The World of Clay on Wednesday: Potters or Pyromaniacs?

Well, it IS Wednesday, even though we are closed for the 4th. I guess I should try to blog something, but all I can think about is the fun fireworks I've been blowing up. Then I started thinking about Raku, and how much I enjoy that also and I wonder...Am I just fire crazy? I think that's a common question in the minds of potters, especially those that do any kind of atmospheric firing. So I thought it would be fun for everyone to share a favorite fire moment in honor of the fourth. Please post a comment with YOUR favorite story, either about firING or fireWORKS! Happy Independence Day!
Cindy