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#61 Maxim

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Posted 16 April 2011 - 08:33 PM

I, along with everyone else that has expressed their gratitude already, would like to give a special thanks to both Phil C and Phil D for this years AGM. It's quite as simple as Phil D having worked like a dog during the year to actually get together a venue and all the events within the day and Phil C (along with a few helpers) dragging many, many mortars down several flights of stairs, along with Phil also choosing the shells and handling the paperwork along with cleaning up everything after we had all left. Without one or the other, the AGM just simply wouldnt either work or be as fun.

I met many wonderfully interesting people who really contributed to making my weekend the best one in quite a while and I thank you all!

If my contributions to the current situation are helpful, then im glad to help:

1. There just simply is not enough time to rig a display and have EVERYONE attend all of the talks at the same time. Even working throughout the day, the rigging team got a bit nervous about timing, even with extra helpers! Yes, Cat 4 IS dangerous, especially when it comes to crackling pistils but (correct me if i am wrong), unless someone is smoking while handling these shells or doing something even more stupid, they cant pose a significant danger and under the especially competent supervision of experienced riggers (especially those who love to walk in slow motion in fluorescent orange body suits with "Firework Display Operator" on them) it would minimise such risks.

2. Therefore it does look like we need to split the event in two. Perhaps even at different times of the year (perhaps the legally required AGM to be held in the winter months when it is not so tempting to go outside into the wet and cold?). As it has been correctly previously mentioned, fusing sessions could last a lot longer and more active activities can flourish in the summer (i will personally emphasise that an extended fusing workshop, longer opportunities to socialise with possibly a bbq and the firework display at the end would probably be enough to more than satisfy most people).

P.S. Thank you for your special support and appreciation of my talk! I was hoping to turn something potentially boring and dry into something slightly more entertaining and informing for you all to enjoy and I hope I have achieved that!

Edited by Maxim, 16 April 2011 - 08:35 PM.


#62 RegimentalPyro

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Posted 17 April 2011 - 02:54 PM

I seem to be up on the day.

Apart from the fact that I had a fantastic time, and welcomed all chances to pursue my hobby with like minded people .... I still seem to be up on the day.

I lent my PPE to one of the firers, and when it came back it appears it had a little extra in one of the pockets (nothing "live" you understand - just a pyro tool that I personally would not like to lose)

If the individual in question would like to PM me I would be glad to return said item.

The fact that it is a full week between the event and me finding said "item" - you may put down to my slovenly habit of stuffing my PPE in the boot and almost never washing the mud out. (Totally clean PPE does not hold as much cred as that which reeks of sulphur, and has a few stains on it IMHO)

Once again I'd like to convey my thanks to all concerned with the day. I had a fantastic time - long may the UKPS prosper!

#63 icarus

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Posted 19 April 2011 - 09:46 PM

Hats off to Maxim - he's got more b@lls than I have. Good also to see there are still people as 'individual' as Icarus :)
Thanks to everyone involved in making it happen.


ah well at least he didnt say special!
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#64 martyn

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Posted 19 April 2011 - 10:41 PM

ah well at least he didnt say special!


Absolutely no offence intended at all mate!

I was fascinated by your flame projector, even when the fuel line burnt through - you just fixed it and carried on. My son also had a sneaky sit on your bike / cart contraption at the back of your car!!

I wish I had your inginuity.

Cheers

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#65 icarus

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Posted 19 April 2011 - 10:47 PM

just having a laugh
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#66 Vic

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Posted 22 April 2011 - 08:10 PM

A little more of the meet, Icarus's flame projector and some of the display crew.
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#67 Karl Mitchell-Shead

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Posted 23 April 2011 - 01:25 AM

especially competent supervision of experienced riggers (especially those who love to walk in slow motion in fluorescent orange body suits with "Firework Display Operator" on them


When was I walking in slow motion?! That 'body suit' 'ent for show you know! Thats some of the best PPE money can buy :) And they're dam sexy.

Was going to post a pic but seems you cannot upload from your hard disk.



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