I know its a perennial question, but what do the intelligentsia on this board think of the annual bon fest that is the 11th of July?
Not as bad this year I believe. One could say they're going 'green' ;)
Quote from: Gaoth Dobhair Abu on July 03, 2008, 01:40:59 AM
I know its a perennial question, but what do the intelligentsia on this board think of the annual bon fest that is the 11th of July?
only makes loyalist areas look and smell like shitholes, so its all good
Quote from: Fishbat on July 03, 2008, 02:10:20 AM
Quote from: Gaoth Dobhair Abu on July 03, 2008, 01:40:59 AM
I know its a perennial question, but what do the intelligentsia on this board think of the annual bon fest that is the 11th of July?
only makes loyalist areas look and smell like shitholes, so its all good
Ah but if your unlucky enough to live downwind from one of these environmental disasters you suffer just as much or worse.
Plus wherever they build these things, they try to locate them as close to the nearest nationalist area as possible.
I think theres something now that they aren't allowed to put tyres on the bonfires, so that's something at least.
and who will stop them...
I'm not totally sure about the details but I think its some like combined loyalist initiative with the council or environmental department or something.
Quote from: downgirl on July 03, 2008, 10:23:30 AM
I think theres something now that they aren't allowed to put tyres on the bonfires, so that's something at least.
If they agree not to use tyres, then local councils will pay them thousands of pounds of tax payers money - absolutely shocking, paying people not to intentionally pollute our environment! >:(
Quote from: Gaoth Dobhair Abu on July 03, 2008, 10:54:13 AM
If they agree not to use tyres, then local councils will pay them thousands of pounds of tax payers money - absolutely shocking, paying people not to intentionally pollute our environment! >:(
Surely this is a joke? ???
Quote from: Gaoth Dobhair Abu on July 03, 2008, 10:54:13 AM
If they agree not to use tyres, then local councils will pay them thousands of pounds of tax payers money - absolutely shocking, paying people not to intentionally pollute our environment! >:(
I don't burn tyres, do you think Omagh District Council will give me some money?
Quote from: ziggysego on July 03, 2008, 11:05:37 AM
Quote from: Gaoth Dobhair Abu on July 03, 2008, 10:54:13 AM
If they agree not to use tyres, then local councils will pay them thousands of pounds of tax payers money - absolutely shocking, paying people not to intentionally pollute our environment! >:(
I don't burn tyres, do you think Omagh District Council will give me some money?
Thats not what I heard, what about that recent speeding ticket? ;)
as for Bonfires- Ive no prob with them per se, but no need for the heavy pollutant generating stuff like tyres, tricolours and pictures of Benedict.
Quote from: his holiness nb on July 03, 2008, 11:04:00 AM
Quote from: Gaoth Dobhair Abu on July 03, 2008, 10:54:13 AM
If they agree not to use tyres, then local councils will pay them thousands of pounds of tax payers money - absolutely shocking, paying people not to intentionally pollute our environment! >:(
Surely this is a joke? ???
Absolutely not - it's scandelous.
And that money does not include the millions (of taxpayers money) spent every year in the clean-up!
(http://www.freewebs.com/franciebellew/armagh.jpg)
I hear that one of the main bonfires in Belfast accidently caught fire last night and is no more :D :D
Quote from: EC Unique on July 03, 2008, 11:30:11 AM
I hear that one of the main bonfires in Belfast accidently caught fire last night and is no more :D :D
Aye up shawsbridge, traffic tailed back over a mile, 5 fire engines called to deal with, police called to redirect traffic, f**k these services could be much better used, and thats only one bonfire! >:(
Quote from: EC Unique on July 03, 2008, 11:30:11 AM
I hear that one of the main bonfires in Belfast accidently caught fire last night and is no more :D :D
The girls in the office are wondering what I'm laughing at. :D :D :D
something similar just happened to me as well ziggy, couldn't help myself!!!
Quote from: The Gs Man on July 03, 2008, 11:24:58 AM
(http://www.freewebs.com/franciebellew/armagh.jpg)
Jays, the "hats, scarves and headbands" folk would make a fortune on the 12th.
"get your Irish flags, 2 for a fiver", "Local GAA flags, buy 5, get a free lighter!"
http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/article3864564.ece?service=popup&index=0
Oh dear.................
I don't understand.
3 July - A big pile of firewood and stuff is set on fire in a housing estate and the fire brigade comes out and puts it out.
11 July - A big pile of firewood and stuff is set on fire in a housing estate and the fire brigade stays at home.
How does that work?
Quote from: Hardy on July 04, 2008, 01:51:10 PM
I don't understand.
3 July - A big pile of firewood and stuff is set on fire in a housing estate and the fire brigade comes out and puts it out.
11 July - A big pile of firewood and stuff is set on fire in a housing estate and the fire brigade stays at home.
Hoe does that work?
self preservation possibly Hardy
I dont go near the bonfires. I know a few who live in small rural areas who tell me its a more community thing there, but the ones in belfast are awful.
The one time i went was when a yank was staying with us and wanted to go see what the fuss was about - so being the only prod i took him. Went to the donegal pass one. Big fire, lots of cheap drink being knocked back by 15 year olds and a big cheer when the tricolour went up. Dull as f**k, why would anyone be bothered
Only one thing that surprised me was noone gave us a second look - i was expecting a few questions as unknowns in such an area at the time.
Quote from: nifan on July 04, 2008, 02:01:03 PM
Went to the donegal pass one...
That reminds me of a few marching seasons back, I took a wander up the Donegall Pass (not realising just what a nest it was), with my 'discreet' Celtic polo top on. Spotted a bunch of goons outside the butcher's apron festooned pub about halfways up ('Hideout' I think?) and thought I've three choices: I can either cross over or turn back, both of which would have raised the red flag, or I can strut from here like I owned the place. Marched straight through them, without even an eyelid being batted! Phew!
Must be my orange head, NOT! ;)
Quote from: Fear ón Srath Bán on July 04, 2008, 08:56:13 PM
the butcher's apron festooned pub about halfways up ('Hideout' I think?)
A dodgy looking establishment if ever i saw one.
Quote from: nifan on July 04, 2008, 08:59:13 PM
Quote from: Fear ón Srath Bán on July 04, 2008, 08:56:13 PM
the butcher's apron festooned pub about halfways up ('Hideout' I think?)
A dodgy looking establishment if ever i saw one.
'Tis that
nifan, not the kind of place that would compel the ordinary Protestant to have a pint therein.