Wondering why we need to subject pets, zoo animals and wildlife in general not forgetting those of that are sleeping so a few thousand people can watch and hear fireworks being exploded in the night sky.
I have always hated fireworks and as I get older the hatred deepens, I really cannot understand why fire and ever increasing levels of sound these things produce can be enjoyable in any way? Why do we need them to usher in a new year?
Mind you I have always hated the whole fakery of wishing people you do not particularly like 'Happy New Year' just because you happen to be in the same room as them. Nowadays I can pretty much avoid saying those words all together except to her in doors.
I just love being a fully paid up member of the Grumpy Old Men club.