New Years fireworks ???

[kenny]

Do they make fireworks waterproof these days?
I wouldn't be surprised - if they can put a human on the moon ...

It's raining heavily now, yet I can hear tons of KABOOMS outside.

How can this be?

 

[missy]

Very interesting question Kenny. Not being a fan of fireworks at all I did not know the answer to this but I did a search and this is what I found. Fireworks are damp resistant for a short period of time, and it is only necessary to try and shelter the fuse in heavy rain.

But, not only that, it is relatively easy to make them waterproof so they can go off in the heavy rain. Gee, great.

How to: waterproof fireworks in five easy steps - Fireworks Direct

When it comes to firework displays, preparation is everything, particularly when it comes to waterproofing. Although most of our products are damp resistant, it’s always best to cover them with at least a plastic bag for bare minimum protection. However, this is not always sufficient. Read the...

www.fireworksdirect.co.uk

First new fact I have learned this year

 

[kenny]

Thanks, missy.

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

fireworks are a stupid and dangerouse waste of money better spent on almost anything else

first the bad

'Bollocking needed' after fire near Queenstown

Angry residents say Fire and Emergency NZ "need a right royal bollocking'' after agreeing to a billionaire’s safety plan for a fireworks display...

www.odt.co.nz

now the good

Scarborough's New Year fireworks cancelled to protect walrus

The council called off the fireworks display over concerns it "could cause distress to the mammal".

www.bbc.com

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

Do they make fireworks waterproof these days?
I wouldn't be surprised - if they can put a human on the moon ...

It's raining heavily now, yet I can hear tons of KABOOMS outside.

How can this be?

i see your post was at 9pm
like these idiots