WARNING! The following contains the use of low-grade explosives for the purposes of entertainment. Such use is highly dangerous, and improper handling could result in the loss of limbs, sight, hearing, or even your life. Please observe the following rules when lighting any type of explosive device: NEVER hold in your hand to light, ALWAYS move away from the device quickly when lit, and WAIT at least 15 minutes before handling again, just in case. Use only under competent supervision (notice how I didn't say "adult"...). I take no responsibility for your stupidity should you try this and anything goes wrong. Now enjoy the show. (P.S., this page may take a while to load, due to all the pictures, but it's worth it!)

This particular project required a special trip to the fireworks outlet in nearby Sandusky, OH. With only $39 between the two of us, we managed to pick up some pretty decent fireworks and a few extras. Of course, it's a 1st degree misdemeanor to set off fireworks in Ohio, but when the cops who live nearby set off more and bigger ones than you do, I don't think its that much of a problem.

First time around, we strapped a Silver Slug 1892 to the cart and set it off in the grass...

All we had was a friggin' melt from the fuse. Next, we decided to use it as a launch pad for a Red Dog rocket:

Again, not too much damage. We realized our mistake from the first time - 85% of the force was directed AWAY from the game. This time, we opened it up, and placed TWO Silver Slugs inside, along with some bottle rocket innards, then sealed it back up with a hole for the fuse.

Okay, so the inside looks cajun, but the outside is still in good condition. We'll try again, this time with 3 M-98's:

Finally, we gave up on the explosives and went to my brother's trusty Craftsman ball-peen hammer. Nothin' like reliability.