Survived

Yet another Hallowe'en, even though it lasts a month around here and boasted a pretty fearsome couple of hours 'firefight in Beirut'-style explosions last night. Some of the fireworks are really pretty and feature multi-coloured, timed explosions with a variety of effects; needless to say, my neighbour favours the biggest, crassest bangs with a minimum of the pretty stuff.
The bonfire on the green was commendably restrained, built and consumed within the 12-hour period decreed by the authorities. Now---if they could do the same with fireworks.....

Tonight is quiet, with everyone realising that they have emptied their wallets into the fire and have to start saving hard again for Christmas next month and the next useless round of spending.