You know you're a pyro when...

**JoeRatman** · November 8th, 2005, 09:31 PM

Okay we had this thread on the two previous forums. It seemed like it was a popular thread, so...

You know your a pyro when ...

you bought so much fireworks for the 4th, that you use it couldn't all up. So afterwards, you are showing off your remaining stash.

you start up a "You know your a pyro when..." thread for the third time.

pyrocasto · November 8th, 2005, 10:25 PM

you drive from michigan to SC to shoot fireworks

That's awesome pyrosatan.

you start planning next years show before you shoot this years.

Chris · November 9th, 2005, 07:46 AM

When you think the "f" word means fireworks.

When you are looking for a car to buy you look for the one that has the most cargo space.

pyroholic · November 9th, 2005, 07:59 AM

When you constantly, but suttely, mention how nice it would be to live in South Carolina.

johnny_boomboom · November 9th, 2005, 11:36 AM

It is a wonderful thing to live in South Carolina...

When you spend more money on a small show then your monthly grocery bill...

carp · November 9th, 2005, 11:47 AM

When you fire a few shells and immediately check and bring the mortars in the house to use as a pyro air freshener.

Don F · November 27th, 2005, 05:55 PM

You know your a Pyro when a car backfires in town and you get six phone calls asking what you shot.

If a shell bursts anywhere and people call you figuring your shooting

you test fire a shell and the local police call to see if you need traffic control

KidWithFireworks · November 27th, 2005, 06:48 PM

When you put ''On the fourth day of christmas'' you put smilies next to the fourth and make it italic

November 30th, 2005, 08:07 PM

When Palm Trees and Weeping Willow Trees bring back pleasant memories! -

xenon · November 30th, 2005, 08:38 PM

1.When the fire department has a party a week after the 4th to celebrate a successful shoot

2.When at the party, you get asked if you have the town's show already figured out for next year

3. You respond "yes" to #2

4. When you say to the head of fundraising, "can you get just one more sponsor to sign on so we can get a ninth case of 6" shells"

5. When you say something similar to #4 every day of June...

leeca · November 30th, 2005, 08:45 PM

When you can name each cake at the demo night without a shoot list after seeing the first 3 shots from each cake. BTDT

**JoeRatman** · November 30th, 2005, 10:12 PM

When you have the smell of sulfur and soot about you, and you like it.

KidWithFireworks · December 2nd, 2005, 08:04 PM

You use sparkler boxes as pencil holders and have empty or full fountains on your desk.I'm suprised BayArea510 hasn't brought this up: That this is one of your dogs:
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leeca · December 2nd, 2005, 11:20 PM

Damn sorry to see you got Phantom'd there Kid.

Next time…Drive past Black Jacks.

and Phantom.

and hang a left just before Mc Donald’s. Areas 51 will set you free!!

You know your a pyro when... You see a fellow Pyro get Phantomed and you hurt for them!!

leeca · December 3rd, 2005, 12:40 PM

You know your a pyro when...

When you always have to take a big sniff of the tube after you shoot off a shell. Humm Baby good stink !!

zgnf05 · December 3rd, 2005, 05:36 PM

When you find out that your grandparents used to run a fireworks stand and didnt even know it.

looking at open states to open a small fireworks shop

Pyroman6000 · December 4th, 2005, 02:10 PM

When your buddy gets his 2nd DWI in 6 mos and is looking at Jail time thru the summer and all you can think about is DAMN, there goes my shoot site...

**JoeRatman** · April 1st, 2006, 02:40 PM

Well you are driving down the road and you glance at bill board that says "Olsen Firework". You get excited and look at it closer and then you see it reads "Olsen Firewood".

Troutmanx36 · April 1st, 2006, 04:36 PM

When you desk is decorated with 14 different tubes from fireworks you have used before.

When you walk around town on the 5th of July picking up wrappers and seeing what was shot the night before.

When you see someone shooting fireworks near you so you walk into their yard and ask if you could shoot some of your stuff for them.

When you could judge the distance, direction, and type of fireworks just by the faint sound.

When you bring home a new batch of fireworks and sit there and smell the sweet smell of cellphane wrapping and cardboard on all the pretty boxes. (I can't be the only one)

When your english teacher asks you "Do your parents know you shot off that stuff at homecoming?"

When your locker has pictures of your girl friend, fish you've caught, and most importantly, your fireworks stash in it. (I'm probably the only one with that)

When you look at your class ring and go "I wonder if anyone will buy this for fireworks money?"

When you look at ur car and go "I don't really need it. I guess I could sell it for more fireworks."

When you drive by a field, the first thing you look for is powerlines and trees.

And finally, the most flattering compliment that I have ever gotten: When you make a redneck go "Whoa.... that was big."

St1dinoh · April 1st, 2006, 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Troutmanx36

When you desk is decorated with 14 different tubes from fireworks you have used before.

When you walk around town on the 5th of July picking up wrappers and seeing what was shot the night before.

When you see someone shooting fireworks near you so you walk into their yard and ask if you could shoot some of your stuff for them.

When you could judge the distance, direction, and type of fireworks just by the faint sound.

When you bring home a new batch of fireworks and sit there and smell the sweet smell of cellphane wrapping and cardboard on all the pretty boxes. (I can't be the only one)

When your english teacher asks you "Do your parents know you shot off that stuff at homecoming?"

When your locker has pictures of your girl friend, fish you've caught, and most importantly, your fireworks stash in it. (I'm probably the only one with that)

When you look at your class ring and go "I wonder if anyone will buy this for fireworks money?"

When you look at ur car and go "I don't really need it. I guess I could sell it for more fireworks."

When you drive by a field, the first thing you look for is powerlines and trees.

And finally, the most flattering compliment that I have ever gotten: When you make a redneck go "Whoa.... that was big."

thats the best second post i've ever seen....ever....nice work bro i actualled LOL'ed at that.

especially the driving by a field and a red neck say "woah"....nice work and welcome aboard.

Troutmanx36 · April 1st, 2006, 05:17 PM

Thanks a lot man. I've been a member of these forums for like three years now but with school and everything I never had much time to post. I finally came back to check it out, especially now that I'm eighteen and I can put all this knowledge to use without worrying about dragging my dad along. I hope to get to know you guys and maybe I'll meet a few of you at the Pyrobilia event next Saturday.

Marty · April 1st, 2006, 05:59 PM

you clean out your POVs and all have e-matches in the door pockets & glove box, and maybe a gerb or two.

**JoeRatman** · April 1st, 2006, 06:03 PM

Somone sees your stash and says "wow thats a lot of fireworks" and then you tell them that those are "left overs" from last year and you haven't gotten this years fireworks yet.

FWX006 · April 1st, 2006, 06:38 PM

You try to work out what fireworks to put with every piece of music you hear.

AceThunder · April 1st, 2006, 06:56 PM

you snicker when a buddy tells you of a great buy one get one free deal he got at the local fireworks store.

you stop lighting Twitter Glitter and Garden in Spring that come in all those assortment kits, only because you no longer waste money on those assortments.

lamrith · April 1st, 2006, 07:27 PM

When your background on your work PC is a picture from your last show and your screensaver is a montage of all the pictures...

When you buy out Parts express of thier RCA jacks or speaker terminals to expand your firing system...

When you buy a trailer and convince the spouse to let you get a car trailer with wood sides as a utility trailer because you know it will be great for hauling pyro..

When your dissasembled firing racks stacked up for storage are a few feet taller than you, and are not enough capacity to fire your next show out of...

When you start your July 4th show and everyone in a 2 block radius stops shooting thier stuff of to whatch.

**yeagerb** · April 2nd, 2006, 07:55 AM

You know your a PYRO when......

You shoot more fireworks to celebrate the fact that your shooting fireworks!!!

**JoeRatman** · April 2nd, 2006, 11:28 AM

Quote:

When you buy a trailer and convince the spouse to let you get a car trailer with wood sides as a utility trailer because you know it will be great for hauling pyro..

When your spouse (who doesn't really care for fireworks) suggests you buy a trailer to haul all the fireworks and equipment to your shows.

johnny_boomboom · April 2nd, 2006, 06:34 PM

When on April 1st your stash is already as big as your 4th show last year... and you really didn't shoot a small show last year...

I took an inventory on Friday evening... I cannot believe how quickly cases add up!!!!!

johnny_boomboom · April 2nd, 2006, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lamrith

When you start your July 4th show and everyone in a 2 block radius stops shooting thier stuff of to whatch.

Been there... done that...
I just love to watch them walk up from a couple of blocks away after the show and ask if they can join in next year!!!!

November 8th, 2005, 09:31 PM	#1
JoeRatman Administrator Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 6,588	You know you're a pyro when... Okay we had this thread on the two previous forums. It seemed like it was a popular thread, so... You know your a pyro when ... you bought so much fireworks for the 4th, that you use it couldn't all up. So afterwards, you are showing off your remaining stash. you start up a "You know your a pyro when..." thread for the third time.

November 9th, 2005, 07:46 AM	#3
Chris Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 334	Re: You know your a pyro when... When you think the "f" word means fireworks. When you are looking for a car to buy you look for the one that has the most cargo space. __________________ Out of 365 days, I live for one day, the 4th of July!

November 9th, 2005, 11:36 AM	#5
johnny_boomboom Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: SC Posts: 1,406	Re: You know your a pyro when... It is a wonderful thing to live in South Carolina... When you spend more money on a small show then your monthly grocery bill... __________________ Okay Fellas... Light'em up... LET"S PAINT THE SKY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

November 9th, 2005, 11:47 AM	#6
carp Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 472	Re: You know your a pyro when... When you fire a few shells and immediately check and bring the mortars in the house to use as a pyro air freshener.

November 27th, 2005, 05:55 PM	#7
Don F Supporting Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: kansas Posts: 3,023	Re: You know your a pyro when... You know your a Pyro when a car backfires in town and you get six phone calls asking what you shot. If a shell bursts anywhere and people call you figuring your shooting you test fire a shell and the local police call to see if you need traffic control

November 8th, 2005, 10:25 PM	#2
pyrocasto Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Lost in reality... Posts: 440	Re: You know your a pyro when... you drive from michigan to SC to shoot fireworks That's awesome pyrosatan. you start planning next years show before you shoot this years.

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pyroholic Supporting Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: The Hudson Valley Posts: 840	Re: You know your a pyro when... When you constantly, but suttely, mention how nice it would be to live in South Carolina.

November 27th, 2005, 06:48 PM	#8
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November 30th, 2005, 08:38 PM	#10
xenon Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 74	Re: You know your a pyro when... 1.When the fire department has a party a week after the 4th to celebrate a successful shoot 2.When at the party, you get asked if you have the town's show already figured out for next year 3. You respond "yes" to #2 4. When you say to the head of fundraising, "can you get just one more sponsor to sign on so we can get a ninth case of 6" shells" 5. When you say something similar to #4 every day of June...

November 30th, 2005, 08:45 PM	#11
leeca Supporting Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: So California Posts: 3,585	Re: You know your a pyro when... When you can name each cake at the demo night without a shoot list after seeing the first 3 shots from each cake. BTDT __________________ Help preserve fireworks in America Join The Fireworks Alliance. It is far better to have fireworks and no money, than it is to have money and no fireworks.

November 30th, 2005, 10:12 PM	#12
JoeRatman Administrator Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 6,588	Re: You know your a pyro when... When you have the smell of sulfur and soot about you, and you like it.

December 2nd, 2005, 08:04 PM	#13
KidWithFireworks Supporting Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 144	Re: You know your a pyro when... You use sparkler boxes as pencil holders and have empty or full fountains on your desk.I'm suprised BayArea510 hasn't brought this up: That this is one of your dogs: __________________ ~Kid~

December 2nd, 2005, 11:20 PM	#14
leeca Supporting Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: So California Posts: 3,585	Re: You know your a pyro when... Damn sorry to see you got Phantom'd there Kid. Next time…Drive past Black Jacks. and Phantom. and hang a left just before Mc Donald’s. Areas 51 will set you free!! You know your a pyro when... You see a fellow Pyro get Phantomed and you hurt for them!! __________________ Help preserve fireworks in America Join The Fireworks Alliance. It is far better to have fireworks and no money, than it is to have money and no fireworks. Last edited by leeca; February 28th, 2009 at 10:48 PM.

December 3rd, 2005, 12:40 PM	#15
leeca Supporting Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: So California Posts: 3,585	Re: You know your a pyro when... When you always have to take a big sniff of the tube after you shoot off a shell. Humm Baby good stink !! __________________ Help preserve fireworks in America Join The Fireworks Alliance. It is far better to have fireworks and no money, than it is to have money and no fireworks.

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zgnf05 Supporting Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Lynchburg VA / Tulsa Ok Posts: 963	Re: You know your a pyro when... When you find out that your grandparents used to run a fireworks stand and didnt even know it. looking at open states to open a small fireworks shop

December 4th, 2005, 02:10 PM	#17
Pyroman6000 Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 996	Re: You know your a pyro when... When your buddy gets his 2nd DWI in 6 mos and is looking at Jail time thru the summer and all you can think about is DAMN, there goes my shoot site...

April 1st, 2006, 02:40 PM	#18
JoeRatman Administrator Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 6,588	Re: You know your a pyro when... Well you are driving down the road and you glance at bill board that says "Olsen Firework". You get excited and look at it closer and then you see it reads "Olsen Firewood".

April 1st, 2006, 04:36 PM	#19
Troutmanx36 Supporting Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 458	Re: You know your a pyro when... When you desk is decorated with 14 different tubes from fireworks you have used before. When you walk around town on the 5th of July picking up wrappers and seeing what was shot the night before. When you see someone shooting fireworks near you so you walk into their yard and ask if you could shoot some of your stuff for them. When you could judge the distance, direction, and type of fireworks just by the faint sound. When you bring home a new batch of fireworks and sit there and smell the sweet smell of cellphane wrapping and cardboard on all the pretty boxes. (I can't be the only one) When your english teacher asks you "Do your parents know you shot off that stuff at homecoming?" When your locker has pictures of your girl friend, fish you've caught, and most importantly, your fireworks stash in it. (I'm probably the only one with that) When you look at your class ring and go "I wonder if anyone will buy this for fireworks money?" When you look at ur car and go "I don't really need it. I guess I could sell it for more fireworks." When you drive by a field, the first thing you look for is powerlines and trees. And finally, the most flattering compliment that I have ever gotten: When you make a redneck go "Whoa.... that was big."

April 1st, 2006, 05:17 PM	#21
Troutmanx36 Supporting Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 458	Re: You know your a pyro when... Thanks a lot man. I've been a member of these forums for like three years now but with school and everything I never had much time to post. I finally came back to check it out, especially now that I'm eighteen and I can put all this knowledge to use without worrying about dragging my dad along. I hope to get to know you guys and maybe I'll meet a few of you at the Pyrobilia event next Saturday.

April 1st, 2006, 05:59 PM	#22
Marty Supporting Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,747	Re: You know your a pyro when... you clean out your POVs and all have e-matches in the door pockets & glove box, and maybe a gerb or two. __________________ 'Life should end at the grave skidding in sideways - A salute in one hand - Lit match in the other - body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming 'What a Ride!'

April 1st, 2006, 06:03 PM	#23
JoeRatman Administrator Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 6,588	Re: You know your a pyro when... Somone sees your stash and says "wow thats a lot of fireworks" and then you tell them that those are "left overs" from last year and you haven't gotten this years fireworks yet.

April 1st, 2006, 06:38 PM	#24
FWX006 Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Welington, New Zealand Posts: 321	Re: You know your a pyro when... You try to work out what fireworks to put with every piece of music you hear.

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AceThunder Supporting Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Southeastern Wisconsin Posts: 259	Re: You know your a pyro when... you snicker when a buddy tells you of a great buy one get one free deal he got at the local fireworks store. you stop lighting Twitter Glitter and Garden in Spring that come in all those assortment kits, only because you no longer waste money on those assortments.

April 1st, 2006, 07:27 PM	#26
lamrith Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: WA Posts: 706	Re: You know your a pyro when... When your background on your work PC is a picture from your last show and your screensaver is a montage of all the pictures... When you buy out Parts express of thier RCA jacks or speaker terminals to expand your firing system... When you buy a trailer and convince the spouse to let you get a car trailer with wood sides as a utility trailer because you know it will be great for hauling pyro.. When your dissasembled firing racks stacked up for storage are a few feet taller than you, and are not enough capacity to fire your next show out of... When you start your July 4th show and everyone in a 2 block radius stops shooting thier stuff of to whatch. Last edited by lamrith; April 1st, 2006 at 07:35 PM.

April 2nd, 2006, 07:55 AM	#27
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April 2nd, 2006, 06:34 PM	#29
johnny_boomboom Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: SC Posts: 1,406	Re: You know your a pyro when... When on April 1st your stash is already as big as your 4th show last year... and you really didn't shoot a small show last year... I took an inventory on Friday evening... I cannot believe how quickly cases add up!!!!! __________________ Okay Fellas... Light'em up... LET"S PAINT THE SKY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!