Sparky's First Flame 
All hail the Propane Queen!
All hail the Propane Queen!
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The humble flame cannon sits coyly, waiting.  Shaped like a question mark...coincidence?  I think NOT!  That's Chrisb on the left - she was brave enough to let me fire this thing up in her front yard!
The humble flame cannon sits coyly, waiting. Shaped like a question mark...coincidence? I think NOT! That's Chrisb on the left - she was brave enough to let me fire this thing up in her front yard!
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Jeff Correll, my electrical wingman.  And unlike many geeks, he HAS figured out the third hand problem.  Couldn't have done it without his persistence and skill.
Jeff Correll, my electrical wingman. And unlike many geeks, he HAS figured out the third hand problem. Couldn't have done it without his persistence and skill.
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The smile that only a 100 pound propane tank can bring.
The smile that only a 100 pound propane tank can bring.
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The cat has a sniff and is thereafter summarily removed to the safety of a nearby vehicle to cringe in terror alone.
The cat has a sniff and is thereafter summarily removed to the safety of a nearby vehicle to cringe in terror alone.
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Here I'm hooking up the supply hose, soapy water at the ready to detect any leaks.
Here I'm hooking up the supply hose, soapy water at the ready to detect any leaks.
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And finally the supply hose to the huge muffugin tank!  Jeff assists with light and helpful comments such as "Maybe you should tighten ALL those connections!"  You think I'm joking.  That's why you have a wingman for crying out loud.
And finally the supply hose to the huge muffugin tank! Jeff assists with light and helpful comments such as "Maybe you should tighten ALL those connections!" You think I'm joking. That's why you have a wingman for crying out loud.
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Lighting the pilot.  That last exhilirating step before firing up the cannon.
Lighting the pilot. That last exhilirating step before firing up the cannon.
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You can't possibly imagine how pressing the switch the first time felt.  I would have smoked a cigarette if I weren't standing over a huge tank of propane.  Instead, a joyous whoop let loose from the depths of my being had to suffice.
You can't possibly imagine how pressing the switch the first time felt. I would have smoked a cigarette if I weren't standing over a huge tank of propane. Instead, a joyous whoop let loose from the depths of my being had to suffice.
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