[net.general] Any Pyros Out There?

rbk@sequel.UUCP (07/01/83)

I was wondering if there were any other people on the net with a more
than casual interest in pyrotechnics, in particular, members of PGII,
APA, and/or other regional groups, or others wishing to extend their
knowlege in the area, exchange techniques, compositions, ideas or
other information.  I've been interested in the subject for several
years, and since joining PGII and the local Portland Pyrotechnic
Association last year, have been introduced to many new sources of
information, fabrication and safety techniques, supplies, formulae, etc.,
besides getting practical "hands on" experience in setting up and firing
shows, avoiding getting various portions of my anatomy blown off, and so
forth.  Constructing and firing your own creations can be a lot of fun, as
well as providing a *creative* way of blowing off steam after spending
too much time staring at your CRT.  Besides, it can be pretty (and, yes,
there are ways of doing it that make it no more dangerous than, say,
skiing or contract programming.)

As this note will probably be posted somewhat indirectly, please be sure to
mail any responses to me:  John Collins (...pur-ee!icalqa!inteloa!jpc@intelob
or ...ogcvax!inteloa!jpc@intelob)

P.S.  Mad bombers need not reply.  Those of you whose prior experience is
      limited to the manufacture of salutes of various sorts are likely
      courting disaster.  If you must continue with your noisy hobby,
      I can at least pass on a few pointers on how to do it as safely as
      possible (and maybe get you interested in some other, less risky
      and more challenging aspects of the art).
						No Chlorates!
							John.