Explosions and Bangs
There’s been WAY too much mischief from the humans this weekend.
WAY too much. Almost too much for a puppy to handle.
Last week, in the night time when I have my walk, something strange has been happening. Explosions. I thought my world was going to end. It’s been very confusing for a puppy. The sky has been exlpoding in colours and lots of bangs. They’re so bright that they light up the street. It’s so loud that it makes my feet run all by themselves. And the smell … there’s such a funny smell in the air.
My human had to sit down and explain something to me. It went like this …
Remember, Remember,
The fifth of November,
Gunpowder, Treason & Plot.
We see no reason,
Why Gunpowder Treason,
Should ever be forgot.
She said that there was more to explain, but it was a lot for a puppy to understand. Especially when they’re being distracted by explosions. But that it was VERY mischeivious.
She said that a long time ago, a man called Guy Fawkes tried to blow up the King and the rulers of England. Guy Fawkes and his friends got some barrels of gunpowder, bought a house next door to the Houses of Parliament and filled up their cellar with the barrels. Guy Fawkes had an important job because his job was to set the barrels on fire. He was a true mischief maker.
Guy Fawkes was caught by soldiers in the cellar with the barrels of gunpowder and was taken to the Tower of London where he was tortured, probably by not having any treats and getting a big TIME-OUT in a boring room. To start with he didn’t tell anything and kept the mischief all to himself, but eventually, with ‘reward based training’ they managed to get the truth out of Guy Fawkes and he told EVERYTHING.
Every year, everyone in England celebrates because the Houses of Parliament were not blown up and The King was not killed. They celebrate by making a ‘Guy’ and burning him on top of a fire. After that there’s a big pawty and all of the humans set off gunpowder into the sky and then sticks fall out of the sky into the park – but I’m not allowed to play with them.
Helping to set up the big rockets at the park
In the morning, my human took me to the park so that I could inspect the fireworks before they were set alight. She told me that EVERYONE from my world would be there that night. That all the dogs would be left at home and they were just supposed to sleep through all the banging. She said it was nothing to worry about, that the Queen is alive and that I could have a walk afterwards.
Inspecting the fireworks going onto the lake
So they left me.
Indoors.
By myself.
Alone.
Lonely.
Listening to Explosions
And seeing flashes.
When they came home, my human took me for a walk. There were so many people on the streets! It was all very exciting for a puppy. It was so exciting that I forgot to cause mischief of my own like I had planned.
When everyone was back home. Every time an explosion went off, I jumped up, ran to the door and BARKEDASLOUDASICAN to let the humans know that everyone was still having the paw-ty and they were missing out.
As you can see, NO mischief from me this weekend.
I’m calling Mischief on Guy Fawkes!!!
Danson Firework Night 2012
Good job Bella!
Mummy stayed home with me when the explosions went off so I didn’t get scared
Wow. Your mum is nice. I wish my human had stayed with me. Some people even took their dogs to the fireworks! I wanted to go but my human said I had to stay and look after the house instead. *wag wag wag*
Oh Bella I spent the weekend hiding behind the sofa. I will be glad when tonight is over. Stay safe and calm pal. Have a lovely Monday.
Best wishes Molly
Oh Molly. That sounds like a horrible place to have to live for the weekend. You should try barking at them. It’s fun – especially when the bang MAKES the bark come out all by itself. *wag wag wag*
I’m always in the wardrobe if we have a firework
)
I like wardrobes. Full of things to chew. Better to be in there chewing, than outside scared! *wag wag wag*
Thank you for telling the story! My babies hide in the bathtub. Fireworks are not their friends.
In the Bathtub!!! I’d rather have fireworks than be in the bathtub any day! *wag wag wag*
Fireworks are going off right now..I’m under Mommy’s legs,each time a big bang goes..I get a choco drop ( doggie style ).I think she thinks I can’t hear them xx00xx
Mollie and Alfie
A choco drop !!! *wide eyes*
Lucky you! I just got ‘pretend’ treats! *wag wag wag*
Bella, where are you? That looks like Danson Park Bexleyheath, I live just down the road from there. Maybe we could meet for a playdate if you live near by.
BINGO! Got it in one!
That sounds Pawsome! Another Swiss Mountain Dog to run around with *wag wag wag*
My human says she has sent you a pee-mail. *wag wag wag*
Hi Bella, Thanks for telling us all about the Guy Mischief. In Canada we don’t have that but we should cause we have the Queen! We are glad we don’t have the fireworks though, we wouldn’t like that!
Wishing you mischief this week. Lee and Phod
The fireworks weren’t that bad you know. I think it’s because my man human takes me to the building site every day, so I’m used to very loud banging *wag wag wag*
Gosh I have never heard of that celebration. I am sure some of the doggies did not like the loud bangs. I bet they had the mischief scared right out of them…lol.
There really wasn’t that much doggy mischief to be had this weekend. The WHOLE country was busy making human mischief. I think my human enjoyed herself though, but she did smell like fire.
How interesting to hear about the history of another country…especially in such a humorous way.
thank you! *wag wag wag* We are sometimes known as ‘The Laughing Hound’ … glad you enjoyed the story. *wag wag wag*
It isn’t really fair that the humans got up to all that mischief, when you were being good.
I know Clowie! But I have another weekend to make up for it … one of those weekends where I’m supposed to be ”on my best behaviour” *wag wag wag*
Hey Bella, Jet here.
First, we are so glad we now understand your holiday… thank you for explaining… (as did Misaki the other day!)
Second, you are a very, very brave girl, when those fire works thingies go off here, I’m a total MESS.
WE support your calling Mischief on Guy Fawkes!
Guy Fawkes really is Mr Mischief, but the humans get to celebrate every year … and that makes them happy *wag wag wag*
Thanks for explaining Guy Fawkes day! I have been to the Tower of London–and it is truly a scary place. I suspect Guy did not have a good time at all!
Hey Bella,
You sure were brave buddy!! I was brave as a pup, but now I’m 2 I don’t like fireworks any more and I like my Mum to stay inside with me, which she does
Wags to all
Your pal Snoopy
That’s the bonfire thing, right?
Well, as long as you’re safe, Guy Fawkes can’t do anything to you, Bella!
Hope those hedgehogs stay safe, too.
Huggies and Cheese,
Haopee of http://www.mydogslove.me