JackRCH

cheesecakeee Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Thanks, is that good or bad?! Thames Water doesn't add fluoride to any of their/our water supplies. Fluoride occurs naturally in soils and rocks and can therefore be found in raw water. The NATURAL FLUORIDE CONTENT of our water, those serviced by Thames Water, is 0.1ppm so in theory as they don't add fluoride and it is just the naturally present minute amount then I am assuming it is excellent. Why the sudden concern in regards to fluoride? What do you brush your teeth with? For example a quick look at the FAQ on Colgate website shows that there is 1100ppm Sodium Fluoride in it's toothpaste. Did you happen to read the Telegraph's article a couple of days ago in regards to Fluoride in drinking water may trigger depression and weight gain? For added peach of mind, the water supplied by Thames Water also contains virtually no lead :) So having only 0.1ppm which only happens to be there because it occurs naturally *read the Thames Water website* then NO THAT AMOUNT OF FLUORIDE ISN'T BAD!

Help-Ma-Boab Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > You seem a thoroughly decent gent JackRCH, who > considers others as well as having a good time for > yourself and others. I'd vote for you... Appreciate the kind words Help-Ma-Boab... :)

Help-Ma-Boab Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > JackRCH for Mayor... If only :D Not sure if you are being sarcastic though lol

Appreciate the insight first mate. I will ensure the neighbours of mine have at least a week notice, preferably more.

Thank you first mate, I wasn't aware that some dogs have a super sensitive gene. I honestly assumed some dogs just fear certain things not that there is a genuine medical explanation for some, not all, dogs noise sensitivity. I wouldn't let fireworks off after 9pm even on NYE out of respect to my neighbours. I would aim to give my neighbours at least 7 days notice (only because I am back at the end of March about a week before Easter. Planning is essential to ensure the safety of not only my audience but also the properties surrounding. I will definitely be giving my neighbours a definitive time once I've decided on one to ensure those who medicate their dogs can, or those who have their dogs outside in the garden can get their dogs indoors (if they so please). Is there any CD you recommend? If any neighbours would like one I would happily purchase and pay for those in order to attempt to ease any potential issues arising.

I completely agree with you first mate, there are some pets out there who do have a fear of loud noises i.e fireworks, thunder even a car back firing, also some animals are conditioned into being afraid as some owners are wary which unfortunately dogs especially pick up on this and relay the same emotions (fear). I don't have the exact dates yet as I travel quite a bit and won't be back in London until March some time however I will be speaking to my closest neighbours especially those with pets and the lovely elderly couple a few doors down to forewarn them (although they will likely want to come over like on NYE) I personally even on NYE or BFN/GFN wouldn't set fireworks off after 9pm the latest, I would be aiming for around 7-8pm as to not be too late but at least be slightly dark out. I will be using low noise (unfortunately low noise is still noisy that is just uncontrollable) I don't want to be deemed antisocial or a nuisance. I wouldn't dream of setting off fireworks randomly as and when I fancy, although in theory me choosing to set them off several times a year to me may be significant but to others random, the point is where do we draw the line?

Well the people of East Dulwich are going to love me when I am back in London in April! I personally love fireworks so will be setting some off in April for Easter and for my Anniversary (surprisingly yes they may well be loud) I will also be setting some off in June and then in July for my birthday (because I can, mostly because I have some left over). I never normally make noise, except a few nights a year were I enjoy doing something that is a hobby of mine (I have worked on professional firework displays, however the fireworks I will be using are all consumers so don't worry they shouldn't sound like 'bombs') However, year round no matter where I am I have to deal with noisy neighbours, whether it be them shouting, playing loud music, dogs barking at all hours, yet I put up and ignore I don't try and ban incessant noises caused by those around. Fireworks happen a few nights a year, if you have pets especially dogs and they bark year round (everyday) then maybe they should be banned for making too much noise? -_- Also to Mustard, those fireworks you heard on NYE during the day may have actually been me...oops... I had to test the angle of the rocket sticks to ensure that the rockets weren't going to be a hazard, and if I had deemed that they would have been I would have pulled them from my display (which I ended up doing in the end as I didn't want to risk potential fallout damage to the houses opposite or the cars on the street). Plus all those that find fireworks annoying, I'm sure there is probably something that you do that others find annoying. Finally, in regards to any petition created (not by anyone here as pointed out in a previous post) the government wouldn't even consider a ban on fireworks, it would potentially be archaic if fireworks were banned. You would have members of the public creating homebrew fireworks (potentially extremely dangerous) or getting them from another European country such as Poland where they sell bangers and air bombs which I think would upset the noise police even more than a few fireworks making between 80-120 decibel, plus the revenue created for the government through the tax on fireworks is enough to convince them to allow it, plus fireworks have been a tradition in the UK for many years, I don't think even 50k people will change what many millions of people in the UK enjoy, especially as there is approximately 53 million people in England alone. Apologies if this comes across as rude and perhaps ill written (was sort of rushed and it is an internet forum so I really cannot be bothered to go back over and proof read all I have written). I would be interested in knowing what time residents of ED feel I should set my fireworks off in April to at least attempt to please the few who may not like fireworks (loud bangs) I will be informing my close neighbours (4 doors either side) and discussing when would be best as to not be too much of an inconvenience, even though legally I can let off fireworks all day excluding the hours of 11pm - 7am (If I remember correctly) Only just realised how much I wrote O.o

Hello, New here to this forum but frequent others... I live In East Dulwich (near Goose Green) and thought that out of respect I should warn those on here who appear to hate/dislike fireworks that I will be having a medium sized display during the Easter Holidays one weekend. It will be loud as unfortunately fireworks are, lasting no more than an hour. I am legally within my rights to have a display suitable for my garden size, but I just wanted to inform those around that might be distressed by loud noises and the sorts. Plan to start as soon as it gets dark which I am hoping will be around 7:30pm so not too late, lasting no more than hopefully 30 minutes-an hour. I chose the Easter break as children will be off even though it will be on the weekend. So, that is just my pre-warning. Those who live next door etc will receive letters through their door closer to the time, and I will inform you on here with a confirmed date. All the best, Jack