Comments on: The Ultimate Man’s Guide to Fireworks http://artofmanliness.com/2008/07/01/the-ultimate-guide-to-best-fireworks/ Men's Interests and Lifestyle Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:56:18 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Jeremyhttp://artofmanliness.com/2008/07/01/the-ultimate-guide-to-best-fireworks/#comment-21376 Jeremy Sun, 11 Jan 2009 03:41:58 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=423#comment-21376 My personal favorite: the sparkler bomb. A good place to start is an already-fired fountain. Shove about 100 sparklers into the center of the fountain, with one sticking up a bit for a fuse. Light it off and stand back a bit.The fountain I first tried this with wasn't completely shot off, so we got some extra kick out of it. My personal favorite: the sparkler bomb. A good place to start is an already-fired fountain. Shove about 100 sparklers into the center of the fountain, with one sticking up a bit for a fuse. Light it off and stand back a bit.

The fountain I first tried this with wasn’t completely shot off, so we got some extra kick out of it.

]]> By: johnhttp://artofmanliness.com/2008/07/01/the-ultimate-guide-to-best-fireworks/#comment-14341 john Thu, 09 Oct 2008 09:06:23 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=423#comment-14341 What a great website, they banned fireworks in New SOUTH Wales Australia 25 years ago and I so much miss the abilty to muck around with crackers. What a great website, they banned fireworks in New SOUTH Wales Australia 25 years ago and I so much miss the abilty to muck around with crackers.

]]> By: Darrylhttp://artofmanliness.com/2008/07/01/the-ultimate-guide-to-best-fireworks/#comment-8950 Darryl Sat, 02 Aug 2008 03:49:01 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=423#comment-8950 @BrettThe website you said (art of moronic manliness) is right on the money. but lets not forget one of my favorites, The Darwin Awards!! @Brett

The website you said (art of moronic manliness) is right on the money. but lets not forget one of my favorites, The Darwin Awards!!

]]> By: Emahttp://artofmanliness.com/2008/07/01/the-ultimate-guide-to-best-fireworks/#comment-6482 Ema Tue, 08 Jul 2008 15:00:02 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=423#comment-6482 So what exactly are the chances of a roman candle exploding in a person's hand? I lit them on the fourth with my husband, and I just assumed he knew what he was talking about when he said to hold it in my hand until I was telling someone else about it the next day. We didn't engage in any battle with them, though. So what exactly are the chances of a roman candle exploding in a person’s hand? I lit them on the fourth with my husband, and I just assumed he knew what he was talking about when he said to hold it in my hand until I was telling someone else about it the next day. We didn’t engage in any battle with them, though.

]]> By: BDlongnutshttp://artofmanliness.com/2008/07/01/the-ultimate-guide-to-best-fireworks/#comment-6455 BDlongnuts Tue, 08 Jul 2008 11:35:38 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=423#comment-6455 Darth Tater is a tool, sorry had to make my name good Darth Tater is a tool, sorry had to make my name good

]]> By: BDlongutshttp://artofmanliness.com/2008/07/01/the-ultimate-guide-to-best-fireworks/#comment-6453 BDlonguts Tue, 08 Jul 2008 11:31:45 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=423#comment-6453 I'd love to let Darth Tater know that i'm probably the one selling to him or his kids , but once i see dumbass redneck come in the store any safety measures go out the window, So ineffectual teens come in, that's prime sells , and dumbass parents that's, prime sells #2. Way to cover all bases. I’d love to let Darth Tater know that i’m probably the one selling to him or his kids , but once i see dumbass redneck come in the store any safety measures go out the window, So ineffectual teens come in, that’s prime sells , and dumbass parents that’s, prime sells #2. Way to cover all bases.

]]> By: Fireman Mikehttp://artofmanliness.com/2008/07/01/the-ultimate-guide-to-best-fireworks/#comment-6347 Fireman Mike Mon, 07 Jul 2008 01:29:19 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=423#comment-6347 Carol, Do you realize the absolute risk you put your entire family in by driving somewhere? Don't you realize the absolute danger of driving on America's roads??? The probability of dying in a motor vehicle accident is 1 in 80. It's interesting that someone so safety conscious as yourself would so gravely endanger the lives of your loved ones. As a grandma, I would think the safety issue of driving on a highway would outweigh going to see a firework show for entertainment. You did however hit the point of this article, you are worried about the improper handling of fireworks. Everybody should be. That's why you teach your kids how to handle them safely. Carol,
Do you realize the absolute risk you put your entire family in by driving somewhere? Don’t you realize the absolute danger of driving on America’s roads??? The probability of dying in a motor vehicle accident is 1 in 80. It’s interesting that someone so safety conscious as yourself would so gravely endanger the lives of your loved ones. As a grandma, I would think the safety issue of driving on a highway would outweigh going to see a firework show for entertainment.
You did however hit the point of this article, you are worried about the improper handling of fireworks. Everybody should be. That’s why you teach your kids how to handle them safely.

]]> By: Toby Barnetthttp://artofmanliness.com/2008/07/01/the-ultimate-guide-to-best-fireworks/#comment-6311 Toby Barnett Sat, 05 Jul 2008 22:32:31 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=423#comment-6311 I love mortors, cakes and boards (where everything is fastened to a 4x8 sheet of plywood). Makes for a great display and last a long time. I love mortors, cakes and boards (where everything is fastened to a 4×8 sheet of plywood). Makes for a great display and last a long time.

]]> By: dbretthttp://artofmanliness.com/2008/07/01/the-ultimate-guide-to-best-fireworks/#comment-6308 dbrett Sat, 05 Jul 2008 21:59:16 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=423#comment-6308 DO NOT use fireworks anywhere in California. Because of the high risk of fire, we are seriously cracking down on the home use of fireworks (even sparklers). I have a zero tolerance policy when it comes to home fireworks; you will definitely recieve a citation from me if I catch you (I issued 10 last night). Enjoy the rest of the weekend and drive safe, david brett DO NOT use fireworks anywhere in California. Because of the high risk of fire, we are seriously cracking down on the home use of fireworks (even sparklers). I have a zero tolerance policy when it comes to home fireworks; you will definitely recieve a citation from me if I catch you (I issued 10 last night).
Enjoy the rest of the weekend and drive safe,
david brett

]]> By: Carol Deckerthttp://artofmanliness.com/2008/07/01/the-ultimate-guide-to-best-fireworks/#comment-6302 Carol Deckert Sat, 05 Jul 2008 17:02:43 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=423#comment-6302 I love fireworks! I wish there were more events that actually produced a fireworks display. My personal preference is for the professional displays - I think the safety issue plays a big part in my preference. Being a grandma, I don't like to think about the possibility of my kids or grandkids potentially being injured by the improper handling of fireworks!My husband and our dear friends traveled to Atlantic City NJ yesterday (July 4th) just to watch the fireworks out over the ocean. Would you believe there were no fireworks on the 4th of July? Instead the casinos decided to put off their display on July 3rd! How dumb was that? So we came home, totally bummed out as we were excited to watch a cool display.Guess we are relegated to watching the local display at Long's Park in Lancaster!By the way, Happy 4th of July everyone!Carol Deckert, Netweaving/Networking Coach RUNLancaster http://www.runlancaster.com http://www.linkedin.com/in/caroldeckert http://twitter.com/caroldeckert I love fireworks! I wish there were more events that actually produced a fireworks display. My personal preference is for the professional displays – I think the safety issue plays a big part in my preference. Being a grandma, I don’t like to think about the possibility of my kids or grandkids potentially being injured by the improper handling of fireworks!

My husband and our dear friends traveled to Atlantic City NJ yesterday (July 4th) just to watch the fireworks out over the ocean. Would you believe there were no fireworks on the 4th of July? Instead the casinos decided to put off their display on July 3rd! How dumb was that? So we came home, totally bummed out as we were excited to watch a cool display.

Guess we are relegated to watching the local display at Long’s Park in Lancaster!

By the way, Happy 4th of July everyone!

Carol Deckert, Netweaving/Networking Coach
RUNLancaster
http://www.runlancaster.com
http://www.linkedin.com/in/caroldeckert
http://twitter.com/caroldeckert

]]> By: poopoohttp://artofmanliness.com/2008/07/01/the-ultimate-guide-to-best-fireworks/#comment-6300 poopoo Sat, 05 Jul 2008 15:53:32 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=423#comment-6300 a gernade firwork blew up in his hand a gernade firwork blew up in his hand

]]> By: Jessiehttp://artofmanliness.com/2008/07/01/the-ultimate-guide-to-best-fireworks/#comment-6270 Jessie Sat, 05 Jul 2008 02:16:11 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=423#comment-6270 Thanks for the great article on fireworks. I am not sure my husband will be thrilled that I am looking at things that will encourage me to play with fire any more than I already do.My brother and I have always had great fun creating our own fireworks or trying to blow things up with extra gun powder that was laying around (I had a feeling that wasn't quite safe). Right now though I am stuck in an apartment complex where no fireworks are allowed and am being tortured by all of the sounds of fun around me. I cant wait to visit my family and play with fire. Thanks for the great article on fireworks. I am not sure my husband will be thrilled that I am looking at things that will encourage me to play with fire any more than I already do.

My brother and I have always had great fun creating our own fireworks or trying to blow things up with extra gun powder that was laying around (I had a feeling that wasn’t quite safe). Right now though I am stuck in an apartment complex where no fireworks are allowed and am being tortured by all of the sounds of fun around me. I cant wait to visit my family and play with fire.

]]> By: Alexhttp://artofmanliness.com/2008/07/01/the-ultimate-guide-to-best-fireworks/#comment-6227 Alex Fri, 04 Jul 2008 20:17:22 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=423#comment-6227 my wife sent me this link, although she said I didn't need any more prodding with anything to do with fire (probably was the very dry christmas tree I lit in June). Anyway, having come from the state that loves fireworks, Tennessee, and now being in the middle east, where anything that goes bang is very bad, I am jealous.I WANT my fireworks and I want them NOW! my wife sent me this link, although she said I didn’t need any more prodding with anything to do with fire (probably was the very dry christmas tree I lit in June). Anyway, having come from the state that loves fireworks, Tennessee, and now being in the middle east, where anything that goes bang is very bad, I am jealous.

I WANT my fireworks and I want them NOW!

]]> By: Sullyhttp://artofmanliness.com/2008/07/01/the-ultimate-guide-to-best-fireworks/#comment-6198 Sully Fri, 04 Jul 2008 15:43:47 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=423#comment-6198 And - as for highly economical and hilarious use of fireworks, especially if combined with alchohol. Take a one inch pipe about 3 feet long. Drill a one eight inch hole in a pipe cap. Insert the fuse of an inch-and-a-halfer through the hole and screw the cap on the pipe. Then roll a half dozen grapes down the barrel of the grape gun. It will shoot the lead grape about 100 feet with fair velocity and accuracy. At up to 20 or so feet the cloud of pulverized grapes also impact the target as a mist. Fired like a sniper rifle out of the slightly open window of a fraternity house it's almost always undetectable by the victim at 50 feet. And – as for highly economical and hilarious use of fireworks, especially if combined with alchohol. Take a one inch pipe about 3 feet long. Drill a one eight inch hole in a pipe cap. Insert the fuse of an inch-and-a-halfer through the hole and screw the cap on the pipe. Then roll a half dozen grapes down the barrel of the grape gun. It will shoot the lead grape about 100 feet with fair velocity and accuracy. At up to 20 or so feet the cloud of pulverized grapes also impact the target as a mist. Fired like a sniper rifle out of the slightly open window of a fraternity house it’s almost always undetectable by the victim at 50 feet.

]]> By: Sullyhttp://artofmanliness.com/2008/07/01/the-ultimate-guide-to-best-fireworks/#comment-6196 Sully Fri, 04 Jul 2008 15:32:43 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=423#comment-6196 The interesting thing is that most simpering parents who are terrified about fireworks think nothing of putting their kids behind the wheels of cars at 16 years old when most teenagers (boys especially) still don't have the judgement of armadillos. The interesting thing is that most simpering parents who are terrified about fireworks think nothing of putting their kids behind the wheels of cars at 16 years old when most teenagers (boys especially) still don’t have the judgement of armadillos.

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