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Old 06 November 2012, 02:14 PM
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Default Aftermath of bonfire night.

Field next to me after bonfire night littered with fireworks and food packaging. After donning my wellies I picked up said rubbish. Dog owners (more or less) pick up after their hounds so why can't adults clean up after themselves and their brood. They don't deserve to live in a nice area. It only takes a few to spoil an area.
Old 06 November 2012, 02:32 PM
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Apparently we are in the wrong on this one fella.
Old 06 November 2012, 03:15 PM
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Especially as they have a damn great fire to chuck their s,hit on

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Old 06 November 2012, 03:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Gear Head
Apparently we are in the wrong on this one fella.
this isn't an anti-fun crusade its a rant about litter and personal responsibility
Old 06 November 2012, 03:42 PM
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Originally Posted by trails
this isn't an anti-fun crusade its a rant about litter and personal responsibility
I think young Mr Gear Head was complaining about he litter, not the fireworks and fun per se. dl
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Originally Posted by David Lock
I think young Mr Gear Head was complaining about he litter, not the fireworks and fun per se. dl
in which case happy to apologise...perhaps I'm making an *** out of u and m after the fireworks thread
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I was indeed referring to the OP.

Very few people these days seem to have an personal responcibility.
It is abit like when you see an adult throw their rubbish on the floor when there is a rubbish bin a few yards away.

May be I turning into a grumpy old fart. But I'd rather be concerned about the state of our country than not giving two hoots.
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Its the minor incivilities that let people get away with more. Just shows people aren't bothered.

That's why I have no issue with the 'litter *****' as they've been called, fining people £50 for dropping litter. Local newspaper used to publish their pictures too. Excellent work that.
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Originally Posted by Gear Head
I was indeed referring to the OP.

Very few people these days seem to have an personal responcibility.
It is abit like when you see an adult throw their rubbish on the floor when there is a rubbish bin a few yards away.

May be I turning into a grumpy old fart. But I'd rather be concerned about the state of our country than not giving two hoots.
as posted above you have my apology for the incorrect assumption

don't worry, as you get older you will realise there is no point ranting about it if you are not going to take an actual action...all you do is reduce your life expectancy
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Originally Posted by trails


don't worry, as you get older you will realise there is no point ranting about it if you are not going to take an actual action...all you do is reduce your life expectancy
You mean give up and join the great unwashed of society?

No, never

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Originally Posted by David Lock
You mean give up and join the great unwashed of society?

No, never

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Agreed.

'Unclean -UNCLEAN!'
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Originally Posted by David Lock
You mean give up and join the great unwashed of society?

No, never

david
please re-read my post and tell me where I mention giving up David
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Originally Posted by trails
please re-read my post and tell me where I mention giving up David

Fair enough. d
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Originally Posted by David Lock
Fair enough. d
I don't moan I just get on with addressing the issue, hence my previous post
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My neighbour thought it was a good idea to give all the kids "party poppers" to let off in my street.
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Originally Posted by Gear Head
Apparently we are in the wrong on this one fella.
Your earlier post on fireworks highlighted the mindset of some on here.

I guess I'm looking for people to be responsible for their actions and those of their offspring - no chance. I wouldn't ban fireworks though.
Old 06 November 2012, 06:00 PM
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Originally Posted by CharlySkunkWeed
My neighbour thought it was a good idea to give all the kids "party poppers" to let off in my street.

Oh dear God no. Today it's party poppers, tomorrow it will be mortar rounds!
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i and all parties in my area picked up all there "debris" from "home" firework displays. even if they didnt i would take the 3 mins to go out and do it myself. it should be taught and be second nature to everyone, without hesitation.

sadly i agree its not always the case, seems my area isnt so bad and full of junkies/murderers ect after all.
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Originally Posted by kingofturds
Oh dear God no. Today it's party poppers, tomorrow it will be mortar rounds!
Not the noise , the mess ! U plonker
Old 06 November 2012, 10:30 PM
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Litter is a plague upon us all. Once you start to look it is absolutely everywhere. Many people don't give a **** and certainly don't encourage their offspring to give a ****. Millions of pieces of litter chucked out of car windows every day. See how many littered Lucozade bottles you can spot in a day. Won't take more than a couple of minutes to find the first one wherever you live.
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Originally Posted by kingofturds
Oh dear God no. Today it's party poppers, tomorrow it will be mortar rounds!

PMSL
Old 08 November 2012, 01:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Mouser
Your earlier post on fireworks highlighted the mindset of some on here.

I guess I'm looking for people to be responsible for their actions and those of their offspring - no chance. I wouldn't ban fireworks though.
I understand your feelings completely and I find it distressing that so many appear to have such a lack of responsibility as to leave such a mess behind them.

Les
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