

What they meant to say was........ "We agree with 4bee on Aulro that extra servings of smoke will be unpopular so we will make ourselves look good in the Ratepayer's eyes & get some more Brownie Points"

I may even get a Greta Thunberg Award & a few million UN $ notes in my back pocket if I play my cards right.[happycry]


Cynical? Moi?[bigsad] [biggrin]