Amber on Ice

A few weeks ago I got to blow some s#$t up. Our explosives expert, Marty, let me hit the trigger switch for a blasting project they are doing near our Science Support Center. They are blasting the rock/debris in preparation for the upcoming expansion to the facility. Marty and his crew set the explosives during the day. Then, the Fire Department shuts down the road for the blast. Five, four, three, two, one -- Fire in the Hole... It was SO cool, yes just like an 8-year child would think. The guys on the radio said all they could hear was the "Fire in the Hole" followed by giggling. We had 100% success on our blast and they even let me take home a fired blasting cap, I wonder if the dogs will catch that in their sniffs through the airport security?!?! Hmm... So many unique things can be done at the bottom of the world. The pics show me holding the detonation device and then Marty going down to inspect and clear the area; safety you know...