Wish the neighbours were a bit more subdued. Don't know for sure where they got their fireworks from, but suspect they may have come straight from Satan's asshole. Me and my wife are definitely part of the exhausted cohort of New Zealanders, so could've used the extra sleep.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 10 months ago

I hate fireworks. I don't mind a professional fireworks display because not only is it pleasant to look at, it also comes to an end.

The morons setting them off for what seems like hours, is the shit that gets to me. We have Ruru in the reserve at the end of our street and following every fucking Guy Fawkes, diwali, Christmas, new year's, and any other time the inconsiderate fuckwits set off fireworks, I don't hear the Rurus for weeks. Nevermind the other birds, dogs, etc.

Inconsiderate bastards is what they are.

Ban fireworks.

God, look at me. It's only 1 Jan and I'm ranting already.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

Aww that sucks - no one likes the neighbours partying late into the night. Is it regular or was it more about the occasion, last night?

We were woken by MASSIVE thunderclaps above us in Wellington at about 4:30. Torrential rain not long after, but I love the sound of rain at night