And an excellent time was had by one and all.....

[m00ny]

Originally Posted by Dave A40 Fireworks

Sorry about the last minute change, we were expecting a brocade willow from our supplier but when the shells arrived on the Saturday morning the change was sprung on us.
The 12" Red falling leaves was very effected by the wind, the 12" crossette was good and I am happy that the 16" went up as well as did
A Diadem Crown to salutes is on hold for next year

It was still a great night anyways. I really liked some of the other cat4 stuff, especially the effect at 3:27ish on here: YouTube - UKFR Autumn Warmup 2009 Cat4 and the screaming comet tails at 4:30 were so ear piercingly loud.

[shedman]

Oh yes and a pucka brocade finish (with rockets!)

[RocketRev]

Originally Posted by Dave A40 Fireworks

A Diadem Crown to salutes is on hold for next year

I was going to say that, for raw impact, the most impressive shells I've seen / heard / felt have been the 12"ers launched at the Fleece two years running a while back. I videod them and put the videos on the forum at the time. Since then TLG has pushed the videos on to YouTube and has posted forum links to them. I'm thinking, would the Diadem Crown to salutes be the 16" version of them? If so, then that would be well worth the trip to experience.

Mind you, if it is what I think it is, then it'll be an absolutely guaranteed brown trouser moment for someone if it flowerpots! I'd best be there in case a heart attack results and last rites are needed! Tell me the date now and I'll book it......

[shedman]

What is a Diadem Crown Dave?

[Fahrenheit 451]

Good question ! I wanted to ask but didnt want to appear too dense !

[Pyro Pete]

Originally Posted by Fahrenheit 451

Good question ! I wanted to ask but didnt want to appear too dense !

Likewise

[Masterchief]

A type of spherical burst typically a willow or brocade with a center cluster of non-moving stars, normally of a contrasting color or effect. The name comes from the Latin word for "jewel".

This is the closest vid i can find but you get the idea, MUCH bigger effect tho with report finish.....

YouTube - 5in shell Willow Diadem With Spider Ring

[Andy_P]

Originally Posted by ProfHawking

i agree though that name tags would have been handy to match the faces to names.

Jeff (Ambientskies) wears his... but I think that's in case he gets lost!

A great night, big cheers to Shed and family for a fantastic bit of organising.

Glad to help out Dave, I know what it's like when you end up rushed, takes all the fun out of it.

RichW, where were you? I was going to say hello!

[Paul_the_pyro]

Originally Posted by njmchase

I didn't come to the event - was babysitting - however I have looked for fields in Kent to use (friendly farmers etc), have a world of motoring mates who live in Kent as well - found nothing previously - it's also why I think there seem to be very few shops in the region as well and those that exist keep their heads down.

Talk of farmer's fields and open spaces? Lol - We have them in abundance here in the 'Fens' -- No hills either

[sultanbrown]

Originally Posted by Paul_the_pyro

Talk of farmer's fields and open spaces? Lol - We have them in abundance here in the 'Fens' -- No hills either

Sounds like someone is throwing their hat into the ring...