TOTP Planning Thread 11/15/2008

[zgnf05]

As requested here is the new thread for the planning phase for TOTP this year.

Z

[Dustinpyro]

ok so i have picked up on a BBQ, A roman candle group board, and a possible wifes board? is that correct?

[MrCheetah]

If you guys have room for another 1.3 shoot on friday night or saturday night let me know... I might setup a 3 to 5 minute fairly loaded sync show with the wireless Q-Fire.

[PAshooter]

ok so i have picked up on a BBQ, A roman candle group board, and a possible wifes board? is that correct?

I can speak on the Roman candle thing... I would not call it a "Board" as it will be anything but. The wives are planning something, I will leave my wife to elaborate on that when she gets a chance.

[stuntborg]

Roman candle board??? That might be the understatement of the year :)

[PAshooter]

If you guys have room for another 1.3 shoot on friday night or saturday night let me know... I might setup a 3 to 5 minute fairly loaded sync show with the wireless Q-Fire.

I would wait for Z to respond in a definate manner, but I am guessing what he will say is:

On Saturday there is ALWAYS room for another shooter and a nother show.

[Dustinpyro]

I can speak on the Roman candle thing... I would not call it a "Board" as it will be anything but. The wives are planning something, I will leave my wife to elaborate on that when she gets a chance.

i used the term "Board" for a lack of better words. maybe a roman candle "Wall"?

[PAshooter]

i used the term "Board" for a lack of better words. maybe a roman candle "Wall"?

For now let's just call it a candle project.

[PyroFarmer]

It may seem funny that we are asking questions about food preferences this far away from the event but there is actually some reasoning behind it. We grow much of the food we eat and part of this weekend we will provide stuff made by ourselves. If it’s burgers we’ll make ketchup from our heirloom tomatoes, mayo from our hens, relish from our garden. If we decide on spaghetti Lezlie needs 120 days to let a wheel of Parmesan cheese age.

If we decide to dress Don up in a grass skirt and have him do a hula while we feast on a luau we’d like to have a farmer friend raise the right pig. We'd also need to bring some palm fronds back from the West Coast.

The only complaint last year is we didn’t socialize enough and it may get accomplished better as a group if we break bread together.

[Tennespeedy]

, mayo from our hens



How hard do you have to squeeze them? :P

Bring me some white peaches and we'll be best buddies :)

[Hfireworks]

It may seem funny that we are asking questions about food preferences this far away from the event but there is actually some reasoning behind it. We grow much of the food we eat and part of this weekend we will provide stuff made by ourselves. If it’s burgers we’ll make ketchup from our heirloom tomatoes, mayo from our hens, relish from our garden. If we decide on spaghetti Lezlie needs 120 days to let a wheel of Parmesan cheese age.

If we decide to dress Don up in a grass skirt and have him do a hula while we feast on a luau we’d like to have a farmer friend raise the right pig. We'd also need to bring some palm fronds back from the West Coast.

The only complaint last year is we didn’t socialize enough and it may get accomplished better as a group if we break bread together.

I may just plan my shoot the day we don't eat so I can eat.:lol:

[zgnf05]

LOL you just want a squeezed chicken :)

[ron8812]

hope you guys plan to record this so the florida boy can see what i'm missing

[PAshooter]

hope you guys plan to record this so the florida boy can see what i'm missing
Are you sure you want a video of Farmer squeezing a chicken?

[Cateyes]

Are you sure you want a video of Farmer squeezing a chicken?

Good one Shooter!!! :lolbash:

[Tennespeedy]

Are you sure you want a video of Farmer squeezing a chicken?

I can see it now. The next video sensation to sweep the net...

"2Pyros1Chicken" :lolbash:




hope you guys plan to record this so the florida boy can see what i'm missing

We shot video last year, although nowhere near the quality as this years' will be. ;)

http://www.pyrouniverse.com/gallery2/showgallery.php/cat/738

[Hfireworks]

This is the link to last years TOTP site, if anyone needs information.:)
http://www.hancefireworks.com/TOTP

[stuntborg]

How far back are you going to need to get to get a decent video of the 300 foot candle wall?

[OkieDan]

Use camera with really wide angle lens mounted on sky lantern? Just a strange thought......Okie Dan

[Tennespeedy]

How far back are you going to need to get to get a decent video of the 300 foot candle wall?

Quite a ways back. I will have Don clear some of the tree line so I can get back far enough. :lol: It would be a press box view. We may have to get at a slight angle and aim down the line a bit instead of straight on.

[PAshooter]

Quite a ways back. I will have Don clear some of the tree line so I can get back far enough. :lol: It would be a press box view. We may have to get at a slight angle and aim down the line a bit instead of straight on.

Hmmm... Bucket truck?

[zgnf05]

Actually think Don is planning a tower of some sort for speedy since he requested it :)

Z

[PAshooterWife]

The wives are planning something, I will leave my wife to elaborate on that when she gets a chance.

Ok so I had a few moments to be absorbed by pyro. I would love to have all the ladies show what we're made of when it comes to pyro. I will now call it the ladies board so that we do not exclude those who like pyro but are not married. Suggestions will be welcomed. I was also thinking that it would be good to try and fuse up as much as possible and prepare it on Friday so that there is not as much to do one Saturday since the women seem to get sucked into all sorts of other things on Saturday. I am not opposed to 1.3 but I have no ability to bring any myself so that would have to be up to others to bring. Other than that any 1.4 would be what we are looking mostly at. Lets get our brains together and figure out different ideas. If one of the ladies out there might have more time than myself to organize this, please let me know so that I don't loose my mind (work and my intership are going to take the majority of my time this fall). Thanks all.

[Don F]

Ok so I had a few moments to be absorbed by pyro. I would love to have all the ladies show what we're made of when it comes to pyro. I will now call it the ladies board so that we do not exclude those who like pyro but are not married. Suggestions will be welcomed. I was also thinking that it would be good to try and fuse up as much as possible and prepare it on Friday so that there is not as much to do one Saturday since the women seem to get sucked into all sorts of other things on Saturday. I am not opposed to 1.3 but I have no ability to bring any myself so that would have to be up to others to bring. Other than that any 1.4 would be what we are looking mostly at. Lets get our brains together and figure out different ideas. If one of the ladies out there might have more time than myself to organize this, please let me know so that I don't loose my mind (work and my intership are going to take the majority of my time this fall). Thanks all.
I just request it not be an entire board of viagra cakes :lolbash:

[MrCheetah]

^^^^ hmmmm looks like we know what was on his mind at 2:00am :lolbash:

j/k

[PyroFarmer]

As I pack to move it occurred to me that we have a very special Imperial sized (equal to 9 bottles) signed Pinot Noir that needs to be drank this year. I can't think of a better bunch of people to share it with but it's a tough call around pyro. I need a call from the mob.

I'm pretty sure we have Starbucks on board to donate the coffee and a couple of competitive cooking teams may take on the challenge of doing a Friday night wing ding. I've been thinking "cheap and cheerful" but do you want it a little nicer? I'm thinking cheap $6-8 to higher end $15 for a kewl party. With effective mooching and begging we should be able to get the costs down for this worthy cause.

Ideas that are being kicked around include:

Pulled pork on buns with kicked up slaw. (cheap)
Whole pig in a pig luau (higher end)
Argentinan steaks with garlic/cilantro sauce (higher end)
Migrant worker fiesta, Napa style (Medium)
The Pope may show up Sunday Supper (Cheap to Med)

Please give me some input.

[zgnf05]

Farmer keeps making hungry ;) As for adult beverages Saturday only after the shoot is complete and tubes cleared. Now for Friday day/night after everything is said and done we do not have a problem with a beer or two for socializing. I had a few while I was announcing the demos to keep from getting dry mouth with all the fountains :) but I was done for the night shooting wise of course Don is the host and he has final say.

Z

[PAshooter]

I must chime in on this "Meal" party thing. If we are planning something where the idea is to actually get the pyros together and relax and have a meal, we definately should not plan this on saturday. As has already been attested Saturday becomes a very short day. Most of us pyros are used to working all day for a few minutes of glory and trying to PRY people away from their projects is not a good idea. If we are going to plan any sort of a meet and greet/get together/social/meal, that should definately be Friday. This is also one of the reasons I would also reccomend against any kind of moderate to large display on friday. If we are planning the bonfire for post activities friday, those who are working that show/tearing down/clearing tubes and doing whatever else it is they do would not be there, much like the bonfire last year on Saturday, I don't think I saw any of the 1.3 guys there because they were still in the field.

My thoughts are small fun and minor prep for saturday on friday, maybe some boards and a few demos, but nothing extravogant, save the show for saturday. let's all get together and relax on friday.

Just my thoughts, sorry if it is long winded or preechy.

[PyroFarmer]

PA the "party" is meant for Friday for all the reasons you stated. Saturday can be tasty but it needs to be quick.

[Sizz...Boom...AHHH]

^^^^ hmmmm looks like we know what was on his mind at 2:00am :lolbash:

j/k

Give Don a break. He was just coming home from the SizzBoom Demo and of course he was excited. LOL

[Dustinpyro]

Give Don a break. He was just coming home from the SizzBoom Demo and of course he was excited. LOL

wich was awesome by the way... i was only scared for my life 2 times SizzBoom haha jkjk

[stuntborg]

Buda, Fido, and myself plan on doing a little board on Saturday. I'd like to reserve space on the field and a time slot.

Just not after the candles. I do not want to follow the candles. In no way do I want to follow the candles. :eek:

[Sizz...Boom...AHHH]

SizzBoom would like to reserve a slot. Preferably Saturday We will probably camp as well. Let's us stay and get to know you guys.

[PAshooter]

Buda, Fido, and myself plan on doing a little board on Saturday. I'd like to reserve space on the field and a time slot.

Just not after the candles. I do not want to follow the candles. In no way do I want to follow the candles. :eek:

candles are gonna have to go VERY early, so everyone gets to follow the candles!!!!

[zgnf05]

Ok so Stunt, Buda, and Fido go right after candles followed by Sizz :)

Hoping Sizz will have a few things to fire Friday night as well :)

Just remember we want to keep Friday like the ole 4th of July events used to be friends and family good food and a few items being shot at random to keep everyone amused :)

also not to early to see what kind of group buy we want to do as well. We have a few people to choose from like Sizz Boom and Hfireworks of course there is Jakes and maybe FOA your thoughts?

Z

[Dustinpyro]

Ok so Stunt, Buda, and Fido go right after candles followed by Sizz :)

Hoping Sizz will have a few things to fire Friday night as well :)

Just remember we want to keep Friday like the ole 4th of July events used to be friends and family good food and a few items being shot at random to keep everyone amused :)

also not to early to see what kind of group buy we want to do as well. We have a few people to choose from like Sizz Boom and Hfireworks of course there is Jakes and maybe FOA your thoughts?

Z

well if all goes well and my friend gets me the 1000 bucks for his wedding show, then im in for a group buy

[stuntborg]

Anybody interested in a Bigs group buy and getting it delivered? Not sure on the logistics of this but thought I'd ask the question.

[Don F]

will this be enough wood for a bon fire ??
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d170/Donf64/P0000006-1.jpg

we had a little wind the other day :eek:

[Dustinpyro]

dang don im glad you didnt get blown away this wind has sucked the passed week

[Sizz...Boom...AHHH]

will this be enough wood for a bon fire ??
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d170/Donf64/P0000006-1.jpg

we had a little wind the other day :eek:

Ouch. I had to pull out the chainsaw and cut up fallen branches, myself. Mine was nothing like that. Need some help?

[RudyG]

Ouch. I had to pull out the chainsaw and cut up fallen branches, myself. Mine was nothing like that. Need some help?

Maybe we'll see both of you on an episode of Ax Men.:lol:

[zgnf05]

First glad you all are ok and yes that is a good start to the bonfire :)

Stunt guess that would depend on cost of shipping but we can add them to the pot of vendors as well.

Z

[Dustinpyro]

hey guys i just wanted everyone to know that i will claim any unwanted mortars for thunder or if anyone wants to bring some already owned to get rid of so keep that in the back of your mind :D thanks

[PAshooter]

hey guys i just wanted everyone to know that i will claim any unwanted mortars for thunder or if anyone wants to bring some already owned to get rid of so keep that in the back of your mind :D thanks

Are you talking kit's tubes? or normal HDPE and fiberglass tubes?

[Dustinpyro]

kit tubes hdpe fiberglass cardboard whatever noone wants

[PyroDusty]

I along with my family would like to possibly attend this. Anything I would need to bring?

[PyroFarmer]

Smiles would be good. It really depends on what you wish to do. You pretty much can participate at any level from just watching or you can shoot some stuff, put on a show or help out with group stuff.

Give the mob an idea of what you want to do so we can help more.

[stuntborg]

I along with my family would like to possibly attend this. Anything I would need to bring?

Farmer beat me to it. I was going to say that you needed to bring eight ounce steaks for everyone.

I just showed up last year and met some really good people. You don't need to bring anything. I'll have my family there as well. Wife, 5yr old, 3yr old, and 3 month old.

[PyroDusty]

I used to go in with some group buys from Patriotic and have had good smaller shows in Virginia. I now live in Oklahoma City and haven't been afforded the time to really get back into it. Although I usually overspend right before the 4th.

At this event I wouldn't want to do a show but perhaps shoot some items off and primarily get in touch with others that have similar interests and learn new things (been wanting an e-fire kit for a few years now).

What part of the year do most of the people in this area do wholesale purchases?

Is this a place where people can buy fireworks as well or do we have to bring what we would like to shoot?

[stuntborg]

There will be a group buy from some where. Could be Jakes??? Crazy Debbies??? Hales, Shnieters, Big Fireworks, or someone else. Couple people from up north usually bring some stuff down from Victory as well.

[PAshooter]

I used to go in with some group buys from Patriotic and have had good smaller shows in Virginia. I now live in Oklahoma City and haven't been afforded the time to really get back into it. Although I usually overspend right before the 4th.

At this event I wouldn't want to do a show but perhaps shoot some items off and primarily get in touch with others that have similar interests and learn new things (been wanting an e-fire kit for a few years now).

What part of the year do most of the people in this area do wholesale purchases?

Is this a place where people can buy fireworks as well or do we have to bring what we would like to shoot?

<ost people in general do their buying in the spring demo season.

Last year we had a group buy wth Jakes and there was also stuff from Victory. I thinkthere has been discussion about a possible buy from Bigs. So, Yes, there will be opportunity to buy.

There is always a BIG need for help on any group projects that are going on. We will see what gets planned and where you might want to help out.

[stuntborg]

Saturday there isn't a lot of time for open shooting. Way to much going on. Might be a little time afterwards but don't count on it. I think the plan was to have some open shooting Friday this year.

[PyroDusty]

GREAT, I love helping with any projects when fireworks are involved. I have considered getting licensed for 1.3G in the past, but right now I am working full time and going to school three quarter time so I am trying to spend as much time with the family as I can.

[Don F]

been away from the forum for a week or so and will likely be away for a couple more weeks so If Im slow to respond you now know why .
Hope everyone has a safe and colorful fourth

[stuntborg]

been away from the forum for a week or so and will likely be away for a couple more weeks so If Im slow to respond you now know why .
Hope everyone has a safe and colorful fourth

I've been wondering how the flooding has hit your area. Hasn't reached your house has it?

[lrsetters]

Just wanted to keep this thread going and to let you know that I plan on attending again this year with Hfireworks. That and I haven't seen the new planning thread until now. :lolbash: All the talk of food has made me hungry, just hope that I get a chance to eat and to join the bon fire on Saturday this time.

Look forward to seeing you all again and meeting new faces.

[zgnf05]

Your in luck Larry since we will be doing the bonfire Friday night along with the things that Pyrofarmer is suggesting :)

Z