It's that time of year agian!

When the sun fully sets at 9:59pm and the mosquitoes go wild with glee at all the warm bodies braving the night air, the hazy afternoon's and early mornings (*sigh*).
And it almost seems a sin to sleep in, and a another one to go to sleep when it's still light out. When Camp outs are acceptable and a given, as well as bonfires and get-togethers.
... and speaking of fire - it's also the time of year for fireworks. When America celebrates it freedoms and independence, and my family help and bring the "cheer" (so to speak) to The People through something that gets your adrenaline pumping and you screaming and is also a chance to look back and try to image how our forefathers spent that night.

And so dear readers, as it has been before, I bid you farewell for a week to help my dad with the Lake Show that I, my dad, Jare and quite a few others have done for the last 3 years.

(this being the sign hung outside our shop)

I hope you all have great 4th's of July. And please, be safe.

Stay Random, and have fun!
-Lib and Jare

You're on fire... no, really!

Just when you think everything is normal, quite, and relaxing... you get sent a little challenge to "liven" it up!

I was just grabbing my library book from my room and was heading out to the living room to spend some time with it. I had to go through the kitchen first and I'm so glad I did. As I was walking down our long hallway, there was a strange smell, like plastic... or smoke... or fire...
I calmly walk into the kitchen - I swear I wasn't expecting anything, then I saw it.

Flames.

   Big flames, that reached to the ceiling...

"Oh, nononononononono"  I said, not panicking I'm proud to say, I was more angry that fire would dare to set foot unwelcomed into my pyro family home then scared. I jumped the 4 feet to our island counter where a plastic bag and apron were ablaze, as they were to close to our gas stove. I graped a corner of the apron that wasn't on fire to pulled away but it was surprisingly hot (yeah Lib, it's fire you idiot), and all I had was the library book as my weapon. "dang. Poor thing"  I remember thinking as I hit the flames repeatably with it. I finally got the fire out, and then the smoke alarm went off.
Helpful huh?
That's when I looked at the book (pic below as shown shortly after).

So now I have a crispy book that I'm not sure what my library going to think about it, and slightly scorched fingertips that I don't mind, but at least I was there. I thank God that he allowed me to help out my family in this small but big way. It could have been worse. =\

Stay Random!
-Libby

Another Pyro Tee

This is the Tee I made last year for the 4th.

'Beware: My dad is the Pyro King so that makes me the Pyro Princess.'

(Yeah, I know my hair is everywhere! And at that time it was almost to my hips.)

Just found it and thought I'd share.

-Lib

Pyro Tee

So this is the shirt I wore on the 4th. To show that I was one of the crew for the fireworks and could get through the yellow tape.

My dad had this made for me(thanks!), and next year he's thinking on having everyone on the crew team have one of these shirts. They would be all liked mine(but I think I would rather have white instead of black, it got really hot).

What do yah think?

-Lib

Quick Look!

If you want to see some really awesome pictures of fireworks, our 4th, and sooo much more. Go to my sister Keilah's Blog.

You really must!

Quick Up-date...

Just for you!

Earlier I was not able to explain what we were doing. So now with a free moment(or two) on my hands I'll try and tell y'all.

Most of you may have seen on Jare's and my profile that it says we are pyrotechnics's in training.
First how many know what that means?
If you don't know, it means that we deal with fireworks(plus other cool explosives). =D

Here is a bio of what a pyro is:
A pyrotechnician is an individual responsible for the safe storage, handling, and functioning of pyrotechnics and pyrotechnic devices. Although the term is generally used in reference to individuals who operate pyrotechnics in the entertainment industry, it can include all individuals who regularly handle explosives *thumbs up*. For the purposes of disambiguation, however, individuals who handle more powerful materials for commercial, demolition, or military applications are generally referred to as explosive technicians.

Here is a cool site you can look at if you would ever want to do fireworks, here.

This is what's on their site that I thought was great,
In this day and age, entering into the professional field of fireworks is much more complex then in the past. The fireworks industry is heavily regulated by many federal, state, and local agencies.
Here are some items to consider:
· You must be at least 18 years of age, (some states require 21 years of age), to participate on a display fireworks crew. (And most of you know myself, nor Jare are 18, thats why were training)
· You must be at least 21 years old to be a Display Operator in charge.
· You should have a true passion for fireworks.
· You cannot be afraid of hard work. (there is a lot of it)
· Find a reputable fireworks display company, and attend a beginners training class.
· You will be asked to submit to criminal background checks and alcohol and drug testing.
· You will be subject to classroom training as well as hands on training out in the field
· You will be required to work as an apprentice on at least 3 to 6 outdoor fireworks shows and will be observed and evaluated on your performance and safety practices.
· You will work on several shows as an assistant to the Display Operator in charge, once you have gained enough experience and understand all of the regulations, you may then be ready to take on your own show.
· This process could take 1 to 3 years, depending on how many shows you participate on, how quickly you become proficient and the rules of the pyrotechnic company. (my dad took a class 6 years ago, it only took him 1 year)
· A Display Operator, may also be required to get a CDL (commercial driver license) with a hazmat endorsement which will require classroom training, driver training, more criminal background and drug and alcohol testing.

Neat huh?
Now a little of what we did today at the lake.
We actually spent the night last night(it was just our family, dad, Jare, myself,Ben and Roo). We did this so Ben and Roo could spend some time out there, they are not really ready yet. And it was also a chance for me to camp. To night though I thought I'd give the other guys a chance, see as my dad didn't think it would be very good for a Elders daughter to be the only girl camping in one tent with 7 other guys(I think I agree with him =)
To day though we set up and nailed together all the racks, heres what a rack looks like,


Hope you could read that. (thank you Emily for telling me how to do these!)

Then because we were all so hot, we jumped in the lake and play in it for 2 hours, THEN we got out and found leaches on us!!
Then goodness I only had one on my heal, Nate, friend who helps out every year had them on his feet, legs, and hands. He was the one who yelled, "I think I just saw a leach!" Then he looked for more in the silt.
But they were small(and green =P). *grossgrossgrossgrossgross*

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But now its time for bed, I can't keep my eyes open, I'm so very sorry for any bad grammer or miss spelled words. This screen is starting to get blurrry, I woke up at 5:oo AM. To Chows. And Loud male frogs. And Ben asking what time it was.

-Tired, Pyro Lib