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Insane Fireworks in Tultepec

10 March 2010

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Every year about this time, the good people of Tultepec (about an hour north of Mexico City) stage the wildest and craziest fireworks event literally on the planet Earth. Click here: TultepecFireworks A whole buncha my pyro pals from the Florida Club are down there as I write this. And I am NOT. I HATE [...]

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An Improbable Travel Schedule

17 January 2007

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Harry Gilliam of Skylighter testing sky lanterns in Hong Kong, China.

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Fireworks Testing in Liuyang

16 January 2007

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Harry Gilliam of Skylighter testing fireworks products in Liuyang, China, the fireworks capitol of the world.

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The New Sparkler Factory Near Liuyang

15 January 2007

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Harry Gilliam of Skylighter travels to a sparkler factory in Liuyang, China.

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One Bad Product, A Close Call

12 January 2007

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Harry Gilliam of Skylighter travels to China to purchase products and consumer fireworks.

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Mao’s Alarm Clock

11 January 2007

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Harry Gilliam of Skylighter travels to China to purchase consumer fireworks.

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Which birds’ nest for supper?

11 January 2007

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Harry Gilliam of Skylighter travels to China to purchase consumer fireworks.

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Day 2 – Peanut Butter Fear & Loathing in Vancouver

7 January 2007

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Harry Gilliam of Skylighter travels to China to purchase consumer fireworks.

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Buying Fireworks in China – Day 1

6 January 2007

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Tips for buying consumer fireworks from China.

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