Kain Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 Just been outside, happily observing clusters and the moon, when some lads down the road were letting off fireworks (yes at this time on night)Anyway carried on, when I heard a faint 'watch this' just as I looked up I could see a lit firework in there hands and pointing it my way.Damn thing came towards me, I ducked, it hit the side of the tube of the scope, ricocheted into the air and exploded about 20 feet above my head, my ears are still blumming ringing.I chased the little sods down the road, but they jumped over a fence.Telescope is fine that goodness, but I'm seriously ticked off.Pointless telling the police, as they do sod all anyway.Oh I wish I had a garden.A little good news, I will post some pics shortly.Kain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chubster Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 Shame you couldnt get hold of them and shove a couple of bangers where the :sunny: dont shine ! Glad the scope is okay though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaptain Klevtsov Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 Its a shame that the world has room for such idiots. Still, it makes me feel clever each time I hear of them. Hopefully they'll forget to throw the squid next time and injure themselves.Captain Chaos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caz Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 The important thing is Kain, is that you are fine, and the scope isn't damaged....Little barstewards... Caz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 Firstly...Glad you'e not hurt.Secondly...Glad the scope's not hurt.Thirdly ......Shame you didn't catch them.Forthly.......Look forward to the images.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kain Posted November 2, 2006 Author Share Posted November 2, 2006 Good job I didn't catch them, I would be in custordy now else..I would rip them apart...So damn angryKain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 Diminished responsibility."I have known this moderator of a well respected astronomical forum for several years and have never known him to loose his temper.........." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tenbyfifty Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 There was a time when fireworks were set off just a few nights around nov 5. Now its a firkin season,including halloween and then extending into new year. Why can't kids spend their money on more educational products like cannabis and alcohol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 Only time of the year when you can legally but explosives...Used to be the day before and the day after November 5th......But as tenby says......Bit like Christmas really...Starts in August! Ends in February!!Then there's Easter.......I'll go back outside to my scope then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 Sorry to hear this Kain, thankfully you weren't hurt though mate...I brought some fireworks today (going on holiday on Friday, going to set them off on the beach on Sunday) and as I was coming out of the shop I said to Karen that its unbelievable that I've legally just walked into a shop and brought a few pounds of explosives... crazy really because god forbid if somebody set one off on a train or some such like... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeffer Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 Sounds like the scope saved you - I wonder how many other incidents there are of 'the protecting power of scopes'! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kain Posted November 2, 2006 Author Share Posted November 2, 2006 Just noticed I have got a few small burn marks on the back of my hands, and I have got a few scorch marks on my fleece, must have been when the sparkley bits came down.Didn't feel it on my hands, but I was cold at the time.I would lobe to shove it up there blumming arses and let it off.I'm off to bed now before I get too wound up to sleep.Night all.Kain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Warthog Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 It was this kind of nonsense that led to firecrackers being banned in Canada. Too bad you didn't catch them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 There was a report on the news today that teenagers in the UK are the worst behaved in Europe. I don't know how they drew that conclusion.....Glad to hear all is OK Kain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tenbyfifty Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 There was a report on the news today that teenagers in the UK are the worst behaved in Europe. I don't know how they drew that conclusion.....It also said in the news that teenagers are treating ASBOs as some sort of trophy. I therefore suggest scrapping the ASBO and replacing it with the AGGRO - an acronym based on the words Attacking the Groin Grievously to Rehabilitate Offenders, whereby victims of crime are allowed to kick their attackers in an area similar to the one described by the acronym. Please form an orderly queue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 I couldn't agree more. blumming kids today - need a good slap.Glad your OK Kain.Ant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakey Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 Maybe buying a powerful laser sight might not be such a bad thing after all. " Yes Officer thats him ,he has the burn mark in the back of his skull and eyes like grasshopper had" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaptain Klevtsov Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 I blame the parents. I love my kids, but if I found out that they did something like this, I'd rip them to bits. And they know it.Captain Chaos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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